1991: Sumos size up the Royal Albert Hall
The first Sumo wrestling tournament held outside of Japan begins on 9 October 1991.
The event took place at the Royal Albert Hall in London as part of an ongoing Japan Festival.
While a regular Sumo tournament (or 鈥淏asho鈥) lasts for 15 days, the UK contest was shortened to just five days.
大象传媒 Archive: Originally broadcast 9 October 1991.