The banners promote the wrestlersWe bought the cheapest tickets, so we sat in seats high in the stands. Everybody closer to the action had their own sectioned position with blue cushions to sit on.
We sat behind the scoreboardsbut still with a good view of the action
The wrestlers make their grand entrancein ascending rank order...
...and show their kesho-mawashi (silk aprons)...
... before performing their ring-entering ceremonyWatch the wrestlers make their entrance
Wrestlers will first stomp their feet to drive away evil spirits
Two fists on the ground means ready for action -it can take several minutes for this to happen
It's on!Watch a bout of Sumo here
Haven't seen enough?
Watch another one here
Um, I've got someone I'd like you to meet....
And finally, dinner in Namba -fried chicken and prawn setto
Mawashi, by the way, is the "belt" that Sumo wrestlers wear. If it comes off in a match, it is automatic disqualification for that player. You'd have to have it on pretty firmly - did you see the way the men grab them ... upwards!?
Until next time,
Monica
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