Japanese sumo matches
24 November 2009
The Mikimoto Christmas Tree in 2006 Photo by Shizuko Mishima Many popular Christmas trees and holiday lights in Japan are illuminated from mid-November. Let’s take advantage of free admission to the following tourist attractions in the coming week. Tokyo Imperial Palace Grounds To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, Japan’s government ministries and agencies have been carrying out many events this year besides the public celebration on November 12, 2009 in Tokyo. Check the ticket information and go to see exciting Rocket Japanese sumo matches in Fukuoka where you can also find many tourist attractions. Photo by Koichi Kamoshida / Getty Images The annual November Grand Sumo Tournament is held from November 15 – 29, 2009 at Fukuoka Kokusai Center. It takes less than one hour by train to Takaosan-guchi Station from Shinjuku, and you can also take the cable car or the lift to halfway up the mountain where the Takaosan Yakuoin Temple is located.