About Japan Sumo Guide

Harumafuji retirement ceremony September 30 2018 at Kokugikan 

Born in 1971 , grew up and spent most of my life in Tokyo. Studied, worked and skied in Canada in '90 and worked for some foreign financial companies in Tokyo as an IT engineer in 00'. Moved to Hokkaido with my partner and lived for 13 years now.

Started watching Sumo on TV when I was a child with my family. Watched the grand sumo tournament for the first time in Kokugikan when I was 20 years old and have been a sumo fan ever since. 

I would like to introduce Sumo to people all over the world by sharing my knowledge of Sumo. It's a very unique and fun experience which you can have only in Japan.

I established my own registered travel agent company called Active Co., Ltd (Hokkaido prefecture registered travel agent No. 3-609) in 2011. 

I can offer you:
1. Sumo ticket reservation
2. Privately guided Sumo tours
3. Sumo tickets and brief orientation
4. Customized trip package including Sumo tour

Please contact if you have any interest to watch Sumo in Japan. 

Qualifications:

TOEIC speaking test 180points (2018)
Eiken (English proficiency test) Grade Pre 1
The National certified travel service supervisor course (2011/ refresher course 2018)
Japanese red cross first aid course (2018)

Interests:

Sumo, cats, kimono, craft beers, temples, shrines, Buddhism arts, Rimpa arts, Edo arts, Italy, Tokyo, Kyoto, hot springs, cycling, running, skiing, camping and travel.

Top 20 favorite Rikishi (current sumo wrestlers) 

Ichiyamamoto, Hoshoryu, Asanoyama, Yago, Kyokutaisei, Enho, Shodai, Ikioi, Endo, Ishiura, Kaishu

Top 10 favorite Rikishi (former sumo wrestlers) 

Harumafuji, Terao, Kaiou, Tochiazuma, Mainoumi, Kyokudouzan, Asashoryu, Chiyonofuji, Kotooushyu, Kamiyutaka