It was approved by the board of directors of the Japan Sumo Association held on the 27th to increase the maximum number of visitors to the sumo summer venue in Tokyo in May to more than 9,000, which is 87% of the usual number.
At the sumo tournament, the number of spectators continues to be limited in order to prevent the infection of the new coronavirus, and this month, the first place held at the Kokugikan in Ryogoku, Tokyo was held up to 5,000 people a day, which is about half the capacity. ..
According to the Sumo Association, at the summer venue held at the Kokugikan in May, the maximum number of visitors per day has been decided to be 9265, which is 87% of the normal number.
All Tamari seats and chair seats near the ring will be used, and some of the four mass seats will be used by two people.
In addition, we are planning to resume the business of the sumo information center called Sumo Chaya.
Eating and drinking in the audience will be considered based on notifications from the government and guidance from experts.
Regarding the spring venue to be held in Osaka in March, we have already decided to relax the limit on the number of spectators and increase the capacity of the venue to about 5,500, which is 75% of the normal number.