The Japan Sumo Association (JSA), a non-profit organization founded in 1925, governs professional sumo wrestling in Japan. Operating under the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the JSA is responsible for maintaining and promoting the sport's traditions. This includes organizing tournaments and tours, developing training programs, and managing facilities. The JSA's activities are supported by subsidiaries handling various aspects of the business, such as event organization, training, and the preservation of sumo history. In 2024, the association reported revenues of approximately $100 million.
The Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament opened on Sunday, July 9, with Yokozuna debutant Onosato's first top-rank bout against Oshoma, and Hoshoryu facing Takayasu. The Japan Sumo Association is experiencing record revenues and will hold a tournament in London's Royal Albert Hall this autumn, the first outside Japan in 20 years. A significant event occurred with the resignation of yokozuna Hakuho from the association following a dispute. The association oversees the sport of sumo.
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Japan Sumo Association's revenues were less than $250M in 2024. Caretta Research has split Japan Sumo Association's revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is sumo Wrestling. For full access to Japan Sumo Association's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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