Ichiro Sasaki (born 1972) is a Japanese sports journalist and reporter for Nikkan Sports NEWS. Since 2010, he has covered professional sumo, reporting extensively on both the sport and its traditions through close, long-term coverage of wrestlers and stablemasters. In addition to writing for newspapers and the subscription service *Nikkan Sports Premium*, he serves as an event host and media commentator, helping introduce the culture of sumo to a wider audience. His best-known book, "Sumo Yukata Fabric Pattern Collection," presents 71 yukata fabric designs created by top-division wrestlers and sumo stables, exploring the stories, symbolism, and craftsmanship behind this distinctive aspect of sumo culture.
