Sumo attendant
すもうせわにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized role in sumo stables assisting with wrestlers' daily lives and training, and supporting operations during tours and tournaments.
Description
Sumo attendants belong to sumo stables and handle preparations for wrestlers' training, personal care, equipment management and transportation, as well as setup and operational support for tours and tournaments. Tasks include early morning training assistance, meal preparation, cleaning the training area, and supporting sword bearers and dew sweepers, among many others. The role involves long hours of standing work and transporting heavy equipment, requiring smooth communication with wrestlers and stablemasters.
Future Outlook
Although there are concerns about a decrease in the number of sumo wrestlers due to declining birthrates, the demand for sumo events as cultural assets and their value as tourism resources remain high, suggesting stable job demand will continue.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Early morning shifts / Full-time / Shift work / Tour travel
Career Path
Apprentice attendant → Attendant → Deputy leader → Path to elder (stablemaster)
Required Skills
Communication skills / Equipment management / Physical strength and endurance / Situational response ability
Recommended Skills
Observation skills / Sumo (basic knowledge) / Teamwork / Time management skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it requires quick adaptation to diverse environments such as tours and tournaments. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is needed to endure transporting heavy equipment and long hours of work. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because support tasks are performed in cooperation with the team in the stable. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it centers on practical tasks rather than logical thinking. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are many routine tasks and few opportunities for creative thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because complex calculations are not required. |
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