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True. Though, Futahaguro is an outlier in a variety of ways I suppose. As for Asahifuji he was promoted the next basho so it wasn't like he stayed on the banzuke ranked lower. Would Terunofuji get the nod if he won this time around?

Should Terunofuji take the yusho this time, would it not be a bit awkward that we have a current ozeki holding more yushos than a current yokozuna? Not sure when/if it happened before. I don't think he would be promoted even with a victory this time correct?

Damn, I was really hoping for 大雪嵐. (Laughing...) Or maybe Big Maple Tree? 大楓木

I can't keep up with which conspiracy theory I'm supposed to adhere to these days... The kyokai is rigging it so that we can get a Japanese yokozuna? Then we get yokozuna Kakuryu? Hakuho is dropping matches on purpose so that there can be a Japanese yusho winner but that still hasn't happened and now there is a conspiracy because Hakuho is winning his bouts? My head is spinning...

Here's a short video I took of the entrance before prayer/blessing at the Atsuta Jingu dohyo-iri. http://youtu.be/S8ZMdcD6ucg Enjoy!

Yubinhaad, where you at Atsuta for the festivities. Was there myself but didn't manage the best pics so thanks for those. Will upload my video of everyone walking out for the initial prayer and blessing soon. Cheers!

Appears I just missed it as the account has been terminated. Was on this morning when I woke up but silly me thought I would watch it a little late.

Has Kyokutaisei secured a place in Juryo now with his 5-2? Glad to seem him doing well.

Thanks Asanomeshi. I had been checking their site and waiting for it to update. After doing some research on past dohyo-iri's at Atsuta Jingu, it seems they are regularly held two Saturdays before the start of the basho. That would put this year's ceremony on July 5th. I think it starts around 1PM. Also, the dohyo matsuri should be held on July 12th at the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium. I hope to catch this an the yusho parade on the 27th.

Speaking of Nagoya, I'll be attending on day 10. I used to live in the area and always wanted to attend the dohyo-iri at Atsuta Shrine nearby. Does anyone happen to know the date that it will be held this year? Also, do they have a yusho parade for Nagoya and if so does anyone know the route and a good viewing spot? Any help would be great.

Is it still the case that this other streaming option doesn't work on Mac other than through something like VMWare, or is it possible to stream Niji on a Mac through VLC?

First time we'll have more than 2 Yokozuna in around 14 years correct?

Great basho, regardless of what happens next. Really enjoyed this one. Kakuryu getting his first yusho, Osunarashi finally getting his kachi-koshi on the last day, Endo facing off against the big guns for the first time, Kotooshu retiring, Kotoshogiku taking down both Yokozuna, Kisenosato getting pushed of the ring by a Hakuho matta, Goedo pulling together some epic performances and finishing 12-3 with the jun-yusho and setting up a hopeful ozeki run, and a rematch on the final day yokozuna match. Entertaining stuff.

There are a lot of lost gems out there that have gone away under YouTube's copyright takedowns. Anyone remember 'Mongolian Eagle' about Kyokushuzan? It used to be on a service called Joost but when it disappeared I could never find it again....

Thanks for those clarifications Asashosakari and wanderer. And last question, was the Kyokushuzan/Asashoryu divide started due to Kyokushuzan being the elder and Asashoryu usurping his accomplishments so to speak? Surely it began before the mage pulling, mirror breaking incident.

As Im close to some of the Mongolians I can only say that's more than right. They are mainly splitted in either the Hakuho or the Harumafuji/Asashoryu group. And even when they belong to the same "group" it doesnt mean that they like and help each other. Or to tell it with the words of a mongolian friend (no, not Kakuryu) "I dont like any of them, they are all my rivals." Sorry for being a bit off topic, but was wondering if someone could add a bit more info on this. I've heard it over the years but haven't understood exactly 1. Where does the split of the 'Hakuho group' and the 'Asashoryu/Harumafuji group' originate from? Must be more than simple Yokozuna rivalry? and also 2. Which group do the current Mongolians fall under? For example, I've always known Asashoryu and Harumafuji were close but never had any idea where Kakuryu fell.

Two days in a row both Yokozuna going down. Epic.

Sumo was the topic of the day on this week's GaijinPot podcast GPod 15. The guest was Jason Harris from Jason's All Sumo Channel YouTube. Wasn't much of anything new covered and I don't find Mr. Harris particularly well informed or accurate in his details but for the casual listener it works as an overview. Enjoy.

Is there any way to use Niji on a Mac? The download appeared to be .exe only.

How nice, Kyokai pictures aren't pay-per-view...yet. ;-)

Well Araibira's videos are already being put up on YouTube so at least we have that for now.

Very unfortunate news.

Have we already forgotten Kyushu 2013? He is.

I'm surprised there aren't any conspiracy theorists yet saying this is all to help pave the way for KIsenosato's yusho victory and yokozuna promotion. Wait for it....

Wow... Sounds like his constant kadobans have finally caught up with him... And his performance in the last 3 years doesn't give much hope that a 10 win return to Ozeki is very possible. Although the fact that his only double digit wins in the last three years have been in the three Hatsu basho might give him some hope. I still contend Osh is one of the best in the business. All he needs is motivation to give 100%. Dropping to Sekiwake is a pay cut and I feel THAT will be motivation enough. IF he drops to Sekiwake, I predict he'll get the needed 10th win by day 11 or 12 at Hatsu. sorry Scott - one of the worst in the biz. Be gone by Jan. Have to agree with Mark here. Don't wish anybody injury but can't say I'll miss him either.