Kumamoto Asahi Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (President: Keisuke Takeuchi) will hold the "Grand Sumo Amakusa Tournament" at the Amakusa Citizen Center Gymnasium (Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture) on November 29, 2026 (Sun). The tour, where you can get up close with sumo wrestlers, will feature various events that can be enjoyed by everyone from sumo beginners to fans. Don't miss the unique performances of the tour, such as "Shokkiri," which elicits laughter by comically demonstrating forbidden moves and rare winning techniques not seen in the main tournaments, and "Sumo Jinku," sung with unique melodic patterns. This event also commemorates the 20th anniversary of the merger of Amakusa City. You can fully enjoy the charm of Grand Sumo throughout the day, including exciting Makuuchi bouts and public practice sessions! Event Overview Date and Time: November 29, Reiwa 8 (2026) Doors Open 9:00 AM / Tournament End (Scheduled) 2:30 PM Venue: Amakusa Citizen Center Gymnasium (3 Higashi-machi, Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture, 863-0033) Organizers: Kumamoto Asahi Broadcasting Co., Ltd., Amakusa City Co-organizers: Kumamoto Prefecture Sumo Federation, Kumamoto Prefecture Sumo Association Special Sponsorship: EGAO Co., Ltd. Sponsors: Kumamoto Prefecture, Kamiamakusa City, Reihoku Town, Amakusa City Sports Association, Amakusa Karashima Tourism Association, Hondo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ushibuka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Amakusa City Commerce and Industry Association, Hondo Itsukagawa Agricultural Cooperative, Amakusa Agricultural Cooperative, Amakusa Fishery Cooperative, Amakusa City Product Promotion Association, Amakusa Hondo Tourist Hotel Association, Amakusa City Traffic Guidance Council, Amakusa Hondo Food and Beverage Association Schedule 9:00 AM~ Doors Open / Public Practice 10:30 AM~ Intermission 11:30 AM~ Makushita and below bouts, Shokkiri, Sumo Jinku, Taiko Uchibun, etc. 1:00 PM~ Juryo, Makuuchi, and Yokozuna Ring-entering ceremonies 1:30 PM~ Makuuchi