Regional Origins of ozumoutonihonto in Japan

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Lecture: “Sumo in Edo”
Lecture on the history of sumo in the Edo period, focusing on yokozuna grand champions and sumo wrestlers retained by daimyo military lords
Dates and time August 13 (Sun.) , 2017, 14:00–15:30 (Reception opens at 13:30)
Lecturer Professor Toshihiko Takano, Gakushuin University
Venue Auditorium on the 4th floor, Osaka Museum of History access
Fee JPY 200 (Free of charge for special exhibition ticket holders)
Seats 250 (First-come first-served on the day)
How to participate Participants of these lectures can re-enter the Special Exhibition Hall after the lectures are over.


Gallery tour conducted by a curator
Dates and time July 29(Sat.), August 15 (Tue.), August 27(Sun.), 2017
*Each lecture is held at 14:00 (approx. 30 minutes)
Lecturer Iida Naoki, Curator, Osaka Museum of History
Venue Special Exhibition Hall on the 6th floor, Osaka Museum of History access
Fee Free of charge (Admission requires a special exhibition ticket)
How to participate First-come first-served on the day


*The details of the event are subject to change depending on circumstances. We appreciate your understanding.

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