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 immense crowds, and several hundred athletes make their living at this sport.
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...
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 the 700s, while the modern form that became standard in the Edo era (1603-1867) remains unchanged today.
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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 martial arts, but the sport has a history spanning many centuries.