A special event where you can experience the charm of sumo, "Gottsuan! Hikarie ~ GOT CHANCE in Shibuya! ~" will be held at the Shibuya shopping mall "Shibuya Hikarie" from May 15th to June 25th.

This event was planned to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Japan Sumo Association's foundation and to promote the appeal of sumo, which is becoming increasingly popular among young people and women. Shibuya is known as an area closely related to sumo, with Shibuya Hikawa Shrine, where "Konno Sumo," one of the three major sumo tournaments in the suburbs of Edo, was once held, and some sumo stables still use it as a training ground. This time, a variety of events will be held in Shibuya, where you can directly feel the power of the wrestlers, who are also known as a "moving power spot."

Experience & Photo Spot Exhibition Image

During the event, Shibuya Hikarie will host a "Shibuya Hikarie Grand Sumo Exhibition," where equipment such as the "kessho mawashi" (shoulder wraps) and "sumo rings" actually used by sumo wrestlers will be on display. There will also be a photo spot where you can try out an actual call-and-response session, bringing you one step closer to the "world of sumo."

"Grand Sumo May Tournament" Hikarie Prize Flag Display Image

The exhibits are spread out on the 2nd, 5th, 6th, and 7th floors, and on the 6th floor there is an experience space where visitors can actually hold and take photos of the prize flags that Hikarie provided for the May Grand Sumo Tournament.

Talk show & handshake event 4 wrestlers participating

On June 20th and 21st, a talk show and handshake event with four active sumo wrestlers will be held in the "8/" COURT on the 8th floor. The wrestlers who will be appearing are Daieisho (20th), Kazuyamamoto (20th), Takanosho (21st), and Tamawashi (21st). Through a pre-event lottery system, visitors will be able to participate in the talk events with the wrestlers, providing a rare opportunity to interact with them directly.

Additionally, the cafes and restaurants on the 6th, 7th and 11th floors will be holding a "Lucky Gourmet Fair" where they will be serving lucky menu items themed around sumo, supervised by the Japan Sumo Association, for a limited time only. The four themes are "Chanko," "Good Luck," "Salt," and "Chicken," and each store's head chef will be showcasing their original dishes.

Left: Miyazaki Cuisine Mansaku's "Salt Chanko Small Pot & Mini Nanban Set Meal" Right: Modern Mexican Mayars' "Yokozuna Chicken Cutlet Tacos"

Left: Tuna wholesaler Miura Misaki Port Megumi "Three-item platter of tuna, red sea bream, and scallops" Right: Shibuya Mizusashisai "Andong jjimtak and seafood doenjang jjigae set"

For example, Miyazaki Cuisine Mansaku serves the "Salted Chanko Hotpot & Mini Nanban Set Meal" using chicken meatballs from Kyushu, Modern Mexican Mayars serves the jumbo-sized "Yokozuna Chicken Cutlet Tacos," Tuna Wholesaler Miura Misaki Port Megumi serves a "Three-piece Platter of Tuna, Red Sea Bream, and Scallops to be enjoyed with three types of salt," and Shibuya Mizusashisai serves the "Andong Chimtak and Seafood Doenjang Jjigae Set."

Left: Sumo pudding Right: Dosukoi - one-plate dessert

The store also offers puddings and sweets that are popular as lucky charms, and you can't miss out on the playful limited-edition menu items such as "Grand Sumo Pudding" and "Dosukoi One-Plate Dessert."

Why not enjoy the strength of the wrestlers and the profound depth of sumo culture with all your senses?

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