Chiyo’s Corner
Hey all, Chiyomomo here, the creator of the Yushodex!
On this page, you’ll find links to all of the sumo articles I’ve written, including all of the installments in the Top 100 Rikishi Countdown series I originally posted on r/sumo, live basho coverage, and other forthcoming projects on sumo history.
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Top 100 Rikishi Countdown: #70-61
Welcome folks! Chiyomomo back once again with the latest installment in the top 100 Rikishi Countdown; today we’ll be covering rikishi #70-61, moving ever closer to the top 50 in the rankings. T-69. Yutakayama I (Ozeki, 1962-1968, 624 points in 41 basho) I titled the last installment “Stories of Opportunity” in order to capture… Read more ⇢
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Top 100 Rikishi Countdown: #80-71
Hello everyone, and welcome back to the Top 100 Rikishi Countdown; I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment in our review of the best rikishi of the Modern Era! 80. Tochiazuma I (Sekiwake, 1967-1977, 561 points in 59 basho, 1x yusho) If Tochiazuma I’s career could be summed up in a single word,… Read more ⇢
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Top 100 Rikishi Countdown: #90-81
Welcome back everyone! Chiyomomo here, back again with the next installment in my Top 100 Rikishi Countdown series. Today, we’ll be exploring the next 10 in our countdown, but before I begin, I just want to thank you all for the positive words/feedback on my first post. A lot of time went… Read more ⇢
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Top 100 Rikishi Countdown: Introduction and #100-91
Hello sumo world! Some of you may recognize my username from some of the major sumo Discords, where I regularly post updates on the yusho race throughout each tournament. On those servers, I’ve hinted at a large project I’ve undertaken over the last 9 months or so, and I’m pleased to finally share… Read more ⇢