Sumo entertainment show hall for inbound tourists THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA [1st anniversary of opening] “HIRAKUZA 1st Anniversary” will be held from Friday, May 23rd!
Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd. Press release: May 9, 2025 Sumo entertainment show hall for inbound tourists THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA [1st anniversary of opening] “HIRAKUZA 1st Anniversary” will be held from Friday, May 23rd! ~Full of special events to express our gratitude throughout the year, including special lion dance performances, limited goods, and SNS campaigns~ THE SUMO HALL Nirakuza OSAKA (located on the 8th floor of Namba Parks), a sumo entertainment show hall for inbound tourists operated by Hanshin Content Link Co., Ltd., will celebrate its 1st anniversary on Friday, May 30, 2025. In commemoration of this, we will be holding an anniversary week “HIRAKUZA 1st Anniversary” for two weeks from May 23rd (Friday) to June 6th (Friday), where we will sell limited goods, happy hour, Instagram campaign, etc. AFurthermore,on the 1st anniversary day, Friday, May 30th, we will hold a special event including a lion dance performance and the distribution of commemorative gifts. Dedetails are below.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5180/3300/5180-3300-31d52124ac6d46be613ca3f81e4add22-600×315.jpg ■ “HIRAKUZA 1st Anniversary” ~A special event to express our gratitude for the past year~ THE SUMO HALL Nirakuza OSAKA will celebrate its 1st anniversary on Friday, May 30, 2025. This facility is a one-of-a-kind facility that has the brand concept of “disseminating new ways to enjoy Japanese culture to the world,” and allows you to casually enjoy the traditional Japanese culture of “Sumo” as entertainment. To date, we have welcomed over 32,000 customers from approximately 100 countries and regions around the world. At this turning point, which marks our 1st anniversary, we will be holding “HIRAKUZA 1st
Anniversary” to express our gratitude to everyone who has supported us up to now, and to express our enthusiasm for further growth and challenges in the second year. Through this limited event, we will once again show you the depth and fun of Japanese culture. ■ Event overview Name: HIRAKUZA 1st Anniversary Period: May 23, 2025 (Friday) to June 6, 2025 (Friday) *Some events are limited to specific days Location: THE SUMO HALL Nirakuza OSAKA (Namba Parks 8th floor, 2-10-70 Namba Naka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka) Target: Customers who have tickets for the performance on the day *Anyone can purchase the 1st anniversary limited goods. ■ A number of special events to express our gratitude over the past year! [Limited to May 30th (Friday)] 1st Anniversary Special Day! (1) Increase the festive mood! Special pre-show with lion dance Normally, a professional Rakugo performer performs English Rakugo at the pre-show, but a special “Lion Dance” will be performed only at 6:00 PM on the day of the 1st anniversary! After the approximately 2-minute dance, they will parade around the venue, interacting with visitors and taking commemorative photos. As a Japanese lucky charm to ward off evil spirits and pray for good luck, the venue is filled with a celebratory mood. ・Implementation date and time: Friday, May 30, 2025, 17:50-18:00 (scheduled) *Before the performance ・Target: Customers with tickets for the 18:00 performance on the day
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5180/3300/5180-3300-5d64772b72d5c4b468ce0a1bbe23fe25-200×257.jpg (2) A present for all visitors! 1st anniversary original coaster All customers who come on the day will receive an original coaster with the 1st anniversary logo! This is a not-for-sale item that is only available on this day. ・Distributed performance: Friday, May 30, 2025 13:30 performance / 18:00 performance ・Target: Customers with tickets for the 13:30 or 18:00 performance on the day [Held from May 23rd (Friday) to June 6th (Friday)] Anniversary week special event! (1) Happy hour campaign Customers planning to attend the 18:00 performance can enjoy special prices on drinks and snacks sold at the bar counter in the hall between 17:00 and 17:50. ・Implementation period: May 23, 2025 (Friday) to June 6, 2025 (Friday) 17:00 to 17:50 ・Target: Customers who have tickets for the 18:00 performance on the same day during the period (2) Instagram post & follow campaign During the period, those who post photos taken inside the Hirakuza facility on Instagram with the hashtags “#hirakuzaosaka” and
“#hirakuza1stanniversary” and follow the official account
(@japanhirakuza) will receive an original novelty. ・Implementation period: May 23, 2025 (Friday) to June 6, 2025 (Friday) ・Target: Customers who attended performances during the period ・How to participate: Follow the official account & post with the target hashtag ・How to redeem: Show the post screen to the staff and exchange at the facility reception (3) Transform yourself into a “sumo wrestler” with the face photo panel! A limited photo panel
commemorating the 1st anniversary will appear. Why not take your own souvenir photo with the unique sumo-themed face panel? Even if you do not have a performance ticket, you can still take photos.
・Installation period: May 23, 2025 (Friday) to June 6, 2025 (Friday) ■ Also pay attention to the 1st anniversary logo! The original logo created specifically for this 1st anniversary uses the sumo ring, the symbol of sumo, as its motif, and expresses the massive strength of the Japanese culture of sumo. This logo will appear in a variety of situations, including inside the facility, on social media,
commemorative novelties, and limited edition goods, making the event even more exciting.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5180/3300/5180-3300-6945971a2ee77eec370f6320d7ead4dc-200×232.jpg ■ 1st anniversary goods on sale at the souvenir shop! The attached souvenir shop will be selling limited edition goods to commemorate the 1st anniversary of the store’s opening, starting Friday, May 23rd. The lineup includes four types: face towels with commemorative logos, T-shirts, magnets, and badges. All of these are original goods with special designs that can only be obtained at this facility. Please note that even if you do not have a performance ticket, you can purchase one, so please feel free to drop by.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5180/3300/5180-3300-62d69944cfd1f61d6a4157197627450d-300×152.jpg ■ What is THE SUMO HALL Nirakuza OSAKA? THE SUMO HALL Nirakuza OSAKA is a permanent sumo entertainment show hall for inbound tourists, with the theme of Japan’s national sport, “sumo.” By adding elements of modern entertainment and experiences to traditional sumo, we provide a new place to experience Japanese culture, mainly for customers from overseas. In the 11 months since its opening, the museum has welcomed over 32,000 visitors from around 100 countries and regions around the world.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5180/3300/5180-3300-d22a6e96a6f04756e77fe8a12ab80af1-255×130.jpg The sumo entertainment show will be performed entirely in English and will be performed by former sumo wrestlers, making full use of sound, lighting, and video. In addition to the exciting activities, you can enjoy not only watching but also “experiencing sumo” through participatory content such as educational elements where you can learn about the history, techniques, and rules of sumo, as well as sumo matches with sumo wrestlers and commemorative photo opportunities. In addition, we offer opportunities to casually experience Japanese culture outside of sumo, such as offering Makunouchi bento and chanko nabe, and English MCs by professional rakugo performers. Through the Sumo Entertainment Show, this facility will continue to provide a unique experience that attracts people from all over the world. ■ THE SUMO HALL Nirakuza OSAKA Overview Facility name: THE SUMO HALL Hirakza OSAKA Location: Namba Parks 8th floor (2-10-70 Namba Naka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka) Business hours: 11:00-23:00 (Only the souvenir shop is open from 11:00-17:00) *Subject to change depending on performance time. Closed: Every Tuesday, year-end and New Year holidays (12/31/1/1) *Open on Tuesdays during busy seasons Ticket price: 〔Sumo Show〕 An experiential sumo entertainment show that makes full use of sound, lighting, and video Premium seat: 16,000 yen / Standard seat: 12,500 yen Child: 9,000 yen *Tax included *Separately, premium BL seats are also available where one person per seat can participate in the “Sumo Challenge.” Please check the official website for details. *All performance tickets include a “Nichirakuza Bento” or “Nichirakuza Snack Bag” and one drink. *Children aged 3 to 12 years old (“Hirakuza Children’s Bento” will be provided.) *You can also choose luxury bento ( 4,000 yen), halal bento ( 2,000 yen), and vegan bento ( 2,000 yen). *Reservations for bento boxes must be made by 10 a.m. three days before the performance date. After that, only the “Hirakuza Snack Bag” will be available. *Tickets can be reserved from the official website until 3pm on the day of the performance. After that time, please visit our store or contact us. 〔Sumo Workshop Experience〕 Learn basic sumo training and techniques directly from former professional sumo wrestlers Adult: 14,000 yen Child: 9,000 yen *Tax included *All performance tickets include chanko nabe (1 cup/person) and one drink. *Children are between 3 and 12 years old *This performance is held irregularly. Please check the official website for detailed
performance schedule. Official website: https://hirakuza.net/ ＜Company Profile＞ Company name HANSHIN CONTENTS LINK CORPORATION Head office location 10th floor, Hanshin Noda Center Building, 1-1-31 Ebie, Fukushima-ku, Osaka Capital 230,000,000 yen (100% owned by Hanshin Electric Railway Co., Ltd. Hankyu Hanshin Toho Group) Business details Content business, music business, advertising media business, sign production business The company will utilize the entertainment show business know-how it has cultivated through events such as Billboard Live and Hanshin Koshien Stadium in this project. The Inbound-oriented Sumo Entertainment Show Hall “THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA” 【1st Anniversary】 “HIRAKUZA 1st Anniversary” Begins Friday, May 23! – A heartfelt thank-you celebration with lion dance performance, limited-edition goods, and more! – THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA, an inbound-focused sumo entertainment show hall operated by Hanshin Contents Link Corporation and located on the 8th floor of Namba Parks, will celebrate its 1st anniversary on Friday, May 30, 2025.
limited-edition merchandise, a happy hour promotion, and an Instagram campaign.On the anniversary day itself (Friday, May 30), a special lion dance performance and gift giveaway will take place. Details are as follows:
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5180/3300/5180-3300-64135307e47bc7ffefbf3a642a28265d-600×315.jpg ■ “HIRAKUZA 1st Anniversary” – A special event to celebrate one year of gratitude – On Friday, May 30, 2025, THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA will mark its 1st anniversary. With the concept of “Introducing new ways to enjoy Japanese culture to the world,” this one-of-a-kind facility presents Japan’s traditional sport of sumo as an accessible form of entertainment.To date, we have welcomed over 32,000 guests from approximately 100 countries and regions. To express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has supported us and to mark the beginning of our second year, we are launching “HIRAKUZA 1st Anniversary.” Through limited-time events, we hope to once again share the depth and fun of Japanese culture with our guests. ■ Event Overview Name: HIRAKUZA 1st Anniversary Dates: Friday, May 23 – Friday, June 6, 2025 *Some events will take place on specific days only. Location: THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA (8th Floor, Namba Parks, 2-10-70 Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka) Eligibility: Guests with a show ticket on the day of the event *Limited-edition anniversary goods are available for purchase by all visitors. ■ Special Events Celebrating One Year of Gratitude! 【Friday, May 30 Only】 1st Anniversary Special Day! (1)Celebrate with a festive lion dance performance! On this day only, the usual English rakugo pre-show will be replaced by a special lion dance performance at the 18:00 show. After the two-minute dance, the lion will parade through the venue, interacting with guests and posing for commemorative photos. As a traditional symbol of good luck and protection from evil, the lion will fill the venue with festive mood.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5180/3300/5180-3300-c154d9e5b40a071176943b9d03ebc115-227×267.jpg (2) Commemorative gift for all guests! 1st Anniversary Original Coaster! All guests attending on May 30 will receive an exclusive 1st Anniversary coaster featuring the special logo. This limited-edition item is not available for sale.
#hirakuza1stanniversary, and follow the official account
(@japanhirakuza), will receive a special novelty gift.
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