Grand Sumo Summer Tour 2026: Misawa Basho to be Held on August 19

The 'Grand Sumo Misawa Basho' will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the Misawa City International Exchange Sports Center. This regional tour offers various activities for everyone from sumo beginners to dedicated fans, allowing them to interact closely with rikishi (wrestlers). In addition to the matches, you must see the performances not found in regular tournaments, such as the 'Kami-yui (hair-fixing) demonstration,' where you can watch popular wrestlers' hair being styled into the 'Oicho' (ginkgo leaf) shape. There will also be plenty of laughter-filled scenes like 'Hatsukiri,' where forbidden moves and rare techniques are performed comically. Unique interactions such as handshake sessions with popular wrestlers and photo opportunities are also key attractions of the tour.

[Event Overview] Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Doors Open: 9:00 / Ends: 14:30 (Scheduled) Venue: Misawa City International Exchange Sports Center (1-138-2 Minamiyama, Misawa City, Aomori 033-0151)

[Program Contents] 09:00 Doors Open / Public Practice 11:30 Lower Division Matches / Hair-fixing, Hatsukiri, Sumo Jinku, Drum Performance, etc. 13:00 Makuuchi & Yokozuna Ring-Entering Ceremony / Makuuchi Matches 14:30 Yumitori-shiki (Bow-Twirling Ceremony) / Conclusion *Times are estimates and subject to change.

[Ticket Prices] - Tamari S Seat: 17,500 yen (Includes Misawa Basho commemorative cushion) - Tamari A Seat: 16,000 yen (Includes Misawa Basho commemorative cushion) - Pair Masu Seat: 29,000 yen (For 2 persons / Includes tour cushion) - Arena Chair S Seat: 13,000 yen - Arena Wheelchair Seat: 29,000 yen (For 2 persons / Includes parking space) - 2nd Floor Chair A Seat: 8,500 yen - 2nd Floor Chair B Seat: 6,500 yen *Outdoor shoes are prohibited inside the venue; please bring slippers. *Bento and souvenir tickets must be pre-ordered and will not be sold at the venue on the day.