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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Kokugikan

Sports; Sumo

The indoor stadium in Tokyo where 3 out of each year's six tournaments are held.

Keshō-mawashi

Sports; Sumo

The loincloth fronted with a heavily decorated apron worn by sekitori wrestlers for the dohyō-iri. These are very expensive, and are usually paid for by the wrestler's organisation of supporters or a ...

Kimarite

Sports; Sumo

Winning techniques in a sumo bout, announced by the referee on declaring the winner. The Japan Sumo Association recognises eighty-two different kimarite.

Sumo

Sports; Sumo

Sumo is a popular Japanese wrestling sport in which the opponents attempt to force each other to the ground or out of a circular ring. With its origin dating back to some six centuries ago, Sumo has ...