Posted 17 Aug 2010
People teaching English in Japan may like to attend the September Basho and witness a traditional martial art.
Between September 12th and 26th, the world's greatest sumo wrestlers gather at Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Hall for the annual Basho.
This is one of six sumo wrestling tournaments of the year and the sport, which dates back to the 16th century, is a popular one.
Therefore, people teaching English in Japan may like to attend in order to witness the crowds cheering for meaty men competing against one another in the ring.
Each sumo wrestler will attempt to get their opponent out of the four and a half metre circle or throw them onto the clay floor using a variety of tricks and trips.
It is a very complex sport as there are over 70 manoeuvres and the tournament is set against a backdrop of Japanese tradition, suggests Whatsonwhen.
Sumo is a competitive full-contact sport and the wrestlers usually live in communal training stables where all aspects of their daily life are strictly regulated.
Category: Living Abroad
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