The Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament opens in Fukuoka for November, with yokozuna Onosato and Hoshoryu leading the favorites for the Emperor’s Cup. A potential showdown on Nov. 23 remains a toss-up for the victor. Following Terunofuji's retirement earlier in 2025, these two young powerhouses guide sumo as the year closes.
A noticeable chill filled the air as sumo moved to Kyushu for the November basho. While the weather grows colder, tensions inside the dohyo have been heating up. The year 2025 began with Terunofuji's retirement, which briefly left sumo without a yokozuna, but now two powerful young yokozuna—Onosato and Hoshoryu—lead the way as the year draws to a close.
Should fans witness another Emperor’s Cup-deciding yokozuna showdown on Nov. 23, it’s a toss-up for who would come out on top. Keywords like Kotozakura and Aonishiki highlight other contenders, but the duo's potential clash remains the tournament's centerpiece. Terunofuji's departure marked a pivotal shift, ushering in this new era for the sport.