Paper Sumo Association using milk cartons
-Milk Carton Kamisumo Association-

The Milk Carton Paper Sumo Association, originating in Hokkaido, promotes regional and intergenerational exchange through paper sumo. Four times a year, they hold a nine-day tournament where unique and talented sumo wrestlers from various regions gather to compete for the title of Yokozuna (grand champion).
Our goal is to hold the "Paper Sumo World Cup using milk cartons at Ryogoku Kokugikan!"

Community and Intergenerational Interaction through Paper Sumo

Since 2009, we have been hosting a unique event in Hokkaido: Paper Sumo using milk cartons. Regional champion wrestlers from all over Japan gather for a nine-day tournament, all vying for the coveted title of Yokozuna.

Entry

charm
Appeal

Since its launch in 2009, the event has garnered over 300,000 total online viewers and over 1,000 participants! What makes it so appealing—more than just simple paper sumo?

Towards the future
Forward

International exchange / SDGs / Metaverse...

Towards the expanding world of paper sumo in the future

Reasons to continue
Episode

Paper sumo wrestling using milk cartons started in 2009. When we first started, we received a lot of harsh comments like, "Who would watch paper sumo wrestling?" and "Will anyone even come to something like that?" So why do we continue? Here are a few stories to share.