Location: Tokyo

Ohtori spent two decades trying to climb the ladder of Japan's oldest sport

Now he's fighting to entertain curious rravelers from overseas

[Koto-ohtori, Former sumo wrestler]

"I have always wanted everyone to know about sumo. I never imagined things to be like this now, but I hope it means both foreigners and Japanese people will have a greater understanding of sumo."

Tickets get you a tonkatsu dinner and a sometimes silly show for about $76

[Steve Segundo, Audience]

"Absolutely wonderful experience. The food was great. The people are wonderful. The fighters are very strong, and they've got a good sense of humor."

Yasuhiro Tanaka opened the venue in 2022 when Japan restarted visa-free travel

He wants to give ex-wrestlers like him a second career

As many have few job opportunities after they retire in their 30s

[Yasuhiro Tanaka, Restaurant owner]

"We are making an effort to tell our guests about traditional culture and tough memories we experienced when we were active professional sumo wrestlers. When we were sumo wrestlers, we couldn't really play around at all. So now I want everyone to be able to earn a salary and live a happy, enjoyable life."