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By Shizuko Mishima, About.com Guide to Japan Travel since 1998

Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Friday October 31, 2008
Sumo Nobori Flags The annual November sumo tournament (Kyushu basho) is held from November 9 to 23 at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka-city. Fukuoka is the capital city of Fukuoka prefecture with a population of over 1.4 million. It's famous for its yatai (food stalls) which are mainly located in Tenjin and Nakasu areas. Why don't you visit Fukuoka to watch a sumo game and eat out in a yatai after the game?
Kyushu Sumo Tournamant Online Ticket Information
Fukuoka Nice Hotels
Japanese Sumo
Sumo Nobori Flags Photo by Shizuko Mishima

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