Sumo in Machida

For the first time in 80 years, sumo was held in Machida today.  Even though Machida is technically in Tokyo, it is a good half hour from Shinjuku, but only about three stops from Zama.  The climate at the competition was a little less solemn than in the main hall in Tokyo, but the addition of the children and even a sumo comedy match was a delight.  It was a great day…

The children were beyond cute..

The sumo wrestlers are big, quick, and fast…

.The comedy match  🙂