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Sumo - Wikipedia Sumo (Japanese: 相撲, Hepburn: sumō; Japanese pronunciation: [ˈsɯmoː], lit 'striking one another')[1] is a form of competitive full-contact wrestling where a rikishi (wrestler) attempts to force his opponent out of a circular ring (dohyō) or into touching the ground with any body part other than the soles of his feet (usually by throwing, shoving or pushing him down) Sumo originated
Sumo | Japanese culture, ritual, history | Britannica Sumo, style of Japanese wrestling in which weight, size, and strength are of the greatest importance, though speed and suddenness of attack are also useful The object is to propel the opponent out of a ring about 15 feet (4 6 metres) in diameter or to force him to touch the ground with any part of
Sumo - What is sumo and how to watch it in Japan Sumo (相撲, sumō) is a Japanese style of wrestling and Japan's national sport It originated in ancient times as a performance to entertain the Shinto deities
GRAND SUMO LIVE | NHK WORLD-JAPAN Watch the toughest sumo wrestlers clash in the ring live on NHK WORLD-JAPAN! GRAND SUMO LIVE offers live coverage of days 1, 8, 14 and 15—the final day—of every GRAND SUMO tournament
Sumo Wrestling in 2025: What It Is Where to Watch Live Where To Watch Sumo Wrestling? In 2025, sumo enthusiasts can enjoy the action in many ways For those fortunate to be in Japan, the pleasure of attending the Grand Sumo Tournaments (*basho*) in person at renowned arenas, like the Ry?goku Kokugikan in Tokyo or the EDION Arena in Osaka, is one not to miss
Sumo for the Win: Japans National Obsession with Deep Cultural Ties Sumo is an exciting style of wrestling unique to Japan, and often called the country's national sport Read on to learn more, and when you're planning your Japan travel itinerary, it's definitely worth catching a sumo wrestling match live