SUMO’S SPECIAL DAY: SPECTACULAR TRAINING & BIG CELEBRATION

On September 2, a couple of special events took place in Kokugikan, the home of sumo, in Tokyo. One was a hard training session with the participation by the entire top division wrestlers. The other was Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku celebrating his 60th birthday with a magnificent Yokozuna ring-entering ceremony.
00:22 Hiro’s opening comment
00:47 Soken training session
01:34 Kumagatani Oyakata’s explanation of Moshiai-Geiko
02:44 Hokutoumi’s Yokozuna ring-entering ceremony
06:08 Hiro interviews Hokutoumi
08:02 Hokutofuji interview
08:30 Okinoumi interview
09:12 Konishiki interview
10:06 Hiro’s closing comment
Now, here’s a reminder of SUMO PRIME TIME’S live streaming coverage of Day 2 of the September Tournament. Veteran sumo announcer Hiro Morita will provide live play-by-play commentary and analysis of all the matches in the top Makunouchi division. Here’s the schedule of the live coverage.
THE TOP DIVISION LIVE COVERAGE ON SUMO PRIME TIME!!
Day 2 Monday, September 11: 16:00 - 18:00 Japan Time / 7:00 - 9:00 UTC
Make sure to tune in to our two-hour live coverage with Hiro’s play-by-play commentary on Day 2 of the fall tourney!!
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[@PuuberZ]

An interview with Konishiki would be cool.

[@rektl2036]

Hmm I actually think it isn’t needed cause he already connects with so many. Better to let those who are unable to connect with English speaking audience. Though it would be nice to feature hiro on a konishiki broadcast instead

[@duncanluciak5516]

He's got his own channel too!

[@binhduong7817]

Never thought that we get to know this close about the chairman of the JSA himself. He's still a warrior. What an honour for you, Hiro. And Konoshiki is still healthy as well.

[@erice5372]

The man pretty much IS sumo.

[@NJ-xyz13]

Thank you, Hiro, for showing such a special ceremony of Hokutoumi's 60th birthday! 🎊 It's amazing he remembers the movement and forms of the Yokozuna ring entering! Also, thank you for showing Konishiki san's interview! I hope we can see his 60th birthday ceremony, too! I can't wait for the September tournament! 😀

[@harrybruijs2614]

No chance because they wouldn't make him yokuzuna even while he deserved it . A foreigner wasn't wearthy enough.

[@NJ-xyz13]

@@harrybruijs2614 That's right!! He was Ozeki! 😝 I mixed up w/ Akebono!

[@mitchconner2021]

And Mr Chairman. The culture and tradition of sumo being unchanging is why I enjoy it. A peak to a simpler time in the world when honor and respect were King.

[@paulg5287]

I like how Hiro's usually loud and excited 'Sumo Prime Time" was all subdued and respectful with the commissioner!

[@sgtjyf01]

Hiro works for JSA now. So Hakkaku is his boss.

[@hugotabellion9759]

Emotional moment ! We are lucky to see a yokozuna from the 90s perform the dohyo iri for real, that's a rare sight, especially since he is in a very good shape for his age !

[@luciagianquitto4010]

Konishiki! What a pleasant surprise to see him here!😊

[@JustAFanGamer]

Along with Chris Sumo your channel is one of my favorites.

[@annabyerly1386]

Thanks for showing what Hokutoumi was like in his active years. Active in Konishiki days. I've only known him as a stern-looking official in black. I'd love to go back to the older video and find out more about his active matches. Congrats. Hope we get to see more of him. Good to see Hokutofuji & retired Okinoumi. Congrats to Hokutofuji's record making basho in July. I will be joining the crowd at Kokugikan coming next week.

[@Janka007]

In case you are wondering why the 綱 tsuna is red. The 60th birthday is a big celebration in Japanese culture. Your Chinese zodiac sign (animal+element) repeats every 60 years, so it's like you are born again. People usually wear something red for this occasion, representing that you are "akachan" 赤ちゃん, baby again. :D God bless Hakkaku san!

[@theravagedgrapefruit8190]

I want to watch sumo live one day. I’ll go solo if I have to!!

[@Toropetskii]

Thanks for doing an interview with Hakkaku, it's not often we get a Kanreki dohyo-iri.

[@calilady951]

Loved it! And happy to see Konishiki. Thanks, Hiro for giving us overseas fans a closer look at sumo traditions. I also loved how humble Hakkaku was about the ceremony. Congratulations to him on his 60th birthday.

[@AlexJones0316]

Hakkaku looks great for 60.

[@luciagianquitto4010]

He still has a lot of muscles!

[@edwardelric2786]

For him to have raised a true warrior like Hoktofuji, Im not suprised he himself is in good physical shape

[@luciagianquitto4010]

@@edwardelric2786 i read on Twitter that he felt self-concious because over the years he Lost weight and some muscle Mass.

[@themightyscottthealmighty545]

It was nice to see Konishiki. I’m glad to see he’s still in good health.

[@oliverclothesoff5397]

My favorite match with hokutoumi was when he fought in a playoff against his stable mate chiyonofuji. Hokutoumi lost but it was an epic bout.

[@duncanluciak5516]

That fearsome judge at ringside now seems more human to me. Glad to hear Chairman Hakkaku.

[@SwampApe]

I love that the first thing he said was the value of the traditional culture. That’s what drew me to sumo in the first place

[@mitchconner2021]

I forgot the chairman was a Yokozuna. No wonder he has so much respect

[@LucidFlameX]

It is good to see Okinoumi again. He looks well.

[@raygun8937]

Wow this is huge. Chairman of JSA. Hopefully we can get more english coverage.

[@aarniaittokoski]

Thank you so much Hiro ❤ I am so grateful for the work you're doing, and I hope you keep doing this for a long time!!! Also, I'm so happy to see Konishiki featured in this video!! He's such a great dude :)

[@Normandy1944]

Great ceremony, nicely narrated Hiro...arigato. I hope I'm around to see Hakuho Sho's 60th.

[@itnaklipse1669]

i particularly like his final words... and also the fact that it's rare to see and hear anything for a westerner about the NSK. thank you.

[@SoberOKMoments]

This was so interesting. I love Sumo Prime Time because I always learn something new about what over the decades has become my favorite sport. I live in Europe and have never been able to visit Japan, but Sumo is the best!

[@annabyerly1386]

Must come to Kokugikan. I'm going coming week.

[@77Zona77]

One of my fave memories as a teen was having chanko with Hoshi/Hokutoumi when he was an Ozeki

[@mehulian]

Thanks Hiro, for showing such a special and great moment in Sumo, I hope if you could interview some of the older Yokozuna, asking them about how was Sumo in their era and their life after hanging the belt. Thanks again for the content, and hopefully we have a great tournament, Hakkeyoi

[@alexlupi3108]

Dude, thank you, after months of watching these videos I understood why everyone gather around the winner...it finally make sense.

[@aszechy]

Next time don't wait months, just ask. The comments section is full of nice people who are passionate about sumo and happy to provide answers 😊

[@theravagedgrapefruit8190]

Tradition and respect is why I love sumo. Over here in the states the rules of sports change all the time. Players don’t respect other players and are constantly showboating and being disrespectful. Sumo still don’t allow women on the dohyo. I appreciate and admire those types of traditions being upheld in the face of modern day criticism!

[@Norman_Carter]

I love the fact that everyone involved in the sport has respect for those that came before them

[@gerrywowiling1454]

please do more videos with Konishiki

[@ddmannion]

Just Great! I love Sumo. The ceremony and the honor of this sport set a superb example for other athletes how to have humility and greatness in the same mind, body and spirit.

[@yikstathemadsta3492]

Konishiki!!🎉

[@Stilesda]

Okinoumi is great in interviews! I think he will be welcome in sumo commentary in the future. And Konishiki is very well liked among many USA sumo fans and amateur sumo clubs! He is capable of standing on both continents at the same time.

[@kingkobashi_kisenosatoichi5592]

Congrats to Hakakku oyakata on a successful kanreki dohyo-iri !!

[@AznIslandBoy]

Congratulations Hakkaku 🙇🏾‍♂️ and Aloha Konishiki 🤙🏽

[@sakumisan]

Wow so glad you're covering this for the English speaking audience!! Thanks SPT team and Hiro!

[@chandrasekharkotillil4249]

Fantastic coverage of the Kanreki Dohyo Iri of the 61st Yokozuna, he embodies sternness and discpline that Sumo stands for indeed. What I like about SPT is the behind the scenes coverage and interviews with rikishi and their feelings. Wonderful !!

[@MalinSumoFox]

Moshiai geiko , have seen these practis many times and like it and find it litlebit funny , ( i find humor out of everything 😂 ) but now got good explane of it. I wish one day i could see it on live too🙏😌 Thanks Hiro , tomorrow it starts , Finaly 🎉🎉

[@johngalt1027]

This was a very cool video and I really appreciate getting to know such an important person in an honorable way. Im very impressed and proud. Happy Birthday!

[@yaakovrubinstein4981]

Thank you for bringing this wonderful tradition special moments. Arigato gozaimasu!

[@gnaz4272]

Tradition, standards, respect -- they're what make sumo great. Thanks for this video, Dr. Sumo!

[@auntsasalili]

Soken KZbin video on kyokai's channel was fabulous! Do that again!

[@user-gh8lf1nw3g]

ARIGATO HIRO SAAAAAAAAN!!! I can't wait for the Basho!!!!❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@Milbrown_Worker]

Nice! Thanks Hiro!

[@user-ce3pz9kq9w]

best youtube channel

[@Karmzilla6767]

Hello sumo friends

[@OldFArt-gx9fh]

Wonderful, thank you.

[@richardchapman4456]

Can’t wait to see sumo in September will be there for the final. We have learnt so much by watching Hiro

[@RDG99]

3:22 Chairman Hakkaku has the Gus Fring tick!

[@maplecote]

Thank you

[@Trollioli]

I always wondered what that "rushing of the winner" was called and why they did it. I thought it was just a way to keep two heated men apart from fighting once the match was officially done.

[@mtgmac1]

Get Konishiki on the show, Hiro. He's hilarious and really knowledgeable.

[@sumoprimetime7506]

Hello and welcome to SUMO PRIME TIME. Thank you always for checking out our show. On September 2, a couple of special events took place in Kokugikan, the home of sumo, in Tokyo. One was a training session with the participation by the entire top division wrestlers. The session was held in front of the Yokozuna Deliberation Council members. The other was Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku who’s the 61st Yokozuna celebrating his 60th birthday with a magnificent Yokozuna ring-entering ceremony. Fans were welcomed to witness both events with free admission and I’m sure they all had a blast. Now, let us all get ready for the upcoming September contest, because it promises to be another thriller! And here’s a reminder of SUMO PRIME TIME’S live streaming coverage of Day 2 of the September Tournament. Veteran sumo announcer Hiro Morita will provide live play-by-play commentary and analysis of all the matches in the top Makunouchi division. Here’s the schedule of the live coverage. THE TOP DIVISION LIVE COVERAGE ON SUMO PRIME TIME!! Monday, September 11: 16:00 - 18:00 Japan Time / 7:00 - 9:00 UTC Make sure to tune in to our two-hour live coverage with Hiro’s play-by-play commentary on Day 2 of the fall tourney!!

[@robbieg7422]

Spectacular episode Hiroさん！

[@h.k3260]

Amazing content, and your english is impeccable!

[@davidcaan709]

Another great episode. Thank you!!

[@shahvei]

Keep up the great work Hiro!!!

[@hansherrera5321]

AMAZING!!

[@xsqrewfacex4926]

Wow Ty for this. The Yokozuna does is all great honor

[@otharluin4998]

Having Hakkaku doing the thing ☝️ was not on my wishlist for sumo in 2023 but here we are 😂

[@TripleXXXLady-im5it]

Very impressive!!

[@waruiboya2575]

Konishiki is a cool cat.

[@kagamisan9952]

Yay

[@ff1kazu]

Aloha Hiro, I have enjoyed watching all of your videos, especially during these in between basho days. I have always enjoyed watching sumo from back when I was a kid in the 90s rooting for Akebono, Musashimaru, and Konishiki since I'm from Hawaii. I know I will make it a tournament to watch sumo live one of these days. Which days would you recommend going to watch live as a foreigner? I would love to watch all 15 days but I cannot afford to stay in Japan that long. Keep up the great work...SUMO PRIME TIME!

[@Bullypulpit]

Chairman looks like he could challenge today's top division.

[@ancientredwoods8502]

This is the best channel on KZbin. Thank you Hiro for sharing all your knowledge and experience in the sport. My goal is to make it in one of your videos as I'm entering in to watch live sumo to say SUMO PRIME TIME!

[@herou172]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@rosewalsh1255]

I did not realize Okinoumi had also retired. I enjoyed his sumo. What are his plans for the future?

[@theravagedgrapefruit8190]

Hokotoumi was 29 when he retired? Wow

[@Andromahlius]

When Chionofuji performed his, the hanging ornaments on the belt front (forgot how they are called) were also red, but these were kept white, is there a reason ?

[@fareschaaya3742]

1k likes incoming!!!!!!

[@ParaSytius]

The chairman is in better shape then I am, and I'm 10-years younger.

[@rupertkennedy7964]

🤙

[@markdrouin8094]

Want to see gonoyama get double digit wins and a prize .

[@kc2dex]

👍🏽👍🏽

[@daviecarranza1474]

Where can we get that hat Konishiki is wearing??? Can't find it anywhere online.

[@snowdroog1]

Chris Sumo is a way better channel. It's a shame he doesn't have much access to the sumo world

[@MrMykstone]

Is there a current Yokozuna?

[@johndoe-lz3zu]

are we going to have the same dohyo-iri for Konishiki or is it reserved for Japanese rikishi? Konishiki will be 60 next year..

[@michikazeono]

The kanreki dohyo-iri is only for Yokozuna who reach 60, Konishiki never made the Yokozuna rank

[@christofferthorsson607]

Don't think I've ever seen the red rope before. Is there some special meaning or history being it?

[@MyselfTheThird]

Out of curiosity, why the red rope over the usual white?

[@calinmarian98]

I still when a red tsuna is prezent,two yokozuna should be present in his right and left. But he wouldn't take Kisenosato and Hakuho to accompany him to the ring.

[@salihbulentalkangil9668]

Hiro, you are better here than you are at Grand Sumo Preview on NHK. You talk needlessly a lot on Grand Sumo Preview. You couls give more speech time to John Gunning.

[@mattyscull5317]

I love the idea of this channel. But I haven’t watched any of the videos in the last 3 months. Anything you post I’d already seen or read about 2 weeks prior. Can you try to get content out quicker?

[@michaels.2331]

Please go to Martins Licis community on his channel. He is in Japan now to learn about sumo. You would be the perfect teacher and tour guide. He is 2019 worlds strongest man.

[@noiseworks]

that would be great content

[@walterjacksn1466]

Great Sport!!!

[@alanm3438]

I hope to see some good sumo; everyone doing their best.

[@WSM113]

💪

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