Before the first day of the Grand Sumo Tournament Nagoya, which will be held for the first time in two years, on the first day of the 4th, a "Dohyo Festival" was held to pray for the safety and success of the place.
Last year's Nagoya location was not held due to the influence of the new coronavirus, but the venue was changed to the Kokugikan in Ryogoku, Tokyo, and it was held as the July location.
It's been two years since the Nagoya venue was held, and it's been one year and four months since the spring venue was held in Osaka last March without spectators.
The "Dolphin's Arena" was held at the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium in Nagoya City, and was attended by Dewanoumi Stable, who is the director of the Japan Sumo Association's Nagoya Place, and the Judge's Master.
Mr. Hachikaku was absent because the Tokaido Shinkansen was suspended due to heavy rain.
In the ring, after the priest gave a congratulatory message, he prayed for the safety and success of the place by putting "soothing" such as salt and rice in the hole dug in the center of the ring.
At the Nagoya location, attention is focused on Yokozuna Hakuho, who has indicated his intention to move forward and backward, and Terunofuji, who won the championship at the previous location Ozeki and challenged "Tsunatori".
Oguruma Stable "Anyway, without any accidents"
Kotokaze Kotokaze, who is the general manager of the Japan Sumo Association, responded to a telephone interview about the Nagoya location, which will be held for the first time in two years. Sumo fans are also waiting for us. In many ways, it's been two years since then. "
Regarding Yokozuna Hakuho, who has been closed for 6 consecutive places up to the destination and has indicated his intention to move forward and backward at the Nagoya place, "It's a strong Hakuho, or if you win and fulfill the responsibility of the rope, it will be interesting to have the Ozeki team following it. With the expectation that "it will be", "Even the yokozuna is far away from the ring of the main place. Even if you do 100 in the rehearsal hall, the best of the main place is different. To regain the feeling of that area It will take at least a day or two. It's important to get through the early stages. "
Regarding Terunofuji Ozeki, who challenges "Tsunatori," he said, "The Yokozuna challenge is unknown to him, but it is important to be able to get rid of his sumo with a normal heart."