Overview

• Facing fellow yokozuna in the decider, Hoshoryu spun and forced out the 191-kilogram Onosato to take the exhibition title unbeaten.
• Around 25,000–27,000 spectators attended across five sold-out days, with bouts streamed by British media including the BBC.
• The closing ceremony honored Tobizaru with Outstanding Performance, Takayasu with Fighting Spirit, and Ura with both Technique and Audience Favourite.
• Sponsor flair accompanied the trophy as Hoshoryu received a giant inflatable soy sauce bottle and a large Hello Kitty plush on stage.
• Japan Sumo Association chief Hakkaku called the tour better than expected, with a two-day event in Paris planned for June 2026.