Sumo Wrestling at Ryogoku Kokugikan

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September 16th 2014

Published: November 9th 2014

This was one of the top three events on my agenda prior to arriving into Japan. When I thought of Sumo Wrestling, the only thing I could think of was a scene from a James Bond movie where he goes and watches one match while meeting someone. Thus, I had little idea of what to expect. It turned out to be a fairly interesting, but long day. There are some five or so Bashos (tournaments) every year a... Read Full Entry

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Doug Gschwind

Welcome to my travel blog. Thus far, I have shared a few of my recent trips, some highlights below : 1) Japan, Sep 2014. With the allure of a very foreign culture to me, non-English speaking, Hiroshima, Tokyo, Shinkansen (bullet trains), Tsukiji fish market, and Sumo wrestling, it was time for a two week break from life and traveled to Japan for the second half of September. Wow, what an amazing place, just loved every minute I spent there exploring. 2) On assignment in Berkeley, CA (Sep 2008 - Apr 2009). I explored the San Francisco Bay area in some detail during the weekends I was there ... full info

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Conferring for Decision

Note the wrestlers standing in their respective corners, well off the Dohyo, awaiting the decision on the outcome of their match

First Step of Match

A singing to each wrestler prior to the wresters mounting the Dohyo for their preparation for and match

Now for other wrestler

Arrival of Juryo Wrestlers

I don't remember if this is the East team or West team, but it is just one of the two teams of the Juryo grade wrestlers. They make such an appearance, both teams, before any one match of their grade begins.

Arrival of Makuuchi Wrestlers

Makuuchi Wrestlers

Just one of the two teams, all wearing their Kesho-mawashi.

Prior to start of first Makuuchi grade match

Again, high in ceremony. The white rope belted wrestler in the middle is a former Basho winner.

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