Sumo: New yokozuna Onosato

Sumo: New yokozuna Onosato

New yokozuna Onosato speaks during a press conference at the lodgings of his Nishinoseki stable in Anjo in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on June 30, 2025, ahead of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament starting on July 13.

Sumo: New yokozuna Onosato

Sumo: New yokozuna Onosato

New yokozuna Onosato speaks during a press conference at the lodgings of his Nishinoseki stable in Anjo in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on June 30, 2025, ahead of the 15-day Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament starting on July 13.

Sumo: Onosato

Sumo: Onosato

New sekiwake Onosato points to a wooden plaque with his name and rank at the lodgings of his Nishinoseki stable in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture in central Japan, on July 1, 2024. Onosato was promoted to the third-highest rank by the Japan Sumo Association in its latest rankings released the same day.

Sumo: Onosato

Sumo: Onosato

New sekiwake Onosato holds up the banzuke ranking sheet for the upcoming Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at the lodgings of his Nishinoseki stable in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture in central Japan, on July 1, 2024. Onosato was promoted to the third-highest rank by the Japan Sumo Association in its latest rankings released the same day.

Takanohana part ways with Nishonoseki faction

Takanohana part ways with Nishonoseki faction

TOKYO, Japan - Former sumo grand champion Takanohana leaves Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan after meeting with the Nishonoseki faction on Jan. 8, 2010. The 37-year-old said he will part ways with Nishinoseki to announce his candidacy in the Japan Sumo Association's board of directors election, breaking a convention of running with the support of a faction, as his faction failed to select candidates earlier in the day.

Takanohana part ways with Nishonoseki faction

Takanohana part ways with Nishonoseki faction

TOKYO, Japan - Former sumo grand champion Takanohana appears solemn after meeting with the Nishonoseki faction at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 8, 2010. The 37-year-old said he will part ways with Nishinoseki to announce his candidacy in the Japan Sumo Association's board of directors election, breaking a convention of running with the support of a faction, as his faction failed to select candidates earlier in the day.

Takanohana part ways with Nishonoseki faction

Takanohana part ways with Nishonoseki faction

TOKYO, Japan - Former sumo grand champion Takanohana speaks to reporters after meeting with the Nishonoseki faction at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 8, 2010. The 37-year-old said he will part ways with Nishinoseki to announce his candidacy in the Japan Sumo Association's board of directors election, breaking a convention of running with the support of a faction, as his faction failed to select candidates earlier in the day.

Takanohana part ways with Nishonoseki faction

Takanohana part ways with Nishonoseki faction

TOKYO, Japan - Former sumo grand champion Takanohana appears solemn after meeting with the Nishonoseki faction at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 8, 2010. The 37-year-old said he will part ways with Nishinoseki to announce his candidacy in the Japan Sumo Association's board of directors election, breaking a convention of running with the support of a faction, as his faction failed to select candidates earlier in the day. (Kyodo)

Takanohana part ways with Nishonoseki faction

Takanohana part ways with Nishonoseki faction

TOKYO, Japan - Former sumo grand champion Takanohana speaks to reporters after meeting with the Nishonoseki faction at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 8, 2010. The 37-year-old said he will part ways with Nishinoseki to announce his candidacy in the Japan Sumo Association's board of directors election, breaking a convention of running with the support of a faction, as his faction failed to select candidates earlier in the day. (Kyodo)

Takanohana part ways with Nishonoseki faction

Takanohana part ways with Nishonoseki faction

TOKYO, Japan - Former sumo grand champion Takanohana leaves Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan after meeting with the Nishonoseki faction on Jan. 8, 2010. The 37-year-old said he will part ways with Nishinoseki to announce his candidacy in the Japan Sumo Association's board of directors election, breaking a convention of running with the support of a faction, as his faction failed to select candidates earlier in the day. (Kyodo)