The Art of Sumo
Schedule
Tue, 09 Sep, 2025 at 09:30 am to Thu, 27 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Embassy of Japan in the UK | London, EN
About this Event
The ring-entering ceremony for Grand Sumo tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in 1991. © Chris Christodoulou and the
Grand Sumo returns to London in 2025 and there is no better time to learn about the myths, rituals and traditions surrounding this 1,500-year old sport.
Did you know that this country has a special relationship with sumo? Displays of sumo wrestling took place in the UK over 140 years ago and the first ever official Grand Sumo tournament held outside of Japan was on British soil.
Why do wrestlers throw salt? What is buried underneath the ring before tournament? What is the significance of the costumes? Visit the exhibition to find out the answers to these questions and more.
Kanjin Sumo by Kuniaki II Utagawa (1833-1888), courtesy of the
Grand Yokozuna by Tsukasa Kei, image courtesy of
Where is it happening?
Embassy of Japan in the UK, 101-104 Piccadilly, London, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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