Sumo wrestlers  in Osaka; Japan

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Sumo Spring Tournament

Osaka


The big fellas rumble into Osaka in March for this major tournament, held in the EDION Arena (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium (府立体育会館) in Namba. Tickets (from ¥3800) go on sale in early February and can be purchased online.


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