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  1. Sumo - Wikipedia

    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 Japanese …

  2. Nihon Sumo Kyokai Official Grand Sumo Home Page

    番付の即日発表や相撲歴史文化等、最新情報提供中。

  3. Sumo 2025 Year in Review: The Rise of the Blue Whirlwind

    2 days ago · January 2025 started with an unusual announcement from the Japan Sumo Association (the organization, made up of former rikishi [sumo wrestlers] that oversees and controls the Grand …

  4. Sumo | Japanese culture, ritual, history | Britannica

    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 annually, attracting …

  5. Sumo: Japan's Ancient Form of Wrestling - World History Encyclopedia

    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...

  6. Sumo for the Win: Japan's National Obsession with Deep Cultural Ties

    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 writings as early as …

  7. Your Source for Sumo since 1999 - USA SUMO

    Welcome to USA SUMO, since 1999, for elite Sumo Wrestlers, US Sumo Open tournament, worldwide sumo shows, and sumo entertainment.

  8. A Beginner's Guide to Sumo: An Easy Breakdown of the Basics and all …

    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 push or throw …

  9. Experience Sumo | Guide | Travel Japan - Japan National Tourism ...

    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.

  10. History of Sumo | Discover Sumo History - Join the Tradition — United ...

    Explore the history and traditions of sumo wrestling, including origins, rituals, and cultural significance, brought to you by the United States Sumo Federation.