Sumo

Sumo

Sumo is a form of full-contact wrestling in which two wrestlers attempt to force eachother out of the circular ring or to touch ground with any body part other than the soles of their feet. The sport has a long history and is deeply influenced by tradition and ritual.

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Yagura

Sports; Sumo

The scaffolding or tower outside the entrance to a tournament; a taiko drum is placed at the top and beaten to announce the tournament.

Sumō-ji

Sports; Sumo

Calligraphy style with very wide brushstrokes used to write the banzuke.

Sumo

Sports; Sumo

The national sport of Japan. The Japanese here is actually "ozumo," or "Grand Sumo. "

Sōridaijin-hai

Sports; Sumo

Prime Minister's Cup. Ceremonial cup presented by the sitting Prime Minister or an intermediary to the makuuchi champion at every tournament held in Ryogoku.

Shitatenage

Sports; Sumo

A winning technique that involves throwing the opponent down by using an inner grip on his mawashi.

Shukunsho

Sports; Sumo

The Outstanding Performance prize awarded to a Maegashira rikishi who topples several Yokozuna and/or Ozeki along his way in winning at least 8 of his 15 bouts.