The  Sumo  Polls  Archive!!


Poll No. 58
April 30th, 2006

Does the growing number of foreigners turn you off Sumo?
Yes, totally. I 'm outta here.  1% 1
No, it doesn't bother me at all.  66% 86
It bothers me, but I can still take it.  12% 15
It's beginning to bother me just a bit..  14% 18
I haven't decided.  4% 5
Go away.  4% 5
130 votes total

Poll No. 57
June 17th, 2004

How should the shikona be spelled out in Romaji?

tTotal Voters: 138

The common way, like on the NSK site. 54 (39.1%)
The phonetic way, as in Kintamayama's posts. 27 (19.6%)
Any old way, as long as we know who it is. 40 (29.0%)
I couldn't care less. 17 (12.3%)

Poll No. 56
May 13th, 2003
What will it take for Chiyotaikai to be promoted to Yokozuna in July? (by Gaijingai)

Total Voters: 89

15-0 zensho yusho 7 (7.9%)
14-1 yusho 20 (22.5%)
13-2 yusho 34 (38.2%)
13-2 jun yusho 0 (0.0%)
12-3 yusho 10 (11.2%)
He has no chance at all. It has already been decided. 7 (7.9%)
Ichinoya has a better chance. 11 (12.4%)

Poll No. 55
April 23rd, 2003

What aspect of Sumo do you find the LEAST interesting?

Total Voters: 130

Statistics 6 (4.6%)
Toshiyori Kabu and stock renting/buying 38 (29.2%)
Kimarites 2 (1.5%)
Rituals 6 (4.6%)
Past Sumo history 1 (0.8%)
EVERYTHING concerning Sumo interests me 51 (39.2%)
Sumo Rikishi diet talk 7 (5.4%)
Sumo gossip (talk of yaocho etc..) 9 (6.9%)
Ichinoya watch 10 (7.7%)

Poll No. 54
December 31st, 2002

Which rikishi would you take to a desert island?

Total Voters: 100

Takanohana 6 (6.0%)
Touki 2 (2.0%)
Musashimaru 17 (17.0%)
Takanonami 16 (16.0%)
Asashouryuu 6 (6.0%)
Kaiou 5 (5.0%)
Chiyotaikai 3 (3.0%)
Tochiazuma 2 (2.0%)
Takanowaka 1 (1.0%)
Kotomitsuki 5 (5.0%)
Wakanosato 4 (4.0%)
Musouyama 1 (1.0%)
Takamisakari 5 (5.0%)
Kyokushuuzan 2 (2.0%)
Miyabiyama 0 (0.0%)
Tosanoumi 1 (1.0%)
Aminishiki 2 (2.0%)
Dejima 1 (1.0%)
Kotonowaka 9 (9.0%)
None of the above 12 (12.0%)

Poll No. 53
October 23rd, 2002

What's your opinion about the latest allegations of severe hazing towards new recruits/low ranked rikishi in Ozumo? (Poll by Zenjimoto)

Total Voters: 74

Serious problem.The NSK needs to act now to prevent further damage to Ozumo. 16 (21.6%)
I don't like the hazing rumors, but I don't think it is a real problem. 5 (6.8%)
Hazing builds a rikishi's character.Can't take it? Leave! 6 (8.1%)
The accusers are losers who didn't make it in Ozumo and now want revenge. 3 (4.1%)
As usual, the sensationalist media is exaggerating and inflating an issue. 10 (13.5%)
What's the problem? I have been shot at by air rifles and turned out just fine. 7 (9.5%)
Who knows what really goes on in a heya? I'll wait for Ryan's journals and see. 27 (36.5%)

Poll No. 52
October 10th, 2002

Should women be allowed on the dohyo?
 (Idea and most questions- Gaijingai)

Total Voters: 92

Yes, all of them. 28 (30.4%)
Yes, but never during a Hon-Basho. 1 (1.1%)
Only those in official roles, like Gov. Ohta. 20 (21.7%)
No. None at all. 23 (25.0%)
I agree with whatever the NSK decides. 8 (8.7%)
Only female rikishi. 2 (2.2%)
Only female family members of rikishi. 1 (1.1%)
Only women with the letter 'G' in their names. 6 (6.5%)
Only You. 3 (3.3%)

Poll No. 51
July 20th, 2002

Who do you think Mr. 'Major Retirement' is?

Total Voters: 78

Takanohana 8 (10.3%)
Kaiou 18 (23.1%)
Terao 19 (24.4%)
Dejima 12 (15.4%)
Takatouriki 7 (9.0%)
Akinoshima 2 (2.6%)
Minatofuji 1 (1.3%)
Ichinoya 3 (3.8%)
Nobody - just a rumour to get us through the Basho. 6 (7.7%)
Someone else. 2 (2.6%)
Poll No. 50
July 11th, 2002

Should Takanohana retire immediately?

Total Voters: 129

Yes. 43 (33.3%)
No. 40 (31.0%)
Let's give him one more chance. 42 (32.6%)
I don't mind either way.. 4 (3.1%)

Poll No. 49
June 24th, 2002

How will Takanohana do in July?

Total Voters: 83

Yusho. 5 (6.0%)
He will pull out in the middle. 10 (12.0%)
He will not be entering. 5 (6.0%)
He'll win 9-11. No Yusho. 35 (42.2%)
He'll win 12-13. No Yusho. 12 (14.5%)
He will retire before the Basho. 3 (3.6%)
He will win 8. 2 (2.4%)
He will go the full Basho, and get make-koshi. 2 (2.4%)
Japan has a great football (soccer) team. 3 (3.6%)
What is a Takanohana? 1 (1.2%)
The REAL question is: How will Ichinoya do? 5 (6.0%)
Poll Number 48
March 10th, 2002
Total Voters: 106

Who will be the next Yokozuna? (Part 3)
Asashoryu 5 (4.7%)
Chiyotaikai 22 (20.8%)
Kaio 14 (13.2%)
Kotomitsuki 19 (17.9%)
Tochiazuma 39 (36.8%)
Wakanosato 2 (1.9%)
Buyuuzan 1 (0.9%)
Takamisakari 1 (0.9%)
Miyabiyama 2 (1.9%)
Jacques Costeau 1 (0.9%)
Poll No. 47
December 24th, 2001
Total Votes: 62
Will Asashoryu be promoted to Sekiwake for January?
 
Yes (32) 
51.6%
 
No  (30) 
48.4%


Poll No. 46
August 31st, 2001
Total Votes: 103
Who is the most exciting rikishi these days?
 
Wakanosato  (12) 
12%
 
Kotomitsuki  (11) 
11%
 
Asashoryu  (34) 
34%
 
Tamanoshima  (1) 
1%
 
Tochiazuma  (5) 
5%
 
Kaio  (26) 
26%
 
Terao  (3) 
3%
 
Chiyotaikai  (6) 
8%
 
Ichinoya  (1) 
1%
Poll No. 45
May 12th, 2001
Total Votes: 83 
Who will be the next Oozeki? 
 
Wakanosato  (19) 
22%
 
Kotomitsuki  (23) 
27%
 
Asashoryu  (8) 
9%
 
Tochiazuma  (28) 
33%
 
Someone yet unknown  (4) 
4%
 
Hideo Nomo  (1) 
1%
Poll No. 44
January 30th, 2001
Total Votes: 102 
Who will be the next Yokozuna? (Part two..)
 
Kaio  (52) 
50%
 
Dejima  (4) 
3%
 
Chiyotaikai  (8) 
7%
 
Miyabiyama  (12) 
11%
 
Musoyama  (1) 
0%
 
Wakanosato  (16) 
15%
 
Kotomitsuki  (4) 
3%
 
Asashoryu  (3) 
2%
 
Ichinoya  (2) 
1%
Poll No. 43
January 18th, 2001
Total Votes: 58 
Should the Hoshitori rules be changed?
 
No way. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. (Rannohana)  (35) 
60%
 
We should be allowed two subs at least.  (10) 
17%
 
After a kyujo, the rikishi under should all be moved up a notch.  (5) 
8%
 
Yes.I have other changes in mind other than the above.  (1) 
1%
 
As long as Ichinoya wins, who cares??  (5) 
8%
Poll No. 42
January 6th, 2001
Total Votes: 44
Toki ran over a woman and killed her. How should the NSK handle this?
 
I'd like to know more facts before I pass judgement.  (18) 
40%
 
He should be suspended immediately pending investigation. He broke the "no driving " rule.  (9) 
20%
 
Pedestrians in Japan are notorious for running out to the street. Let him go.  (5) 
11%
 
It's the NSK's decision-I"ll go with anything they decide.  (5) 
11%
 
It doesn't matter what I think-the NSK will get away with this too, without answering to the public.  (3) 
6%
 
George W. Bush.  (3) 
6%

 
Sumo Poll No. 41
December 22nd,2000
Total Votes: 45
Is Mickey (Kotomitsuki) the real deal?
 
Yes. Definitely and immediately.  (15) 
33%
 
No. He'll hit the wall like many others before him.  (4) 
8%
 
Too early to tell. I need to see him in action some more.  (23) 
51%
 
Mickey Mouse? Which Heya is he from?  (1) 
2%
 
I am unwilling to participate in this poll for various reasons.  (1) 
2%
Sumo Poll No. 40 !! ( Submitted by Josh)
August 16th, 2000
Total Votes: 53 
Do you think a Yokozuna should be forced to retire after 2.5-3 years without a Yusho?
 
Yes, he isn't upholding the dignity of the Yokozuna.  (2) 
3%
 
No, as Akebono showed- he could still have some good Sumo left.  (23) 
43%
 
No, as long as he is healthy and consistently wins at least 11.  (22) 
41%
 
Who am I to judge?  (6) 
11%
Sumo Poll No. 39
August 4th, 2000
Total Votes: 52 
The promotion requirements for Ozeki are : (thanks to Josh for his help)
 
Too Easy  (2) 
3%
 
They're OK the way they are-it's the Rikishi who have their ups and downs, not the system..  (42) 
80%
 
Difficult to say because there were 4 Oozeki and everyone has his story..  (5) 
9%
 
Way over my head here..  (1) 
1%
 
Suggest something else?  (2) 
3%
Sumo Poll No. 38
July 9th, 2000
Total Votes: 46
Kaio needs at least 11 wins next basho to become Ozeki. Will he?
 
Yes.  (13) 
28%
 
No.  (17) 
36%
 
He'll get 11 and won't be promoted because it's too crowded up there.  (7) 
15%
 
He'll go Makekoshi. He's a choker.  (3) 
6%
 
And how are YOU today?  (2) 
4%
 
I don't know.  (1) 
2%
Sumo Poll No. 37!! 
June 11th, 2000
Total Votes: 59 
Miyabiyama's promotion was:
 
Right on time!!  (29) 
49%
 
Wrong. He is not good enough. It wasn't even unanimous..  (1) 
1%
 
Too early. He is good, but they could have waited a bit.  (14) 
23%
 
Too early, but because he did get the mandatory 33 wins, the Kyokai had no choice.  (12) 
20%
 
None of the above ( suggest something else..)  (2) 
3%
Sumo Poll No. 36!! ( Based on an idea by Chuck Finberg )
April 22nd, 2000
Total Votes: 43
I think Miyabiyama will:
 
Get 10 or more wins and get promoted to Oozeki (21)
49%
 
Get 8-13 wins and NOT be promoted to Oozeki (12)
28%
 
Get less than 8 wins and be demoted. (1)
2%
 
Take a fat bamboo stick and beat some Sandanme guy senseless. (3)
7%
 
Never learn the correct tachi-ai in our lifetime. (2)
5%
 
Grow another bump on his other shoulder. ( or on the same shoulder) (2)
5%
 
None of the above ( suggest something else..) (1) 
2%
Sumo Poll No. 35!! ( As submitted by James Gillogly - Takanorappa)
April 14th, 2000
Total Votes: 31
How will Wakanohana be remembered/described in the future (x number of years)?
 
A Yokozuna who never won a Yusho as a Yokozuna. (5)
16%
 
A great Ozeki who was promoted to Yokozuna (10)
32%
 
A supreme tactician. (6)
19%
 
Takanohana's brother. (6)
19%
 
The rikishi with the strongest legs. (1)
3%
 
None of the above ( suggest something else..) (2) User-Suggestions
6%


 
Sumo Poll No. 34!!
April 6th, 2000
Total Votes: 56
 
Are you happy with Takatoriki's yusho?
 
No, I definitely am not!! (9)
16%
 
Yes I am. (39)
70%
 
I'm in a bind here..I'm happy he won, but not how he won it.. (3)
5%
 
I personally despise the guy, so .. (2)
4%
 
Who's Takatoriki? (0)
0%
 
None of the above ( suggest something else..) (2) User-Suggestions
4%
 
Sumo Poll No. 33!!
March 10th, 2000
Total Votes: 36
 
Should the Kyokai interfere with the Rikishi's shikiri style as in the case of Asanowaka?
 
Yes. These circus-like antics should be stopped. (8)
22%
 
No. These things add color to the otherwise one-dimensional ritual. (20)
56%
 
I don't know if these "shows" are good or bad, but I resent the Kyokai forcing its opinion on this particular one. (4)
11%
 
I don't have a clue. (3)
8%
 
None of the above ( suggest something else..) (1) User-Suggestions
3%
 
Sumo Poll No. 32!!

February 28th, 2000
Total Votes: 40
 
Should Ms. Ota be allowed to hand over the Osaka Governor's Cup while stepping on the Dohyo?
 
Yes. Period. (26)
65%