egparis18 622 Posted July 26, 2016 (edited) This article was the result of a thread on the forum started by "skepticalsports" in May. I found both the discussion between the author and people on the forum and the resulting article really interesting: It's a good well written article. I'd found the mentioned 'Sea of Crises' article by Brian Phillips on Grantland and thought about putting it on Sumo Art for the fine descriptions of Hakuho, but Toyonoshima is not a 'root vegetable' and Kisenosato is not a 'maiden aunt'. I got vexed and decided not to. Here it is http://grantland.com/features/sumo-wrestling-tokyo-japan-hakuho-yukio-mishima-novelist-seppuku/ Edited July 26, 2016 by egparis18 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CT3* 331 Posted July 26, 2016 Washuyama I had the same issue with the article. The inclusion of the MB commentary toward the end soured me on it a bit. I'd already read (and disagreed with) MB's call for Hakuho to retire and disagree with his sentiment still. Otherwise, lots of good data and analysis. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,858 Posted July 27, 2016 This article was the result of a thread on the forum started by "skepticalsports" in May. I found both the discussion between the author and people on the forum and the resulting article really interesting:It's a good well written article.I'd found the mentioned 'Sea of Crises' article by Brian Phillips on Grantland and thought about putting it on Sumo Art for the fine descriptions of Hakuho, but Toyonoshima is not a 'root vegetable' and Kisenosato is not a 'maiden aunt'. I got vexed and decided not to. Here it is http://grantland.com/features/sumo-wrestling-tokyo-japan-hakuho-yukio-mishima-novelist-seppuku/ Too disjointed, I guess. Yukio Mishima & Hakuho. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egparis18 622 Posted July 27, 2016 Indeed. It would have been handier as two separate articles. The tone's skewed too. I read it twice, mind, so I'm not rubbishing it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,073 Posted July 27, 2016 Mark Buckton on Kisenosato 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bettega 433 Posted July 27, 2016 Mark Buckton on Kisenosato Why his articles are somewhat... desliked here in the forum? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,858 Posted July 27, 2016 Mark Buckton on Kisenosato Why his articles are somewhat... desliked here in the forum? Probably a NSK mouthpiece? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,073 Posted July 27, 2016 Cool article with nice stuff about Nagoya bashos- Sumo ABC part 33 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yubinhaad 11,948 Posted July 27, 2016 Ha. Of all the pictures I've collected, I didn't think I'd ever have a reason to post this one. Nagoya 1958: 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 20,193 Posted July 27, 2016 Ha. Of all the pictures I've collected, I didn't think I'd ever have a reason to post this one. Nagoya 1958:You mean you were not holding your breath waiting for this opportunity? ;-) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hamcornheinz 839 Posted July 28, 2016 To the 538 article, Oshi sumo really isn't about strength. Takekaze is an oshi specialist. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Washuyama 662 Posted July 28, 2016 Mark Buckton on Kisenosato Why his articles are somewhat... desliked here in the forum? I won't give my answer honestly as it may violate forum rules... Let's just say he's not my favorite person in the world, and leave it at that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toonoryu 1 Posted August 1, 2016 Cool article with nice stuff about Nagoya bashos- Sumo ABC part 33 Anyone happens to have saved the ealier articles (1 to 19 roughly) ? Wasn't careful enough, can't find them now that i want to translate them in French... :( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asashosakari 20,193 Posted August 1, 2016 (edited) On 1.8.2016 at 14:39, Toonoryu said: Anyone happens to have saved the ealier articles (1 to 19 roughly) ? Wasn't careful enough, can't find them now that i want to translate them in French... :( Original links: 53: A stable where notable rikishi were steeped in sumo’s fundamentals 52: Supporters help to cushion pride of injured yokozuna Kisenosato 51: Yutakayama assumes stable’s traditional name in makuuchi debut 50: Do rikishi from the college ranks ever shine in the top ranks? 49: Check out open training session for intimate look at up-and-comers 48: Terunofuji misses a chance because of fear and doubt 47: More rookies than usual take 1st step in graduation season 45: While there need not be any yokozuna, 2 ozeki must always exist — in theory 44: Kisenosato’s defense helps him escape trouble, beat Hakuho 43: Kokugikan brightened up by the Imperial presence 42: The Yoshida-Tsukasake family and the dawn of the yokozuna Archive.org: 46: Hakuho holds the key as era of 4 yokozuna gets under way 41: Diminutive Ishiura wins Fighting Spirit Award for gutsy performance in Kyushu tournament 40: Popular Endo fights with knee injury in his impressive run 39: Cushy jobs? The length of sumo tourneys have changed over time 38: Goeido becomes part of legacy of Osaka Prefecture-born wrestlers 37: Embrace the traditions of sumo and soba at Ozeki-an 36: Ozeki-an near Ryogoku Kokugikan serves ‘lucky’ soba noodles 35: High expectations for newly promoted sekiwake duo 34: My memories of the great yokozuna Chiyonofuji 33: Oxygen used to be piped into gym at Nagoya ‘tropical’ tournament 32: Keep an eye on Ura’s acrobatic sumo performances 31: Tears shed by attendants reflect Kyokutenho’s affectionate ways 30: Kisenosato keeps hopes of becoming yokozuna alive until Nagoya tourney 29: Never be late to go big in the sumo world 28: Promotion to yokozuna means the start of the end to a career 27: JSA Chairman Hakkaku showed power in his reign as yokozuna 26: Various facilities host rikishi on road for regional tourneys 25: Ozeki Kotoshogiku must gain momentum in first 5 days 24: Going through the motions to get in sync for bouts 23: Rikishi fight for laughs in lighthearted shokkiri routines 22: Where do the gods go after descending for a tournament? 21: Good luck buried in the ring 20: New Year for sumo starts February due to tough schedule 19: An unvarnished look at former yokozuna Kitanoumi 18: What does it mean for an ozeki to be a ‘kadoban’? 17: Amazing show of technique dampened by tategyoji referee 16: Tossing cushions at Kyushu Basho made more difficult 15: Regional sumo tournaments celebrate local wrestling talent 14: Skillful use of ingredients the key to great chanko 13: ‘Full house’ banner expected at 5th straight sumo tourney 12: Tsuna-uchi, ceremony to make pure white rope for yokozuna 11: Making, announcing the banzuke 10: Summer tour chance for fun, and to train 9: Throwing seat cushions when yokozuna lose 8: New ozeki Terunofuji enters 1st test on way to yokozuna 7: Wrestler dreams of honoring father at Tokyo Olympics 6: Oyakata work under monthly payroll system 5: Why sumo wrestlers keep their eyes on the bonus 4: What’s the ‘shinitai’ position? 3: Monoii seen as proof of a democratic system 2: Get a free peek at Kokugikan 1: The secret behind topknots Edited June 26, 2017 by Asashosakari 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toonoryu 1 Posted August 1, 2016 Anyone happens to have saved the ealier articles (1 to 19 roughly) ? Wasn't careful enough, can't find them now that i want to translate them in French... :(Original links:33: Oxygen used to be piped into gym at Nagoya ‘tropical’ tournament 32: Keep an eye on Ura’s acrobatic sumo performances 31: Tears shed by attendants reflect Kyokutenho’s affectionate ways 30: Kisenosato keeps hopes of becoming yokozuna alive until Nagoya tourney 29: Never be late to go big in the sumo world 28: Promotion to yokozuna means the start of the end to a career 27: JSA Chairman Hakkaku showed power in his reign as yokozuna 26: Various facilities host rikishi on road for regional tourneys 25: Ozeki Kotoshogiku must gain momentum in first 5 days 24: Going through the motions to get in sync for bouts 23: Rikishi fight for laughs in lighthearted shokkiri routines 22: Where do the gods go after descending for a tournament? Archive.org: 21: Good luck buried in the ring 20: New Year for sumo starts February due to tough schedule 19: An unvarnished look at former yokozuna Kitanoumi 18: What does it mean for an ozeki to be a ‘kadoban’? 17: Amazing show of technique dampened by tategyoji referee 16: Tossing cushions at Kyushu Basho made more difficult 15: Regional sumo tournaments celebrate local wrestling talent 14: Skillful use of ingredients the key to great chanko 13: ‘Full house’ banner expected at 5th straight sumo tourney 12: Tsuna-uchi, ceremony to make pure white rope for yokozuna 11: Making, announcing the banzuke 10: Summer tour chance for fun, and to train 9: Throwing seat cushions when yokozuna lose 8: New ozeki Terunofuji enters 1st test on way to yokozuna 7: Wrestler dreams of honoring father at Tokyo Olympics 6: Oyakata work under monthly payroll system 5: Why sumo wrestlers keep their eyes on the bonus 4: What’s the ‘shinitai’ position? 3: Monoii seen as proof of a democratic system 2: Get a free peek at Kokugikan 1: The secret behind topknots (Sign of approval...) Thanks alot ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orion 431 Posted August 2, 2016 Mark Buckton on Kisenosato Why his articles are somewhat... desliked here in the forum? Probably a NSK mouthpiece? No way. Orion Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kuroyama 715 Posted August 3, 2016 Mark Buckton on Kisenosato Why his articles are somewhat... desliked here in the forum? Go search for his posts here and you may get an inkling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hamcornheinz 839 Posted August 3, 2016 Mark Buckton on Kisenosato Why his articles are somewhat... desliked here in the forum? Go search for his posts here and you may get an inkling. What was his shikona? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,073 Posted August 3, 2016 Chiyonofuji memorial Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,073 Posted August 3, 2016 Chiyonofuji memorial Fond memories 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,073 Posted September 3, 2016 (edited) Part 25 of the excellent Sumo ABC series Edited September 3, 2016 by Kintamayama 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benihana 1,965 Posted September 3, 2016 @Kintamayama Really? I see Batman slapping Robin, probably telling him to shut the fuck up in hebrew Sumo ABC Part 35 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,073 Posted September 3, 2016 39 minutes ago, Ogami Ittō said: @Kintamayama Really? I see Batman slapping Robin, probably telling him to shut the fuck up in hebrew Sumo ABC Part 35 Age. Age. Fixed, thanks for the heads up.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,073 Posted September 10, 2016 Aki Basho talk 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 47,073 Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) Sumo ABC part 36 Edited September 20, 2016 by Kintamayama 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
