This quintessentially Japanese sport is a lot of fun to witness with kids, and the Ryogoku neighborhood ... but I prefer the general admission section. These are the cheapest seats in the house ...

The six yearly grand sumo tournaments are held at four locations. The January, March and September meets are in Tokyo, while the March, July and November tournaments take place in Osaka, Nagoya ...

This aerial photo taken from a Mainichi Shimbun helicopter shows the Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena in Tokyo's Sumida Ward. (Mainichi) TOKYO -- The Japan Sumo Association has announced that ...

For one day, two of the smaller sumo wrestlers overshadowed their larger counterparts in a highly anticipated matchup that entertained spectators at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. Enho ...

Onosato slaps down Takayasu on Day 2 of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo, May 12, 2025. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Lone yokozuna Hoshoryu notched another ...

Open to students in fourth through sixth grade, the competition was held at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo, Japan. See 11 captivating shots of the event below, captured by Reuters ...

This shop stocks more sumo-related goods than even sumo stadium Ryogoku Kokugikan, and is full of unique souvenir products for sumo lovers. Their offerings include hand towels, dolls, setta ...