[sumo] Jungyo and Koen

[Doreen Simmons]

That is an oversimplification. Tough negotiating is carried out, and 
probably each koen is different. The country being visited has to make 
certain arrangements and is expected to provide venues and the like, as 
well as helping with the organizing, but it is Japan that commonly 
shoulders much of the burden of sending the tour group. In the case of 
a jungyo, it is the Kyokai that requires guarantees from local 
promoters.

On 2008/02/11, at 3:07, Lon Howard wrote:

> So, from the jungyo portion, it is stated that jungyo can be both 
> domestic and international.  I was surprised to read that a koen is 
> sponsored by the country being visited.
>
>  - Shomishuu
>
Doreen Simmons
  jz8d-smmn at asahi-net.or.jp