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Why Do Sumo Wrestlers Throw Salt? Sumo's Rituals Explained

Sumo wrestlers throw salt to purify the ring before a bout. Here's the meaning behind salt-throwing, the shiko foot-stomp and the chirichozu hand-clap.

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Tokyo Dome: Capacity, Access & Japan's Original "Big Egg"

Tokyo Dome holds up to about 55,000 for concerts, 43,500 for baseball. It is Japan's first air-supported dome stadium, two to three minutes' walk from Korakuen Station — but not Japan's biggest venue: open-air Nissan Stadium in Yokohama seats 72,327 and Japan National Stadium 67,750.

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Sumo for First-Timers: What to Expect, Timeline & Etiquette

To catch the top division at a grand sumo tournament, arrive around 14:00–15:00: makuuchi wrestlers enter the ring (dohyo-iri) about 15:45, top bouts run from ~16:00, and the day always ends by ~18:00 with the bow-twirling ceremony. Keep your seat cushion, mind your bags, and try chanko-nabe.

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Osaka Marathon 2027 Entry: Ballot Closed Aug 28 — Results Sent Sep 28, Charity Places & Fees

<strong>General entry for the Osaka Marathon 2027 closed at 17:00 JST on 28 August 2026.</strong> Ballot results for the 28,420 places were emailed on 28 September 2026; entrants who applied through RUNNET can also check My Page. First-come Charity Runner places are scheduled to stay open until 19 October 17:00. Race day is Sunday 28 February 2027, finishing inside Osaka Castle Park.

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How to Buy Sumo Tickets 2027: Jan Basho on Sale Dec 5, Seats & Prices

Buy sumo tickets on the official Ticket Oosumo English site (sumo.pia.jp/en). The January 2027 basho (Jan 10–24, Ryogoku Kokugikan) goes on sale December 5, 2026. Revised regular adult prices start at ¥3,000 for a chair seat and ¥9,500 per person for a masu box; buying on the English site adds a ¥2,000 service fee per ticket.

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Grand Sumo 2027: Full Schedule, Venues & How to Get Tickets

Grand sumo's 2027 season is six 15-day honbasho: Hatsu (Jan 10–24, Tokyo), Haru (Mar 14–28, Osaka), Natsu (May 9–23, Tokyo), Nagoya (Jul 11–25, IG Arena), Aki (Sep 12–26, Tokyo) and Kyushu (Nov 14–28, Fukuoka). Buy on sumo.or.jp/EnTicket; arrive ~14:00 for the top division.

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Fukuoka Marathon 2026: Sun 8 Nov, 8:20 Start in Tenjin — Road Closures, Bib Pickup & Shuttle Buses

Fukuoka Marathon 2026 is on Sunday 8 November: the marathon starts at 8:20 in Tenjin and finishes in Itoshima, closing at 15:20. Roads close 6:00–16:35 (planned) and bib pickup is 6–7 November only. Entry has closed.

Sun, Nov 8, 2026 08:20 JST FukuokaEntry fees (entry closed): marathon ¥16,000 (Japan entry) / ¥30,000 (overseas entry); fun run ¥4,100 (high school and older) / ¥2,200 (junior high); wheelchair race ¥3,300 / ¥2,200. Watching from the roadside is free. Paid shuttle to Tenjin/Hakata: ¥1,900 until 31 Oct, ¥2,000 from 2 to 7 Nov.

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Grand Sumo Tournament — Kyushu Basho (Fukuoka)

The year's final grand sumo tournament fills Fukuoka Kokusai Center for 15 days of ring-entering ceremonies, salt-throwing and thunderous bouts of giants.

Sun, Nov 8, 2026 08:30 JST FukuokaFrom ~¥3,800 (arena seats) to box seats

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Hakone Ekiden 2027 (103rd) — Sat 2 & Sun 3 Jan: Teams, Course & When to Watch Each Stage

Hakone Ekiden 2027, the 103rd race, runs Sat 2 Jan (Tokyo to Lake Ashi) and Sun 3 Jan 2027 (back to Otemachi) over 217.1 km, watched from the roadside with no paid seats listed. Seeded teams, the 17 Oct qualifier and relay-station times from the 2026 results.

Sat, Jan 2, 2027 09:00 JST TokyoWatched from the roadside; the organisers' spectator page lists no sign-up and no paid seating (checked 2026-10-13).

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Grand Sumo Hatsu Basho 2027 Tokyo | Jan 10–24, Tickets on Sale Dec 5

Grand Sumo Hatsu Basho 2027 runs January 10–24, 2027 at Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo. Advance tickets go on sale Saturday 5 December 2026. Arrive by ~14:00–15:00 for the top-division bouts.

Sun, Jan 10, 2027 08:00 JST TokyoTickets required (no free entry). Prices vary by day and seat tier; 2027 prices are released with the tournament — confirm on sumo.or.jp. As a rough guide (approximate 2026 prices, as of July 2026): ringside tamari-seki ~¥20,000/person; masu-seki tatami boxes ~¥9,000–15,000/person by tier and day; Western chair seats from ~¥3,500 (tier C, weekday) up to ~¥11,000+ (SS). On-sale is typically 5–8 weeks before — check the official site for the exact 2027 date.

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Kitakyushu Marathon 2027 — Feb 21 Race, Lottery Results Oct 16 & Entry Fees

Kitakyushu Marathon 2027 is on Sunday, February 21, 2027, starting 9:00 a.m. at Kitakyushu City Hall. Marathon entry is ¥15,500 (the ¥20,000 overseas quota has closed); every race was oversubscribed and lottery results come out October 16 at 10:00 JST (checked 2026-10-13).

Sun, Feb 21, 2027 09:00 JST FukuokaMarathon ¥15,500 (Japan entry) / ¥20,000 (overseas entry site); pair relay ¥29,000 per pair; 20.7 km ¥14,500; fun run ¥5,000 adults / ¥1,500 high-school age and under. Handling fees are extra; the official T-shirt is an optional +¥2,000.

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Kumamoto Castle Marathon 2027: Feb 21 Race, Lottery Results Oct 15

Kumamoto Castle Marathon 2027 starts at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, Feb 21, 2027, finishing at Kumamoto Castle. The full marathon costs ¥14,575 (Japan) or ¥22,800 (overseas). Lottery results: Oct 15; payment deadline: Oct 29. Check-in, the overseas slot and race-day traffic are covered too.

Sun, Feb 21, 2027 09:00 JST Across JapanFull marathon ¥13,750 + ¥825 = ¥14,575 (Japan) / ¥20,000 + ¥2,800 = ¥22,800 (overseas); 30 km ¥5,830; Fun Run ¥3,740 (all incl. payment fee).

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Kyoto Marathon 2027

Kyoto Marathon 2027 runs on Sunday, February 21, 2027, starting at Takebishi Stadium Kyoto in Nishikyogoku at 9:00 a.m. and finishing in front of Heian-jingu Shrine, with a field of 16,000.

Sun, Feb 21, 2027 09:00 JST KyotoMarathon entry ¥18,500 (Kyoto residents) / ¥19,500 (other domestic) / ¥35,000 (overseas); pair-ekiden ¥34,000/pair; wheelchair race ¥3,000. Spectating is free. (Fees per the official race guidelines, as of September 18, 2026.)

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Ome Marathon 2027 (59th): Sun Feb 21 — 30 km 11:30, 10 km 9:30, Entry Until Nov 3, Cut-offs

Ome Marathon 2027 is on Sunday, February 21, 2027, in Ome, western Tokyo: 10 km at 9:30, 30 km at 11:30 (fee ¥12,000). General entry closes Nov 3 or when full; the 10 km general quota is already full, so only charity, hometown-tax or hotel-package places remain for it (checked 2026-10-14).

Sun, Feb 21, 2027 09:30 JST TokyoEntry: 30 km ¥12,000, 10 km ¥6,000 (high-school students ¥3,000). Charity Premium Entry: 30 km ¥40,000, 10 km ¥30,000. Hometown-tax quota: donation of ¥46,000+ (30 km) or ¥25,000+ (10 km). No cancellations or refunds. Watching from the roadside is free.

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Osaka Marathon 2027: Sun Feb 28 — Entry, Lottery & Race-Day Guide

Osaka Marathon 2027 runs on Sunday 28 February 2027. General entry closes at 17:00 on 28 August 2026 and lottery results are emailed on 28 September. The ¥16,000 fee is not the final bill — an admin charge and a compulsory charity donation take it to about ¥18,000. Caps, eligibility and race-number collection, straight from the race guidelines.

Sun, Feb 28, 2027 09:00 JST OsakaAn individual general entry costs ¥16,000 in Japan / US$145 from overseas. On top of the entry fee you must also pay an administration charge (6.0% of the settled amount for domestic entries) and a compulsory charity donation of at least two units (¥500 each in Japan), so a domestic individual entry actually comes to roughly ¥18,000. Watching from the roadside is free. (Race guidelines, as of 16 August 2026.)

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Tokyo Marathon 2027 — March 7, Ballot Results & Volunteer Entry

Tokyo Marathon 2027 is Sunday, March 7, 2027: a 9:10 a.m. start at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and a finish on Gyoko-dori by Tokyo Station. The runner ballot results went out by Sept 18; what is still open is volunteering — Global Volunteers apply Nov 4–23 (JST). Checked 2026-10-14.

Sun, Mar 7, 2027 09:10 JST TokyoFree

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Shizuoka Marathon 2027: Sunday, March 14. Sold Out? Entry Options, Fees and Course

Shizuoka Marathon 2027 runs on Sunday, March 14, 2027, from Shizuoka City Hall (8:20 a.m.) to JR Shimizu Station. The overseas fee is ¥23,000. The 13,000 places sold out on Oct 2, and the Yuzureru bib transfer runs until Nov 14 (checked 2026-10-13).

Sun, Mar 14, 2027 08:20 JST Across JapanMarathon ¥16,000 (Japan residents) / ¥23,000 (overseas residents); Fun Run ¥4,000; Wheelchair ¥2,000; Parent & Child Run ¥2,000 (official guidelines, checked 2026-10-13)

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Grand Sumo Haru Basho 2027 (Osaka): Mar 14–28, Tickets Feb 6, New Prices

**Osaka's 2027 Grand Sumo tournament, the Haru Basho, runs March 14–28 at EDION Arena Osaka, and advance tickets go on sale Saturday, February 6, 2027.** Prices rose for 2027: regular chair seats from ¥4,000, regular masu from ¥9,500 per person, sold by the whole box (JSA price list, checked 2026-10-13).

Sun, Mar 14, 2027 08:30 JST OsakaNew prices from the January 2027 tournament (Osaka, per person, tax included; Japan Sumo Association admission price list, checked 2026-10-13): tamari ringside ¥20,000; masu S ¥17,000; masu A ¥15,000 (weekend & holiday) / ¥14,000 (weekday); masu B ¥12,500 / ¥11,500; masu C ¥10,500 / ¥9,500; two-person masu with table ¥13,000; chair SS ¥13,000; chair S ¥11,000 / ¥10,000; chair A ¥8,000 / ¥7,500; chair B ¥6,500 / ¥6,000; chair C ¥5,500 / ¥5,000; chair D ¥4,000; wheelchair space ¥5,000. Masu are sold by the whole box (e.g. a 4-person Masu C box on a weekday: ¥9,500 × 4 = ¥38,000). Fees are extra (¥2,000 per ticket on the English Ticket Oosumo site at the November 2026 sale). Same-day tickets only if advance tickets remain.

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Nagoya Women's Marathon 2027 — March 14 Race, Lottery Results Out & Overseas Entry to Dec 25

Nagoya Women's Marathon 2027 starts at 9:10 a.m. JST on Sunday, March 14, 2027, from Vantelin Dome Nagoya. The domestic lottery results came out on October 2; overseas runners can still enter first come, first served until December 25 (¥25,000). Every finisher gets a Baccarat tumbler (checked 2026-10-14).

Sun, Mar 14, 2027 09:10 JST NagoyaOverseas entry ¥25,000 (first come, until Dec 25, 2026); domestic general lottery ¥19,000 (closed); Elite ¥19,000 (from Dec 1). Administrative fee extra. Spectating is free.

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Japanese Grand Prix 2027 at Suzuka: 9–11 April, Japan’s First F1 Sprint, Tickets on Sale 15 Nov

The 2027 Japanese Grand Prix runs Friday 9 – Sunday 11 April at Suzuka Circuit and hosts Japan’s first-ever F1 Sprint. Tickets go on sale on 15 November 2026 at 11:00 JST on the circuit’s MobilityStation site; the West Area ticket costs ¥22,000 for an adult.

Fri, Apr 9, 2027 09:00 JST NagoyaOfficial 2027 prices, tax included: West Area ticket ¥22,000 adult / ¥11,000 U23 / ¥6,000 child / ¥4,200 age 3 to preschool; standard reserved seats from ¥24,000 (G, adult) to ¥120,000 and up (V2), restricted-view Ultra Outlet seats from ¥23,000 (D-1/D-2, adult); Ferris Wheel Lounge ¥600,000; Paddock Club ¥1,200,000. Thursday & Friday ticket from ¥11,000 and Thursday ticket from ¥6,800 (adult; details TBA). On sale 15 Nov 2026, 11:00 JST (checked 2026-10-14).

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Grand Sumo May Tournament (Natsu Basho) 2027

The Grand Sumo Natsu Basho (Summer Tournament) runs May 9–23, 2027 at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo — a 15-day honbasho, Sunday to Sunday, and one of only three Tokyo tournaments each year. Tickets sell via the official English site sumo.or.jp/EnTicket; arrive around 14:00–15:00 for the top division (the day ends by ~18:00).

Sun, May 9, 2027 08:30 JST TokyoTickets required. Arena chair seats start from around ¥3,000; box (masu) seats and ringside cost more. Purchase via the official Japan Sumo Association ticket site.

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Grand Sumo Nagoya Basho 2027 (IG Arena)

The 2027 Grand Sumo Nagoya Basho runs July 11–25, 2027 at IG Arena (IGアリーナ), Nagoya's new arena that opened in July 2025. It's a 15-day tournament; the top-division bouts run each afternoon and always finish by about 6:00pm. Tickets go on sale roughly 5–8 weeks ahead via the official English site.

Sun, Jul 11, 2027 08:00 JST NagoyaPaid, ticketed. Prices are set per tournament; 2027 figures are released with the Nagoya basho. For scale (approximate 2026 prices, as of July 2026): ringside tamari-seki around ¥20,000 per person; masu-seki tatami boxes about ¥9,000–15,000 per person by tier and day; chair (isu-seki) seats from about ¥3,500 (tier C, weekday) up to ¥11,000+ (SS). Confirm the exact 2027 prices on sumo.or.jp.

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Grand Sumo Autumn Tournament (Aki Basho) 2027

The 2027 Grand Sumo Autumn Tournament (Aki Basho) runs Sep 12–26, 2027 at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo — 15 straight days of top-division bouts. It's a 2-minute walk from JR Ryogoku Station. Tickets go on sale roughly 5–8 weeks ahead via the official English site; arrive by ~15:00 for the makuuchi stars.

Sun, Sep 12, 2027 08:00 JST TokyoPaid, ticketed. Rough guide (approximate 2026 prices — the 2027 fares are released with each tournament, so confirm on sumo.or.jp; as of July 2026): ringside tamari-seki around ¥20,000/person; masu-seki tatami boxes about ¥9,000–15,000/person by tier and day; Western chair (isu-seki) seats from about ¥3,500 (tier C, weekday) up to ¥11,000+ (tier SS). A limited number of same-day chair tickets (tojitsu-ken) are sold at the box office each morning, first-come.

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Grand Sumo Kyushu Basho 2027 (Fukuoka Tournament)

**Grand Sumo's Kyushu Basho 2027 runs Nov 14–28, 2027 at the Fukuoka Kokusai Center**, the year's sixth and final honbasho. Fifteen days of top-division sumo close the season; the top bouts run roughly 15:45–18:00 daily. Buy via the official English site sumo.or.jp/EnTicket.

Sun, Nov 14, 2027 08:00 JST FukuokaPaid; buy via sumo.or.jp/EnTicket (international cards accepted), Ticket Pia / Lawson / Seven, or resellers (Klook, Viator, GetYourGuide, JTB) at higher prices with English support. Approximate 2026 prices — 2027 prices are released with the tournament, so confirm on the official site (as of July 2026): ringside tamari-seki around ¥20,000/person; masu box seats roughly ¥9,000–15,000/person by tier and day; Western chair seats from about ¥3,500 (tier C, weekday) up to ¥11,000+ (tier SS). Advance sale typically opens 5–8 weeks before; check the official site for the exact 2027 on-sale date.

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Yomiuri Giants Baseball at Tokyo Dome

Japan's most famous baseball club under the dome — easy, all-weather pro baseball in the heart of Tokyo.

Sun, Jun 28, 2026 18:00 JST TokyoReserved seats from about ¥2,200 to ¥7,000+

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Hanshin Tigers Baseball at Koshien Stadium

Japan's most passionate baseball crowd — join tens of thousands of Tigers fans for a jet-balloon night at historic Koshien.

Mon, Jun 29, 2026 18:00 JST OsakaOutfield seats from about ¥2,000; infield reserved ¥6,000–¥9,000+

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J.League Football Match

Catch Japan's top-flight football — choreographed ultras, family-friendly stands and clubs in nearly every city.

Wed, Jul 1, 2026 14:00 JST TokyoTickets typically ¥2,000–¥6,000

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Grand Sumo July Tournament (Nagoya Basho) 2026

Sumo's summer tournament moves into Nagoya's brand-new IG Arena for the first time — fifteen days of top-division bouts in a gleaming 17,000-seat venue.

Sun, Jul 12, 2026 08:30 JST NagoyaTickets required. Arena chair seats start from about ¥3,500; ringside and box (masu) seats cost more. Buy via the official Japan Sumo Association ticket site.

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Hokkaido Marathon 2026

Japan's only major summer full marathon starts and finishes at Odori Park, using stretches of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic route.

Sun, Aug 30, 2026 08:30 JST SapporoSpectating free; runner entry opens in late March 2026.

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Aki Basho 2026 (September Grand Sumo Tournament): Dates & Result — Onosato Wins

Aki Basho 2026 ran Sep 13–27 at Ryogoku Kokugikan and is over: yokozuna Onosato won his 6th title at 12–3, beating ozeki Aonishiki on the final day. The next tournament is the November Kyushu Basho in Fukuoka.

Sun, Sep 13, 2026 08:30 JST TokyoTickets required. Arena chair seats start from around ¥3,000; traditional box (masu) seats and ringside cost more. Purchase through the official Japan Sumo Association site.

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Yokohama Marathon 2026: Sun 25 Oct — Start Times, Road Closures & Course

Yokohama Marathon 2026 is on Sunday 25 October: the full marathon starts at 8:30 in front of Landmark Tower and finishes at Pacifico Yokohama Waterfront Park, closing at 15:00. Entry has closed.

Sun, Oct 25, 2026 08:30 JST YokohamaEntry fees (entry closed): full marathon ¥18,500, pair relay ¥32,000 per team, Wangan Highway Run ¥16,000, Minato Mirai 7km Run ¥7,000, Enjoy Run ¥4,500 (family ¥7,000 per pair), plus a handling fee. Spectating is free.