Who will be in Nagoya?

[Jejima 1,359]

I am thinking about going to Japan for a week or two in mid-July, and of course thinking about attending the imminent basho for a day or two. Any other forumers thinking of going there?

[brewdude 0]

Sad to say, I arrive in Japan on the final weekend of the basho and cannot make it to Nagoya. I am very bummed but will get to see some Hanabi and eat some really good sushi. Have fun on your trip

[Harry 67]

I'm still praying for an appropriately timed business trip but... so far so bad... Probably watching from my couch on TVJapan again.

[Manekineko 200]

If all goes to plan, I'll be in Nagoya on Monday the 21st.

[Mark Buckton 1]

will be there twice - definitely nakabi.

[Washuyama 638]

Unfortunately, I'm leaving tomorrow and will miss Nagoya, Aki and Kyushu... I plan on attending most of Hatsu though. I hope to be able to follow the bashos through the net. Take care all and hope to see ya'all in January.

Gambatte! :-)

(BTW, my new avatar is me in a homemade mawashi when I was 9.)

Edited June 27, 2008 by Washuyama

[Manekineko 200]

One not strictly on-topic question; how early on nakabi do I have to queue up if I'm to have a chance of getting a daily ticket?

[Hananotaka 8]

I'm not planning on going to Nagoya, but then I don't really have to, since I live here. (Being thrown tomatoes at...)

One not strictly on-topic question; how early on nakabi do I have to queue up if I'm to have a chance of getting a daily ticket?

I would say pretty early, especially on a weekend. Three years ago I was able to buy a tamari seki ticket at the walk-up window around 10 o'clock. Last year I tried and it was no-go -- nothing was available. Kotomitsuki's ozeki run has really revitalized the Nagoya sumo scene.

[Jonosuke 28]

According to this site, as the end of Sunday June 29, Day 7, 8, 14 and 15 are all sold out (売切). Day 1 is almost except Masu B which shouldl go all out by the start of basho no doubt. Day 13 is getting to be pretty tight as well. Other days you are still OK at this point.

The number of General Admission tickets is not set at Nagoya so we really cannot tell ahead of time how many will be available exactly. The ticket office opens 8:20 AM and each ticket costs 2,800 yen (200 Yen for kids between 4 to 15 years old). The day tickets can be obtained at the venue, Aichi-ken Taiikukan Gymnasium

Here's a summary of where you can call from Japan to obtain Nagoya Basho tickets (none will ship the tickets outside Japan):

Tamari Seats Order Only: 052-222-7301

Masu, Chair Seats Order: 052-290-0001

(Between 10:00-17:00 week days)

If you want to choice seats with bento boxes and other assorted souveniers for premium prices:

Sumo Chaya:

Kanehide 052-581-8057

Fuseya 052-981-2231

Minokatsu 052-981-3208

Wakatake 052-841-8256

Yamato 052-808-2552

Kotobuki 052-932-6641

Ticket Pia - 0570-02-9999

(from Pia Spot, Family Mart, Circle K shops, use P-Code: 811-248 (Masu Seats), 811-249(Chair))

Lawson Tickets 0570-084-004

Or from Lawson outlets "Loppi" kiosk 24 hours a day, use L-Code. 46300 (Masu Seats), 46400 (Chair)

eplus registration required (can be purchased via mobile phone)

Playguide Locations in Nagoya:

Chunichi Service Cetner: 052-263-7282 at Chunichi Building 1 Floor, 4-1-1 Sakae Naka-ku

Matsuzakaya Playguide: 052-251-1841 at Matsuzakaya Department Main Store 7 Floor, 3-16-1 Sakae Naka-ku

Imaike Gas Building Playguide: 052-733-8211 at Imaike Gas Building 1 Floor, 1-8-8 Imaike Chikusa-ku

CBC Love Earth Shop: 052-242-1181 at CBC Kaikan, 1-2-8 Shin Sakae Naka-ku

For wheel chair access:

From June 12: 052-962-9300

(Wheel chair section is located on the last row of West Chair Reserve section. 3,300 Yen each and there are seven available each day. Additionally there are six accompanying person seats each day at 4,700 Yen. There is an elevator at the right of the front entrance. For seats in other sections, call the above number for availability).

Edited June 29, 2008 by Jonosuke

[Mark Buckton 1]

just to add to JK's great post above, it is well worth trying around the convenience stores if in Japan as there is no real central 'computer' keeping track of all things 'ticket' in sumo.

Many times one shop or another has dad 'sold out' come up on its computer system but that refers to solely the allocation they have been given. This also applies to PIA etc and the other ticket agencies.

More often than not, when all are announcing a sell-out, you can still pick them up at the Kokugikan (not in the case of Nagoya of course)

And there is always your friendly newspaper delivery boy.

Japan is about who you know - not what.

[James H 0]

Re Nakabi tickets: Last year scalpers were working outside the gym on the first three days at least... a friend was able to pick up tickets less than their face value from these guys. I would try all other options first but if nothing comes up you might still get lucky...

[Hananotaka 8]

Anyone want to go in with me on some Day 9 (the 21st) B-masu seki tickets?

[Kintamayama 44,744]

Anyone want to go in with me on some Day 9 (the 21st) B-masu seki tickets?

Me! Me! Nothing better than going to watch sumo with a "studious type" of fan..

But sadly, I'll be sitting here being jealous, as I won't be able to make it..

[Danjinoumi 9]

When I lived in Japan, you could buy tickets for the Nagoya basho through an English-language Chunichi website. That made things super easy. Of course, the caveat was that you had to live in Japan, because the tickets were delivered to you.

Darn if I can find the url now, though. Sound familiar to anyone?

[chabonowaka 2]

hey, i'll probably get to go to a day or two, um, next year. :) so this is the early warning, if anyone wants to meet up with someone who shows up on the forum every two or three months, i'll be ready for a fun day at the basho! (again, next year.)

i've only been to a basho once, during 2005 Nagoya, and on that day was greatly assisted by Danjinoumi. thanks again, Dan, if you're watching.

of course i'll also try to send a note (a lot) closer to the time in question. and i should have another first-timer with me then, in the form of my nephew, who will be travelling to japan for the very first time with us next year when we go to see our in-laws. with any luck, i'll get him hooked on sumo!

[Guest Steve]

I will be going on the 16th and 22nd. I live in Nagoya and go every year but this will be my first time attending with a Shisho (stablemaster) and sitting in the Sunakaburi section (right next to the Dohyo) on the 16th.

Anybody know the etiquette for sitting there if any? No eating? Clothes? Camera/Flash ok?

I'm hoping somebody falls on me (Neener, neener...) At least it will be a good story to tell if I don't get hurt.

Thanks

Steve

[Guest Steve]

When I lived in Japan, you could buy tickets for the Nagoya basho through an English-language Chunichi website. That made things super easy. Of course, the caveat was that you had to live in Japan, because the tickets were delivered to you.

Darn if I can find the url now, though. Sound familiar to anyone?

http://event.chunichi.co.jp/sumo/e/top_e.html

[Fujisan 532]

I will be going on the 16th and 22nd. I live in Nagoya and go every year but this will be my first time attending with a Shisho (stablemaster) and sitting in the Sunakaburi section (right next to the Dohyo) on the 16th.

Anybody know the etiquette for sitting there if any? No eating? Clothes? Camera/Flash ok?

I'm hoping somebody falls on me ;-) At least it will be a good story to tell if I don't get hurt.

Thanks

Steve

Welcome aboard Steve....

If you have a moment introduce yourself at the intro sub-forum....

I wish I could join you guys at Nagoya especially since I heard the guys from Sumotalk forum are meeting there,looks like a great chance for a 'Warriors' style rumble. (Beaten...)

[Jonosuke 28]

I will be going on the 16th and 22nd. I live in Nagoya and go every year but this will be my first time attending with a Shisho (stablemaster) and sitting in the Sunakaburi section (right next to the Dohyo) on the 16th.

Anybody know the etiquette for sitting there if any? No eating? Clothes? Camera/Flash ok?

Something does not make sense here. As far as I know at least one Shisho is always in attendance in any basho day. But I suppose you meant the first time in Sunakbarui section.

For those with less connection and money, even if you buy the cheapest ticket, you can always sit in the sunakaburi section at least before Juryo dohyo-iri and sometimes even later.

I'd suggest you wear clothes as you are not a rikishi and no eating and drinking if you want to stay there till the end. You can take pictures as many as you want but if you are up and really close, not during they are competing. Unless you are accredited photographer and a member of the media union, they are worry that you won't know what hit you when a rikishi or two descend on you as you will be less likely to escape if you are peering into your camera. You will likely to be warned by a yobidashi who is alerted by one of the dohyo sitting judges.

Incidentally you are allowed to yawn but not dozing off. It's just not a good manner in the sunakaburi.

[Kotoviki 16]

Welcome aboard Steve!

Hope you get your wish.. but hope that the rikishi who falls on you is a lightweight... I'd hate to see the results if someone like Orora fell on you! >:-(

For your safety I hope it will be someone small like Takanoyama, Amuru or even Ama, he's not too big!! >:-(

Seriously hope you enjoy it all!! Who are you going with if I may ask?

[Guest Steve]

I'd suggest you wear clothes as you are not a rikishi and no eating and drinking if you want to stay there till the end. You can take pictures as many as you want but if you are up and really close, not during they are competing. Unless you are accredited photographer and a member of the media union, they are worry that you won't know what hit you when a rikishi or two descend on you as you will be less likely to escape if you are peering into your camera. You will likely to be warned by a yobidashi who is alerted by one of the dohyo sitting judges.

Incidentally you are allowed to yawn but not dozing off. It's just not a good manner in the sunakaburi.

Thanks Jonosuke, just what I needed to know. I'm not sure exactly what is going on other than I'm invited by one of the stable masters who I visited this week near my house. My Japanese is ok and haven't been to many Sumo events so wasn't sure on what it was like. Also, I'm pretty excited as I'm a photographer and hope to shoot some more Sumo events and workouts.

Again thanks a lot.

Steve

Edited July 15, 2008 by Steve

[Manekineko 200]

If all goes to plan, I'll be in Nagoya on Monday the 21st.

So, I'm definitely in Aichi pref. Gymnasium on Monday, possibly even on Nakabi if I manage to grab the daily ticket in the morning. So if you see a curly-haired female in white "Kaio" T-shirt and big grin on her face, come and say hello.

[Harry 67]

If all goes to plan, I'll be in Nagoya on Monday the 21st.

So, I'm definitely in Aichi pref. Gymnasium on Monday, possibly even on Nakabi if I manage to grab the daily ticket in the morning. So if you see a curly-haired female in white "Kaio" T-shirt and big grin on her face, come and say hello.

Great, enjoy yourself! Please let us know how it goes.