tickets to sumo tournaments are extremely difficult to obtain ... BUT ...
an early start / meet in the shadow of the imposing skytree followed by a brisk stroll will have you arriving at a hidden 'stable' - nil 'geegees' - but instead you will be privileged to enter an enclosure [heya] that has an almost spiritual resonance = welcome to the morning practice session of a small group of gentlemen who have dedicated themselves to the ancient art of sumo - these guys train every day to try and achieve the status of recognized [& paid] sumo wrestlers - while there is nil commentary the approx two hour session is fairly self-explanatory as these 'big fellas' practice their art - and 'hard yakka' it is for their entire session - despite the physicality of the profession there is still a calming / non aggressive atmosphere that pervades and you will leave their 'home' with an appreciation of the effort required to master this beautiful piece of japanese culture - あなたに祝福を.
tickets to sumo tournaments are extremely difficult to obtain ... BUT ...
an early start / meet in the shadow of the imposing skytree followed by a brisk stroll will have you arriving at a hidden 'stable' - nil 'geegees' - but instead you will be privileged to enter an enclosure [heya] that has an almost spiritual resonance = welcome to the morning practice session of a small group of gentlemen who have dedicated themselves to the ancient art of sumo - these guys train every day to try and achieve the status of recognized [& paid] sumo wrestlers - while there is nil commentary the approx two hour session is fairly self-explanatory as these 'big fellas' practice their art - and 'hard yakka' it is for their entire session - despite the physicality of the profession there is still a calming / non aggressive atmosphere that pervades and you will leave their 'home' with an appreciation of the effort required to master this beautiful piece of japanese culture - あなたに祝福を.