On this day, I went to Korakuen Hall to support the wrestler Saito Rei from All Japan Pro Wrestling. Before the event started, I bought a draft beer (Kirin Ichiban Shibori) for ¥700 and the famous chicken stick for ¥400 at the Korakuen Hall shop. You can bring your own food and drinks into the venue. The chicken stick, which is about the size of my thumb in thickness and length of my index finger, was crispy and well-seasoned, perfect to enjoy with the beer. Kirin Ichiban Shibori, as expected, was delicious and went well with the chicken. Enjoying beer and chicken while watching pro wrestling was a delightful experience. Thank you for the meal!

I came to watch the 2nd deathmatch with my friend, and I was so hungry that I decided to buy something at the concession stand. Unfortunately, they were sold out of fried chicken and rice balls, so I ended up buying chicken instead. It was not very juicy as it seemed to be breast meat, but I guess it was okay.

In mid-August 2019. There's only a shop here, so I always end up buying something when I come! Today, I came to Ikebukuro and cheered for Pure-J champion Nakamori Hanako in the championship match. Pure-J is a new organization formed after the dissolution of JWP women's pro wrestling, and today is their 2nd-anniversary event. Before the match started, I fueled up with Kirin Ichiban Shibori draft beer (650 yen tax included) and cheese snacks (300 yen) from the shop. The hall has a long history, with 3000 people even standing to watch during the Antonio Inoki era. The hall's interior layout remains mostly the same, but the exterior has been beautifully renovated. Hanako's match in the second half was emotional as she defended her title despite bleeding from her forehead. Watching the match with a beer in hand is the best way to enjoy it!

Well, it's New Year's Day. (laughs) I don't think there are many people looking at the details, but just to give you a timeline...New Year's Eve: Nori (seaweed)New Year's Day: Pro wrestling2nd day: RugbySo, today is all about watching pro wrestling. This all started when I first met Tsunakichi-san in Chitose Karasuyama and soon after, we hit it off (laughs). Thanks to that, I feel like I've been meeting this Mairebi-san quite frequently. Later on, I went to Korakuen Hall, which was a place I associated with Korakuen Stadium and Korakuen Amusement Park when I was a child. But as I grew older, around 5th and 6th grade, Korakuen became synonymous with the sacred battleground of pro wrestling at Korakuen Hall. I believed in pro wrestling until I was quite an adult. Until what age I believed in pro wrestling was a big factor in my love for pro wrestling. Tsunakichi-san had some questions, but this venue allows you to bring in alcoholic beverages and food. So, we bought some drinks and met in front of Denny's. (laughs)Happy New Year. Let's head to the hall for the wrestling match. It's on the 6th floor of Korakuen Building. As the name suggests, it's not a stadium. They also film shows like "Sho-ten" every other week. Anyway, let's go to the hall with Tsunakichi-san. As we entered, there was a cute woman by the entrance, who turned out to be a female wrestler. (laughs) The seats were quite close to the ring. But just when I thought there was no danger of wrestlers flying out of the ring, two wrestlers covered in blood flew over the fence. Tsunakichi-san kept asking if I was okay, so if anything happens, he'll protect me. (laughs) This organization is called Zero1, and they often hold events on New Year's Day and at Yasukuni Shrine. It's a right-wing organization. Just kidding. (laughs) It was founded by a wrestler named Hashimoto Shin'ya, who passed away, and now it's run by a guy who looks like a fallen samurai named Ohtani. I really like Ohtani. It's about halfway through, so let's enjoy the Fighter Chicken with the canned beer I brought. It's not your typical fried chicken, more like flakes molded and fried. The texture is okay, but it lacks saltiness. But I guess I don't mind because I'm here to watch wrestling, not eat chicken. There's a young wrestler named Abe-kun who has become one of my favorites. He's like a smaller version of Nakazawa Manabu, but not as dumb. (laughs) The last match was unexpectedly intense. All-out brawl... Boom boom. My stomach is full. It was a terrifying show. Thank you.

This is a lineup of lemon shochu highballs. The cheapest class has a strong smell. It's the kind of headache-inducing drink that you shouldn't have, but drinkers like myself don't care and still buy it. When you drink it, it hits you hard. Watching kickboxing ringside had some TKOs and was intense. But now, I only remember the ring girls.

The only store at Korakuen Hall. Therefore, it is inevitable to rely on it. Sometimes you can buy yakitori from Ryogoku Kokugikan, which is very delicious. There is a unique food called Fighter Chicken that is only available at Korakuen Hall. I sometimes buy it, but hmm... I think Lawson's Karaage-kun nearby is tastier!

At Korakuen Hall, the best snack to enjoy while watching pro wrestling or boxing is hot dogs. Fighter Chicken is also popular, but for me, it's all about the hot dogs.

On April 30, 2017 (Sunday) at 11:30, I had the Fighter Chicken for 350 yen and the "Win" Sandwich for 700 yen.

Yes, this day was the last day of a three-day weekend for most people. Even though I had to work the night shift the day before and the day before that, I wanted to take a break and have some fun! So, I headed to Korakuen Hall. I found a concession stand there. Beer for 650 yen!? Okay, I'll go with a lemon sour for 500 yen. Hmm, I had a hot dog earlier, so I decided to try some snacks. In the end, I went with the Noriten Umasio (seaweed tempura with salt) for 200 yen. I tried it as soon as the matches started. Hmm, the Noriten Umasio is surprisingly good! Just be careful, it makes a crunchy sound when you eat it, so timing is key! The lemon sour was a bit weak, though. Now, about Korakuen Hall on this day. It had been about 20 years since I last attended a wrestling match there. I used to come with a junior who had beautiful legs back then. Reflecting on those memories, I was also curious about how wrestling has evolved since then. This day featured the popular Stardom women's wrestling promotion. Just recently, the company's ace and three-time consecutive MVP in women's wrestling had just left. It's interesting to see what will happen next for the promotion. After watching all 6 matches, I noticed that the elbow strikes and selling techniques were a bit lacking, and the slim body types nowadays were a bit...well, especially since there are many young wrestlers, it may give that impression. It's important to focus on the basics and physical conditioning to avoid making wrestling look like a play. On the other hand, I was impressed by the clear and understandable mic skills. There may be more wrestlers who are also entertainers now, but their promos were quite good. By the way, on this day, many celebrities were in attendance. From Lucky Ikeda to Chigusa Nagayo, and even Great Sasuke, it was a lineup that wrestling fans couldn't resist. Thanks to them, I had a great time at my first wrestling match in a long time! Ψ(￣∇￣)Ψ

I came to watch the All Japan Rookie King Tournament with young male and female colleagues from my company. Riku is a promising salesperson and a nice guy popular among the young women. He mentioned that he had been going to a boxing gym for two months, but he humbly said, "I'm just a beginner." Even though I'm more of a "Tomorrow's Joe" fan myself... The tournament, where the best rookies from the east and west clash, started with an exciting match in the minimum weight class. The boxing hall at Korakuen, with its one shop, is a must-visit. The Katsu sandwich from Mansei is delicious. My fortune was average. Korakuen Hall is really nice, isn't it? (´∀｀*)

On July 19, there was a lively atmosphere at the Hayato Otake's title defense match in the Asia-Pacific region. I was pumped up to support him, so I bought some drinks from the concession stand. A draft beer cost 650 yen, while a highball was 500 yen. As I cheered on the fighters from the Kinoshita Gym, I quickly finished my beer and decided to add a highball before Otake's match. Drinking alcohol while watching sports is so enjoyable! Otake won with a remarkable 10th round knockout, successfully defending his title! It was truly moving! All the fighters from the Kinoshita Gym also won by knockout. It was an amazing day. I will definitely be back for the next title defense match in October. Thank you so much!

I was invited by a fellow reviewer to go watch a pro wrestling match at Korakuen Hall. We met at the entrance of the hall and were instructed to line up at the emergency stairs until the doors opened. The walls were covered in graffiti as usual. Once inside, we had to show our tickets before heading to our seats, which were really close to the ring. My companion bought me a beer, so I decided to get a fried chicken set for 500 yen as a snack. The chicken and fries were cold, but surprisingly still tasty. While sipping on my beer and watching the matches, there was a brawl that caused my almost full beer to spill when a wrestler crashed into me. It was a bit disappointing, but also kind of funny. The wrestlers were skilled at making the fights look real, even when they were just a hair's breadth away from actually hitting each other. It was my first time watching pro wrestling up close, and I could see the intricate techniques that go into making it entertaining. Overall, it was a fun experience.

I went to the Korakuen Hall to watch a boxing match. Watching live is really exciting. The hall is smaller than I thought, but it creates a sense of being right there. I saw famous boxers like Rikidozan and Yoko Gushiken. In the lobby, there is a shop where you can buy cold draft beer, so I cooled down with a gulp.

Today, my work colleagues and I went to watch a boxing match together. Our valued customer is very enthusiastic about supporting the boxing gym, so we all gathered around to support the fighter that our valued customer sponsors. I don't really understand boxing much, but it was really interesting. What made it even more exciting was that all 10 matches ended in knockout within 2 rounds, so there was never a dull moment. Of course, the fighter we were supporting also achieved a great victory. Watching from the third row ringside, the intensity was incredible. The breath of the fighters, the sweat flying, the sound of punches landing, the voices of the cornermen, the gong sound – it's all so different from watching on TV. There were 4 fighters making their debut that day. Some won their debut fights brilliantly, while others couldn't perform as they had hoped and ended up losing. Seeing those who entered the tough world of boxing, some in tears as they returned to the locker room after a defeat, I felt the beauty of their determination. During breaks between matches, I bought a pork cutlet sandwich at the concession stand to refresh myself. The familiar "Mansei's Pork Cutlet Sandwich," which is said to bring victory. It was just right to eat while watching the fights, and as always, it was delicious. They also sell it at the Ueno station shop, so it's convenient to buy when traveling to the Tohoku region. Recently, they have added variations like fillet cutlet sandwiches and hamburger sandwiches, making it even more enjoyable. JR station bento boxes are always overpriced and not very tasty, so "Mansei's Pork Cutlet Sandwich" and "Sakai's Shumai Bento" are reliable allies for frequent travelers. That day, there was a Giants baseball game at the neighboring Tokyo Dome in the evening, so there was a huge crowd. However, most people were heading to the baseball stadium, and only a few were going to the Korakuen Hall to watch boxing. I'm not really interested in professional baseball or boxing, but if I had to choose, I would definitely go for boxing. Unless it's a title match or a nationally famous fighter, the fighters' desperation comes across directly, which is very engaging. It would be great if they were more popular. I occasionally go to a professional baseball game out of obligation, but I usually get bored halfway through. The constant noise of the annoying trumpets is also irritating. However, with boxing, there is hardly a dull moment. It was truly an enjoyable time.

When I was a young boy, I was a big fan of the match between Tatsumi Fujinami and Riki Choshu. I still get excited when I think about it. Today, I had the chance to see them in person at Tokyo Dome City's <Korakuen Hall>. The atmosphere was intense, unlike the studio where shows like "Waratte Iitomo" and "Kasou Taishou" are recorded. Today, I attended a Real Japan Pro Wrestling event organized by Satoru Sayama, also known as Tiger Mask. My go-to snacks for wrestling matches have always been hot dogs and beer. Before the match, I wandered around the merchandise area, bought a hot dog and beer, and relaxed after a long day at work. The hot dog was piping hot and the sausage was juicy. It was delicious. I washed down the hot dog with a cold beer. Ah, so refreshing! Watching Choshu and Fujinami enter the ring was a thrilling experience. Despite being over 50 years old, they still looked as impressive as ever. Seeing them made me feel like I need to work harder. It was a great experience watching pro wrestling at Korakuen Hall.

On Saturday evening, I went to the Korakuen Hall for some errands. While watching the event and enjoying the water splash service, I started feeling hungry. So, I quickly visited the concession stand. They had a variety of food that would go well with beer. I bought a beer (650 yen) and a hot dog (380 yen) with ketchup and mustard packets. Back at my seat, I gulped down the beer and enjoyed the hot dog. It was a typical concession stand taste. Drinking beer while watching the event was the best. I look forward to coming back and having a great time with beer again.