[sumo] Japan Sumo Association to allow fans into Tokyo-hosted July basho | The Japan Times

[Murray Johnson]

A detailed list over 30 pages long of protocols but here are the basics.

For the spectators, masks are obligatory, as is hand disinfection on entry,
to each one a mini antiseptic solution is distributed. Anyone measured with
body temperature of 37.5 °C or more at the entrance, is not allowed in.

Entry time is 13h (usually 8h) - during makushita. No reentry.

No contact with the rikishi, waiting at the entrance to meet them when they
enter or leave is forbidden.

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited, food sales only at a minimum: no chanko
at the lower floor, the food corners don't open. The official NSK goods
booth is closed as well.

Loud cheering should be self restricted, applause is encouraged.

The spectators leave after the day in a staggered time difference.

In  preparation for a later case of infection, the stub of the ticket
should be kept for 14 days, use of a Corona app to check who comes in
contact is encouraged. (Which has recently been removed as it has proven
ineffective and faulty)

On Tue, Jul 14, 2020 at 8:45 AM mary miller <mmiller610 at outlook.com> wrote:

> Currently in the US it does not feel safe to be anywhere in a crowd
> indoors, but given Japan's stats, 2500 seems reasonable, masks are the new
> way of life, and my experiences were never enhanced by people screaming in
> front of, in back of, or beside me.  I'd be thrilled.
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> *From:* Sumo <sumo-bounces at webtrek.com> on behalf of Murray Johnson <
> mjpjohnson54 at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Monday, July 13, 2020 5:53:16 PM
> *To:* Sumo Mailing List <sumo at webtrek.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [sumo] Japan Sumo Association to allow fans into
> Tokyo-hosted July basho | The Japan Times
>
> 30000 3 times the capacity.
>
> On Tue, Jul 14, 2020, 4:48 AM Patricia Yarrow <yarrowp at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Just 2,500 fans? Out of  some 30,000 seats? Will everyone be on the first
> floor? Open seating? Required empty seats all around each fan? Will be
> interesting to see how this is arranged. Masks required? No shouting
> allowed? Dismal.
>
> *Patricia Yarrow  *
>
>
> On Mon, 13 Jul 2020 at 22:37, Jeffrey Anderson <jpaitv at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2020/07/13/sumo/japan-sumo-association-allow-fans-tokyo-hosted-july-basho/
>
> Gaijingai
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