Sumo round trip after spring Place to postpone next spring Spring to prevent spread of infection 20:42 on March 6

In response to the spread of the new coronavirus, the Japan Sumo Association has decided to postpone the scheduled pilgrimage after the spring to next spring.

Following the spread of the new coronavirus, the Japan Sumo Association will postpone the next spring tour scheduled after the spring location starting in Osaka City from the 8th to prevent the spread of the infection next spring, etc. I decided.

The local tour of sumo wrestling is a pillar of the Sumo Association's business, which is the same place as the main site six times a year. It was scheduled to take place at 26 locations until next month.

According to the Sumo Association, "promoters", such as companies that organize tours in various regions, explain how they decided to postpone the event.

"We are sorry that we have been preparing for many years," said Chika Kasugano, the tour manager of the Japan Sumo Association.