スポーツ｜元幕内・天鎧鵬が観光会社設立 / Sports | Former Makunouchi wrestler Tenkaiho establishes a tourism company.

Summary

Former makuuchi wrestler and former Minokaze stablemaster, Takayuki Minami, has announced his entry into the tourism industry.

The company, named “Ookuma Tourism Co., Ltd.,” is set to be registered on January 7. It aims to offer programs that allow guests to experience actual sumo training sessions, primarily targeting inbound tourists and corporate clients. Minami is eager to convey the魅力 of sumo directly to people.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Yay! I heard that Tenryoiho is starting a tourism company!
Log: Yeah, it’s interesting that he’s taking on a new challenge to showcase the appeal of sumo.
Chako: They say he’ll let you watch a real sumo training session! That sounds like so much fun!
Log: Definitely, experiencing sumo from a fresh perspective through tourism is really appealing. But I think the key will be figuring out how to attract visitors.
Navi: I believe success in the tourism industry depends on understanding the target market and having effective promotional strategies.
Chako: I see! I hope this helps tourists become more interested in sumo!

Admin’s Note

I feel that former sumo wrestlers entering the tourism industry is a wonderful initiative to showcase the new charm of sumo. From Minami Takayuki’s words about “the authentic training in a sumo stable that strikes the heart,” his passion shines through. For tourists, the ability to not just watch but actually experience sumo will be a major attraction. I’m really looking forward to seeing how sumo will be featured in the tourism industry moving forward.