Kawika's Kaleidoscope

 COVID-19 is still part of our day to day lives, but at least sumo keeps going, and we have another basho with butts in seats, although with...

Wow, no audience at the Haru Basho in Osaka! How many things can change between two Basho. Sumo is only following the trend, the Japanese b...

The year is coming to a close, and the last basho is held in Fukuoka.  At this tournament, we have two rikishi new to silk mawashi and one ...

It is the beginning of a new era, the Reiwa Era.  It is auspicious time to step out in front of the curtain, especially for the first time....

The cherry blossom viewing parties are right around the corner.  When it is hanami season in Japan, it is time for sumo in Osaka.  The Haru...

The Natsu basho is upon us, time to find out who is stepping out from behind the curtain and joining the paid ranks.   This Kokugikan tour...

Once a year, the March basho is hosted in Osaka.   The tourney is held at Edion Arena Osaka, a short walk from Namba station.   At this to...