Japanese film screening: Sumo-do (The Successors of Samurai)
Japanese film screening event includes cultural lecture, sumo demonstration from Sumo Scotland, film screening and reception with Japanese snacks and drinks. Film: Sumodo～The Successors of Samurai～ Japan's first sumo documentary movie. The Sumo wrestlers, who weigh more than 150 kg, clash each other without any armours. This is a documentary film that chased after sumo wrestlers who dedicated their lives to sumo, such as severe rituals, spiritual trainings, fellowships, and a fight for life. The event is in collaboration with the Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh and The Japan Foundation.
Date: Tuesday 10 March 2026
Time: 17:00
Venue: Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow
Category: Films and theatre, Academic events, Student events
Document: Sumodo flyer
Japanese film screening event: cultural lecture, sumo demonstration from Sumo Scotland, film screening and reception with Japanese snacks and drinks
The reception is limited to those aged 18 and over, and those under 18 must be accompanied by someone aged 18 or over. If you are only attending the movie, all ages are welcome.
Film: Sumodo～The Successors of Samurai～
Japan's first sumo documentary movie. The Sumo wrestlers, who weigh more than 150 kg, clash each other without any armours. This is a documentary film that chased after sumo wrestlers who dedicated their lives to sumo, such as severe rituals, spiritual trainings, fellowships, and a fight for life.
Please note that although in Japan this film has an age rating equivalent of G in the UK, it does not have an official UK age rating.
Free but booking is essential: www.universe.com/events/japanese-film-festival-at-university-of-glasgow-sumodo-tickets-SP143N
Doors will open 15 minutes before the event begins.
Please be aware that photos will be taken at this event and used by the Japanese Consulate for promotional purposes on our social media and website.
The event is hosted in collaboration with the Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh and The Japan Foundation.