The Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament is held every November at the Fukuoka Kokusai Center, in Hakata. Tickets range in prices, but lucky for us gaijin (foreigners), we got a good price on some nose bleed seats. We waited for a good hour or so for the sumo wrestlers to walk into the building. We noticed other people doing it so we thought it was a good idea. The sumos then walk into the building, and the people waiting cheer them on before the tourney starts. We were able to see one of the Yokozuna, Hakuho, walk in with his entourage.
The tournament lasted for about three hours, with the two Yokozuna fighting at the end. Hakuho beat his apponent, while Asashoryu lost.
Hakuho waiting to defeat his opponent while the sponsers make their appearance.I've always wanted to see a sumo tournament live and never thought I would get the opportunity. Japan has so many beautiful aspects to it's culture and so many resources that provide endless possibilities to those willing to experience them.
