Ladies, it’s time to test your hidden blindfolded sumo skills at the annual Fuigo Women’s Blindfolded Sumo which takes place in Itoshima, on the Dec. 7. The complete lack of vision is not only a humorous twist but is symbolic of the hardship the wrestlers (and everyone else) face in everyday life toward an unknown future. Exclusive to female contestants, the rules are simple; find for your opponent while sitting on your knees, and take her down to the ground! Though wrestling isn’t bone crunching raw, but strength and skill are important. Audiences are known to get a little rowdy as they loudly cheer on their favorite contestants. This year Fukuoka Now is proud to enter our intern Tomo. She’s a rookie as far as sumo wrestling goes, but we have high hopes. Check back here for on Dec. 8 for a full report on the event and Tomo’s results.
• Dec. 7 (Sun.) 11:00 ~ 13:00 (Sumo starts at 11:40)
• Masue Goro Inari Shrine
• Free
• 092-322-2098
• 575 Nijomasue, Itoshima City
• http://kanko-itoshima.sakura.ne.jp/ja2/?p=660
