Anne Sutherland-Smith

Anne’s passion for travel began when she was seven and moved with her family to Kenya. By age 20, she was solo backpacking across Europe.
Her early love of aircraft led her to become an aerospace engineer, and in 2009, she started the Pretraveller blog to share her travel knowledge.
She now works full time as an engineer and runs the blog with Tony in her spare time.

Easiest Options to Get from Narita Airport to Yokohama

by Anne Sutherland-Smith

Narita Airport to Yokohama

9 Universal Studios Japan Ticket Mistakes First-Timers Make

by Anne Sutherland-Smith

Universal Studios Japan Ticket Mistakes

10 Essential Universal Studios Japan Tips for First-Timers

by Anne Sutherland-Smith

Universal Studios Japan Tips

Top Tips for Seeing Sumo at Ryogoku Kokugikan Arena

by Anne Sutherland-Smith

A promotional graphic titled “Watching Sumo at Ryogoku Kokugikan: Top Tips for First-Time Visitors,” featuring two photos below the header. The left image shows a sumo match in action with two wrestlers locked in a grapple in the ring, surrounded by spectators. The right image displays rows of red stadium seats filled with audience members inside the arena.

You Can Watch Sumo Practice in Tokyo – Here’s How

by Anne Sutherland-Smith

Split image showing sumo wrestlers training inside a wooden dojo. On the left, several sumo wrestlers are warming up or sparring in a ring with sandy ground and wood-paneled walls. On the right, a close-up shows a sumo wrestler doing a push-up using a towel, emphasizing strength and discipline. A banner above reads, "You can watch sumo practice in Tokyo – Here’s how."

5 Ways to Experience Sumo Wrestling in Tokyo [2026]

by Anne Sutherland-Smith

Collage-style image with the title “5 Ways to Experience Sumo Wrestling in Tokyo” at the top in bold red and black. Below, five photos show different sumo experiences: live sumo wrestling in a stadium, wrestlers training in a sumo stable, a rikishi in a green mawashi performing a ceremonial squat, a tourist in a practice bout with a sumo trainer, and a playful photo booth cutout with a tourist’s face in a sumo wrestler's arms.

How to Book a Sumo Training Experience in Japan for Tourists

by Anne Sutherland-Smith

Split-image promoting a sumo training experience for tourists in Japan. The left side shows a sumo wrestler mid-kick being guided by a coach in a checkered shirt, while the right side shows two sumo wrestlers helping a female tourist practice a sumo move in a training ring. Bold text at the top reads, "How to Book a Sumo Training Experience For Tourists."

6 Sumo Wrestling Restaurants in Japan to Book Now

by Anne Sutherland-Smith

Split image promoting sumo wrestling restaurants in Japan. The top features bold text reading “6 Sumo Wrestling Restaurants in Japan to Book Now” on a purple banner. The left photo shows two sumo wrestlers in traditional mawashi facing off in a ring inside a cozy restaurant while guests dine ringside. The right photo shows four sumo wrestlers standing in a dramatic stage pose under green and yellow spotlights with a red sun backdrop.

Self-Guided Walking Route Through Tokyo’s Sumo Town

by Anne Sutherland-Smith

Collage-style image promoting a self-guided walking itinerary through Ryogoku, Tokyo’s sumo district. The top banner reads "Self-Guided Walking Itinerary Through Ryogoku – Tokyo’s Sumo Town!" in bold black and pink text. Below, the left photo shows sumo wrestlers training behind a glass window while tourists observe, and the right photo features a small traditional Japanese shrine flanked by stone fox statues wearing red bibs.

Ultimate Guide to Sumo Wrestling in Japan

by Anne Sutherland-Smith

Banner with bold text reading 'Your Ultimate Guide to Sumo Wrestling in Japan for Tourists' over a green background. Below, two photographs capture sumo wrestling in Japan: on the left, a group of sumo wrestlers in ceremonial aprons standing in a circle before a match, and on the right, two sumo wrestlers engaged in a dramatic bout, one in red and the other in blue, pushing against each other in the ring while spectators watch.