Tokyo: 2026 Hidenoumi Sumo Retirement Ceremony at Ryogoku Kokugikan

Experience a rare sumo tradition at Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo's historic national sumo arena. Attend the official retirement ceremony of Hidenoumi, a former top-division professional sumo wrestler, and witness the traditional hair-cutting ritual known as a danpatsu-shiki

The program is scheduled to include a ring-entering ceremony by invited professional wrestlers, Hidenoumi's hair-cutting ceremony, special matches between talented high-school wrestlers and professionals, and his appearance after the haircut

Supporting activities may include chanko, sake and craft beer booths, a mat-based sumo activity, and official merchandise. Choose a reserved chair seat or a traditional floor-level box seat. An English brochure and selected English announcements will be provided