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Onosato, 24, promoted to sumo grand champion in record time
AFP, Published on 28/05/2025
» TOKYO — Sumo crowned a new grand champion in record time on Wednesday as Onosato became the fastest to attain the exalted rank of yokozuna in the Japanese sport's modern era.
New sumo grand master vows best behaviour after promotion
AFP, Published on 29/01/2025
» TOKYO — Sumo's only grand master Hoshoryu vowed not to "tarnish the title" after being officially promoted to the highest rank on Wednesday, 15 years after his uncle quit the sport in disgrace.
Lone wrestler at sumo's highest rank set to retire
AFP, Published on 17/01/2025
» TOKYO — Terunofuji is retiring from sumo, the ancient Japanese sport's governing body said Friday, potentially leaving it without a wrestler at the highest rank of yokozuna for the first time in over 30 years.
Japan new PM Shigeru Ishiba faces challenges
Kyodo News, Published on 01/10/2024
» TOKYO - Shigeru Ishiba became Japan's prime minister on Tuesday, following his fifth attempt to head the ruling party, but he faces challenges in establishing a lasting government as he has pledged to call a snap election on Oct 27.
Mongolia's circus performers fight to preserve their craft
AFP, Published on 06/10/2023
» ULAANBAATAR: Mongolian circus performers fly through a cavernous hall inspectors have warned could collapse any time, one of the few places left to train if they hope to travel the world with their country's spectacular big top shows.
Renewed interest in Japanese sumo proves big pull for tourists
AFP, Published on 13/08/2023
» TOKYO: Their interest piqued during Covid lockdowns and by a new Netflix drama, a fresh rush of foreign tourists are flocking to Japan for a look inside the insular world of sumo.
Siam Piwat Ignites Endless Inspiration with World-Class Events in Thailand
Published on 11/07/2023
» Siam Piwat Group, a prominent real estate and retail developer, is solidifying its position as a global destination developer, bringing never-before-seen world-class phenomena to Thailand and creating a platform of opportunities that ignite creativity and deliver lifestyle value to everyone.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: July 7-13
Guru, Published on 07/07/2023
» Guru by Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Sumo wrestling giants land at Parc Paragon
Life, Published on 04/07/2023
» Sumo wrestling from Japan will take centre stage during "Siam Paragon The Wonderous Heritage Of Japan", which will take place at the Parc Paragon of Siam Paragon, daily from 10.30am to 8.30pm, from Thursday to Sunday.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: May 3-9
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 03/05/2023
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!