Yarimotsu

I think it's the vertical and horizontal spacing which draws my attention to this writing style now that I've read many examples. Compare it to the smaller text immediately below - not only are the characters "justified" horizontally, they are much closer to each one below and above.

I haven't bothered to cancel mine yet as it's low enough cost that it doesn't really matter (about 500-550 yen a month). For the record, this strategy did work for me and I got 4x B chair seats for opening day through the lottery. I had asked for S or A as first priority but those were already unobtainable. If you do get tickets I might see you there! Good luck.

Sure, but keeping up with legal investigations into the handling of the matter has me pretty damn sure it's for the exact opposite reasons.

@Profomisakari according to the last 6 games (all 2024 basho), Gusoyama, Rokudenashi, Fashiriteta, and Wamahada have all participated in all of these games. The average should be from 6 games each. WAKATAKE missed the most recent (Kyushu). Shimodahito missed Haru. Flohru missed Hatsu and Natsu.

Feel free to do one anyway

Hoshoryu Y1 Onosato Kotozakura O1 Wakatakakage WTK might not make it. I doubt anyone else will make a serious run, but the second half of the year is always hard to predict.

I couldn't really tell what was especially wrong with Chiyomaru other than age / accumulated injuries catching up with him - but wouldn't be surprised if he added his name to the list prior to next tournament's end. Many just don't seem to retire on time anymore (Azumaryu being a recent similar case). I can't fathom what Onosho is hoping to achieve by staying on. Maybe he is waiting for a kabu, or thinking he surely can't be done at just 28 - but the writing is on the wall.

J12W

Kotozakura Hoshoryu Onosato x2 Wakamotoharu at S Aonishiki at M

Yeah I don't expect him to do well in makuuchi but then, it is a miracle how he sticks around in juryo. I'm also a fan of his style - every bout is exciting and every time he tries his absolute best.

You know, I thought it was the other way around because of how common 龍 is, but I never checked.

I have received an email today indicating that the lower division's schedule will be available a day earlier than usual. " Exclusively for members, we will be providing the latest information on the "Makushita and below bout schedule" (flash version) that is not available on the official website ! *The Makushita and below bout schedule is available to all members, including Juryo (free) members. ※About the "Makushita and below bout schedule: A wrestler ranked below Makushita usually only fights seven bouts per tournament, and as a rule, competes on one of two days (even or odd) . The normal bout schedule is published on the association's website the night before, so it is not known until the day before whether a wrestler ranked below Makushita will compete on an even or odd day , but with this "Bout Schedule Below Makushita" (Flash Edition), it is possible to find out two days in advance whether he will compete on an even or odd day . (The final day is three days before.)" 会員の皆様限定で、公式HPでは公開されていない『幕下以下の取組表』（速報版）をいち早くお知らせします！ ※幕下以下の取組表は十両（無料）会員様を含む全ての会員様がご利用いただけます。 ※『幕下以下の取組表』について 幕下以下の力士は、通常1場所7番しか相撲を取らず、原則として2日間（偶数日・奇数日）のうちどちらか1日の出場となります。 通常の取組表は前日の夜に協会ＨＰで発表となるため、幕下以下の力士が偶数日か奇数日どちらに出場するか前日までわかりませんが、この『幕下以下の取組表』（速報版）があることで偶数日と奇数日どちらに出場するかを2日前に知ることができます。（千秋楽は3日前）

According to sumodb the reading was 天龍　源一郎. https://sumodb.sumogames.de/Rikishi.aspx?r=4088&l=j The db doesn't store primary sources as far as I know, but a google search reveals a https://www.kosho.or.jp/products/detail.php?product_id=355076869 1974 Nagoya banzuke clearly listing the reading as recorded on the db (ranked at maegashira 11 east). As to why, the other provided reading uses an antique version of the "ryu" (dragon) character and maybe there were reasons to give that kind of image when in puroresu.

If he stays at M3 I'll ask humbly for a recount.

Thank you, I have changed it. Hopefully we have it right now! I will be available for the day-to-day during the basho and I can pick that up. However, if possible I will ask you to make the bout selections instead. I will be busy before the basho. I can set up the post here and make the form for submitting guesses, and do reminders, but the spreadsheet work is more difficult.