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So when you think about Japan there are many things you associate with it....sushi, kimonos, karate, and of course SUMO!!!! I was fortunate enough to get to experience a sumo wrestling tournament this weekend. It succeeded my expectations. I had such a good time and would definitely go to another sumo match in the future if I was given the chance.

SUMO!!!!!!

Casey Lary
2006-02-20 15:28:27

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So when you think about Japan there are many things you associate with it....sushi, kimonos, karate, and of course SUMO!!!! I was fortunate enough to get to experience a sumo wrestling tournament this weekend. It succeeded my expectations. I had such a good time and would definitely go to another sumo match in the future if I was given the chance.
Originally we were supposed to go with the AJET group, but things fell through. That did no stop us from going. There were 9 of us in our crew headed to the tournament, me, Lisa, Nikki, Marc, Mercedez, Jen, Ellie, Julie, and Simon. The weekend started out a little chaotic. I was running late and thought I was going to miss the bus to Shimonoseki. As I am running in the direction of the bus, I see two people running toward me- it was Lisa and Brian, RUNNING IN THE WRONG DIRECTION! Lisa had to get her bag from the locker. I honestly thought she was going to miss the bus. Fortunately we made it! We woke up early Saturday morning, actually missed the bus to Fukuoka this time! Fortunately there was one a half an hour later, and

I know, I should be trying 'traditional food' but it just tasted so good! we finally arrived in Fukuoka. We were standing at the bus stop and I look over and see this huge sumo wrestler and start screaming. You would have thought it was Brad Pitt or something. Oh no, just a sumo wrestler :-).
After lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe we picked up a few Chu Hais and headed over to the sumo arena. There were sumo wrestlers all over the place! Of course we took photos with them. They did not look too excited. I am sure they have people asking to take photos with them all the time. After the tournament Lisa and i asked if we could kiss one on the cheek and he said no, then we asked if we could hug him and he said no...I think he lost his match that day!
Sumo is a very interesting sport. Like everything in Japan, it is all about honor and levels. ...

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