Hometown Stories

5:10 AM to 5:37 AM

Sunday 23 February

Traditional oki sumo has been practised on an island in the Japan Sea for over 200 years - an all-night competition was held in 2024 after a 12-year hiatus. We follow a summer of sumo excitement.

Hometown Stories airs on NHK World at 5:10 AM, Sunday 23 February.

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