John Gunning

Independent and therefore the level of access that will be achievable has yet to be determined. It's a small operation so there won't be daily basho uploads or anything like that. That kind of channel is really only doable by the Kyokai and its broadcast partners.

Not a Kyokai channel so live feeds won't be an option and it remains to be seen how much access to tournaments / stables there will be

There is a new English language sumo YT channel in the planning stages. Much has yet to be decided - including my own level of my involvement - but I'm interested in hearing what kind of content / approach / upload schedule / video length etc. that people are interested in seeing. Appreciate any suggestions / comments / ideas.

Takayasu’s latest heartbreak creates sumo history My column today

”Backstage Dodgers” Episode 2 is available to watch now on Amazon Prime. I took them to a sumo demo. Backstage: Dodgers - Episode 2

Japan’s twin obsessions meet as MLB visits sumo’s heartland

Took some of the Dodgers players to a sumo demo event in Tokyo this morning. Logistics and schedule meant going to Osaka for the real deal wasn't possible but they enjoyed it nonetheless. The results will be on BACKSTAGE: DODGERS on Amazon Prime soon. Couple of phone snaps of Clayton Kershaw and other players at the event here:

I tried to warn people. Been writing and posting for almost five years about unprecedented demand for sumo content from overseas. As I’ve said elsewhere its up between 600% and 2000% depending on outlet since the pandemic began.

Hoshoryu isn't the only new yokozuna for Haru

Both are Komatsuryu kids.

Update for my amateur sumo friends around the world.

In a few years sumo might have its own version of NFL Network, with live streaming of basho, documentaries, historical footage AOD, studio debate shows etc all in English. Some major players in global media are eyeing Japan's national sport with a view to making all that a reality

•Sumo protests against nuclear tests •Arson in Paris destroying dozens of kesho mawashi •French presidents waging war through sumo •Yokozuna disappearing forever in South America •Samurai at the Great Sphinx of Giza in 1864 ....and more.... in my column this week

Hearing that ticket sales (applications?) for the June 2026 Sumo event in Paris open this Monday (February 10) at 10am French time on the AEG website.