{"id":1544,"date":"2025-09-10T17:27:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T08:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/katsuragi-city\/?post_type=news&p=1544"},"modified":"2025-09-10T17:27:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T08:27:08","slug":"sumo-jinku-september","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/katsuragi-city\/en\/news\/sumo-jinku-september\/","title":{"rendered":"Event Report: Sumo Jinku September Meet \u2014 Exchange Performance \u201cSukune \u00d7 Kehaya\u201d in Katsuragi, the Birthplace of Sumo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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On September 7, 2025 (Sun)<\/strong>, an exchange performance of Sumo Jinku<\/strong> was held at the Katsuragi City Sumo Museum \u201cKehayaza\u201d<\/strong>.
The event was hosted by the Kehaya Sumo Jinku Association<\/strong> of Katsuragi City, with guest performers from the Yamato Sukune Sumo Jinku Association<\/strong> of Sakurai City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chairman Yoshimura of the Kehaya Association expressed his gratitude, saying:
\u201cWe are thankful for their contribution every year, adding elegance to our activities. We will continue our efforts to promote and spread Sumo Jinku.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About the Event<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As part of the \u201cMin-Gei\u201d (Everyone\u2019s Arts Festival in Nara Prefecture)<\/strong>, held across Nara every autumn, the two associations presented an exchange performance. Visitors also enjoyed a Sumo Jinku workshop and participatory experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is Sumo Jinku<\/em>?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sumo Jinku<\/em> is a traditional type of chant performed by wrestlers, often during regional tours.
It follows a 7-5 rhythm and includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Makura-uta (introductory songs)<\/strong> \u2014 divided into Mae-uta<\/em> (before) and Ato-uta<\/em> (after)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Hon-uta (main songs)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Hayashi (refrains with rhythm and chorus)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Beyond its humorous and celebratory verses, Sumo Jinku also conveys pathos and community spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    About the Kehaya Sumo Jinku Association<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Founded in 2005<\/strong>, it was the first Sumo Jinku group established in Nara Prefecture.
    Based at the dohyo (sumo ring) of Kehayaza<\/strong>, the group performs various styles such as commemorative verses, humorous verses, and regional-themed verses, and is active throughout Nara and the wider Kansai region.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Event Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Date & Time:<\/strong> September 7, 2025 (Sun), 14:00\u201316:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Venue:<\/strong> Katsuragi City Sumo Museum \u201cKehayaza\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Address:<\/strong> 83-1 Taima, Katsuragi City, Nara<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Access:<\/strong> 5 minutes on foot from Kintetsu Taimadera Station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n