Here are the quick results from today’s Day 6 of the January 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo:
Key: M-Maegashira, K-Komusubi, S-Sekiwake, O-Ozeki, Y-Yokozuna, J-Juryo
Makuuchi (top tier):
Shishi (M16) beat Hatsuyama (M17)
Oshoumi (M-6) beat Mitakeumi (M14)
Asahakuryu (M17) beat Tobizaru (M13)
Tomokaze (M13) beat Asanoyama (M16)
Abi (M12) beat Asanoyama (M15)
Ryuden (M15) beat Nishikifuji (M11)
Kotoshoho (M12) beat Midorifuji (M12)
Roga (M9) beat Chiyoshoma (M11)
Kinbozan (M8) beat Tokihayate (M10)
Fujinokawa (M7) beat Gonoyama (M9)
Onokatsu (M6) beat Shodai (M8)
Churanouni (M5) beat Oshoma (M7)
Atamifuji (M4) beat Hiradoumi (M6)
Hakunofuji (M3) beat Tamawashi (M5!
Yoshinofuji (M1) beat Ura (M2)
Wakamotoharu (K) beat Obo (K)
Kirishima (S) beat Ichiyamamoto (M1)
Kotozakura (O) beat Daieisho (M4)
Aonishiki (O) beat Takayasu (S)
Hoshoryu (Y) beat Takanosho (M3)
Onosato (Y) beat Wakatakakage (M2)
Leader: Abi (6-0)
Of note: There was some concern about if Chiyoshoma would be able to compete yesterday as he was moving very slowly after his loss yesterday, a possible foot or hip injury being suggested by NHK English commentary. But he cane back at least for today. Otherwise mostly as expected today, all of Sanyaku won except Takayasu (facing Aonishiki) and Oho (facing Wakamotoharu) while Oshoma took his first loss leaving Abi as the last unbeaten left.
Juryo:
Nishikigi (J12) beat Hidenoumi (J13)
Kazuma (J14) beat Wakanosho (J11)
Kazekeno (J10) beat Tsurugisho (J11)
Hakuyozan (J-4) beat Tohakuryu (J10)
Hitoshi (J9) beat Kyokukaiyu (J12)
Kayo (J9) beat Dewanoryu (J10)
Meisei (J8) beat Kotokuzan (J6)
Kitanowaka (J8) beat Nishinoryu (J6)
Tamashoho (J5) beat Tochitaikai (J7)
Asasuiryu (J7) beat Takerufuji (J5)
Daiseizan (J2) beat Shirokuma (J3)
Fujiryoga (J3) beat Kagayaki (J2)
Kotoeiho (J1) beat Sadanoumi (J4)
Shonannoumi (J4) beat Fujiseiun (J1)
Leader: Fujiseiun, Kayo (5-1)
Lower tier notes: 5 matches involving 3 wrestlers from Nishonoseki Beya and 2 from Shikihide Beya, all apparently in the lower tiers, were delayed because of a major power outage that affected train service throughout Tokyo and surrounding areas. Those matches were held when they arrived as the Japan Sumo Association was aware of the disruptions so the matches were delayed and not fusen for the involved wrestlers. (It should be noted Nishonoseki is one of a small handful of stables not located within Ryogoku or other parts of Tokyo, Onosato & his stablemates are based in Ibaraki Prefecture. Sadogatake is another long-distance one, I believe they are based in Chiba Prefecture) Elsewhere, tomorrow is the first half of Promotion Day, where the leaders will reach 4-0 and clinch promotions for the next tournament. Enho is among 15, and one of 3 Isrgahama men, in that group at 3-0 in Makushita-he will go for his promotion Sunday with no scheduled match tomorrow. The Sandanme has 19 at 3-0. The Jonidan has 23 at 3-0 while the Jonokuvhi has 5 at 3-0 but also one at 2-0 who oddly has had only 2 matches so far.
RETIREMENT: Daiamami (Ms17). The Japan Sumo Association announced his retirement today. He did not compete this tournament in Makushita (pre-tournament withdrawal). Daiamami, real name Genki Sakamoto, from Oitekaze Beya, finishes his career exactly 10 years after it began with a record of 392-418-8 (win-loss-absent), 73-103-4 in the top tier and one Juryo Championship with a career high rank of M11. He qualifies for elder stock but it’s not yet known if any is available.
Also of note: The current Emperor is expected to be in attendance Sunday for Day 8 and enhanced security measures, namely baggage inspections for attending fans, have been announced. (Emperor is mainly a ceremonial position in Japan with little to no actual power/authority. The Prime Minister is basically the President/lead ruler. Many think the current PM, Sanae Takaichi, won’t be in the Kokugikan at all including the Final Day for award presentations just because she is a woman. Traditionally women are forbidden from stepping foot on the dohyo and sumo seems reluctant to change despite a growing number of women participating-or wanting to-in the sport)