Naganoyama 5,945 Posted October 20, 2021 5 hours ago, dada78641 said: Man, the 1964 one is such a sharper, more dynamic photo. I don't know if they were trying to copy it or not, but the sumo one looks like such a cheap ripoff. Not that it isn't totally unfair to even compare them, of course. Kamekura Yusaku is a legendary graphic designer. Don't forget that the guys on the right are running. Making a composition where it looks like they are running isn't a difficult task. The rikishi on the other hand have to be assembled from bouts. A more difficult task altogether. One that I think has been done brilliantly. As you said, it is totally unfair to compare them. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,846 Posted October 27, 2021 On 21/10/2021 at 03:58, Akinomaki said: Araiso had a press conference at his new heya lodging location in Fukuoka city today. He made a partnership contract with Osaka based housing firm AI-koumuten, who rents the premises to him. https://www.sanspo.com/article/20211020-CCZLRYCD5BJG5JGW7BFCUQX2TE/ The premises is planned to be used for wampaku sumo events afterwards o the location o - at JR Chikuhi line, Imajuku station アイ工務店 福岡西展示場 +81 92-805-8108https://goo.gl/maps/bjD4UjoZodKZYcEG8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhyen 1,846 Posted October 27, 2021 The closest heya for degeiko (if it ever resumes is Oitekaze heya across the bridge in the farmlands to the north. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,747 Posted October 28, 2021 (edited) Kyushu head Sakaigawa with Mihogaseki-oyakata made a shrine visit to the Hakata Sumiyoshi taisha yesterday, to pray for the safety and success of the basho. https://twitter.com/sumokyokai/status/1453227010445152256/ Usually there is a yokozuna dohyo-iri as well, but those are customarily canceled now due to corona Edit: not even day 15 senshuraku is fully sold out yet https://sumo.pia.jp/vacant/va11.jsp Edited October 28, 2021 by Akinomaki 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,747 Posted October 28, 2021 On 14/10/2021 at 11:19, Akinomaki said: Tests are reduced to one time, on Oct. 28th. All NSK members tested negative. They'll start moving to Kyushu heya by heya on November 5th. https://www.sanspo.com/article/20211028-44NQZ5QJKNOVBNQK5JHE457OFI/ 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaminariyuki 499 Posted October 30, 2021 On 17/09/2021 at 03:19, Eikokurai said: That is … not a good poster design. I rather like it, for some of the same reasons that others have stated. It's not the same old, same old, but rather, sows some dynamic action (literal and symbolic). Nicely done, IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaminariyuki 499 Posted October 30, 2021 On 04/10/2021 at 06:01, Seiyashi said: Wow. Semi-tongue in cheek, I wonder if Asashoryu will be motivated to get in the ring and give his nephew a few workouts in training or something. I'm guessing the spirit is willing but the body is not so keen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,747 Posted November 3, 2021 On 20/10/2021 at 21:58, Akinomaki said: Araiso had a press conference at his new heya lodging location in Fukuoka city today. He made a partnership contract with Osaka based housing firm AI-koumuten, who rents the premises to him. The keiko ground of Araiso-beya in Fukuoka, direct connection to the bath and a giant monitor in place http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/sumo/20211102-OYT1T50115/ 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,079 Posted November 5, 2021 On 03/11/2021 at 18:01, Akinomaki said: The keiko ground of Araiso-beya in Fukuoka, direct connection to the bath and a giant monitor in place Notice too the large glass doors/windows which will allow crowds to gather and watch morning practices. If I were a sumo wrestler, I would find that distracting (although it replicates the presence of fans during tournaments). I know that there is at least one stable in Tokyo that allows spectators to watch asageiko from outside. Frankly, I prefer the private setting, where guests who obtain permission are allowed to sit inside. But that is impossible now with KoRoNa! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
orandashoho 720 Posted November 5, 2021 Oitekaze-beya has a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows at the back of the oyakata platform. I went there in 2017 to watch their asageiko. A sign outside says people are wecome to watch if they remain respectfully quiet and refrain from eating or drinking. While I was there, some people came and went, nobody spoke. We didn't see Endo but we saw Iwasaki (now Tobizaru), Daieisho and others in top form. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAKATAKE 2,671 Posted November 7, 2021 (edited) I believe this thread will have the spoilers tag added onto the title? Edited November 7, 2021 by WAKATAKE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benevolance 2,508 Posted November 7, 2021 And usually a 300+ cushion of posts before you actually get to current spoilers. For some reason, I thought yesterday was the start of the basho, probably because last year the start coincided with the daylight savings time change. I was sad. But I got an extra hour of sleep, so it's a well-rested sadness. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,747 Posted November 7, 2021 12 hours ago, WAKATAKE said: I believe this thread will have the spoilers tag added onto the title? If no new thread emerges, but we still have one week to wait - next to come: dohyo making and dohyo matsuri, and maybe some new rules for the spectators Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAKATAKE 2,671 Posted November 12, 2021 Aside from Asanoyama, all sekitori competing on day 1! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,747 Posted November 13, 2021 (edited) On 07/11/2021 at 17:22, Akinomaki said: If no new thread emerges, but we still have one week to wait - next to come: dohyo making and dohyo matsuri, and maybe some new rules for the spectators dohyo making, this time 2 sets of photos only, no videos dohyo matsuri today, the usual Corona style: no rikishi, no spectators Edited November 13, 2021 by Akinomaki 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
since_94 650 Posted November 13, 2021 Basho starts in around 12 hours. Anybody excited? Everybody excited? I'm excited. Bring on 15 days of Sumo! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jakusotsu 6,041 Posted November 13, 2021 1 hour ago, since_94 said: Anybody excited? Everybody excited? Same old, same old, as usual... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,747 Posted November 13, 2021 At the Kokusai center o From the dohyo matsuri inside o o o Hakkaku o o yobidashi parade o o Local support for rikishi - panels for the 3 from Ishikawa, Kagayaki, Endo, Enho o towels for Shodai and Enho at a liquor store in Fukuoka o 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eikokurai 3,437 Posted November 13, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, since_94 said: Basho starts in around 12 hours. Anybody excited? Everybody excited? I'm excited. Bring on 15 days of Sumo! Unusually distracted this time around, I think just because I’ve been watching the T20 Cricket World Cup and the Autumn rugby internationals are happening now too. I haven’t given much thought to sumo. Once the basho is underway I’ll get into it though for sure. Edited November 13, 2021 by Eikokurai Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
code_number3 708 Posted November 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Eikokurai said: I think just because I’ve been watching the T20 Cricket World Cup Who do you think will win? NZ or Australia? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
code_number3 708 Posted November 13, 2021 Ryuden makushita zensho-yusho, anyone? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chartorenji 243 Posted November 13, 2021 3 hours ago, code_number3 said: Ryuden makushita zensho-yusho, anyone? A lot of prospects at the top of the division though. Fujiseiun, Kitanowaka, Ishizaki, Oshoumi, Kanno, etc will all be looking at a potential Yusho. Ryuden is def the odds on fav though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amamaniac 2,079 Posted November 13, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, Akinomaki said: dohyo matsuri today, the usual Corona style: no rikishi, no spectators https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae6NAvjWjvI This was one of the best video coverages of the dohyomatsuri that I've seen. The resolution seemed higher and the camera angles were really quite good. For those Forum members who were desperate enough to watch the whole thing, it appeared to me that when Shikimori Inosuke was pouring sake on the West tokudawara (jump to 20:35), several of the oyakata in the front row on the West side were fast asleep (shades of Biden and Johnson at COP26!). Edited November 13, 2021 by Amamaniac Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
