On April 16, Kanjin Ozumo event was held in the Kokugikan with the purpose of supporting recovery efforts for the Noto Peninsula Earthquake that occurred this New Year’s Day. It was a day which reaffirmed the significance and value of sumo. #sumo #culture #japanese 00:00 Wrestlers offer encouragement 00:10 Hiro’s opening comment 00:40 Many fans attend the event 01:14 Popular wrestlers from Hokuriku 01:39 Onosato interview 02:05 What is Kanjin Sumo? 02:25 Shops selling local specialties 03:08 Popular item – Zabuton cushion 04:07 7,000 spectators showing up 04:38 Wrestlers show their vocal talent 05:10 Takayasu interview 05:53 Shokkiri – Comical sumo 06:21 Former wrestlers return to the ring 07:09 Tomozuna interview 08:07 Otowayama interview 08:40 The main event – Top division matches 09:28 Kagayaki interview 09:49 Hiro’s closing comment INTRODUCING SUMO WRESTLERS’ MAIN FOOD【THE CHANKO-NABE】 https://youtu.be/KccVmgPfLUE NEW OZEKI KOTONOWAKA READY TO TAKE THE SUMO WORLD BY STORM https://youtu.be/eEzhzRivs8w THE RETIREMENT CEREMONY OF THE GEORGIAN SUMO HERO TOCHINOSHIN https://youtu.be/AlPNIwxoEPA Let’s learn the basics of sumo!! https://youtu.be/qA8wS_t5Lv8 SUMO’S SPECIAL DAY: SPECTACULAR TRAINING & BIG CELEBRATION https://youtu.be/I9GBodrPibM ILLUSTRIOUS SUMO CAREER OF A STAR WRESTLER FROM GEORGIA https://youtu.be/KPpshDu56HM NEW SUMO STAR MAKES BIG IMPACT https://youtu.be/dVbMHKBdd_Y