SUMO + SUSHI IN THE PRESS
Konishiki talks to VICE about sumo culture and what it is like educating Americans on the sport.
VICE
ABC7 Chicago's Ryan Chiaverini tries sumo wrestling as Sumo and Sushi event returns to Logan Square.
ABC 7 chicago
Sumo + Sushi tour comes to Chicago as Matt Rodrigues gives sumo wrestling his best shot.
NBC chicago
Offensive Lineman Take On Sumo Wrestlers.
BARSTOOL
Check out this 1500-year-old sport taking place in Downtown LA!
nbc los angeles
Legendary sumo wrestler Konishiki promotes sport in U.S. “The more you watch [Sumo] the more you love it. It is beauty.”
CNN
For the first time ever, Sumo + Sushi will be in Nashville July 12-14. Sam Minkoff and Konishiki explain what the event is all about.
WSMV4 NASHVILLE
“I've only seen it on television. There's nothing like seeing it live and in person. It was fun, and it was informative. And I think that's what was interesting. Now, I want to go to Japan.”
NIPPON TV-JAPAN
“A former wrestler from Hawaii fought his way to the top ranks of Sumo. Now, Konishiki is trying to change people's notions about the sport, NHK World's Catherine Kobayashi has his story.”
NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Minkoff told amNewYork Metro that Sumo + Sushi is the company’s favorite show to put on because it’s an opportunity to educate and inform guests while also entertaining them at the same time.
AM NEW YORK
I’ll take a bite of sushi anytime I can get my hands on some … and when you pair a great sushi dinner with one-of-a-kind shows, that’s a winning combination.
7NEWS MIAMI
“In case you haven't heard, everybody and their mother is visiting Japan. After decades of cultural exports from the island nation invading the rest of the world, the world is invading back.”
MIAMI NEWS TIMES
You ever dream of seeing Sumo wrestling? Sumo and Sushi brings tournament to DC