DOSUKOI Sumo Salon

The most common winning technique in sumo is when a rikishi forces their opponent out of the ring using "yorikiri." Experts provide insights and explore their iconic yorikiri moments.

Gyoji use eagle eyes to referee sumo bouts. Each has his own unique style: Some get up close, others watch from afar. A gyoji with an impressive record reveals the secret behind his precision.

Recently more and more rikishi are eschewing belt-fighting in favor of pushing and thrusting attacks. Push-and-thrust rikishi help us break down the technique into three types based on distance.

Explore how rikishi perceive the sumo ring, a 4.55-meter circle built entirely by hand. Discover what it's made from, why it's so hard and how rikishi adapt to it, including foot gripping exercises!

33 wins over 45 bouts in 3 tournaments is one benchmark for promotion to Ozeki, but some have advanced with just 28 wins while others failed despite 35. Explore the stories behind these promotions.