DISCOVERING SUMO TOWN WITH A FORMER WRESTLER

Sumo Tournament is in recess but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to see in Japan’s sumo town. Hiro joins Tomozuna Oyakata who’s former Sekiwake Kaisei for another fun stroll in Ryogoku.
00:20 Hiro’s opening comment
00:39 Hiro meets Tomozuna Oyakata
00:59 Former Sekiwake Kaisei’s illustrious career
01:59 Hiro & Tomozuna sent off by Asakayama Oyakata
02:23 Tokitsukaze Stable
03:39 Sumo Photo Museum
05:38 Site of old Kokugikan
06:38 Ekoin Temple
08:12 Hiro & Tomozuna go for lunch
09:15 Eating chanko-nabe hotpot stew
10:47 Tomozuna talks about his hair-cutting ceremony
Now, we’d like to thank you for all the support we’ve been receiving for the past 12 months to make this channel popular and successful. Thanks to you, SUMO PRIME TIME has now entered its second year from this month and we’d like to use this opportunity to get together with our viewers on a live streaming show to express our appreciation. We’re looking forward to meeting you all, so please join me Hiro Morita to chat about the sport we love. I’d like to interact with you s much as possible during the show, so we hope you send us your opinions, questions and suggestions. I can’t wait because it’s going to be a lot of fun! Here’s the schedule for the upcoming live streaming show.
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Monday, August 21
10:00 AM Japan Time
1:00 AM UTC
(Duration: 45 minutes)
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[@sumoprimetime7506]

Hello and thank you so much for watching SUMO PRIME TIME. As you know, sumo tournament is in recess right now but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to see in Japan’s sumo town: Ryogoku. Tomozuna Oyakata who’s former Sekiwake Kaisei was kind enough to tag along with me for another fun stroll of the town. There are so many sumo stables in Ryogoku, so suddenly walking into one of them is always a pleasure and a treat. You can never learn enough about this sport because of its long history and rich tradition. Finding out the site of the old sumo venue is interesting and visiting a temple which is deeply connected to sumo is always enlightening. And of course, finishing the stroll with wonderful sumo cuisine makes the tour second to none. Please have fun watching the show and it’d be great if you can visit some of the places we checked out in this clip. Arigato always!! Now, we’d like to thank you for all the support we’ve been receiving for the past 12 months to make this channel popular and successful. Thanks to you, SUMO PRIME TIME has now entered its second year from this month and we’d like to use this opportunity to get together with our viewers on a live streaming show to express our appreciation. We’re looking forward to meeting you all, so please join me Hiro Morita to chat about the sport we love. I’d like to interact with you as much as possible during the show, so we hope you send us your opinions, questions and suggestions. I can’t wait because it’s going to be a lot of fun! Here’s the schedule for the upcoming live streaming show “SUMO TALK WITH HIRO”. SUMO PRIME TIME Live streaming show “SUMO TALK WITH HIRO!!” Monday, August 21 10:00 AM Japan Time 1:00 AM UTC (Duration: 45 minutes) We hope you join us for another fun get-together!!

[@GlenAndFriendsCooking]

Hiro! We'd love to meet you when we come to Tokyo in October!

[@fyodor8008]

My dream is to see Grand Sumo in Japan

[@marthab4172]

@@GlenAndFriendsCooking yeah when is the next tournament coming up again , it's in September right? Thank you !

[@kochiyama]

I hope these videos of Hiro and Kaisei become a regular feature, I love seeing them wandering around Ryogoku just having fun and looking at sumo stuff.

[@plurplursen7172]

Agree, should be a weekly show.

[@thexen3120]

Kaisei!!!

[@Ric_Vicious]

The dynamic/energy between the two is just too good! We must see more of them!

[@Ric_Vicious]

@@plurplursen7172 Hear! Hear! I'd chip in for that! $

[@luciedotzip]

they're so cute

[@nbhbilbo]

Kaisei is such a nice guy, always great to see him on the channel.

[@mehulian]

Grande Ricardo Sugano, our big brazilian Kaisei. Que sua jornada como Oyakata ainda traga muitos frutos pro Sumo. Hopefully Hiro bring some more of Kaisei on those videos. Thanks for the video.

[@exoterric]

Oyakata Tomozuna is so dang wholesome it hurts. I love everything about this vid. And Kaio? "Have fun, promote the city" love him.

[@Braxtongotballz]

They both look great

[@hzk427]

one of the greatest ozeki ever

[@donnajohansen4994]

Kaisei and Kaio seem very suited in temperament. ❤ both.

[@patrickbraz9449]

Kaisei is such a nice guy! I'm glad to see he is doing fine as Oyakata, him and Hiro are a great duo! Um grande abraço de um fã Brasileiro, você é um orgulho para nossa nação! ❤🔰🙏

[@PigeonPlucker]

There's a lot of similarities between Kaisei and Tochinoshin. Two great Rikishi who could've done bigger and better things had their bodies held out. - Very happy to see Kaisei fit and well in his post-sumo career. Personally though it's rather sad as I first got into sumo around 15 years ago and now all those amazing young up-and-coming Rikishi I used to love watching are coming to the end of their careers. - New favourites for sure (Hoshoryu is a Yoko in waiting and I called this 3 years ago), but still, I'll miss watching these guys.

[@goldenpony822]

It's an awesome and brutal sport when you see their average age 😢

[@luciagianquitto4010]

We are witnessing a change of generation. All my favourites are now oyakatas and even if i feel a Little sad, the future Will give us new pepole to cheer on

[@Ric_Vicious]

@@luciagianquitto4010 I know what you mean. Crazy to see that Aoiyama, and Tamawashi are last of the old guard, and still standing!!! However the future already gave us Hokuseiho, Hakuoho, GOLDEN BOY! etc. The future is bright ❤

[@luciagianquitto4010]

@@Ric_Vicious exactly! The future looks good

[@tortellini2713]

⁠@@Ric_Viciousjustice for Takarafuji

[@Olde_Spice]

Every wrestler seems so intimidating in the ring, and outside of it they all seem like great personalities!

[@gerrywowiling1454]

I really like how Tomozuna show respect before entering the monument Chikarazuka

[@daschwah]

The gentleman’s gentleman. Believe he probably has the Association record for most assists in helping his opponents up, post-match.

[@plihal203]

Tão legar ver o Kaisei agora como Tomozuna atraindo mais fãs estrangeiros pra Ryogoku, amazing video Hiro, love from Brazil ❤❤

[@joaogabriel1992]

Its good to see a brazilian rikishi acomplish so many things in sumo. Huge hug from Brazil!

[@Ric_Vicious]

Even as a 'Murrican, trust me, WE ALL LOVE KAISEI! Dude was way talented for the sport, and a gentle giant. Stay Strong! 💪

[@vitorcamara619]

​​@@Ric_Viciousgot to say that Kaisei's "Gentle Giant" is the most fitting nickname in all of sumo. How could one not love this dude?

[@rodrigogama90]

Kaisei, as a brazilian e who loves sumo, is very great to have you representing our nation!!!! As a lover of japonese culture, I'm proud to have a great sumo fighter honoring japonese culture and sumo! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@Dephire]

Gosh, how can you not love Kaisei!? He displayed so much sportsmanship when he was an active rikishi. Hope he becomes a regular! Thanks, Hiro!

[@wraithstrongopark]

Kaisei always seems like a really nice guy, even when on the dohyo.

[@O_gostosao_de_Palmares_PE]

É muito legal ver ele aí representando o Brasil de certa forma

[@canterburyjhiguma8387]

Kaisei was the greatest gentleman in sumo. I miss him dearly already. What a nice guy! I wish him nothing less than the best for his future.

[@dejabrutal5035]

I love Kaisei, I wish i got into sumo alot sooner but im glad I found this sport this past year, as an american I've always thought it more of a joke and i regret that. I was very mistaken. Im looking forward to visiting japan soon with my sons. now on friday nights we watch old sumo matches. Very tough sport

[@deanzaZZR]

What a treat to see Kaisei in a more relaxed and fun mood. Wishing him good fortune in his coaching career.

[@jamessoltis5407]

I miss seeing Kaisei in the ring. He seems like a genuinely humble yet humorous human being. I would bet that he’s become a great teacher.

[@joetheagent]

Kaisei! Always liked the big man! He seemed like a good sport. Wishing him well in his coaching career. Thanks Hiro!

[@chadhagans6687]

It’s Sumos odd couple, Hiro & Kaisei. These episodes are always so great.

[@sakumisan]

Kaisei has a great camera presence. He looks to the audience at times, too. He knows how to work that camera!

[@Rikairiify]

"I'll let the future decide what my dream is"- Kaisei/Tomozuna 2023

[@Thejoeb]

Kaisei will go far in the association as Oyakata. He is a perfect ambassador for Sumo.

[@refactorear]

Kaisei was one of the humblest and most caring rikishi ever. He never pushed more than necessary, he always waited for his opponent to return to the dojo. I didn't like his style but you couldn't really dislike him.

[@freshly733jd5]

I always dubbed Kaisei as “Gentleman Kaisei” because he was the first of the rikishi who continuously offered a hand to pick up fallen opponents or held them from falling off. Now you see rikishi of any rank being as helpful as he was, save for the ones who are at the top or were gone during that build up.

[@inbardo]

I love to see Tomozuna well and happy. He'll always be my favorite! VALEU RICARDO!!!! BORA KAISEI!!!

[@theravagedgrapefruit8190]

They say Sumo is the Grandfather of Brazil JiuJitsu. Helio Gracie was trained Judo by Masahiko Kimura. There has always been a strong link between Brazil and Japan.

[@Braxtongotballz]

Oh yeah. Wonder if judo put him on the path to sumo.

[@lucassymon3152]

Grande Kaisei/Tomozuna Oyakata!

[@samhalsey2155]

Its always fascinating to see a new Sumo Prime Time. The inside look into some of the history, the monuments and even the culture of sumo and sumo fandom. For those of us who live outside Japan, thanks for the glimpse. Always looking forward to the next one.

[@richardhanson4600]

This is my opinion exactly.

[@ArminEghdamiDrums]

I love when Kaisei pushes Hiro around haha, really shows how insanely strong the rikishi are and Hiro is always a good sport about it!

[@DisingenuousComment]

What an amazing story. Venturing overseas to start a new journey, found his path in Sumo, and carved his way through the culture to become one of the best of his time.

[@freethepeople4093]

This needs to become a regular segment with Kaisei!

[@dankonstantinos9322]

You can't get too much of the former Kaisei on this channel. He's great.

[@slaiyfershin]

Kaisei is so warm. He's willinog to do all these fun eyecatches with Hiro that other rikishi would be too reserved to do

[@pierremarziali9146]

Always sad when a rikishi retires but really great to see them afterwards. That being said a lot of good young rikishi are coming up and sumo will be just as exiting in the future. Continue the good work Hiro.

[@cptbaker]

2 weeks ago I wasn't even into sumo, then I watched a random sumo video that somehow ended up on my feed by Sumo Prime Time. Now I can't stop watching anything to do with sumo, it looks unbelievably fascinating. Thanks Hiro-san, Sumo Prime Time and the KZbin algorithm, I needed this!

[@EU_Red_Fox]

Love me some Kaisei

[@IhmePinokkio]

Kaisei likes being in front of the cameras, he definitely needs to be on this channel again!

[@donnajohansen4994]

Waiting for part 3,4,5,6... I hope Hiro and Kaisei will do alot more together, especially interview Tomazuna after his danpatsu-shiki.

[@timcarroll1033]

USA fan here, love seeing a brazilian star kaisei, please keep that foreign wrestler trend up

[@darrenbaker94]

Would like to see more in the area. Would like to see more with you and Kaisei 😊

[@lello333]

Kaisei the GENTLE GIANT.. i love HIM.. such a nice and awesome guy, i wish all the best to him, and is a role model for young rikishi

[@calilady951]

I miss seeing Kaisei in the ring. I'm glad he is now a coach. And the oyakata was funny. Is a sense of humor a prerequisite for rikishi? The stable masters and coaches always make me smile. And I love these mini road trips with Hiro and Tomozuna. More please!

[@psy4durezo]

Great video as usual ! What a nice way to close the video : "I will let future decide of my dreams" I love it ❤

[@glemmstengal]

I really appreciate this kind of video. I'm a sumo fan and enjoy watching but I always like to hear more about the history of the sport as well.

[@jackmullins3087]

Have to say Kaisei is a great addition to Sumo Prime Time! Very enjoyable duo and hope to see more adventures in the future!

[@theravagedgrapefruit8190]

That’s cool that they have the marking where the old dohyo was. In Arkansas we have a town where MLB teams used to participate in spring trading baseball. People like Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Lou Gehrig. The old ball park is now a parking lot. But they put the home plate where it would have originally been.

[@TheGerogero]

Kaisei flinging Hiro off the dohyo will never get old.

[@telcasagrande]

Tomozuna Kaisei our hero, I really liked the video, a big hug from Brazil to you.👏👏👏

[@wannaknit]

Kaisei is so great on camera, love watching him, looking forward to Part 3! I visited Ryogoku from the UK this year, and visited the places from the Part 1 video which was a lot of fun.

[@NJ-xyz13]

Thank you so much, Hiro & Tomozuna Oyakata!!! 🤩🤩🤩 You guys do great, introducing the Sumo Town, Ryogoku!! Love this series. I'm marking the places you talked about for when I finally can visit Tokyo!!! I can't wait! 😆😆😆

[@waibaddayu]

It’s good to see Kaisei happy and smiling. His final bashos were heart wrenching to watch, but he’s very humble and engaging. Hakkeyoi!

[@SanosukeSagara09]

Is always a pleasure to see Kaisei.

[@canterburyjhiguma8387]

I wish I could see Kaisei's retirement ceremony live, but I will not be able to make it. Just thinking of it, makes my eyes water.

[@sketchpledge2653]

Love seeing Kaisei, such a standup guy

[@achevres]

Always loved Kaisei. A real gentleman.

[@Rsama60]

I love those videos with Kaisei. Next time let him speak some native Portuguese. I’m sure his fans back in Brazil will appreciate this.

[@Toropetskii]

Thanks to moto-Kaisei and Hiro for showing us around! Definitely looking forward to a Part 3. I'll have to make time when I'm in Tokyo next to visiti Ekoin. The sumo photo museum looks interesting as well!

[@paulreed6976]

Thanks as always, Hiro! If/when you do another live stream, having Big Orange as a guest is a Must!

[@beec5805]

Really enjoying these vids with Kaisei & Hiro , more please

[@lgmasco]

Kaisei! I would love to see coverage of his retirement event

[@luciedotzip]

the supplemental content on this channel is even better than the match coverage

[@pedrosilveira8319]

I can't put in words how much i love Kaisei, it just brings me so much happines wacthing him doing whathever it is. Wish i could give him a big hug.

[@wanderer0013]

The impression I get is that the ideal rikishi should be strong, yet good natured and kind.

[@Ric_Vicious]

Yeeessss! The dynamic between Kaisei, and Hiro, is just too good not to recur! Thank you for the awesome video.

[@TheJadefrog]

Let's chanko! 😂 Very cute episode. Thank you.

[@ActionBastard666]

I love Kaisei, I was so sad when he retired. Good run, and a great person Glad to see you still smiling and doing well Kaisei!

[@metallicamadsam]

kaisei is great, perfect ambassador

[@gabrielmello9014]

Hiro bring some more of Kaisei on those videos! Amazing video

[@baseddeck]

Sugano is a really nice guy, I enjoyed watching his bouts through youtube Cheers from Brazil!

[@GwazyJustCause]

Kaisei! I love him, always want to see him succeed. Espero que tenhas todo o sucesso no futuro, quero te continuar a ver nesses vídeos!

[@gzilla1955]

Seems like such a nice guy, like if he was your friend he'd be bringing the party

[@tortellini2713]

It is very interesting to see what the recently retired rikishi are doing. I would like to hear from Chiyonokuni and Akiseyama!

[@Xaintrix]

Kaisei heck yea! This is the type of content I’m here for. Making sumo fun!

[@steveburt7927]

omg Kaisei on the show was awesome! please more:))

[@Asparay]

Tomozuna Oyakata has definitely got a great personality for media, I hope he and Hiro work together regularly after his ceremony in October! Also adding basically everything they saw to my next Japan trip! Great piece, Hiro ほんとうに楽しかった :)

[@nutzername123]

Please, do more of these! I'm eagerly awaiting part 3!

[@Bergacci88]

"Ill let the future decide what my dream is." That hit me hard.

[@Snowkitty1424]

I love you Kaisai!! Your still my fav and I really hope theres a part 3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 + 😍🥰

[@koji_h]

Looking forward to Part 3!

[@gropichgraupich2856]

Everybody love's Kasei,he is too nice !!!

[@shahvei]

I love Kaisei!!! Part 3 let’s go!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@Caio-kc1iv]

I kinda hope Tomozuna starts his own vlogging channel

[@bradchoi9679]

Can't wait for Part 3. I am a Kaisei fan, and would love to see more videos with him!

[@fallingrocket]

I'm so happy to see another video with Kaisei!❤❤

[@JohnnySabu]

One of the best videos of this great channel! Love Tomozuna oyakata! ♥

[@ConanVictor]

The Pride of Brazil!

[@Karmzilla6767]

Tomozuna is great!!! Part3

[@j.c.rodsil]

What a perfect chemistry between them. Amazing vid!

[@MrHate2012]

Kaisei the gentle giant, always feel sympathy for him, wish him the best in his new life.

[@soranatsampattavanija909]

Love the content with Tomozuna Oyakata!! waiting for part 3, no doubt.

[@FarisFranco]

These videos are so much fun, please keep them in the rotation.

[@BlakeMaddox-ln6uu]

Thanks for the adventure, can't wait for part 3 !

[@alexandrak.6108]

Thanks to you guys for showing us all these interesting places. I'm looking forward to part 3 and discovering ryogoku in October!

[@armandopierregauland5316]

Grande Kaisei !!!

[@TheOmniscientCow]

Another fun video - cheers from Iowa, USA

[@gnaz4272]

Great video. I could watch these guys all day long!

[@jackgalloway1113]

These two are so sweet, loved this video :)