Gaijingai 446 Posted May 10 http://www.asahi.com/sp/ajw/articles/13320967 Excellent article on Sokokurai. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 1,166 Posted May 13 (edited) Great suggestions from John Gunning on where to turn for sumo during the current drought: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2020/05/13/sumo/fans-turn-options-sumo-fix-virus-related-period/#.Xru2Ei97H6A Spoiler alert: this forum gets a nice shout out. Edited May 13 by Amamaniac 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benihana 1,208 Posted May 14 https://www.zeit.de/sport/2020-05/sumoringer-gestorben-coronavirus-japan German only, regarding Shobushi. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
code_number3 275 Posted May 23 Coronavirus fallout rocks sumo world https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2020/05/23/sumo/coronavirus-fallout-rocks-sumo-world/#.Xsj_72gzbDc 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 1,166 Posted May 27 John gives us something to feed on. A closer look at shikona, anyone? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2020/05/27/sumo/yusei-nakanishi-gets-new-shikona-whats-ring-name/#.Xs5OvC9h03F 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hakutorizakura 60 Posted May 27 5 hours ago, Amamaniac said: John gives us something to feed on. A closer look at shikona, anyone? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2020/05/27/sumo/yusei-nakanishi-gets-new-shikona-whats-ring-name/#.Xs5OvC9h03F Nice read, thanks. I wonder if shikona in kanji is going to be incorporated in sumodb someday. It's interesting to compare the kanji characters, for example I realized that 'Kisenosato' contains 'Ikioi'. And perhaps some other examples. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asojima 2,229 Posted May 27 10 minutes ago, hakutorizakura said: Nice read, thanks. I wonder if shikona in kanji is going to be incorporated in sumodb someday. It's interesting to compare the kanji characters, for example I realized that 'Kisenosato' contains 'Ikioi'. And perhaps some other examples. The kanji is already there. Go to the top right and click on Japanese. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Churaumi 316 Posted May 27 37 minutes ago, Asojima said: The kanji is already there. Go to the top right and click on Japanese. I think he means having it show on the English page. I know it's lazy to quibble over a few mouse clicks but mouse clicks add up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hakutorizakura 60 Posted May 27 (edited) Oh thanks! Never noticed that button... But yeah, lazy me just wanted to see the shikona kanji on the English page Edited May 27 by hakutorizakura Typo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 26,374 Posted May 27 2 minutes ago, hakutorizakura said: Oh thanks! Never noticed that button... But yeah, lazy me just wanted to see the shikona kanji on the English page If you hover with the mouse over the shikona on the banzuke page, the kanji pop up. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaijingai 446 Posted June 3 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2020/06/03/sumo/wrestlers-amateur-backgrounds-may-begin-make-mark-near-future/#.XteF4Pdq0lQ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 1,166 Posted June 3 Miki-san takes a close look at the shikiri: https://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0006571391 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaijingai 446 Posted June 5 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2020/06/05/sumo/former-ozeki-terunofuji-draws-strength-long-battle-back/#.XtpYhcBq0lQ Terunofuji 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaijingai 446 Posted June 9 https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/videos/20200609152235109/ excellent video on what the rikishi are doing. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaijingai 446 Posted June 16 http://www.asahi.com/sp/ajw/articles/13424497 Wow! Another big change coming up for sumo? 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Churaumi 316 Posted June 16 I wouldn't say Orora is typical. And...comparing him and his habits to the makuuchi crew...well...someone had to crawl onto the dohyo and a lot of people don't. Not saying there isn't room to improve, but that's an unfairly written article. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 1,166 Posted June 17 A look at sumo in the gaming world. The only question: "Will Gunning20 catch on (as a game title)?" https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2020/06/17/sumo/gaming-world-remains-land-untapped-potential-sumo/#.XuoBHS17Fjs 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 1,166 Posted June 17 Miki-san reviews gyoji calls and their role in sumo bouts: https://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0006615026 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 3,224 Posted June 17 1 hour ago, Amamaniac said: The only question: "Will Gunning20 catch on (as a game title)?" Sure, if it's a new edition of Moorhuhn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaijingai 446 Posted June 20 Hanakaze Turns 50. What Now? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/06/20/national/media-national/news-roundup-covid19/#.Xu44pMBq0lQ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benihana 1,208 Posted June 20 5 hours ago, Gaijingai said: Hanakaze Turns 50. What Now? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/06/20/national/media-national/news-roundup-covid19/#.Xu44pMBq0lQ Keep calm and carry on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 1,166 Posted June 24 John calls for more online/social media sumo content for fans outside (and even inside) Japan: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2020/06/24/sumo/state-sumo-content-online-leaves-much-desired/#.XvNzoi1h36A 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karasukurai 55 Posted June 26 On 16/06/2020 at 02:30, Gaijingai said: http://www.asahi.com/sp/ajw/articles/13424497 Wow! Another big change coming up for sumo? This was picked up by The Guardian online today as well, virtually the same article. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/26/sumos-heaviest-ever-wrestler-urges-others-to-keep-eating-habits-in-check 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 1,166 Posted June 26 2 hours ago, Karasukurai said: This was picked up by The Guardian online today as well, virtually the same article. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jun/26/sumos-heaviest-ever-wrestler-urges-others-to-keep-eating-habits-in-check The key difference is that almost a third of it contains input from commentator and Forum member, John Gunning. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
