DISCOVERING SUMO TOWN WITH A FORMER WRESTLER

[@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 !

[@nbhbilbo]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@telcasagrande]

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

[@Olde_Spice]

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

[@sakumisan]

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

[@gerrywowiling1454]

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

[@plihal203]

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

[@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

[@daschwah]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@achevres]

Always loved Kaisei. A real gentleman.

[@deanzaZZR]

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

[@Notfritenite]

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

[@lucassymon3152]

Grande Kaisei/Tomozuna Oyakata!

[@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! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@chadhagans6687]

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

[@O_gostosao_de_Palmares_PE]

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

[@inbardo]

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

[@dankonstantinos9322]

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

[@wraithstrongopark]

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

[@Austin_Niepołomice]

Love me some Kaisei

[@RadicalLinguisticDescriptivism]

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

[@freethepeople4093]

This needs to become a regular segment with Kaisei!

[@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.

[@psy4durezo]

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

[@Official-OpenAI]

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.

[@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!

[@Caio-kc1iv]

I kinda hope Tomozuna starts his own vlogging channel

[@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!

[@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.

[@gzilla1955]

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

[@beec5805]

Really enjoying these vids with Kaisei & Hiro , more please

[@IhmePinokkio]

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

[@darrenbaker94]

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

[@sketchpledge2653]

Love seeing Kaisei, such a standup guy

[@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.

[@tortellini2713]

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

[@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.

[@Rikairiify]

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

[@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! 😆😆😆

[@paulreed6976]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@TheGerogero]

Kaisei flinging Hiro off the dohyo will never get old.

[@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

[@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.

[@lgmasco]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@scrumlass]

❤I LOVE THEM SO MUCH ❤

[@Selufein]

Man. You guys are a great duo. So much fun. x)

[@SanosukeSagara09]

Is always a pleasure to see Kaisei.

[@timcarroll1033]

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

[@koji_h]

Looking forward to Part 3!

[@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!

[@nutzername123]

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

[@maplecote]

Thank you

[@kriztov265]

Its so great to see the humble nature of these giants who hold and exhibit so much power in the sport. Sumo Prime Time is a great platform to bring this to the greater public this thank you so much. Best wishes from Australia.

[@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 :)

[@Ric_Vicious]

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

[@luciedotzip]

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

[@gabrielmello9014]

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

[@Xaintrix]

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

[@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.

[@ThalesMartins-g4f]

🇧🇷🇧🇷👏👏👏 vlw Ricardo sou fã ❤

[@gropichgraupich2856]

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

[@TheJadefrog]

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

[@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.

[@Snowkitty1424]

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

[@bradchoi9679]

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

[@baseddeck]

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

[@metallicamadsam]

kaisei is great, perfect ambassador

[@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.

[@steveburt7927]

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

[@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!

[@fallingrocket]

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

[@JohnnySabu]

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

[@shahvei]

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

[@marthab4172]

Thank you so much! I enjoyed it very much! I am looking forward to this next upcoming sumo tournament! Could you tell me when it starts please? Thanks again!❤😊

[@soranatsampattavanija909]

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

[@j.c.rodsil]

What a perfect chemistry between them. Amazing vid!

[@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!

[@LucidFlameX]

Tomozuna! It's good to see Kaisei again.

[@Ric_Vicious]

One of the best to ever do it!

[@gnaz4272]

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

[@BlakeMaddox-ln6uu]

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

[@Bergacci88]

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

[@goldenpony822]

Everything was so great, but that little umprompted Sumo Prime Time 6:20 was thee best XD

[@Whambamma]

These two are so sweet, loved this video :)