How Small Is a Kokugikan Masu Box? A 1.3 m × 1.3 m Reality Check
Picture one shared floor square before you pi…
How to Enjoy Lower-Division Sumo in the Quiet Morning
You do not need a famous name to enjoy makush…
Can You Attend Sumo Without Japanese? Save These Four Things
Yes. You can prepare for a sumo tournament wi…
Can You Throw Seat Cushions at Sumo? No—Here’s Why
No. The Japan Sumo Association explicitly pro…
Feeling Suddenly Unwell at Kokugikan: Staff, #7119 or 119?
If you or a companion becomes suddenly unwell…
A Kokugikan Day for Visitors Sensitive to Heat or Air Conditioning
Plan for change, not for a promised arena tem…
A Kokugikan Plan for Sensory Sensitivity to Noise, Light or Crowds
If noise, light or crowds can become overwhel…
Restrooms at Ryogoku Kokugikan: What the Official Map Confirms
Use the map to prepare the question; use curr…
Need a Quiet Break at Kokugikan? Make a Sensory Exit Card First
If you may need to step away from noise, ligh…
If Your Phone Stops Working at Kokugikan: A Meeting Plan That Does Not Need Signal
Before entering, give every visitor their own…