Professional Japanese Sumo wrestlers in action in Hong Kong! This year’s SumoSushiSake will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at the West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade. The festival, which combines three of Japan’s most beloved traditions: sumo wrestling, sushi and sake, has stepped up its line up this year with professional sumo wrestlers Wakaryusei Keisuke and Shoketsu Yoshiaki, both ranked top 10 in the Makushita division in Japan, battling it out. Onokuni Yasushi, the 62nd Yokozuna Grand Champion, will also be attending the event. Don’t miss this opportunity to watch 300-pound professional Japanese sumo wrestlers in action, while sipping and slurping on delicious food and drinks. Also, not to be missed is the popular sushi and hot dog eating contests, as well as Hong Kong’s best underground bands performing on the waterfront in West Kowloon. This outdoor event is expected to attract over 8,000 visitors locally and abroad. SumoSushiSake’s expanded food and drinks line up this year is well worth looking forward to. New to the roster are Tiger Curry, Max Food Lab, Mr. Bing, 298 Nikuya Kitchen, Tokyo Agura Ramen, special meats from the Kagoshima prefecture, Tararan-ya and Soft Crème. Returning from last year will be Sugo Sushi, Wagyu Master, Nan Tei, Fork-Eat and Wolfgang Flying Brats. Of course, the event wouldn’t be complete without an amazing drinks line up. For those above the age of 18, there will be tons of Japanese sake and shochu, and plenty of Suntory Beer served. Get ready to soak up some sun while tantalizing your taste buds over sumo wrestling matches, hot dog and sushi eating contests, and live music throughout the day. As the national sport of Japan, sumo wrestling has maintained a high degree of popularity both in Japan and abroad. At this year’s SumoSushiSake, the 62nd Yokozuna Grand Champion, Onokuni Yasushi (who weighed close to 200kg at the peak of his career), together with professional wrestlers Wakaryusei Keisuke and Shoketsu Yoshiaki, will present sumo wrestling etiquette and demonstration matches. Keisuke and Yoshiaki weigh 130kg and 160kg respectively, and both are ranked top 10 within the Makushita division in Japan. SumoSushiSakeHK 2014 Debuted in 2013, SumoSushiSake is a first-of its-kind outdoor event in Hong Kong that blends together three of Japanʼs most beloved traditions: sumo wrestling, sushi and sake. Following its success last November, this year, the organizers have invited professional sumo wrestlers from Japan who will be battling it out while you sip and slurp on the delicious food and drinks. Also, not to be missed are the annual sushi and hot dog eating contests and underground bands that will be performing on the West Kowloon waterfront throughout the day.