Sumo journal

Knowledge wey dey travel

Sumo Man dey connect professional sumo wrestlers and sumo experts with shows, events, film, television and adverts for Japan and everywhere for world.

Person wey dey arrange sumo show and producer dey check dohyō floor plan together

HOW TO BOOK AM

How you fit book professional sumo show for Japan

Useful guide about number of artists, place, ring options, timing and how guests fit join.

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Sumo artists dey prepare backstage for international live event place

PRODUCTION FOR ABROAD

How to hire sumo wrestlers for event abroad

Wetin international producers suppose prepare for travel, visa, clothes and performance timetable.

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Sumo artist dey professional film set with camera and lighting crew

HOW TO CHOOSE TALENT

How to cast sumo wrestlers for adverts, film and television

From body size and movement reach costume, continuity and safety for set.

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Person wey dey work as gyōji dey direct two sumo wrestlers as bout wan start

SUMO CULTURE MATTER

Wetin gyōji dey do for sumo?

Di referee work, how e dey affect di look and why e matter for live cultural entertainment.

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Event production team dey install and inspect portable dohyō

HOW TO SET DI EVENT UP

Which portable dohyō option fit your sumo event?

Clay ring, raised stage or safety-mat format—which setup go fit your venue?

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Former sumo wrestler dey teach visitors supervised training stance

WETIN YOU GO EXPERIENCE

Wetin dey happen for sumo training experience for Tokyo?

Explanation of shiko, suriashi, teppo, pushing practice and safe small bout.

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Stage manager dey give cue to gyōji and sumo artists from backstage

HOW TO DESIGN DI SHOW

Running order for 60-minute sumo show

Better arrangement for culture, action, audience participation and photography.

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Production safety team dey check floor protection and audience barriers

HOW TO KEEP AM SAFE

Safety checklist wey producers need for sumo event

Floor, clear space, artist recovery, participation and emergency planning.

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Authentic kesho-mawashi, yukata, mawashi and gyōji accessories dey ready for production

MAKE AM CORRECT

Mawashi, kesho-mawashi and clothes for sumo show

Wetin every item mean and how e dey change di visual language of production.

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Sumo cultural workshop with students inside school gym

LEARNING

How schools and cultural programmes fit run sumo workshops

Programme wey everybody fit join through movement, history, etiquette and questions.

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Sumo artist dey work with photographer and art director for brand campaign

HOW BRAND FIT CHOOSE TALENT

How to choose sumo talent for global brand campaign

Strong presence na only di beginning: match personality, movement, story and usage.

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Former sumo wrestler dey walk enter welcoming new production career

PEOPLE AND THEIR LIFE

Life after di ring: second careers of sumo wrestlers

How performance, teaching, media and business fit follow professional sumo.

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