GRAND SUMO Highlights: 2022 Hatsu Basho
Season 9 of GRAND SUMO Highlights documents the professional sumo tournament held at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. Spanning from 9 January to 23 January, the season provides daily coverage of the matches occurring during this specific period. As part of the ongoing documentary series presented by NHK WORLD-JAPAN, the program serves to deliver English-language highlights of Grand Sumo tournaments to an international
Season 9 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series is a documentary program produced by NHK WORLD-JAPAN.
- The show provides English-language highlights of Grand Sumo tournaments held in Japan.
- Each episode features play-by-play commentary and background information on the sport.
- The program is designed to make professional sumo accessible to a global audience.
Season overview
Season 9 of GRAND SUMO Highlights documents the professional sumo tournament held at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. Spanning from 9 January to 23 January, the season provides daily coverage of the matches occurring during this specific period. As part of the ongoing documentary series presented by NHK WORLD-JAPAN, the program serves to deliver English-language highlights of Grand Sumo tournaments to an international audience. The production focuses on capturing the best moments of the sport, utilizing play-by-play commentary and supplementary background information to enhance the viewer experience. By documenting the events at the Ryogoku Kokugikan, the season continues the series' established format of providing accessible insights into the dynamic nature of professional sumo wrestling. The content remains centered on the technical and competitive aspects of the matches, ensuring that fans across the globe can follow the progression of the tournament through structured daily summaries. This season maintains the established commitment to showcasing the sport's traditions and athletic intensity within the context of the official Grand Sumo tournament schedule, providing a consistent record of the January event for viewers interested in martial arts and sports programming.
Episode Guide
Season 9 Progress Shield
Day 1
Jan 9, 2022 · 27 min
The first day of the 2022 Hatsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 9 January – 23 January.
Day 2
Jan 10, 2022 · 27 min
Day 2 of the 2022 Hatsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 9 January – 23 January.
Day 3
Jan 11, 2022 · 27 min
Day 3 of the 2022 Hatsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 9 January – 23 January.
Day 4
Jan 12, 2022 · 27 min
Day 4 of the 2022 Hatsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 9 January – 23 January.
Day 5
Jan 13, 2022 · 27 min
Day 5 of the 2022 Hatsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 9 January – 23 January.
Day 6
Jan 14, 2022 · 27 min
Day 6 of the 2022 Hatsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 9 January – 23 January.
Day 7
Jan 15, 2022 · 27 min
Day 7 of the 2022 Hatsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 9 January – 23 January.
Day 8
Jan 16, 2022 · 27 min
Day 8 of the 2022 Hatsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 9 January – 23 January.
Day 9
Jan 17, 2022 · 27 min
Day 9 of the 2022 Hatsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 9 January – 23 January.
Day 10
Jan 18, 2022 · 27 min
Day 10 of the 2022 Hatsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 9 January – 23 January.
Day 11
Jan 19, 2022 · 27 min
Day 11 of the 2022 Hatsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 9 January – 23 January.
Day 12
Jan 20, 2022 · 27 min
Day 12 of the 2022 Hatsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 9 January – 23 January.
Day 13
Jan 21, 2022 · 27 min
Day 13 of the 2022 Hatsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 9 January – 23 January.
Day 14
Jan 22, 2022 · 27 min
Day 14 of the 2022 Hatsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 9 January – 23 January.
Day 15
Jan 23, 2022 · 27 min
The final day of the 2022 Hatsu Basho, held at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, 9 January – 23 January.