Sumorama

I was making my way to Nagoya Castle, when I noticed an interesting sight. There seemed to be quite a few Sumo westlers walking to and fro. How did I know they were Sumo wrestlers? I think it was the fact that their hair was done up in Sumo style and that they were all wearing cotton kimonos (yukata) and some were walking in little groups.

On the path towards Nagoya Castle and the Sumo Hall

I noticed there were a lot of people making there way to a building that was next to Nagoya Castle. Turns out it was the Sumo arena and competitions were underway. Masses of people were making there and I took a look around the area, also checking to see if there were any available tickets. It seemed like the cheap seats had gone and there were some expensive spaces left.

I found the buzz quite exciting and lingered around the perimeters, hoping to catch some more Sumo wrestlers. I soon realized that Sumo fans were congregated by the parking lot where wrestlers were coming and going. I joined them and spent a good 30 minutes watching wrestlers come and go. I don't know any of the wrestlers, as I'm not a fan of the sport, but I was entertained and tried to discern if anyone famous was afoot. I finally pried myself away and I realized that it was too late to visit the castle. I didn't want to be rushed so I returned to watching Sumo wrestlers come and go. When I realized that I did not have any batteries left to take pictures, I decided to pack it in and head out to Sakae.

There was this statue that looks like some ancient Greece athlete. It was very interesting and sort of out of place. But perhaps I am reading it out of context.