YOUR SUMO BUDDY
Say it: soo-moh-pon
Meet Sumopon, your big-hearted sumo buddy. Strong, a little shy, and always cheering you on. Nothing makes Sumopon happier than seeing you try something new.
Meet Sumopon
Sumopon brings together sumo and pon — the sound of a friendly little pat in Japanese. A gentle nudge to help you take your first step.
Sumopon loves cheering for someone who is trying. Someone else's “I did it!” feels even better than winning.
Say “thank you” and a little hand goes straight to that red cheek. Sumopon tries to hide the smile, but never quite manages it.
After giving it a go, there is always time to sit back, catch your breath and enjoy the moment.
A topknot with three rounded tips — a little echo of Sumo! Sumo! Sumo!
Just one cheek carries a red crescent. It peeks out even when Sumopon is feeling shy.
A big, rounded body, tiny hands and a steady stance. Ready to welcome you, just as you are.
A little courage starts with a friendly invitation.
That red cheek always gives the game away.
Your first try deserves a very big cheer.
Free promotional use, with no application required. Please consult us before selling products featuring Sumopon.
How to use Sumopon 
We hope Sumopon will bring more people to sumo and more work to wrestlers. Feel free to include the character in your promotions under the guidelines below.
These guidelines cover only the official Sumopon illustrations on this page. They do not grant permission to use wrestler photographs, other logos or third-party material.
Discover a private sumo training experience with our instructors in Tokyo or Osaka.
Explore the experienceSumopon is the character shared by Sumo! Sumo! Sumo! and Sumo Man — a friendly companion for the joy of trying sumo.
Sumo ManWe have never caused a guest a serious injury. Activities and intensity are adapted to each group, and the instructor decides which contact exercises are appropriate.
Watching is free, including for children, tour leaders and interpreters. A tour leader who takes part in the experience is charged as a participant.
Payment is normally required in advance by bank transfer. Travel agencies receive net wholesale rates, with no commission included, and set their own selling prices. Contact us for detailed sales materials and the individual terms, including payment and cancellation conditions.
| 15 or more days before | Free of charge |
|---|---|
| 10 days before | 30% |
| 7 days before | 50% |
| 3 days before | 70% |
| The day before, on the day, or no-show | 100% |
If we cancel the experience, we provide a full refund.
Remove your glasses or switch to contact lenses for the experience. Bring a towel, a change of clothes and around 500 ml of drinking water.
A private booking is required when children aged 12 or under take part. Tell us in advance how many participants are under 18 and their ages.
You may freely post your own photos and videos on social media. Ask other guests for permission before recording or sharing images of them. We may use material we film on our official website, social media and sales materials. Tell us before the experience if you do not wish to appear.