WATCH | American Craft Sake Fest, Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival, sumo exhibition draw thousands

March 5, 2024 at 4:04 a.m.

by James Leigh

From left, sumo wrestlers Mendee, Hiroki and Ramy perform the shiko, an exercise used to warm up before a match, before Sunday's exhibition at Bank OZK Arena. (The Sentinel-Record/James Leigh)
From left, sumo wrestlers Mendee, Hiroki and Ramy perform the shiko, an exercise used to warm up before a match, before Sunday's exhibition at Bank OZK Arena. (The Sentinel-Record/James Leigh)

Hot Springs was home to three Japanese cultural events over the weekend, and organizers for all three events were pleased with the turnout.

The American Craft Sake Festival, Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival and Sumo! Sumo! Sumo! were all held over the weekend, and thousands of people attended the events.

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