1996 Sumo World Magazine Archive

January 1996
Predictions for 1996
Review of 1995
Kyokai Boosts Salaries
Kyushu Basho Roundtable
Wakanohana-Takanohana Playoff Falls Short of their Fans' "Dream Bout"
Vienna, Paris Koen Highlights
Tochinowaka: Hanging in There!
Takamisugi, Kirinishiki, Daishoyama Retire
The Technique Corner
Juryo Results
Kotokanyu Makes Juryo in Record 89 Basho
Off the Dohyo
Toshiyori-Mei: Then...and Now
Foreign Rikishi Scores
Kyushu Basho Action Highlights
Remembering Gerry Toff Down Thru the Years
Reader's Page
Hatsu Basho Preview: Akebono to Challenge Takanohana for the Yusho; Strong Sanyaku Quartet May Surprise Yokozuna
1996 Hatsu Basho Banzuke


March 1996
Takanonami Captures First Yusho
Takanohana Wins 20th Nihon Grand Sumo Tourney
Big Shakeup in Sumo Kyokai
Hatsu Basho Roundtable
Takanohana Loses Second Playoff in Row
Musashimaru Becomes Japanese
Playoff System Goes Back Nearly 50 Years to 1947
Daiki: Hawaiian's Star on the Rise
The Technique Corner
Chanko-Nabe: Then....and Now
Foreign Rikishi Scores
Hatsu Basho Action Highlights
Juryo Results
Kyokai's Heft Surplus
Off the Dohyo
Jan Rowan's 'Sumo Connection'
Reader's Page
Haru Basho Preview: Takanohana Favored for Yusho after Two Dryruns; Takanonami Leads Ozeki Challenge for Jun-Yusho
1996 Haru Basho Banzuke


May 1996
Old Futagoyama Trio Offers No Threat to Up-and-Comers; Ex-Fujishima 5 Dominate Heya
Akebono Fights his Frustrations
Ex-Sekiwake Kotoetsuyama Dies Suddenly of Pneumonia
Ex-Ozeki Kirishima Retires at 36
Haru Basho Roundtable
Akebono Faces Acid Test in May
Akebono Granted Citizenship
Ex-Yokozuna Wajima to Wed at 48
Juryo Results
Kenko: Sumo's Big, New Giant-Killer
The Technique Corner
Kensho: Then...and Now
Foreign Rikishi Scores
Haru Basho Action Highlights
Off the Dohyo
Reader's Page
Natsu Basho Preview: Akebono to Challenge Takanohana for Yusho in Long-Awaited Comeback; Muso Aims at Ozeki
1996 Natsu Basho Banzuke

July 1996
Kyokai, Shukan Post Lock Horns Over Yaocho Charges
Sumo Kyokai Sues Shukan Post
Akebono Falls in Love!
Asanowaka's Unique Shikiri Raises a Few Eyebrows
Ex-Kise Oyakata Makes Dohyo Comeback at 89
Natsu Basho Roundtable
Kyokutenh: 2nd Mongolian Rising
Sumo Glossary
Off the Dohyo
The Technique Corner
Sagari: Then...and Now
Foreign Rikishi Scores
Natsu Basho Action Highlights
Juryo Results
Takanohana, Musoyama Share Tournament Titles
Reader's Page
Nagoya Basho Preview: Akebono Not Expected to Challenge Takanohana yet; Kaio, Muso Driving for Promotion to Ozeki
1996 Nagoya Basho Banzuke


September 1996
Tradition of Taxes is New in Today's World of Sumo
Hanada Family Hit for Tax Evasion
Can Akebono Win Another Yusho?
Off the Dohyo
October Jungyo Schedule
Akebono Again at the Crossroads
Nagoya Basho Roundtable
Asahiyutaka: Underdog Makes Good
Juryo Results
The Technique Corner
Ryogoku Bridge: Then...and Now
Foreign Rikishi Scores
Nagoya Basho Action Highlights
List of Oyakata and Heya
Reader's Page
Aki Basho Preview: Takanohana Overwhelming Favorite to Win Aki Basho; Injured Akebono Doubtful Starter
1996 Aki Basho Banzuke


November 1996
Sumo Kyokai Kabu Plan Rebuffed
Kyokudozan Elected, Quits Sumo
Kyushu Jungyo Schedule
Accessing Sumo on the Internet
Waka, Takatoriki Win in Nagoya
Aki Basho Roundtable
Bad Knee Hurts Daishoho's Hopes
Greetings on Grand Sumo Tour in Australia
Australian Jungyo Set for June 4-15, 1997
Kabu Problem Arises/Taka-Hawaiians Rivalry?
Off the Dohyo
The Technique Corner
Tsuna: Then...and Now
Foreign Rikishi Scores
Aki Basho Action Highlights
Sumo Briefs from Around the World
Juryo Results
Reader's Page
Kyushu Basho Preview: Hungry Challengers Threaten Injured Takanohana; Akebono, Others in Sanyaku have Best Hope
1996 Kyushu Basho Banzuke

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