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Opening

Opening Night: Sumo Wrestling

Nippon Culture   º 

With GOCCHANKO

Join us in celebrating the opening of the 26th Nippon Connection Film Festival! A diverse program awaits you in Künstler*innenhaus Mousonturm: Play nostalgic retro videogames, experience traditional Okinawan Ryukyu dancing, challenge a sumo wrestler, or go on an auditory journey to Japan with DJ FloFilz. Entry is free of charge!

This year, you once again have the opportunity to challenge sumo wrestler GOCCHANKO to a duel. Everyone is welcome – sumo knows no borders!


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Guests:
GOCCHANKO


Related Events:
Workshop: Sumo, Nippon Open Air: Sumo Wrestling

Tue., June 2, 2026, 20:30—22:00

Mousonturm Courtyard

Tickets only on site

Take part: € 10 Adults; € 5 Kids

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