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Sumo wrestler Tomokaze on 'a heart that never gives up': Kawasaki Nursing Association 30th anniversary talk on Mon, Nov 23 (holiday) at Epoch Nakahara

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Translated from Japanese. If anything differs, the Japanese version is correct.

Key points 30-second read

  1. On Monday, Nov 23, 2026 (a public holiday), from 10 a.m., the Kawasaki Nursing Association will hold a talk marking its 30th anniversary at Epoch Nakahara Hall in Nakahara Ward.
  2. The speaker is sumo wrestler Tomokaze of the Nakamura stable (Japan Sumo Association), who grew up in Kawasaki Ward. In a 90-minute talk titled "A heart that never gives up," he speaks about returning to the top division after an injury that nearly cost him his right leg.
  3. Anyone can attend, and admission is free. About 700 people are expected. Apply in advance using the Nursing Association's online form.
Organizer’s announcement川崎市看護協会設立30周年記念講演会を開催します。（報道発表）川崎市 健康福祉局

When and where?

DateMon, Nov 23, 2026
Time10 a.m.–noon (doors and reception open at 9:30 a.m.)
VenueEpoch Nakahara Hall (エポックなかはら ホール)
Address神奈川県川崎市中原区上小田中6-22-5
FeeFree (advance registration required)
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Image: Kawasaki Nursing Association (event flyer)

Wrestler Tomokaze talks about never giving up

The Kawasaki Nursing Association was founded on April 1, 1996, and marks its 30th anniversary this year. To thank its members, partners and residents, it is holding an anniversary talk, with the support of Kawasaki City.

The speaker is Tomokaze of the Nakamura stable of the Japan Sumo Association. His talk is titled "A heart that never gives up: what supported my comeback from a serious injury," and runs for 90 minutes.

Tomokaze is from Kawasaki Ward. He went to Miyamae Elementary School and Fujimi Junior High School (both city schools) and Mukainooka High School (a prefectural school), and graduated from Nippon Sport Science University. He reached the top division just 11 tournaments after his debut. In the November 2019 tournament he fell off the ring and suffered an injury that nearly cost him his right leg. After four operations and tough rehabilitation, he returned to the ring in the March 2021 tournament, started again from the lower jonidan division, and was back in the top division in the November 2023 tournament.

On the day, the talk follows a greeting from Kawasaki Nursing Association President Hotta and speeches by guests including Deputy Mayor Mitamura.

Free and open to all

Anyone can attend, whether you are a member of the public or a member or partner of the Nursing Association. About 700 people are expected. Admission is free, and seating is unreserved.

Advance application required

You need to apply in advance. Applications have been open since Monday, Sep 28, 2026, through the Kawasaki Nursing Association's online form (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCWEUr3JlAwjFVZQ1r89gIirdBQiPzAXCWLGQucFIoG_ES3Q/viewform ). The announcement does not give an application deadline.

First, apply on the online form Free, about 700 people expected Mon, Nov 23 (holiday), 9:30 a.m. Doors open (unreserved seats) 10 a.m. to noon Tomokaze's talk

Epoch Nakahara, 1 minute from Musashi-Nakahara

Epoch Nakahara is a 1-minute walk from Musashi-Nakahara Sta. on the JR Nambu Line. From Saiwai Ward, take the Nambu Line toward Tachikawa from Kashimada Sta. or Yako Sta.

Contacts

For questions about the talk, contact the Kawasaki Nursing Association office (phone 044-711-3995, closed on weekends and public holidays).

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