Japan Adventure

Of course, shoes are not allowed on the carpet inside our sitting area, but there's a little shelf under our seats to store them, as long as any other items we may have brought along.


And the sumo stars march in -- all in their beautifully embroidered aprons. I can't believe I'm ACTUALLY here in person ! ! !

Grand Champion Hakuho in special costume, does his graceful dance to start the tournament, flanked by the next 2 higher ranked wrestlers.

And the sweepers smooth out the sand.