Heian period, gyōji did not take on their current role until the Tenshō era in the late 16th century. Since the end of the 18th century, gyōji have been entrusted...

supervises teams. A professional sumo match is overseen by a referee (行司, gyōji) in the ring and five judges (勝負審判, shōbu shimpan) seated around the ring...

Tate-gyōji (立行司) The two designated highest ranking gyōji, who preside over the last few bouts of a tournament day. The highest ranking gyōji takes the...

is also a key accessory of a gyōji (referee) in professional sumo. The main use is at the end of a bout, when the gyoji decides the victor and points...

Gyoji Matsumoto (松本 暁司, Matsumoto Gyōji, August 13, 1934 – September 2, 2019) was a Japanese footballer who played for the national team. He later became...

restarted, or leave the decision as given by the gyōji. Occasionally the shimpan will overrule the gyōji and give the bout to the other wrestler. On rare...

injury (kabai-te), the gyōji was seen to be arguing with the officials.) Overturning a call can be a serious matter for a gyōji, as he has to file a report...

Tōkoyasaka Jinja tōnin gyōji (東湖八坂神社のトウニン（統人）行事) is a festival celebrated in Oga and Katagami, Akita Prefecture, Japan. The main event is on 7 July. In...

The Privy Seal of Japan (御璽, Gyoji) is one of the national seals and is the Emperor of Japan's official seal. The Privy Seal of Japan is square, and its...

gyōji (sumo referees) throughout the country, making sure that sumo etiquette was strictly observed, and granting the rank of yokozuna and tate-gyōji...