Sumo originated in Japan, the only country where it is practised professionally and where it is considered the national sport. [2][3] It is considered a gendai budō, which refers to modern …

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Nov 26, 2025 · Professional sumo wrestling in Japan dates from the revival of public matches after 1600 and is often called the Japanese national sport. Six great championships are held …

Dec 24, 2024 · Sumo is an exciting style of wrestling unique to Japan, and often called the country's national sport. These heavyweight bouts were mentioned in ancient Japanese …

Sumo is Japan's national sport, with its roots in Shinto rituals. See massive wrestlers clash at a basho or eat the traditional sumo hotpot, chankonabe.

Apr 7, 2017 · Sumo (Ozumo) is an ancient form of wrestling which has long been the national sport of Japan. Its origins go back to the Yayoi period (c. 300 BCE - c. 300 CE...

Nov 16, 2025 · Sumo is a sport where two opponents donning “mawashi” loincloths around their waists grapple against each other in a clay-filled ring, or dohyo. The aim of the game is to …

Learn about sumo history, sumo training, sumo diet, modern international sumo, plus how and where to train, and insights from Sumo Champions.

Sumo is coming back soon—in October, this time to the United Kingdom! Yes, the 5-day Grand Sumo Tournament London 2025 will kick off on October 15 at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

NHK WORLD TV offers a sumo highlights show for sumo fans around the globe.