[Los Angeles, CA], October 16 — MTN WTR, the naturally alkaline spring water from the Mt. Fuji aquifer, announced its sponsorship of the Sumo + Sushi 2025 U.S. Tour, bringing authentic Japanese sumo culture and cuisine to audiences in Chicago, Atlanta, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and San Francisco this fall.
As the official water sponsor, MTN WTR will provide its Spring Water and Sparkling Water at all Sumo + Sushi event locations, offering guests a refreshing taste of Japan that complements the culinary and cultural experience.
“Sumo + Sushi perfectly embodies the cultural bridge between Japan and the U.S. — something deeply aligned with what MTN WTR stands for,” said Masa Kinemuchi, Founder & CEO of MTN WTR. “We’re proud to share the same respect for Japanese craft, tradition, and quality that Sumo + Sushi celebrates through its live experiences. For us, this partnership is about connecting people to the purity and spirit of Japan, one glass of water at a time.”
“We’re thrilled to partner with MTN WTR for this year’s tour,” said Cassie Hendrickson, Co-Founder of SE Productions, the team behind Sumo + Sushi. “Their story, product, and passion for sharing authentic Japanese culture resonate perfectly with our mission. Guests will not only get to see the power and grace of sumo — they’ll get to taste Japan’s natural essence through MTN WTR.”

The 2025 Sumo + Sushi Tour features world-class rikishi (sumo wrestlers) and Japanese culinary experiences across five cities:
・Chicago — October 10–18 @ The Fields Studios
・Atlanta — October 24–26 @ Shadowbox Studios
・Phoenix — October 31–November 2 @ Rawhide Event Center
・Los Angeles — November 7–9 @ Ace Mission Studios
・San Francisco — November 13–23 @ The Palace of Fine Arts
For more information on Sumo + Sushi tickets and tour dates, visit www.sumoandsushi.com.
To learn more about MTN WTR, visit www.mtnwtr.com.

About MTN WTR
MTN WTR is a Japanese water brand committed to its mission of “Good Water for Everyone.” Founded in the U.S. by Masa Kinemuchi and Takashi Nakamura, MTN WTR sources its naturally alkaline spring water from the pristine aquifers of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. Filtered for 50 years through volcanic rock, each drop delivers a remarkably clean, refreshing taste without additives. Available in both still and sparkling varieties, MTN WTR can be found in over 850 doors, as well as Amazon and restaurants nationwide.

About SE Productions / Sumo + Sushi
SE Productions creates cultural and culinary experiences that bring people together. Its Sumo + Sushi series offers audiences an authentic introduction to Japan’s national sport and cuisine, featuring live sumo demonstrations, Japanese chefs, and sake tastings in an immersive setting.

Media Contact:
Erina Jitsuishi
MTN WTR Co.
[email protected]
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