NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
Aprilt 3, 2004
Washington D.C.

Musashimaru joined California Sumo Association and US Sumo Open competitors for a special 150th anniversary commemoration of US-Japan relations in Washington D.C. on April 3-4, 2004. On April 3, Musashimaru and CSA members participated in two sumo demonstrations on the martial arts stage at the National Cherry Blossom Festival. On April 4, Musashimaru was the guest of honor at the annual Japan Bowl. Musashimaru also coached CSA members and visiting students of Japanese in proper sumo technique.

In celebration of the US-Japan anniversary, Musashimaru was joined by representatives of the Japan Foundation and the Consulate General of Japan.
Musashimaru joins other dignitaries and martial
arts leaders in a ceremony, celebrating the
150th anniversary of US-Japan relations.
Kena Heffernan of Hawaii and Tyler Tuione
of Los Angeles perform sumo for hundreds
of D.C. fans.
Musashimaru enjoys watching amateur sumo
at the festival in Washington D.C.
Robert Suetsugu, who spent 10 years in
professional sumo, comments on the
demonstration at the National Cherry
Blossom Festival.
Kena (250 lbs) pushes Tyler (500 lbs). CSA members showing "shiko" (the sumo stomp) in the nation's capital.

JAPAN BOWL IN WASHINGTON D.C.
Aprilt 4, 2004
Washington D.C.
  Musashimaru gives hands-on coaching to Tyler
Tuione at the Japan Bowl in Washington D.C.		 Musashimaru coaches CSA athletes Troy, Tyler,
and Josh in proper technique.

RECEPTION WITH JAPANESE AMBASSADOR
Aprilt 4, 2004
Washington D.C.
Musashimaru and CSA members attended a reception with the Japanese Ambassador, Ryozo Kato.