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Sumo is Japan's national sport, and its wrestlers are not just fat people. Beneath the fat are superbly trained muscles. And despite their large build, they have incredible flexibility, with legs as strong as tree trunks. Their physical abilities are truly acrobatic, and wrestlers are the ultimate athletes, with bodies built for fighting. At the moment of a serious match, the sound of the wrestlers colliding with each other reverberates throughout the arena. Come and see the clash for yourself!

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Sumo, Japan's national sport, dates back to the age of mythology and is said to have started as a contest of strength. It continued as an imperial court event for around 300 years, taking place annually as a festival ritual to foretell the year's harvest, and then during the Warring States period, sumo became a form of training for samurai. Later, in the Edo period, sumo became a commercial sport, with kanjin sumo becoming popular, and the foundations of modern-day professional sumo were laid. Today, sumo has taken on a formal form as a sport, and is loved by many people. At the venue, you can experience sumo's long history and one aspect of traditional culture up close.

The sumo wrestlers step onto the ring and enter, which also serves as a show-off ceremony. The "yokozuna dohyo-iri" is held separately from the juryo and makuuchi dohyo-iri, and is a slightly different, sacred ritual to be witnessed. Accompanied by two other wrestlers, the "tsuyuharai" (a person who carries out the dew) and "tachimochi" (a person who carries out the sword), the yokozuna steps onto the ring through the runway, clapping his hands before lifting his leg high and stomping his feet. As he stomps his feet, the spectators shout "Yoisho!" loudly throughout the venue. The yokozuna's mawashi and white rope are also highlights.

Q&A

Q: Can I eat or drink while watching sumo?

A: You can eat and drink at your seat. You cannot bring in bottles, cans, or food from outside, but the venue will be selling soft drinks such as tea and juice, as well as alcoholic beverages such as beer and chuhai.

Q: What souvenirs or foods should I buy when I go to watch sumo wrestling?

A: "Cheering towels" with the wrestlers' names printed on them are popular.

Q: What is the etiquette when watching sumo wrestling?

A: Sumo matches often end in just a few seconds, so please do not move your seat during the match. People behind you may miss the moment of victory or defeat. You can take photos in the chair seats, but please do not use a strong flash.

Q: Are there any dress codes when watching sumo wrestling?

A: There are no specific dress codes, but please avoid wearing large hats that may block the view of other spectators.

Purifying salt before the match

During the match

Outside the venue: flags

A fun gift! You will receive a sumo towel and a secret sumo item that will be a surprise until you open it! *Please note that the design of the sumo towel may change.