In a spectacle blending sport and ritual, more than 40 elite sumo wrestlers from Japan have touched down in London today as the city prepares to host the Grand Sumo Tournament — only the second time in history that a full professional “basho” has been held outside Japan.
Among the wrestlers making the journey are two yokozuna (grand champions): Onosato Daiki, who recently achieved that rank, and Hoshoryu Tomokatsu. Their rivalry and status bring extra gravitas to the event.
