Gurowake 4,062 Posted October 2, 2018 On 30/09/2018 at 00:08, Eikokurai said: Oops. All the Mikis I’ve ever known have been female. Never heard of Miki Ruuni? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unkonoyama 105 Posted October 2, 2018 53 minutes ago, John Gunning said: You reaise Miki is his family name right? I did, but I know you weren't asking me. My dad and I were discussing Takanohana last night and somehow the English sumo commentators came up in the conversation. I want to let you know that you are my Dad's favorite commentator! He is retired so he watches live every night and you are a big highlight for him. Thank you very much for doing what you do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted October 2, 2018 1 hour ago, John Gunning said: You reaise Miki is his family name right? He’s referred to simply as “Miki” at the end of the article (“Miki is a sumo expert”), which is unusual to do with a surname, and Japanese name order of course puts family names first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benihana 1,929 Posted October 3, 2018 The articles always begin with "By Shuji Miki / Yomiuri Shimbun Senior Writer". So i was under the impression that Miki is the first name, too. But i never could figure out if man or woman. Who cares? Good articles! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted October 3, 2018 50 minutes ago, Benihana said: Who cares? This. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, John Gunning said: (1) It’s usual not unusual I can’t say I’ve ever seen an article in western media signed off by a surname alone. It’s generally both names or a first name in informal articles like a blog. But anyway, doesn’t matter. Edited October 3, 2018 by Eikokurai Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaeucherLax 288 Posted October 11, 2018 John Gunning with an article about the late Wajima 3 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,079 Posted October 12, 2018 Miki attempts to understand Takanohana's resignation in the latest Sumo ABC instalment. http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0004871330 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted October 18, 2018 Kyushu Basho an underrated gem for fans BY JOHN GUNNING Quote Sumo’s Autumn Regional Tour has reached Kansai and will continue winding its way westward until it arrives in Yamaguchi prefecture at the end of the month. From there it’s just a short hop across the Kanmon Straits to Fukuoka, where the November Grand Sumo Tournament will take place, as it has every year since 1957. This year’s tour, apart from Hakuho’s withdrawal due to injury, has been relatively uneventful. That’s in sharp contrast to 2017... https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/10/17/sumo/kyushu-basho-underrated-gem-fans/ 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted October 24, 2018 Sumo boasts rich history of multiculturalism BY JOHN GUNNING OCT 24, 2018 Quote Visitors to Japan, encountering sumo for the first time, are often surprised to learn that not only are there rikishi from places as far afield as Georgia, Mongolia and Hawaii, but that foreigners have dominated the sport for the better part of a decade and a half. Casual fans are of course aware that prior to the current Mongolian hegemony, a trio of Hawaiians (Takamiyama, Konishiki and Akebono) broke down sumo’s barriers and shattered its various glass ceilings. That’s about it though as far as most people’s knowledge of foreigners in sumo goes. Indeed, were you to believe half of what is written these days, you’d come away thinking sumo has always been a closed shop that does its utmost to prevent non-Japanese wrestlers from gaining entry into the sport. Such a notion is of course utter nonsense. Sumo’s foreign links are long-standing, deep and widespread... https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/10/24/sumo/sumo-boasts-rich-history-multiculturalism/ 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asojima 2,874 Posted October 24, 2018 6 minutes ago, John Gunning said: There is a bit in that article about the US Navy sumo team at Misasa Air Base in Aomori. They had former collegians as their coaches and Tokitsukaze oyakata (Ozeki Yutakayama) also came up to train them. They built a real dohyo in a hanger and even competed in the East Japan Shakaijin Tournament. 30 years after the end of WW2 an American millitary team doing sumo at Yasukuni Shrine. Incredible stuff. Do you have the names of any of the participants? I may have known some of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,079 Posted October 25, 2018 Miki takes a second look at Mitakeumi, and the rumours of his practice/degeiko strategy. http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0004907900 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,145 Posted October 26, 2018 Abuse 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted October 27, 2018 (edited) Fil-Japs throw weight around in sumo Quote In the rough-and-tumble world of sumo, at least three heavyweights compete with Filipino blood running in their veins. They are Akira Takayasu, Masunoyama Tomoharu and Mitakaeumi Hisashi. Among the three, it is Takayasu who stands out although Mitakeumi Hisashi is not far behind... --- “The Nagoya tournament ended with the Emperor’s Cup being handed to arguably the most surprising top division champion in eight years,” wrote John Gunning in a Japan Times article that came out last July 25... https://sports.mb.com.ph/2018/10/27/fil-japs-throw-weight-around-in-sumo/ Edited October 27, 2018 by Otokonoyama 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 3,847 Posted October 27, 2018 7 hours ago, Otokonoyama said: Fil-Japs throw weight around in sumo A nice little article with some interesting background on Takayasu. Incidentally, that headline in a US magazine would get the writer and editor fired and banished from journalism. Strange world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,145 Posted October 29, 2018 On the coming basho 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted October 31, 2018 (edited) Sumo dominance down to heart over matter Quote The newly-released banzuke (rankings) for the upcoming Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament see Hakuho back in his old familiar ‘Yokozuna 1 East’ position. It is the 48th time that the Mongolian veteran has occupied the top slot — a sumo record. Indeed at this stage in his career there are few numbers associated with the Miyagino Stable veteran which aren’t the best of all time. The consecutive victory mark is the only significant record Hakuho doesn’t own, and even there he is in second place with 63 behind Futabayama’s 69. Hakuho has the most championships (41), most career wins (1,095), most top division wins (1,001), most wins in a calendar year (86, twice), most undefeated championships (14) and most consecutive championships (7). Even if his recent knee surgery keeps him out of the Fukuoka meet, the yokozuna’s September victory ensured that for the 13th straight year he won at least one tournament — another record... https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2018/10/31/sumo/sumo-dominance-heart-matter/ Edited October 31, 2018 by Otokonoyama 4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oshirokita 188 Posted November 1, 2018 14 hours ago, Otokonoyama said: Sumo dominance down to heart over matter Really great article. One of my faves in recent years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yutarotanaka 104 Posted November 3, 2018 On 27/10/2018 at 07:39, Otokonoyama said: Fil-Japs throw weight around in sumo The writer clearly did not do enough research about the other Filipinos/half Filipinos in sumo. The article mentioned Masunoyama at the first paragraph but completely forgot about him in the rest of the article. And the writer did not even get to Kotokuzan who is higher in rank compared to Masunoyama. Kotokuzan has recently been climbing up the Makushita ranks and enters Kyushu 2018 at his highest rank of East Makushita 11. Masunoyama, whose last stint at the top division was four years ago, has since been fading away lower and lower the banzuke because of injuries but managed a good Aki basho and is now at East Sandame 18. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doitsuyama 1,185 Posted November 7, 2018 I'm just seeing the "heart over matter" article. @John Gunning, you should use my DB more often. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted November 10, 2018 NHK World 2018 Fukuoka Basho Preview: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/sumo/ 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,145 Posted November 11, 2018 Mr. Gunning on Day 1 optimism 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yamanashi 3,847 Posted November 11, 2018 A couple of articles ago, John Gunning declared "Higher Ranked Wrestlers in the Driver's Seat in Kyushu". That's wrong; it was a Makushita. 1 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,079 Posted November 11, 2018 Sumo ABC reflects on ichidai toshiyori as a privilege that failed in the case of Takanohana. Or did it? http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0004936916 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,145 Posted November 12, 2018 (edited) John on chanko Excerpt: "Many sumo wrestlers are superstitious, and as a result many prefer to have chicken rather than pork or beef in their chanko during tournaments.The reason behind this is that chickens stand on two legs — just as a wrestler does while fighting — but animals with four legs resemble a rikishi who has been knocked or pulled to the ground." Edited November 12, 2018 by Kintamayama 1 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
