Category Archives: SUMO

Sumo Wrestling is a BIG sport in Japan (literally) and no trip to Japan is complete without purchasing tickets for a Tokyo sumo wrestling match at the Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena. Although the arena is open all year round with a sumo wrestling museum and restaurants, you should try and time your trip with […]

Ryogoku may not be the first Tokyo neighbourhood you instantly think of, but it has sumo-sized bags of character and is the historic home of Japanese sumo wrestling in Tokyo. With its riverside setting and direct access to Asakusa and Odaiba by boat (plus cheaper than average hotel rates), Ryogoku is one of the best […]