Churaumi 743 Posted July 17, 2020 11 hours ago, Kaminariyuki said: I've seen tv shows that touted the Kokugikan's yakitori, but I was not impressed I'd have to be really hungry and a little drunk to try it again. I was a little disappointed too, but I hope they bring back the rikishi-branded bento by the time I go back. Of course, a lot of things are going to have to be back before I can make it to Japan again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,477 Posted July 17, 2020 On 16/07/2020 at 16:49, Akinomaki said: Hakkaku today reported the preparations for the July basho to governor Koike o Today she talked about the NSK guidelines without mask at the infection expansion alarm press conference - looks like she used the NSK as an example how it should be done - "Stores without measures may have to shut down", but likely not the basho https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AONmDvVG5xg&t=12m25s o The kokugikan is prepared for the dohyo-matsuri tomorrow with reduced attendance o it will be streamed live The marks for social distance are in place on the floor at the kokugikan shops o the nobori outside o Takakenji at PR for ticket sales - at least the masu seats for day 15 are sold out now, but not for day 1 - B and C chairs seats are still available for day 15. Only the top class S masu seats are sold out for all days. o 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,116 Posted July 17, 2020 13 hours ago, Kaminariyuki said: I've seen tv shows that touted the Kokugikan's yakitori, but I was not impressed I'd have to be really hungry and a little drunk to try it again. Like any other type of skewer food, if not consumed hot, tastes like a table. 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Asapedroryu 235 Posted July 17, 2020 Any news on any kyujo sekitori (apart from retirement)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kintamayama 45,116 Posted July 17, 2020 4 hours ago, Asapedroryu said: Any news on any kyujo sekitori (apart from retirement)? Everyone is in. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dada78641 884 Posted July 17, 2020 6 hours ago, Kintamayama said: Like any other type of skewer food, if not consumed hot, tastes like a table. I love yakitori to death, but man is there ever a huge difference between cheap yakitori sold at stands and regular priced yakitori at an even halfway decent-ish restaurant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Otokonoyama 2,735 Posted July 18, 2020 5 hours ago, dada78641 said: I love yakitori to death, but man is there ever a huge difference between cheap yakitori sold at stands and regular priced yakitori at an even halfway decent-ish restaurant. It depends on the stand. There are some really great take-away stands, some average, and some you can't even appreciate drunk. But I'd agree that for variety of skewers and atmosphere, a proper restaurant is da bomb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,477 Posted July 18, 2020 (edited) On 17/07/2020 at 17:59, Akinomaki said: The kokugikan is prepared for the dohyo-matsuri tomorrow with reduced attendance Not open to the public this time, but to the press. Looks like they were to sit on the floor, behind the gyoji - but there could be YDC or the like in that corner oo the NSK top o oo o o oo The yobidashi parade - without masks - most if not all of the usual stops should be skipped this time: chaya, training institute, heya. Maybe that was all of it - the drums stopped in the video after they finished the rounds. o Stickers at the kokugikan toilets: wash your hands 30s o I haven't seen that in the guidelines, the Takasago-beya homepage mentions it for the 14th: unlike for Haru, rikishi are not allowed to bring their own bento to the basho, to prevent food poisoning. Food is served at the event floor below - where at the usual Tokyo basho chanko is available for the spectators, for makushita and below free of charge. The guidelines allow only 1 person per table. The rikishi size Lion-do shop appeals to rikishi with extra large masks o Takanosho does the basho PR today - day 1 is still far from being sold out, but at least the masu seats have now only a few left o event staff is needed for the basho, more than 500 https://townwork.net/detail/clc_2791065001/joid_Y005ULC2/ Ticket check (apparently they won't let that do the oyakata this time), information, disinfection etc. Edited July 18, 2020 by Akinomaki 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mt fuji 976 Posted July 19, 2020 Idk if this is the spoilers thread or not, there isn't anything clearly designated. Pretty surreal to hear only applause instead of cheers and vocal crowd reactions. Just glad to see sumo back! Ichinojo v. Hoshoryu is up next! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akinomaki 40,477 Posted July 19, 2020 (edited) On 15/07/2020 at 16:49, Akinomaki said: Eating and drinking in the hall is allowed, but masks are obligatory, so this is no fun. On sale are only soft drinks and yakitori. The announce said, "Please keep eating to the possible minimum and put the mask back on immediately after". Bringing your bento is allowed though - "eat the bento within the expiration date to avoid food poisoning" - that is from the standard announcement at a usual basho Drinking is encouraged to avoid dehydration. "Please refrain from loud cheers, and certainly never cheer without masks" Edited July 19, 2020 by Akinomaki 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kaminariyuki 499 Posted July 20, 2020 On 17/07/2020 at 10:22, Kintamayama said: Like any other type of skewer food, if not consumed hot, tastes like a table. Indeed, the ones I tried could have been structural materials... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites