National, June 2024
Grand Opening of THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA at NAMBA Parks
Hanshin Contents Link Corporation is thrilled to announce the grand opening of THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA, located on the 8th floor of NAMBA Parks in the vibrant Namba district of Osaka. This new venue is easily accessible from Namba Station and offers an immersive sumo entertainment experience, blending traditional Japanese culture with modern entertainment. In 2023, the number of Inbound tourists to Japan has recovered to about 80% of pre-pandemic levels (2019), with a growing interest in experiential consumption, especially in Japan’s unique traditional culture and cuisine. Following this situation, HANSHIN CONTENTS LINK CORPORATION has decided to open “THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA” to provide a new experiential spot for foreign tourists to engage with Japanese culture.
Experiential Sumo Shows: Enjoy performances by former professional sumo wrestlers, interactive sessions, and photo opportunities. Cultural Fusion: Experience a unique blend of sumo, food, and entertainment, including traditional bento boxes with options for premium, halal, and vegan meals. State-of-the-Art Facility: Features include full-size dohyo (sumo ring), theater-style seating, advanced video, lighting, and sound systems and Gift Shop (Sumo merchandise and Japanese Souvenirs).
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In response to the rising interest in Japan's unique cultural experiences among inbound tourists, Hanshin Contents Link Corporation leverages its expertise in entertainment to create a venue that showcases sumo wrestling. This initiative aims to boost local tourism and provide unforgettable cultural experiences. The sumo show, conducted in English, features spectacular and intense performances by former sumo wrestlers.
About “THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA":
Opening Date: May 30, 2024.
Location: 8th Floor, NAMBA Parks, 2-10-70 Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City.
Operating Hours: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM (Closed every Tuesday).
Performance Schedule: Two shows daily at 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM (Souvenir shop from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM).
For detailed information, please visit: https://www.hirakuza.net/sumohall/
About Japan National Tourism Organization:
Affiliated with the Japan Tourism Agency of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism, JNTO has effectively functioned as the Japanese government bureau of tourism. It has 25 tourism-promotion-oriented offices across the world and a large network of suppliers for tourism and event services in Japan.
JNTO Website: https://www.japan.travel/en/in/
FB page: https://www.facebook.com/VisitJapan.India
Media Kit: https://business.jnto.go.jp/resource/mediakit/#target/page_no=1
For more information, contact:
Ujwal Sood, Senior manager (Marketting & PR)
Japan National Tourism Organization, New Delhi Office
+91-9811900165 | +91-11-49057650
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