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  • Sumo Stamp Passport

    Sumo Stamp Passport

    MTC: 2nd Floor

    Collect six stamps. Build one ukiyo-e inspired print. This year’s passport stamp hunt has a twist! Instead of six separate stamps, each stamp will be a layer of the same image!

  • Sumo - More Than a Match: From Ancient Ritual to Modern Ring

    Sumo – More Than a Match: From Ancient Ritual to Modern Ring

    MTC: 2nd Floor

    Explore the fascinating world of Sumo! We’ll demystify the sport’s sacred Shinto roots, grueling daily training, and emotional retirement ceremonies. From legendary past champions to the exciting new era of current Yokozuna, discover how this ancient ritual thrives today.

  • Out of the Ring: The Lesser-Known History of Sumo

    Out of the Ring: The Lesser-Known History of Sumo

    Featured
    MTC: 2nd Floor

    What do celebrity culture, religious institutions, and strong women have in common? Surprisingly, the answer is sumo. During the Edo period, sumo was a very popular form of entertainment. Star wrestlers were celebrities, and their portraits circulated widely in colorful prints that captivated devoted fans.

  • Tatsuosho and the Shogeki Sumo Team

    Sumo Performance

    Featured Schedule of all Sumo Performances
    MTC: Yardley Hall

    Featuring TATSUOSHO, a former professional sumo wrestler from Japan, and the Shōgeki Sumo Team, this action-packed 45-minute performance brings audiences up close to one of Japan’s most iconic traditions. The performance also features live taiko drumming and plenty of audience participation.

  • Origami

    Sumo Origami Event

    GEB: 2nd Floor

    In this workshop participants will use their folding skills to make Sumo Origami.

  • Tatsuosho and the Shogeki Sumo Team

    Sumo Panel Discussion & Lecture

    MTC: Polsky Theatre

    Sumo is much more than what happens inside the ring. Join Nicholas Tôn, Director and Co-Founder of Shōgeki Sumo, and Ryu (TATSUOSHO), a former professional sumo wrestler from Japan, for a deeper look at the traditions, values, and culture behind one of Japan’s most iconic sports.

  • Tatsuosho and the Shogeki Sumo Team

    Sumo Performance

    Featured Schedule of all Sumo Performances
    MTC: Yardley Hall

    Featuring TATSUOSHO, a former professional sumo wrestler from Japan, and the Shōgeki Sumo Team, this action-packed 45-minute performance brings audiences up close to one of Japan’s most iconic traditions. The performance also features live taiko drumming and plenty of audience participation.

  • Tatsuosho and the Shogeki Sumo Team

    Sumo Meet and Greet

    MTC: Courtyard (outside)

    MTC Courtyard • Outside Sumo Meet and Greet Meet the sumo wrestlers of Shōgeki Sumo and former professional wrestler Tatsuosho following their performances at KC Japan Fest! Stop by the MTC Outside Courtyard for a chance to meet the athletes, ask questions, take photos, and get an up-close look at the people bringing the traditions and […]