Follow the action and experience the excitement of the November 2023 Grand Sumo Tournament with a daily screening of NHK WORLD-JAPAN's GRAND SUMO Highlights at Japan House London.

Grand Sumo Tournaments or honbasho are held six times a year in various parts of Japan, with the final tournament of the year, the Kyushu Basho, taking place in November in Fukuoka. Each tournament lasts 15 days and features the top rikishi (wrestlers) competing in the ring for the prized Emperor’s Cup.

Broadcast in English by NHK WORLD-JAPAN, GRAND SUMO Highlights takes you ringside with play-by-play commentary on the day’s action and background information on this sport which originated in Japan and boasts a history of more than 1500 years.

Find out more on the GRAND SUMO Highlights page of the NHK WORLD-JAPAN website.

Please note that filming and / or photography may take place at this event. Photos and footage of the event may then be used to promote Japan House London, helping more people to discover what we offer. If you have any concerns, please email info@japanhouselondon.uk or contact a member of the team on site.

About NHK WORLD-JAPAN

NHK WORLD-JAPAN is the international service of Japan's public media organization NHK (Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai). It provides the latest information on Japan and Asia through television, radio and online to a global audience. Focusing on the diversity of Japan and Asia’s culture, traditions and innovations, NHK WORLD-JAPAN also covers stories on business, cutting-edge technologies and creativity.

Drop-in | Admission Free

*Please note that the screening may sometimes be shown only on the Ground Floor due to Hall closures for events.