Jason Harris

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[Jason Harris @Sumo_Jason]

Catch up on all the Day 6 action with my Highlight videos over on Patreon before the Day 7 action starts later today. https://t.co/zi7xvUTEzQ

[立ち合い @tachiai_blog]

The size of Isegahama-beya is ridiculous.

[Jason Harris @Sumo_Jason]

The Day 14 SUMO Summary Show will be LIVE tonight starting at 11:30pm Japan time. Come by and chat with fellow sumo fans as we discuss Day 14 and look ahead to Day 15. https://t.co/WRKOETqHyu

[Jason Harris @Sumo_Jason]

@TBEmmaF1 Wakatakakage has a real chance at the yusho

[Jason Harris @Sumo_Jason]

Yokozuna Hoshoryu has withdrawn from the May Grand SUMO Tournament. We are having a "Nokozuna" basho.

[💥BangBangkok💥 △/acc @Bang_x_Bangkok]

Stumbled across a total gem: Full Sumo.

If you’re curious about what actually happens in & out of the ring, this is the perfect guide - just in time for the May Basho! 🎌

#Sumo #NatsuBasho #GrandSumo #相撲

[Jason Harris @Sumo_Jason]

I'll be rooting for Samurai Blue!

[Ataque Futbolero @AtaqueFutbolero]

Ufff, el llanto de Yuto Nagatomo al escuchar su nombre en la lista de Japón para el Mundial, a sus 39 AÑOS.

Sí, jugará su 5TA COPA DEL MUNDO.

Sus lágrimas dicen todo… 🥹🇯🇵

[話題動画ちゃんねる👊 @girls_fight5153]

サディスティック･ミカ･バンド､BBCの｢THE OLD GREY WHISTLE TEST｣出演時✨✨
ロキシー･ミュージックの英国ツアーの前座を務めた彼等はマネージャーから｢我々の最大のミステイクはミカ･バンドを前座に起用したことだ｣
と言わしめるほどの高度な演奏力で観客を熱狂させた(1975年)かっけー！

[藤井セイラ @cobta]

個人で「もしタランティーノがセーラームーン実写映画を撮ったら」の仮定で、予告編、公式サイト（非公式）、スチル写真、サントラ試聴、撮影風景、レッドカーペットの様子などまでつくった人がいます。わたしは原作が好きで全巻持っているのですが、つくりこみがすごいです。

[Italianozeki @italianozeki]

𝐀𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐤𝐢’𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝; 𝐎𝐳𝐞𝐤𝐢 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐔𝐧𝐮𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐫
On the 15th, it was confirmed that Ozeki Aonishiki will be demoted to Sekiwake for July’s Nagoya Basho. Having been absent since the opening day of the current tournament, his stablemaster, Ajigawa Oyakata, explicitly stated that Aonishiki will miss the entire tournament. This marks his second consecutive make-koshi. However, he can reclaim his Ozeki rank if he secures 10 or more wins at the Nagoya tournament.

It is a decision made with the future in mind. On this day, Ajigawa Oyakata made it clear that Aonishiki would sit out the remainder of the tournament rather than attempting a mid-basho return, stating, "I can't force him. I made the decision." While the second consecutive losing record means a demotion to Sekiwake for the Nagoya tournament, the stablemaster expressed high hopes for his disciple's swift return to the rank: "Next tournament, we aren't just aiming for 10 wins—we are going for the championship."

Demotion after just three tournaments as a new Ozeki ties Nayoroiwa and Mienoumi for the second-shortest reign in the modern era (since the Showa period). Under the current kadoban system, the rules stipulate that "an Ozeki is demoted to Sekiwake after two consecutive losing tournaments, but can automatically return to Ozeki by winning 10 or more bouts in the immediate following tournament."

The Ukrainian-born Aonishiki, who made a meteoric rise through the ranks, captured the championship in his debut Ozeki tournament this past January. In March's Haru Basho, he launched his first challenge for the Yokozuna rope but suffered a fractured pinky toe on his left foot. Finishing with a 7-8 record, it marked the first make-koshi of his career in his 16th tournament since his professional debut.

Prior to the current tournament, on May 6, he sustained an injury during an away training session. He was diagnosed with a left ankle sprain and other injuries requiring approximately three weeks of treatment. While his stablemaster initially indicated a willingness to consider a mid-tournament entry "if the pain subsided," those plans have now been abandoned. Aonishiki is still expected to participate in the upcoming retirement exhibition after the Natsu Basho, as well as the Paris exhibition tour (June 13–14).

Aonishiki, who was promoted to Ozeki following last year's Kyushu Basho, is scheduled to hold his "Ozeki Promotion Banquet" in early June at a hotel in Tokyo. This is an official Association event attended by prominent figures, including Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku. While his official status as an Ozeki remains unchanged until the release of the next tournament's banzuke, holding a promotion banquet for an Ozeki whose demotion has already been finalized is an extremely rare and unprecedented situation.

(By Nobuya Okumura / Sanspo - translation by Italianozeki)

#italianozeki #大相撲 #sumo #相撲 #力士 #お相撲さん #grandsumo #sumoday #sumowrestling #5月場所 #五月場所 #夏場所 #natsubasho

[Jason Harris @Sumo_Jason]

If you picked Hoshoryu, Onosato or Aonishiki, PLEASE go in and edit your team to pick either Kotozakura or Kirishima in the top category for the Channel Contest.

[Jason Harris @Sumo_Jason]

Please join other #sumo fans from all over the world in our May Grand SUMO Tournament Channel Contest. Deadline to enter is Monday, May 11th at 10pm Japan time. Entry Form: https://t.co/e2bB2oAAxB

[Italianozeki @italianozeki]

𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘆𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘀𝘂 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
Yokozuna Hoshoryu has officially withdrawn from the Natsu Basho (Summer Tournament) starting on Day 2. With Onosato already having pulled out on the opening day, the tournament is now left without both its top-ranked Yokozuna.

Hoshoryu sustained an injury to his right leg during his Day 1 defeat against Takayasu. As Takayasu pressed down on his head with his right hand and executed a left-handed overarm throw, Hoshoryu’s legs splayed out, causing him to injure the area around his right thigh.

He had to lean on his attendant’s shoulder as he limped back through the hanamichi. Still dressed in his shimekomi, he was transported via wheelchair to the sumo clinic located within the Ryogoku Kokugikan for immediate medical attention.

#italianozeki #大相撲 #sumo #相撲 #力士 #お相撲さん #grandsumo #sumoday #sumowrestling #5月場所 #五月場所 #夏場所 #natsubasho

[Jason Harris @Sumo_Jason]

Major bad news for the May Basho - both Yokozuna Onosato and Ozeki Aonishiki have withdrawn from the May tournament.

[Jason Harris @Sumo_Jason]

Dolly is not only a national treasure, but also a supremely talented singer and songwriter.

[Michael Warburton @For_Film_Fans]

33yr old DOLLY PARTON was still a year away from the superstardom “9 To 5” would bring her but here she is with a song she wrote just for Johnny and proving that you you can still shred a guitar whilst wearing 5-inch nails.

A super Superstar.

[Jason Harris @Sumo_Jason]

i think i need this!

[C @sumo_channel]

ドラえもん×相撲、かわいい💓😊
https://t.co/UM4Re3KW84

[Jason Harris @Sumo_Jason]

@TheCinesthetic Randy Newman

[Italianozeki @italianozeki]

𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞: 𝐀𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐤𝐢 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝; 𝐊𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐚𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐲
With only days to go before the May Summer Basho, two high-ranking wrestlers faced health scares during training at Arashio stable.

𝐎𝐳𝐞𝐤𝐢 𝐀𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐤𝐢
Ozeki Aonishiki, who is facing his first kadoban status for the upcoming tournament, injured his left ankle on the 6th. The injury occurred during a training session at Arashio stable. Following instructions from his stablemaster, Ajigawa, he was sent to a hospital in Tokyo for an evaluation.

The incident happened after seven consecutive bouts against Wakamotoharu, Wakatakakage, and Fujinokawa. While resisting a throw by Wakamotoharu at the edge of the ring, Aonishiki was pushed over and fell onto his back. He let out a groan and remained down for some time before being helped up by his attendants. Stablemaster Ajigawa commented, "Things might look different tomorrow compared to today. We won't know until we monitor the situation. We will make a decision based on how it develops."

𝐎𝐳𝐞𝐤𝐢 𝐊𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐦𝐚
Kirishima, who returns to the Ozeki rank this month, participated in training at Arashio stable on the 6th. He reported a "strange sensation" deep in his right ear after a collision with an opponent's head. He finished the session with 11 bouts—fewer than usual—but played down the severity, saying, "I can hear fine, it just feels a bit odd. I’m completely okay."

During the session, he focused on a deliberate style, catching Wakatakakage and Fujinokawa and driving them forward. Indicating that this might be his last away-training session before the tournament, he noted, "I was able to wrestle with intent and think through my moves. I will continue to fine-tune everything for opening day."

#italianozeki #大相撲 #sumo #相撲 #力士 #お相撲さん #grandsumo #sumoday #sumowrestling #5月場所 #五月場所 #夏場所 #natsubasho

[Italianozeki @italianozeki]

"𝐈 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲": 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐨 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬
The Sumo May Basho begins on the 10th. Among those stepping onto the dohyo as a Sekitori for the first time in three years is Enho, a native of Kanazawa City. Due to a major injury, there was a time when Enho struggled even to walk. Behind this miraculous comeback lies Enho’s burning passion and the unwavering support of his family.

Last week, we spoke with him at the Isegahama Stable in Tokyo.

[Interview by TV Kanazawa News / translation by Italianozeki]

𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢 𝐈𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐰𝐚 (𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫):
"Congratulations on your return to the Sekitori ranks. Please tell us how you’re feeling right now."

𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐨:
"While I’m happy, I also feel a sense of renewed focus and responsibility. Looking back on these three years, it felt both long and short. Truly, every single day was an intense experience."

Enho was once a popular wrestler who electrified the sumo world, drawing massive cheers in the Makuuchi division. Despite his small stature, his courage in facing much larger opponents gave hope to many.

However, during the May 2023 tournament three years ago, a pre-existing neck injury worsened, forcing him to withdraw mid-tournament. For a full year following that, he did not step onto the dohyo at all.

𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐨:
"I had reached my limit. My body just wouldn’t listen to me anymore. My spirit was still burning, so I hoped I could squeeze out one or two wins, but that one win felt so far away."

For a while, he could barely walk, and doctors advised him to retire.

𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐨:
"My mind just went blank. I couldn’t process my feelings; I couldn't keep up with the reality of the situation. I kept thinking, 'Please let this be a dream.' I wondered if this was actually happening. I cried so much. I don’t even know why, but I cried every day."

And yet...

𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐨:
"As I went through each day, I found little things I could do or new realizations, and that made every day enjoyable. First, I went from not being able to walk to being able to walk. Then, I couldn't use chopsticks, but then I could. I could feel the temperature of the bathwater again. Things that were once 'normal' weren't normal anymore, but that taught me the joy of being able to do them. When I got injured, I felt there was a meaning to it. If I quit there, it would just end as an 'injury.' I felt it was up to me to decide how to use that experience, and I wanted to find that meaning for myself."

He never gave up, dedicating himself to rehabilitation for a year.

When Enho miraculously returned to the ring, his name started at the very bottom of the banzuke in the Jonokuchi division. Two years have passed since that restart, and he is finally returning to the tournament ring as a Sekitori*.

While Enho has achieved an unprecedented feat that no one else has ever accomplished, the person watching him most closely was his mother, Yumiko.

𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢 𝐈𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐰𝐚 (𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫):
"When your promotion to Juryo was decided, your mother sent us a message. I’d like to read part of it."

𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐘𝐮𝐦𝐢𝐤𝐨:
"I think his body was screaming for help even before he withdrew, but he never complained because he didn't want his parents to worry. During the May 2023 tournament, I told myself I would watch him as long as he stood on the ring, but I eventually couldn't bear to look. I messaged him on LINE saying, 'Don't overdo it' and 'The rest of your life is longer than your sumo career.' No matter which hospital we went to, and even when people around him said it was impossible, he kept looking forward, refusing to give up on the challenge. I was scared. While I prayed that his dream of becoming a Sekitori again would come true, even after he returned, I prayed more for his injury not to worsen than for him to win. The thought that 'today might be the last day' never left me. Today is the best day. I want to give him a round of applause and tell him, 'You did so well to make it this far.'"

𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢 𝐈𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐰𝐚 (𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫):
"That was her message. How do you feel about your mother's support?"

𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐨:
"...She gave me a healthy body, and I felt so guilty that I broke that body by pushing myself too hard. That gave me a strong desire to get well and get better. I think most parents would have been against me continuing, so the fact that they supported me anyway makes them amazing parents."

Carrying the hopes of everyone who supported him...

Enho, who has achieved a miraculous, phoenix-like resurrection, will soon tie his hair in the oicho style—the mark of a Sekitori—and step onto the dohyo for the 15-day tournament for the first time in three years.

𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢 𝐈𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐰𝐚 (𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫):
"Can you already visualize yourself standing on that ring again as a Sekitori?"

𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐨:
"I’m excited. I feel like this is where it really begins. This isn’t the end; it’s the start. I’ve finally made it back. I won’t know exactly how I’ll feel until that moment comes, but I want to step onto that ring with gratitude for all the people who supported me to this point."

#italianozeki #大相撲 #sumo #相撲 #力士 #お相撲さん #grandsumo #sumoday #sumowrestling

[Jason Harris @Sumo_Jason]

crazy development!

[Sumo Soul 相撲魂 @TheSumoSoul]

Ōzeki Aonishiki has hurt his ankle in practice and couldn’t stand on it and had to be taken to hospital. kyūjō imminent no doubt. And he’s already kadoban.. #natsubasho2026