Nagoya Sumo 2011
July 13th, 2011 - The annual Grand Sumo Tournament held in Nagoya every July hosts a full 15 days of bouts.
There are a number of stalls selling bentos and a variety of food,drinks and souvenirs. Some of the more expensive seats include bentos and drinks in their price. A cheaper alternative is to purchase a bowl of "chanko nabe" which was served up to long lines of spectators each day.
One of the lower ranked wrestlers awaits his turn to compete.Despite their apparent size and bulk many of the wrestlers are surprisingly nimble and flexible.
Read MoreThere are a number of stalls selling bentos and a variety of food,drinks and souvenirs. Some of the more expensive seats include bentos and drinks in their price. A cheaper alternative is to purchase a bowl of "chanko nabe" which was served up to long lines of spectators each day.
One of the lower ranked wrestlers awaits his turn to compete.Despite their apparent size and bulk many of the wrestlers are surprisingly nimble and flexible.