TokyoBelle 0 Posted May 19, 2005 Hello - I am new to this site and happy to find it! I moved to Tokyo with my family last fall and having been a sumo fan for years (but with limited access) am excited to be so close to the action. My husband and I both enjoy the sport and want to learn as much as possible about the traditions and the individual rikishi (personalities, etc.). Thanks - I look forward to learning from all of you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zuikakuyama 1 Posted May 19, 2005 Welcome again!! I am so jealous of you to be so close to the action. So have you been to a basho before. We have a pretty large contingent of female sumo fans. They can make you feel at home much better than I can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Manekineko 200 Posted May 19, 2005 Welcome! It's nice to see the female population of this forum incraese. (Whistling...) I hope you'll enjoy it, and welcome! You will find many interesting topics buried in older threads... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Onnagumo 4 Posted May 19, 2005 Welcome! It's nice to see the female population of this forum incraese. :-P <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Agreed.... :-P Welcome, TokyoBelle! I wish I could be that close to the action, even for one basho (Whistling...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fujisan 530 Posted May 19, 2005 Welcome aboard Tokyobelle- Chuck your salt in and tachai with us. :-S Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TokyoBelle 0 Posted May 19, 2005 To answer the question above - yes, I have been to all 3 Tokyo basho since arriving in August. Wednesday was my first ringside seat, though. Took some effort to get the tickets, but well worth it. I wanted to sit as close as possible at least once to get a real feel for the force involved and boy, did I ever. My husband is going back today (Day 13) with work, but I can't go... :-S Thanks for the warm welcome messages! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kishinoyama 582 Posted May 19, 2005 To answer the question above - yes, I have been to all 3 Tokyo basho since arriving in August. Wednesday was my first ringside seat, though. Took some effort to get the tickets, but well worth it. I wanted to sit as close as possible at least once to get a real feel for the force involved and boy, did I ever. My husband is going back today (Day 13) with work, but I can't go... :'-( Thanks for the warm welcome messages! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> (Laughing...) You are so lucky to be able to see the action live!! And at least if don't get to go you can easily watch it on TV!! (Sign of approval) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TokyoBelle 0 Posted May 20, 2005 Thanks again for all the welcome remarks. Fujisan, I notice you're from the NE - my husband is from Durham City. I'm swinging by London in July... Whitney, and you're Texan? I'm Virginian, thus the "Belle" after the "Tokyo"... Can't wait until the husband gets home - I can find out what was happening when the TV cut away from live action for the replay! BTW - my friend lives in Chiyotaikai's building! I love this city! Come over and visit! I'll show you around... ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burainoan 0 Posted May 24, 2005 Welcome!! always glad to have a new perspective. read all you want, but don't forget to join the discussions - everyone learns from everyone here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fujisan 530 Posted May 24, 2005 Fujisan, I notice you're from the NE - my husband is from Durham City. I'm swinging by London in July... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> London is about 150 miles away but I have been many times of course. Maybe we could meet up sometime with your husband of couse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
