Dewanoumi sumo stable begins annual summer camp in Chiba Prefecture
TONOSHO, Chiba -- The Dewanoumi sumo stable, based in Tokyo's Sumida Ward, began its annual summer training camp on Aug. 8 on the grounds of Suwa Daij
The Dewanoumi sumo stable, located in Tokyo's Sumida Ward, inaugurated its annual summer training camp on August 8 at the Suwa Daijin shrine in Tonosho, a town in eastern Japan. Established in 2001 following a sumo festival in the town's Sasagawa district, the camp has since become a cherished summer tradition in Tonosho.
On the opening day, eight wrestlers from the stable participated in practice sessions. They commenced with fundamental ring movements before engaging in butsukari-geiko, a customary training drill where wrestlers repeatedly charge at their training partners. This rigorous exercise left them drenched in sweat by the end of the practice.
Approximately 70 local residents and sumo enthusiasts gathered around the ring to observe the proceedings. The camp is set to continue until August 16, with the exception of August 12 when no practice will be held. Sessions typically commence at 8 a.m. and conclude around 10:30 a.m, providing an open public viewing opportunity.
A fan appreciation day is scheduled for August 11, during which visitors will be offered 200 complimentary servings of chanko, the traditional sumo stew. The day's activities will also encompass a ring-entering ceremony for newborns and a children's sumo competition, offering visitors the chance to engage with the wrestlers.
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