GRAND SUMO Highlights: 2025 Natsu Basho
Grand Sumo Highlights Season 29 presents daily highlights of the dynamic sport of sumo, featuring background information and play-by-play commentary to add to the excitement for fans around the globe. This season documents the tournament held at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, taking place from 11 May through 25 May. Presented by NHK World-Japan, the program delivers English-language highlights of the grand sumo tour
Season 29 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Grand Sumo Highlights is a documentary series presented by NHK World-Japan that provides English-language coverage of grand sumo tournaments in Japan.
- The series delivers daily highlights of sumo matches accompanied by background information and play-by-play commentary.
- The program is designed for fans around the globe to follow the dynamic sport of professional sumo.
- Tournaments are held at venues such as the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo.
Season overview
Grand Sumo Highlights Season 29 presents daily highlights of the dynamic sport of sumo, featuring background information and play-by-play commentary to add to the excitement for fans around the globe. This season documents the tournament held at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, taking place from 11 May through 25 May. Presented by NHK World-Japan, the program delivers English-language highlights of the grand sumo tournaments held in Japan, showcasing the best of the sport for audiences worldwide as part of the ongoing documentary series.
Episode Guide
Season 29 Progress Shield
Day 1
May 11, 2025 · 27 min
Day 1 of the 2025 Natsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 11 May – 25 May.
Day 2
May 12, 2025 · 27 min
Day 2 of the 2025 Natsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 11 May – 25 May.
Day 3
May 13, 2025 · 27 min
Day 3 of the 2025 Natsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 11 May – 25 May.
Day 4
May 14, 2025 · 27 min
Day 4 of the 2025 Natsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 11 May – 25 May.
Day 5
May 15, 2025 · 27 min
Day 5 of the 2025 Natsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 11 May – 25 May.
Day 6
May 16, 2025 · 27 min
Day 6 of the 2025 Natsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 11 May – 25 May.
Day 7
May 17, 2025 · 27 min
Day 7 of the 2025 Natsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 11 May – 25 May.
Day 8
May 18, 2025 · 27 min
Day 8 of the 2025 Natsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 11 May – 25 May.
Day 9
May 19, 2025 · 27 min
Day 9 of the 2025 Natsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 11 May – 25 May.
Day 10
May 20, 2025 · 27 min
Day 10 of the 2025 Natsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 11 May – 25 May.
Day 11
May 21, 2025 · 27 min
Day 11 of the 2025 Natsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 11 May – 25 May.
Day 12
May 22, 2025 · 27 min
Day 12 of the 2025 Natsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 11 May – 25 May.
Day 13
May 23, 2025 · 27 min
Day 13 of the 2025 Natsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 11 May – 25 May.
Day 14
May 24, 2025 · 27 min
Day 14 of the 2025 Natsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 11 May – 25 May.
Day 15
May 25, 2025 · 27 min
Day 15 of the 2025 Natsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 11 May – 25 May.