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Ultimate Guide to Sumo Wrestling in Japan

by Anne Sutherland-Smith
Banner with bold text reading 'Your Ultimate Guide to Sumo Wrestling in Japan for Tourists' over a green background. Below, two photographs capture sumo wrestling in Japan: on the left, a group of sumo wrestlers in ceremonial aprons standing in a circle before a match, and on the right, two sumo wrestlers engaged in a dramatic bout, one in red and the other in blue, pushing against each other in the ring while spectators watch.

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Categories East Tokyo

Is a Sumo Stable Tour in Tokyo Worth It?

by Anne Sutherland-Smith
A promotional graphic for a sumo stable tour features bold text at the top that reads, 'Is a sumo stable tour worth it? Here's what no one tells you!' Below the text, the left half of the image shows a group of spectators sitting on the floor, attentively watching sumo training in a room decorated with large Japanese calligraphy artwork. The right half displays two sumo wrestlers engaged in a practice bout inside a wooden-walled training area, their bodies locked in a struggle.

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Categories East Tokyo

The Diet of Sumo Wrestlers: Myths, Facts & What They Eat

by Tony Sutherland-Smith
A featured image for an article titled "The Diet of Sumo Wrestlers: Myths, Facts & What They Eat." The image is divided into three sections. On the left, a close-up of Chanko Nabe, a hot pot dish with chicken, vegetables, tofu, and mushrooms simmering in broth. In the center, a group photo of three sumo wrestlers sitting on a bench, wearing traditional sumo attire, alongside a family of five standing behind them in a sumo training stable. On the right, a plate of Kakuni (braised pork belly) with daikon radish, green peppers, and a soy-based sauce. The bold yellow banner with black text at the top highlights the article’s theme.

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Categories About Japan, Food and Drink

6 Grand Sumo Tournaments in Japan [2026]

by Anne Sutherland-Smith
This image is a promotional graphic featuring 6 Grand Sumo Tournaments plus a little-known alternative! in bold black and yellow text. Below the text, two images are displayed side by side. The left image shows a sumo tournament in a large arena with a traditional hanging roof and a Japanese flag, while the right image captures a regional sumo event with a close-up of wrestlers grappling in the dohyo, surrounded by an audience. The combination highlights both major sumo tournaments and smaller, local sumo events.

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Categories East Tokyo, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Osaka

How to Book Tokyo Sumo Wrestling Tickets [2026]

by Anne Sutherland-Smith
Promotional graphic for booking Tokyo sumo wrestling tickets. The top section features bold text on a blue background that reads, 'DON’T MISS OUT! HOW TO BOOK TOKYO SUMO WRESTLING TICKETS.' Below, two images show sumo wrestlers in action: on the left, two rikishi engage in a match as a referee in traditional attire observes, and on the right, a group of sumo wrestlers stands in a ring, participating in a pre-match ceremony with a crowd watching in the background.

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Categories East Tokyo

What Do Sumo Wrestlers Wear: From Tournaments to Training

by Tony Sutherland-Smith
A collage of three images showcasing different clothing worn by sumo wrestlers, with a bold text overlay reading: 'What Do Sumo Wrestlers Wear? - From Tournaments to Training.' The left image captures a sumo match in progress, where a wrestler in a purple mawashi (sumo belt) is being thrown to the ground by another in a black mawashi. The middle image features two sumo wrestlers in a training facility, dressed in black mawashi, sweeping the sumo ring with straw brooms. The right image shows a sumo wrestler wearing a traditional yukata (casual kimono) with a wave pattern, standing outside a sumo venue with three smiling children.

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Categories About Japan

4 Ways to Buy Japan Sumo Tickets for Tourists

by Anne Sutherland-Smith
An image about sumo wrestling with the title '4 Ways to Buy Sumo Tickets for Tourists' in bold black text on a red background. The left panel shows a group of sumo wrestlers in colorful ceremonial aprons standing in a ring, raising their hands in a traditional gesture, surrounded by a crowd of spectators. The right panel captures an intense sumo match where one wrestler in a purple mawashi is being thrown to the ground by his opponent, with a referee and judges watching in the background.

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Categories East Tokyo, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Osaka

Sumo Tournaments in Tokyo: Thrills, Spill and Rituals

by Craig Nixon
Sumo Tournaments in Tokyo - Featured

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Categories East Tokyo
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