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Josh, Andy and Bruce cover sumo topics and news around the Natsu basho, now just days away. We discuss the 4 Ozeki banzuke, and wonder if it’s an omen of approach doom, the hard-chargers in the top Maegashira ranks, the battle Royale at the top of Makushita, Hakuho’s snub with the ichidai-toshiyori, and the terrible news of Hibikiryu’s death.NATSU BASHO 2021
ASANOYAMA ABSENT FROM DAY 12 DUE TO COVID GUIDELINE Asanoyama absent from day 12 due to COVID guideline violations. May 19, 2021. May 19, 2021. Herouth Asanoyama (朝乃山), COVID-19, Natsu Basho 2021, Ryuden (竜電), Scandal. Asanoyama (from NSK’s IG) Day 11 has been a very exciting day in Grand Sumo. Unfortunately, not exactly for the reasons we would hope for. During the second half of NATSU DAY 14 PREVIEW Natsu Day 14 Preview. Welcome to the penultimate day of this basho, we enter the final weekend with a lot of great sumo to watch, and much to consider about the future of the sport. In terms of great sumo, there will be a pair of lower division playoffs on day 15, and I am still not quite sold on the idea that Chiyonoo will manage to seal the HARU DAY 13 HIGHLIGHTS Akiseyama defeats Yutakayama – Yutakayama came out of the tachiai strong, and attacked center mass. Akiseyama knew he had trouble with that formula, and expertly times a reverse at the bales. With his back now to the center of the ring, Akiseyama got a belt hold, and bushel-basket carried Yutakayama out for his 7th win. Yutakayama dropsto 4-9.
HAKUHO KYUJO
Herouth called this. Hakuho is kyujo, according to the NHK. I must be blind because even after she wrote this, I went back and rewatched it and didn't think anything was that bad. He clearly was not prime Hakuho but who would expect "prime" Hakuho at this point in his career, with 6 months offNATSU DAY 9 PREVIEW
Are you ready to tear into the second half of this tournament? There is still quite a lot of sumo to be enjoyed, and we are not even close to resolving any of the story lines. Its time to start sorting out the kachi from the make-koshi, and start looking at who is going to WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME OZEKI? What Does it Take to Become Ozeki? February 28, 2020. February 28, 2020. lksumo Haru Basho 2020 (Osaka) Takakeisho, the most recent addition to the rank of champions. As a break from the news, let’s revisit what it takes to reach sumo’s second-highest rank. With two aging Yokozuna and only one active Ozeki, we certainly needreinforcements.
INJURED SANDANME RIKISHI HIBIKIRYU HAS DIED Injured Sandanme Rikishi Hibikiryu Has Died. I scarcely believe this report, and I dearly hope its proven to be completely wrong. But from Team Tachiai contributor Nicola, this heartbreaking post on Instagram. We devoted a 20 minute podcast segment to this terrible incident, and the clumsy reaction from the NSK staff.MURRAY JOHNSON
Josh K Interview A Tachiai Conversation, Murray Johnson, nhk world. Photo courtesy of Murray Johnson. I met Murray Johnson on an afternoon in May, just before the start of this year’s Natsu honbasho in Tokyo. We walked around the busy neighbourhood of Shibuya before settling down for a coffee and a chat in a cafe out of the way oftourists.
TACHIAI (立合い)
Josh, Andy and Bruce cover sumo topics and news around the Natsu basho, now just days away. We discuss the 4 Ozeki banzuke, and wonder if it’s an omen of approach doom, the hard-chargers in the top Maegashira ranks, the battle Royale at the top of Makushita, Hakuho’s snub with the ichidai-toshiyori, and the terrible news of Hibikiryu’s death.NATSU BASHO 2021
ASANOYAMA ABSENT FROM DAY 12 DUE TO COVID GUIDELINE Asanoyama absent from day 12 due to COVID guideline violations. May 19, 2021. May 19, 2021. Herouth Asanoyama (朝乃山), COVID-19, Natsu Basho 2021, Ryuden (竜電), Scandal. Asanoyama (from NSK’s IG) Day 11 has been a very exciting day in Grand Sumo. Unfortunately, not exactly for the reasons we would hope for. During the second half of NATSU DAY 14 PREVIEW Natsu Day 14 Preview. Welcome to the penultimate day of this basho, we enter the final weekend with a lot of great sumo to watch, and much to consider about the future of the sport. In terms of great sumo, there will be a pair of lower division playoffs on day 15, and I am still not quite sold on the idea that Chiyonoo will manage to seal the HARU DAY 13 HIGHLIGHTS Akiseyama defeats Yutakayama – Yutakayama came out of the tachiai strong, and attacked center mass. Akiseyama knew he had trouble with that formula, and expertly times a reverse at the bales. With his back now to the center of the ring, Akiseyama got a belt hold, and bushel-basket carried Yutakayama out for his 7th win. Yutakayama dropsto 4-9.
HAKUHO KYUJO
Herouth called this. Hakuho is kyujo, according to the NHK. I must be blind because even after she wrote this, I went back and rewatched it and didn't think anything was that bad. He clearly was not prime Hakuho but who would expect "prime" Hakuho at this point in his career, with 6 months offNATSU DAY 9 PREVIEW
Are you ready to tear into the second half of this tournament? There is still quite a lot of sumo to be enjoyed, and we are not even close to resolving any of the story lines. Its time to start sorting out the kachi from the make-koshi, and start looking at who is going to WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME OZEKI? What Does it Take to Become Ozeki? February 28, 2020. February 28, 2020. lksumo Haru Basho 2020 (Osaka) Takakeisho, the most recent addition to the rank of champions. As a break from the news, let’s revisit what it takes to reach sumo’s second-highest rank. With two aging Yokozuna and only one active Ozeki, we certainly needreinforcements.
INJURED SANDANME RIKISHI HIBIKIRYU HAS DIED Injured Sandanme Rikishi Hibikiryu Has Died. I scarcely believe this report, and I dearly hope its proven to be completely wrong. But from Team Tachiai contributor Nicola, this heartbreaking post on Instagram. We devoted a 20 minute podcast segment to this terrible incident, and the clumsy reaction from the NSK staff.MURRAY JOHNSON
Josh K Interview A Tachiai Conversation, Murray Johnson, nhk world. Photo courtesy of Murray Johnson. I met Murray Johnson on an afternoon in May, just before the start of this year’s Natsu honbasho in Tokyo. We walked around the busy neighbourhood of Shibuya before settling down for a coffee and a chat in a cafe out of the way oftourists.
NATSU BASHO 2021
Unfortunately, Natsu Basho arrived during a State of Emergency because of the continuing Covid Crisis. Because of the State of Emergency, the first three days of the tournament were held without spectators.Fans were allowed in beginning on Day Four, with a cap on attendance and familiar restrictions on celebrations, distancing, and mandatorywearing of masks.
JUNE | 2021 | TACHIAI (立合い) One of the most important but least seen aspects of sumo life is, well your day to day life. It has been said that the daily activity, the keiko, the act of being a rikishi is what sumo is all about. The tournaments we see on television, on the internet or in person are simply the culmination of all of the processes, traditions and daily activities one must endure. INJURY | TACHIAI (立合い) Andy Abi (阿炎), Endo (遠藤), injury shiko. Shiko is one of the fundamental exercises in sumo. During this break in action, the Sumo Kyokai (Japanese Sumo Association) has been posting demonstrations of shiko from many top wrestlers. It is exercise #3 in the Kyokai’s list of “sumo taiso” exercises, and during the pandemic it is also ASANOYAMA FACES 1-YEAR BAN AND PAY CUT Ozeki Asanoyama will be suspended for 6 tournaments and have his pay cut in half for breaking Covid restrictions and visiting a hostess club. This follows on from similar suspensions to popular rikishi, Abi, and to the hard-twerking, sorry, hard-working Ryuden.HATSU BASHO 2021
The yusho race. The race for the Emperor’s Cup is going down to the wire! The sole leader, once-and-future Ozeki Terunofuji (11-3), can claim the title outright with a victory over Ozeki Takakeisho (10-4). Should the latter prevail, the pair will head into their second playoff in three tournaments, only this time joined by the winner of the bout between Komusubi Takayasu and under-the-radar 2020’S RETIRED RIKISHI (1/2) 2020’s retired rikishi (1/2) November 30, 2020. November 30, 2020. Timothée Heinz Tokyo November Basho Arawashi, Goeido, Kadoban Twins, Tochiozan's Spontaneous Human Combustion, Wakaichiro (若一郎) While eagerly waiting for a fun, combattive sumo year 2021, let’s have a look back and pay tribute to the most famous rikishi – some of A SUMO FAN DECIDES WHICH STABLE TO JOIN One of the most important but least seen aspects of sumo life is, well your day to day life. It has been said that the daily activity, the keiko, the act of being a rikishi is what sumo is all about. The tournaments we see on television, on the internet or in person are simply the culmination of all of the processes, traditions and daily activities one must endure.LET’S JOIN A HEYA
One of the most important but least seen aspects of sumo life is, well your day to day life. It has been said that the daily activity, the keiko, the act of being a rikishi is what sumo is all about. The tournaments we see on television, on the internet or in person are simply the culmination of all of the processes, traditions and daily activities one must endure.JAPANESE CULTURE
Posts about Japanese Culture written by Andy. I’m really just on pins and needles to see the next Banzuke. I think they’ll be releasing that in the next HARUMAFUJI (日馬富士) What, No Jungyo? Sumo fans may note that after most basho, there is a tour of regional cities by a cadre of available sumotori. They demonstrate their practice techniques, some of the culture and activities around sumo, and even sing songs!TACHIAI (立合い)
Tachiai congratulates Ozeki Terunofuji (12-3) on a well-deserved victory. His playoff win over fellow Ozeki Takakeisho (12-3) should see him take over the top O1e rank in July, with Takakeisho moving over to the West side.Shodai (9-6) will occupy O2e, with kadoban Asanoyama (7-5-3) the bottom-ranked Ozeki, assuming he’s still on the banzuke.. Terunofuji is now clearly on a Yokozuna run, and ASANOYAMA ABSENT FROM DAY 12 DUE TO COVID GUIDELINE Day 11 has been a very exciting day in Grand Sumo. Unfortunately, not exactly for the reasons we would hope for. During the second half of the Makuuchi matches, a Japanese tabloid dropped a bomb shell.It revealed that Ozeki Asanoyama has been repeatedly visiting a specific hostess club, including a visit on April 30 and one on May 7th, which was aborted due to the rag’s car beingHATSU BASHO 2021
The yusho race. The race for the Emperor’s Cup is going down to the wire! The sole leader, once-and-future Ozeki Terunofuji (11-3), can claim the title outright with a victory over Ozeki Takakeisho (10-4). Should the latter prevail, the pair will head into their second playoff in three tournaments, only this time joined by the winner of the bout between Komusubi Takayasu and under-the-radar WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME OZEKI? Takakeisho, the most recent addition to the rank of champions. As a break from the news, let’s revisit what it takes to reach sumo’s second-highest rank.With two aging Yokozuna and only one active Ozeki, we certainly need reinforcements.I took a long look at Ozeki promotions in the six-basho era about a year ago, and would encourage you to look at that post. HARU DAY 13 HIGHLIGHTS First off, Chiyonokuni withdrew from the March tournament on day 13, finally kachi-koshi, he's going to address his dislocated thumb, and from what I read, a cracked rib? Good grief man! Not sure how you kept with it to get your 8 wins, but wow! Two of our story lines evolved, one resolved, the other NATSU DAY 11 PREVIEW I am hugely excited for the kick off of act 3 of this basho tonight. Act 3, we are going to sort everyone in make and kachi-koshi, and crown a tournament champion. Right now, the safe money is all on Terunofuji, who continues to exceed any realistic expectation of a manwho a few years
NATSU DAY 14 PREVIEW Welcome to the penultimate day of this basho, we enter the final weekend with a lot of great sumo to watch, and much to consider about the future of the sport. In terms of great sumo, there will be a pair of lower division playoffs on day 15, and I am still not quite soldWAKATAKAKAGE
We open the New Year with an expanding cluster of positive Covid tests at Arashio-beya. News of Wakatakakage falling ill hit yesterday, leading to testing of those around him, in his family, and at the stable.Those additional tests have come back with a total of eleven more positive tests. TAMAWASHI | TACHIAI (立合い) An impressive twelve year stint in makuuchi: Tochiozan Yuichiro. His career highlight? The nervous playoff he lost to Kyokutenho, in May 2012. Tochinoshin is known for his famous comeback from makushita to makuuchi in 2013-2014, after having sustained a serious knee injury. What is less known is that he already had five years in makuuchi behind him, his debut being back in May 2008. AKEBONO AMONG GUESTS AT AZUMAZEKI-OYAKATA FUNERAL Former Yokozuna Akebono and former Sekiwake Takamiyama said their good-byes to the late Ushiomaru (Azumazeki-oyakata). Both Hawai'ian greats have strong connections to Azumazeki-beya. Takamiyama fought under Takasago beya but upon retirement received the Azumazeki kabu, opening the stable which would be home to Akebono. Takamiyama reached retirement age in 2009, passing theTACHIAI (立合い)
Tachiai congratulates Ozeki Terunofuji (12-3) on a well-deserved victory. His playoff win over fellow Ozeki Takakeisho (12-3) should see him take over the top O1e rank in July, with Takakeisho moving over to the West side.Shodai (9-6) will occupy O2e, with kadoban Asanoyama (7-5-3) the bottom-ranked Ozeki, assuming he’s still on the banzuke.. Terunofuji is now clearly on a Yokozuna run, and ASANOYAMA ABSENT FROM DAY 12 DUE TO COVID GUIDELINE Day 11 has been a very exciting day in Grand Sumo. Unfortunately, not exactly for the reasons we would hope for. During the second half of the Makuuchi matches, a Japanese tabloid dropped a bomb shell.It revealed that Ozeki Asanoyama has been repeatedly visiting a specific hostess club, including a visit on April 30 and one on May 7th, which was aborted due to the rag’s car beingHATSU BASHO 2021
The yusho race. The race for the Emperor’s Cup is going down to the wire! The sole leader, once-and-future Ozeki Terunofuji (11-3), can claim the title outright with a victory over Ozeki Takakeisho (10-4). Should the latter prevail, the pair will head into their second playoff in three tournaments, only this time joined by the winner of the bout between Komusubi Takayasu and under-the-radar WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME OZEKI? Takakeisho, the most recent addition to the rank of champions. As a break from the news, let’s revisit what it takes to reach sumo’s second-highest rank.With two aging Yokozuna and only one active Ozeki, we certainly need reinforcements.I took a long look at Ozeki promotions in the six-basho era about a year ago, and would encourage you to look at that post. HARU DAY 13 HIGHLIGHTS First off, Chiyonokuni withdrew from the March tournament on day 13, finally kachi-koshi, he's going to address his dislocated thumb, and from what I read, a cracked rib? Good grief man! Not sure how you kept with it to get your 8 wins, but wow! Two of our story lines evolved, one resolved, the other NATSU DAY 11 PREVIEW I am hugely excited for the kick off of act 3 of this basho tonight. Act 3, we are going to sort everyone in make and kachi-koshi, and crown a tournament champion. Right now, the safe money is all on Terunofuji, who continues to exceed any realistic expectation of a manwho a few years
NATSU DAY 14 PREVIEW Welcome to the penultimate day of this basho, we enter the final weekend with a lot of great sumo to watch, and much to consider about the future of the sport. In terms of great sumo, there will be a pair of lower division playoffs on day 15, and I am still not quite soldWAKATAKAKAGE
We open the New Year with an expanding cluster of positive Covid tests at Arashio-beya. News of Wakatakakage falling ill hit yesterday, leading to testing of those around him, in his family, and at the stable.Those additional tests have come back with a total of eleven more positive tests. TAMAWASHI | TACHIAI (立合い) An impressive twelve year stint in makuuchi: Tochiozan Yuichiro. His career highlight? The nervous playoff he lost to Kyokutenho, in May 2012. Tochinoshin is known for his famous comeback from makushita to makuuchi in 2013-2014, after having sustained a serious knee injury. What is less known is that he already had five years in makuuchi behind him, his debut being back in May 2008. AKEBONO AMONG GUESTS AT AZUMAZEKI-OYAKATA FUNERAL Former Yokozuna Akebono and former Sekiwake Takamiyama said their good-byes to the late Ushiomaru (Azumazeki-oyakata). Both Hawai'ian greats have strong connections to Azumazeki-beya. Takamiyama fought under Takasago beya but upon retirement received the Azumazeki kabu, opening the stable which would be home to Akebono. Takamiyama reached retirement age in 2009, passing the NEW STARS RISING ON THE SUMO HORIZON! While having the privilege to witness the East Japan University sumo championships, it’s tempting to try to guess tomorrow’s stars. Doubtlessly, some of them have a bright future before them. I’m grabbing the opportunity to set my eyes elsewhere, mainly in the upper makushita ranks. Which sekitori hopefuls are on their way to juryo, ifWAKATAKAKAGE
We open the New Year with an expanding cluster of positive Covid tests at Arashio-beya. News of Wakatakakage falling ill hit yesterday, leading to testing of those around him, in his family, and at the stable.Those additional tests have come back with a total of eleven more positive tests. 2020’S RETIRED RIKISHI (1/2) Wakaichiro Ken. Age of retirement: 21. Best rank: sandanme 32. Having the privilege to watch a wrestler from Texas is a rare thing. Previously, American sumo fans had been able to watch another local hero, but for a very short period only – Brodik Henderson, known as Homarenishiki on the dohyo, retired under mysterious conditions, amid intimidation fears, in 2016, one year after his sumo UNIVERSITY | TACHIAI (立合い) They have set up a YouTube channel with a couple of short test videos featuring some practice bouts between Hashimoto (橋本) and Igarashi (五十嵐). One looks like a yorikiri win by Hashimoto and the other a hatakikomi win by Igarashi. If UNC (my alma mater) had a keiko-ba like this, I would have jumped at the chance to join. THE ORIGIN OF SUMO: A STORY OF GODS, EMPERORS, AND THE The origin of sumo is an ancient one, filled with mysticism and mystique. The sport of giants we so fondly love today, came into being over two thousand years ago when two Kami (Shinto gods) clashed in a tumultuous battle for the fate of Japan. Legend has it that the god of thunder Takemikazuchi metHARU BASHO 2021
We opened act 2 with the race tightening, as sole leader Myogiryu went down under Hokutofuji’s withering attack. With six rikishi at 5-1, we enter the middle weekend with a wide open competition to see who will take the top of the leader board. HAKKAKU | TACHIAI (立合い) It’s difficult to find a new angle on the Kisenosato story. Some new sumo fans who have joined the readership of this site may not even know what Kisenosato looked like before that injury which put him into the lingering zombie state in which we find MEISEI | TACHIAI (立合い) | PAGE 14 On Day 3 of Hatsu basho, Akiseyama and Midorifuji remained undefeated and established strong little runs. Haru is a different story with no strong runs out of the gate from the lower ranks. AKUA | TACHIAI (立合い) | PAGE 11 Posts about Akua written by Bruce H. With many of the veterans in the top division approaching the end of their careers, Tachiai is working to raise the visibility of some of the younger, up-and-coming rikishi. NISHIKIGI | TACHIAI (立合い) | PAGE 24 Posts about Nishikigi written by Bruce H. Welcome to the end of act 2. For those of you not familiar with the term, we tend to divide the basho into three 5 day “acts”,Skip to content
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ICYMI: THE MONTH IN SUMOSeptember 30, 2019
Josh K
Aki Basho 2019
It has been an incredible month, sumo fans! Thank you for joining us on the journey through Wacky Aki and beyond. In case you missed some key posts from this month on the site, here are some highlights: * Mitakeumi won the Emperor’s Cupin the Aki
basho following the first top division playoff in two years. It is the second yusho of his career. * In very sad news, Izutsu-oyakata (former Sekiwake Sakahoko) passed away. Izutsu
oyakata followed in his father’s footsteps in running the stable, and raised the 71st Yokozuna Kakuryu. * Following protracted discussions – including the question of whether Kakuryu and friends would move to Izutsu’s brother Shikoroyama’s stable – eventually it was decided that they would move to Michinoku beya,
headed by ex-Ozeki Kirishima (a former deshi of the previous Izutsu). * The 72nd Yokozuna Kisenosato had his danpatsushiki/intai-zumoceremony
at Kokugikan. Former top division rikishi Satoyama also held a similar ceremony a day earlier. * Beloved fan favourite Yoshikaze retiredfollowing
a struggle to recover from injury sustained earlier this year. He takes up the Nakamura kabu. * Rising star Takakeisho booked his return to Ozeki status with tenwins
in the tournament from the rank of Sekiwake, and Tochinoshin will be demoted to sekiwake in the next tournament, facing the same challenge. * Takakeisho was subsequently hurt again, this time with a pectoral injury, and faces a long spell on the sidelines.
* The much vaunted Hoshoryu (nephew of the 68th Yokozuna Asashoryu) and Kotoshoho (formerly Kototebakari) will be Shin-Juryofor
the Kyushu basho.
* Chiganoura’s ex-Takanohana beya rikishi Takanofuji found himselfembroiled
in another scandal, again for abusing a tsukebito.
Eventually, his twin brother Takagenji was found to be involved as well. He currently is protestingthe
NSK’s intai recommendation. In terms of exclusive site features you may have missed: * Herouth posted the first entry in a very intriguing series,
exploring the calls and circumstances of Yobidashi and Gyoji’s announcements on the dohyo. It is a very interesting post not to bemissed!
* I joined Bruce from Tokyo, for the latest entry in the Tachiaipodcast series
. Be
sure to subscribe through your preferred podcast provider! * We looked under the lid of Tochinoshin’s bento box,
which is soon to be (at least temporarily) discontinued. And of course, we featured daily coverage of the top division, and highlights from the lower divisions in sumo. Be sure to dig back in – and look forward to many exciting updates that we have coming over the following days and weeks!1 Comment
YOKOZUNA KISENOSATO’S RETIREMENT CEREMONYSeptember 29, 2019
Bruce H Kisenosato
(稀勢の里)
Sunday in Tokyo, the retirement ceremony for Yokozuna Kisenosato, now Araiso Oyakata, was held in front of a capacity crowd at the Ryogoku Kokugikan. As is customary with retirement of a top ranking rikishi, the entire event was a celebration of sumo and his long and noteworthycareer.
The ceremony included his final dohyo-iri, with Ozeki Takayasu serving as his sword bearer, and Shohozan as his herald / dew sweeper. Of course the primary event was the cutting of his mage, with many sumo greats mounting the dohyo to take a snip, and pay their respect to the retiring Yokozuna. Though there were a lot of great folks, I got a bit misty when Harumafuji took his cut. But in time the friends and family had had their turn, and the Yobidashi read a summary of his career, and his accomplishments. Following that, Tagonoura Oyakata mounted the dohyo to finish the job. The last vestiges of Kisenosato were put to rest, and his career as a rikishi was complete. While it was enough to make a long-term sumo fan a bit wistful, things quickly changed gear, and Araiso received a proper hair cut, donned his suit and shortly thereafter the parties began. One of the reasons I love Japan, the passing of time and the changes in peoples lives are frequently celebrated with family, co-workers and friends. Thanks for all of the awesome sumo, Kisenosato. We are eager to seeyour deshi.
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WHAT’S ALL THE COMMOTION? PART 1: NAME CALLING September 28, 2019September 29, 2019 Herouth Rules Of Sumo Unlike most western spectator sports, the voices of the yobidashi and the gyoji are part of the sumo experience. But what exactly are theysaying?
There are two main types of vocals during a day of grand sumo. One is the _yobiage_, calling of the participants’ names. This starts with the yobidashi calling out the names in sing-song fashion, and continues with the gyoji, who announces the names, and in certain matches, also adds an additional sentence about the nature of thematch.
The other type is the vocals during a match. These are the exclusive domain of the gyoji. We will explain those in part 2. In part 1, we’ll concentrate on the match announcements. Continue reading →15 Comments
TOCHINOSHIN BENTO BOX: THE TACHIAI REVIEWSeptember 28, 2019
Josh K Aki Basho 2019, Food
, Tochinoshin (栃ノ心)bento , eating sumo
, Food
, review
A man hungry for Ozeki status…and ratatouille.
Longtime readers of the site will know that I find food to be an integral part of the sumo adventure. Of course, we all know that chankonabe forms the backbone of the rikishi diet, and many folks are aware that yakitori is mass produced at Kokugikan as a staple of the sumo-going experience. But the Ozeki and Yokozuna bento boxes which are sold at _honbasho_ are extremely popular as well – and sell out most days of the tournaments. The NSK is rigid and brutal when it comes to their application of the rights afforded the high rankers and their bento: Takakeisho’s recent injury-driven demotion from Ozeki meant that there was no Takakeisho bento for sale at the Aki basho, although this will surely return in November now that he has sealed his re-promotion. And despite the overwhelming desire for all things Kisenosato, the 72nd Yokozuna’s bento was taken off the shop lists following his intai. With this in mind, and seeing the declining state of the health of Ozeki Tochinoshin, I had to try the Tochinoshin bento box before it was too late. He will of course get a chance to put this back on shelves (and restore his rank) with 10 wins in Fukuoka – but in case that failed to transpire, this particular box could be lost to the annals of sumo history. Let’s crack it open, shall we?CONTENTS
* Umeboshi (or as it’s listed on the menu, “dried pickled sour Japanese plum on the rice”) * “Sauce of beef shiri served with paprika and kidney beans” * Pork roll of asparagus and cheese * Tatsuta fried Pacific saury* Ratatouille
* Minirare omelette
* Cherry tomato
* Macaroni salad
At ¥1150, this is, like most food items for sale in the Kokugikan, a very good deal. $11 in an American stadium probably wouldn’t get you half as much food, and it is a very filling meal.UMEBOSHI
This was solid. The rice was actually good, it was very fluffy and a good temperature. I felt it was of a higher quality than in the last rikishi bento I reviewed,
from Takakeisho. Perhaps our reviews have been read! Umeboshi is normally shaped as a bed of rice with the dried sour ume in the middle, and typically made to resemble the Japanese flag. From a creative standpoint, perhaps they missed a trick here by not using 4 ume and attempting the Georgian flag as reference to Tochinoshin’s nationality. That would have certainly made it special!MAIN COURSE
I only knew the beef (located at the top of the above photo) was beef at first because of the sign – it looked to me like the odd sort of damp excess fried parts of chicken karaage. Pulling it apart revealed more beef-forward contents. It was good and flavorful, if a little strange. I think I prefer chicken to beef in this format. The fried Pacific saury (bottom right) was surprisingly delicate in nature, and moist: a really good bite. It was served with ponzu sauce on top. It did, however, contain very small, edible bones. The rolled pork katsu (bottom left) was much of a muchness. I don’t know that I really need cheese in my katsu. I wouldn’t say a massive fan of asparagus but given that this bento was a little low on vegetable options, it was good for them to slot it in.SIDES
The macaroni salad choice was very successful. Mixed with a healthy dose of kewpie mayo, the carrots, corn and pasta offered a fresher,sweeter bite.
I would have left out the “minirare omelet” – the fluffy presentation was very inviting but the odd flavour left a lot to be desired. I’ve eaten a lot of tamagoyaki in my day but this lacked the sweetness that I was looking for as a complement to many of theheavier proteins.
I felt the ratatouille was surprisingly good. It was extremely flavorful, and while I thought it was kind of a bizarre choice for a bento, it was an inspired and well seasoned choice. Four fish/meat offerings felt a bit heavy handed, and I think the box might have benefited from moving the ratatouille centre stage and dropping the beef or katsu in favour of another lighter option.OVERALL
Overall Tochinoshin’s bento was much like the man himself: hearty. It’s a filling box and a great value, but I wouldn’t call it a standout when compared to the others on offer at this level of competition. The biggest remaining question is: will it be back on the shelves in 2020? Perhaps this is one of the only meals in the world that’s going to require a good knee to make. With Takayasu now the kadoban Ozeki in the Fukuoka basho, we’ll look forward to examining his bento in the next tournament!6 Comments
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