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From the first idea to the performance

Professional sumo performers and production support for shows, events and filming in Japan and worldwide.

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Share your idea. We can discuss the cast, programme and production needs before dates and venue are confirmed.

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Share your idea. We can discuss the cast, programme and production needs before dates and venue are confirmed.

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INTERNATIONAL SUMO SHOWS

Complete teams for festivals, expos, corporate hospitality, public events and cultural programmes worldwide.

Sumo demonstrations, explanations of the rules, guest participation and photo sessions. The programme is adapted to your audience, venue and schedule.

International booking checklist

  • Complete itinerary and description of every planned activity
  • Venue plans, flooring, changing rooms and local safety approval
  • Rest, meals, hydration, rehearsal and interpretation arrangements
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Read articleHiring sumo wrestlers for an overseas event ↗
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FILM, TELEVISION & COMMERCIALS

Casting for film, drama, television, commercials, music videos, editorial and branded content.

Casting and sumo movement support for commercials, film, television and branded content. Share the script, media, territories and usage period.

Casting brief checklist

  • Script, treatment or storyboard with the talent’s role marked
  • Shoot dates, location, call time, fitting and rehearsal schedule
  • Media, territory, term, exclusivity and paid-advertising usage
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Read articleCasting sumo wrestlers for commercials, film and TV ↗
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EVENT APPEARANCES

Ceremonies, meet-and-greets, talks, photo sessions and appearances for private or public events.

Demonstrations, guest appearances, talks and photo sessions for company events, festivals and cultural programmes.

Running-order checklist

  • One clear objective and identified non-negotiable moments
  • Approved demonstrations, bouts and participation activity
  • Separate plan for press, photos, meet-and-greet and audience exit
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Read articleA 60-minute sumo show running order ↗
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SUMO EXPERIENCES IN JAPAN

Authentic and accessible training, demonstrations, cultural explanation and supervised participation.

Shiko, suriashi, teppo, pushing practice and a safe mini-bout explained.

Before attending

  • Confirm whether the programme is participatory, observation-based or both
  • Check venue, duration, language and interpretation
  • Wear or bring clothing suitable for the stated activities
Sumo! Sumo! Sumo!
Read articleWhat happens in a sumo training experience in Tokyo? ↗
05

Celebrations & Special Occasions

Make a birthday, honeymoon or wedding anniversary memorable with photos and time together with a sumo wrestler. Ask us about a surprise appearance for someone special.

Tell us the occasion, your preferred date and venue, the number of guests and the surprise you have in mind. We will discuss the appearance, photo opportunities and guest interaction to suit your plans and the venue.

Ways to celebrate and connect

  • Birthdays and milestone celebrations
  • Honeymoons, wedding anniversaries and proposals
  • Retirement celebrations and gifts for family
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Private Events

Bring a sumo wrestler to a gathering of family or friends, a private party or a welcome or farewell celebration. Discuss photos and guest interaction at your hotel, restaurant or chosen venue.

Share your group size, venue, preferred timing and how you would like guests to take part. We can discuss a meet-and-greet, photo session or sumo demonstration, with the programme and appearance arrangements agreed to suit your event.

Ways to celebrate and connect

  • Family gatherings and reunions with friends
  • Private dinners, parties and welcome or farewell gatherings
  • Bachelor and bachelorette parties
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Show planning

Sumo Man

From the first idea to the performance

We can tailor casting, show planning, cultural supervision, rehearsals and production coordination to your project.

  • 01Casting
  • 02Show planning
  • 03Cultural supervision
  • 04Production coordination
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SHOW EXPERIENCE

On stage and behind the scenes

Our performers and team have contributed to sumo shows in Japan and overseas through live appearances, ring preparation and sound support.

Sumo + Sushi - NYC - 2023 / SE Productions ↗

WASHINGTON, DC, USA · 2023 / 2024

Sumo + Sushi

Our involvementDaikiho · performer

Daikiho appeared in the 2023 and 2024 Washington, DC editions. The show combined sumo demonstrations, audience participation and sushi.

a round-robin style exhibition of 12-15 sumo matches between our 6 sumotori
From the organiser: Events DC / 2024.06.20 ↗
Source: Events DC / 2023 ↗ Source: Events DC / 2024 ↗ Source: SE Productions / NYC 2023 ↗ Daikiho / View appearances ↗

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA · 2026

The Sumo Show HIRAKUZA

Our involvementToru Shimakura · show referee / team · ring and sound support

At Adelaide Fringe, Toru performed as the show’s referee. Our team arranged the mat ring and PA operator, using the venue’s sound and lighting.

観客参加型の演出も取り入れながら
From the organiser: 日楽座 / 2026.02.13 ↗
Source: HIRAKUZA ↗ Toru Shimakura / View appearances ↗

Talent

Experience on stage and on screen

Credits belong to the named performers; they do not necessarily represent projects contracted through Sumo Man.

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From enquiry to performance

Performers, production services, travel and venue arrangements are confirmed separately in your quotation.

  1. 01

    Share your brief

    Share your idea. We can discuss the cast, programme and production needs before dates and venue are confirmed.

  2. 02

    Review the proposal

    We discuss suitable performers, the programme and production requirements, then provide an itemised quotation.

  3. 03

    Confirm and prepare

    Once the scope and availability are agreed, we coordinate preparation and rehearsals for the performance.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions producers ask us

Is this the same as watching morning practice at a sumo stable?

No. A visitor experience is a designed cultural programme, while stable practice is the athletes’ real work environment with different access and etiquette rules.

Does the filming fee include every future use?

Not automatically. Media, territory, term, exclusivity, edits, advertising and any synthetic or AI use should be stated and agreed before confirmation.

Do guests have to wrestle?

Participation should be optional. A responsible programme offers demonstration, observation or adapted activities rather than pressuring every guest into physical contact.

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Share your idea. We can discuss the cast, programme and production needs before dates and venue are confirmed.

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