[Tokyo] Tokyo: One-Day-Only Sumo Retirement Ceremony at Ryogoku Kokugikan

• * Attend a one-day-only official sumo retirement ceremony at Ryogoku Kokugikan on 3 October 2026
• * Witness former top-division wrestler Hidenoumi face his younger brother, active top-division wrestler Tobizaru, in one final match
• * Choose the limited Topknot-Cutting Participation Ticket to personally make one ceremonial cut under staff guidance
• * Watch invited professional sumo wrestlers perform a traditional ring-entering ceremony
• * See elite high-school sumo wrestlers challenge professional wrestlers
• * Witness Hidenoumi’s topknot-cutting ritual and his return to the arena with a new hairstyle
• * Receive an English event brochure and hear selected key announcements in English

On 3 October 2026, enter Ryogoku Kokugikan, home of Tokyo’s Grand Sumo Tournaments, for a rare one-day-only official retirement ceremony. Former top-division wrestler Hidenoumi will face his younger brother, active top-division wrestler Tobizaru, in one final match before his topknot is removed. Guests will also see a ring-entering ceremony by professional wrestlers, elite high-school wrestlers face professionals, the topknot-cutting ritual and Hidenoumi’s return with his new hairstyle. A limited Topknot-Cutting Participation Ticket lets guests personally make one ceremonial cut under staff guidance. This is not included in standard Chair Seat or Traditional Box Seat tickets. An English brochure and selected English announcements will be provided.