Hello

[TokyoBelle]

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!

[Zuikakuyama]

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.

[Manekineko]

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...

[Onnagumo]

Welcome! It's nice to see the female population of this forum incraese.  :-P

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Agreed.... :-P Welcome, TokyoBelle! I wish I could be that close to the action, even for one basho (Whistling...)

[Fujisan]

Welcome aboard Tokyobelle-

Chuck your salt in and tachai with us. :-S

[TokyoBelle]

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!

[Kishinoyama]

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!

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(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)

[TokyoBelle]

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... ;-)

[Burainoan]

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!

[Fujisan]

Fujisan, I notice you're from the NE - my husband is from Durham City.  I'm swinging by London in July...

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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.