Sumo is a Japanese kind of wrestling and Japan’s national sport. It originated in ancient times as religious performances to the Shinto gods. Nowadays, many ancient rituals are still followed.

The basic rules of sumo are simple: the wrestler who either first touches the floor with something other than his sole or leaves the ring before his opponent, loses.

Back by popular demand, we are delighted to present the two sumotori who made it possible for us to bring sumo to the Japanese Festival in 2005 for the first time. “Koryu” and “Sunahama” are former professional sumo who now reside in Hawaii. They are joined this year by "Kamikiiwa," another former professional sumo wrestler who will share the stage during the festival.

Saturday, 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Cancelled

Sunday and Monday, noon and 4 p.m.
Cohen Amphitheater