Sumo Wrestling Matches in Nagoya

Our journey around the world seems to be rehang Nagoya Japan each time foe the annual Sumo Competition.

Seeing this sport first hand and within the Japanese environment , really give you a great and better understanding of what is accomplished.

But first we have to get there from Kyoto and we are ready again for the Bullet Train Experience. We are becoming very knowledgeable in the de dealing of the ticket and the boarding of the train.

But still imagine 10 american traveling around the world with the luggage trying to board a train that stops only 2 minutes at each station.

By now we have the luggage moving down to a science

The Japanese efficiency, we had to store our luggage for the Sumo Match, all of it is in plain view and hidden under a netting

A stop to a local library was not very helpful. I did managed to see the latest edition of the Michelin Guide but no luck in the understanding 

Every time, we are getting a better understanding of the Sumo process

These guys are big, very big

they are mean

we really got in the mood

There wrapping weight about 22 pounds

Each match has it own judge and referee

what better than a Outback Experience after the match....

The "Japanese way" identify each plane available on the menu in form of a "Food alike material" display.

It is pretty easy to use and show what you want want instead of reading the menu