Thank you for entering my Japanese Sumo Wrestling page. I'm a junior at Bridgewater College and am taking a course in the Culture of Japan. I've become fascinated with a number of the aspects of the culture and thought that the art of Sumo Wrestling might interest you as well. It is great way to learn more about the culture of the country.
Sumo wrestling is the traditional national sport of Japan.
As many other sports have developed within Japan, the art of Sumo is gaining popularity in other countries. Recently, men from Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Mongolia, China and the United States have participated in Sumo and have found success. The wrestlers are on teams , and live communally in a life dedicated to the sport. Sumo is not only a way of life for the wrestlers, but for fans as well due to the Sumo being traditionally Japanese. Three are held in the capital of Tokyo, and one in each of the cities of Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka.