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Two of Japan's sumo champions perform an annual ritual at the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo. With the first tournament just five days away, the sumo wrestlers are pa...
Jan 8, 2013 · Two of Japan's sumo champions perform an annual ritual at the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo. With the first tournament just five days away, the sumo wrestlers are paying their respects to Shinto...
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Jan 21, 2019 · Sumo 101: Pre- and post-bout rituals. From once they are called to mount the dohyo, makuuchi division wrestlers have four minutes to prepare for their bout. After bowing to each other, they go to ...
Jan 7, 2008 · TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's sumo grand champions stamped and clapped under cloudy skies in a New Year ritual at a Tokyo shrine on Monday, as fans of the ancient sport wondered whether "bad boy"...
Dec 30, 2023 · One of the defining features of sumo wrestling is the strict adherence to tradition and ritual. Before each match, wrestlers perform a series of rituals to purify themselves and pay respect to the gods. These rituals include salt throwing, stomping their feet, and clapping their hands to drive away evil spirits.
Jan 8, 2016 · WSJ Staff. - Updated Jan. 8, 2016 1:53 am ET. Share. Resize. Sumo grand champions Hakuho, Harumafuji and Kakuryu performed a foot-stomping ritual at Meiji Jingu shrine in Tokyo on Thursday....