Nagoya Day 1 - Hakuho v Kotoshogiku - July 12, 2009

[princeofcandyland]

I actually were in Nagoya during most of Nagoya-basho but never got the oppertunity to watch it live. but i was parked infront of the tv from 4 in the afternoon to watch! ^^ thanks for uploading

[JasonsinJapan]

I haven't been to Nagoya to watch it live yet either - on my "to do" list!

[WhiteMatrix2006]

Good performance by Kotoshogiku. I figured Hakuho would win it, but still a good performance by the lower rikishi.

-Billy-

[ZNSPePoNe]

I went totally wrong for that question. Hope Jason's not angry with me :-)

[JasonsinJapan]

haha - no worries. :)

[PiratePotatoe]

all right, finally more sumo

[Techne]

So that's why people throw their cushions when a yokozuna loose the basho. Most people think betting to the yokozuna is sure win.

[jessman1999]

You might of answered this before, but what is the box they receive after they win the match?

[JasonsinJapan]

the stack of envelopes contain money from the sponsors who pay for the banners that circle the ring before the start of the match. Half the money is saved in a fund for the rikishi to pay for his taxes, etc., and half goes to the wrestler as a bonus.