36. SUMO MATCH IN JAPAN

📅 Annual Sumo Tournaments (Honbasho)

There are six major sumo tournaments held each year, each lasting 15 days:
🏯 Tokyo → January, May, September
🏯 Osaka → March
🏯 Nagoya → July
🏯 Fukuoka → November

During these tournaments, wrestlers compete daily in matches that build up to an exciting final showdown.

🎟️ How to Get Sumo Tickets

✅ Official Sellers → Buy tickets in advance via the official sumo website or at buysumotickets.com
✅ Konbini (Convenience Stores) → Tickets can be purchased at 7-Eleven or Lawson (some Japanese language skills required).
✅ At the Stadium → Limited same-day tickets may be available but often sell out quickly.

💡 Tip: Book early, as sumo tickets sell out fast, especially for the best seats!

🤼‍♂️ Other Sumo Events & Training Sessions

If you're visiting Japan between tournaments, you can still experience sumo by attending morning practice sessions at sumo stables (heya) in Tokyo. Some sumo training stables allow visitors, but advance reservations are usually required.

🔗 Check the official sumo website for schedules & events → https://sumo.or.jp/

Watching sumo up close is an amazing way to witness the strength, rituals, and discipline behind this ancient sport! 🏆✨