NILS students attending the fall program enjoyed watching sumo wrestling in Fukuoka.  Sumo matches were held 6 times in a year, and one of them is held in Fukuoka in November every year.  It was a very good opportunity for our students to watch real sumo match.  Even we, the  Japanese don’t go out to watch sumo, but many watch sumo on TV.

At Kokusai Center we first noticed many vendors selling Omiyage, beer and snacks.  We soon learned it was a good idea to go near the entrance to watch the famous Rikishi enter the center.  We then began watching Sumo bouts from our seats inside the center.  If you are coming to watch Sumo you will have fun.  It is a great event.  Matches are quick and there’s lots of action.  Eat beforehand but I think to enjoy the experience more be ready to drink some beer while you watch.  —Marek-san, from Canada.