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Catch Some Sumo at Yasukuni Shrine

Apr 9th, 2009 | By Shane Sakata | Category: Events

The Hono Ozumo at Yasukuni Shrine is a great opportunity to see sumo in Tokyo for free!   On Friday April 10th, ceremonial sumo matches will be held in an outdoor amphitheater on the grounds of the shrine. Approximately 200 rikishi (sumo wrestlers) will participate in bouts that start after opening rites an the blessing of [...]