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[Osaka] Osaka City, Osaka Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Half Day Tour
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- Overview
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- Come face to face with Japanese culture that has been kept alive through many years, such as the presence of a referee which began in the Sengoku period (about 1467-1603)
- Use of vivid 'kesho-mawashi' ceremonial aprons and the ring entering procession which continued from the Edo period (1603-1868)
- A National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter knowledgeable about sumo wrestling will give a lecture on sumo before customers go spectating
- Watch sumo, Japan's national sport, from comfortable reserved seating (chair seating)
- What to expect
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With a long history of over 1,500 years, sumo is considered as Japan’s national sport, and is an inherent part of the country’s tradition. This tour includes admission to the Grand Sumo Tournament, allowing customers to experience the thrill of watching powerful sumo wrestlers compete against each other. A National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter knowledgeable about sumo wrestling will give a lecture on sumo before customers go spectating. Customers will be guided into the venue. Everyone from beginners to sumo and sumo fans alike can surely gain a deeper insight into the grand sumo tournament.
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