MC for Sumo Show in Kyoto

SUMO SHOW MC | Kyoto Sumo Club | Full-Time Share Japanese Culture with the World Salary: ¥280,000–¥400,000/month (Based on Experience & Performance) Location: Kyoto, Japan Be the Face of One of Japan's Most Unique Cultural Experiences This isn't just an MC position. It's an opportunity to entertain thousands of international visitors each year while introducing them to one of Japan's most iconic traditions. As the SUMO SHOW MC at Kyoto Sumo Club, you'll lead live performances, engage audiences from around the world, and help create unforgettable memories for guests visiting Japan. If you're confident speaking in front of crowds, love performing, and enjoy working in an international environment, this is a career unlike any other. About Mediabound Mediabound is one of Japan's fastest-growing inbound tourism companies. Our mission is simple: To preserve Japanese culture and transform it into world-class entertainment. We create immersive cultural experiences for international visitors through businesses including: Kyoto Sumo Club Shinjuku Sumo Club Matcha Making Experiences Coin Ring Making Studio Kintsugi Workshops Zen Arts & Crafts Studios Traveling Kyoto Traveling Tokyo Every month, thousands of guests from around the world experience Japanese culture through Mediabound. As we continue to grow, we're looking for passionate people who want to build their careers while sharing Japan with the world. What You'll Do As the MC, you'll be the host and storyteller of our live sumo experience. Responsibilities include: Host multiple live sumo shows each day Welcome guests and introduce the experience Explain the history, traditions, and rules of sumo in an engaging and entertaining way Keep audiences energized throughout the performance Facilitate interactive guest participation segments Work closely with wrestlers and operations staff to ensure smooth performances Answer guest questions in English and Japanese Assist with venue operations before and after each show Help maintain exceptional guest satisfaction Continuously improve the presentation and guest experience What Makes This Job Unique Perform Every Day Use your communication skills to entertain audiences from around the world. Use English Daily Speak with international guests and develop your presentation skills in a bilingual environment. No Two Days Are the Same Every audience is different, making every performance exciting and rewarding. Build a Career Join a rapidly growing startup where strong performers have opportunities to grow into leadership roles. Make a Real Impact You'll play a direct role in shaping one of the highlights of our guests' trip to Japan. We're Looking For Someone Who Is Outgoing and energetic Comfortable speaking in front of large groups Passionate about Japanese culture Confident in both English and Japanese Professional and dependable A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment Experience in public speaking, hospitality, tourism, entertainment, theater, education, or customer service is highly valued. Language Requirements Business-Level English Business-Level Japanese Compensation ¥280,000–¥400,000 per month Salary based on experience and performance Benefits Full-time employment Social insurance Employment insurance Workers' compensation insurance Transportation expenses fully covered Paid annual leave Public holidays according to company schedule Annual performance bonus Career development opportunities Our Values Speed is King We move quickly and execute with urgency. Customer Obsession Every decision begins with creating unforgettable guest experiences. Professionalism and Class We represent Japanese hospitality with pride. Relentless Perseverance We embrace challenges and continuously improve. If you love performing, meeting people from around the world, and sharing Japanese culture through unforgettable experiences, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become the face of Kyoto Sumo Club.