相撲
角力
alternative words: Sumo wrestling, Sumou, Sumoo
keywords:
sumo
related topics:
Edo period
,
Yokozuna
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Sumo referee
,
Sumo judge
,
Sumo ring
,
Akebono Taro
,
Konishiki Yasokichi
related web sites:
http://www.sumo.or.jp
,
http://www.hikyaku.com/gallery/english/sumo.htm
explanation: Sumo is the Japanese national sport. It is a battle of 2 persons in a ring and its goal is to reverse the adversary or push him out of the ring. Being played since Nara-Yamato period, professional wrestlers appeared in Muromachi period and sumo for religious charities was very poplar in Edo period. Nowadays, the grand tournament of 15 days takes place 6 times each year.
French version
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