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

[Patricia Yarrow]

Sounds awful. I'd rather watch an empty Kokugikan with pure sumo.

*Patricia Yarrow  *


On Tue, 14 Jul 2020 at 09:41, Murray Johnson <mjpjohnson54 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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.
>> ------------------------------
>> *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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