Canadian trying to join the Tatsunami Stable Supporters Association

[Vancouver BC Sumo Fan 0]

Hey all, new user, first post. I'm a big fan of Hoshoryu. I've written to Tatsunami stable twice asking to join their stable as a paid supporter using their form. I've even translated my messages into Japanese to make sure I was understood, but I have not heard back.

Have any other people on this board living outside Japan been able to join any stable in this way, or Tatsunami specifically? I'm not even sure if it's possible.

I'll be visiting Japan in August and when I visit the stable and I want to feel more like a part of it than just another foreigner prying my head inside, you know? I also really like Hoshoryu's story and want to be a little part of it.

Edited February 21 by Vancouver BC Sumo Fan
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[Yarimotsu 580]

Welcome to the forum. I'm sorry to say I don't have any particular insight on Tatsunami. That form is very clearly aimed only at people living in Japan, so perhaps they simply won't consider a foreign member as they can't offer the supporters' club benefits in return due to shipping costs. It certainly wouldn't be a unique approach - even the sumo association's own fan club requires a Japanese address (although you can simply input any address and the sign-up is through an automated web portal).

I know one or two fans who have contact with Ikazuchi stable through the okamisan, and I've heard of similar cases at other stables. Unfortunately for us, Japan is a land of personal connections and generally an introduction is recommended / required for a lot of these things. I'd actually suggest that if it has to be Tatsunami for you and you can't reach them from here but you are able to visit the stable, that you ask someone who can translate for you in person to explain at the stable that you want to join the supporters' club. Not sure if they would accept, but at least this way you can ensure that your intention has been heard. You're not the first person I've heard of trying to join these fan clubs from overseas, and letting the stables know about it is the first step.

[Vancouver BC Sumo Fan 0]

Hey, thanks for your reply! There was a spot on their form that said something like "Unsure" and I thought that was maybe my opportunity to get in. I even wrote in my message to them that I'd gladly pay more to cover the additional shipping.

I've also been interested in Sadogatake stable, since I'm also a big Kotozakura fan, but they can only be contacted my mail!

Interesting thought on the personal connection angle. I'm a bit of a ...well, I'm completely unafraid of tracking people down and contacting them online. Hahaha. Maybe I do go looking for the okamisan, or another high-level supporter of the stable...they also have that new YouTube channel. Looks like it's gonna be work, but if anyone comes across this thread and has an angle, please hit me up! Yoisho!

[Vancouver BC Sumo Fan 0]

The Youtube channel has an email...let's try this. tatsunami.stable@gmail.com