Japanese sumo and wrestlers

Author: Chen Hongbing Jin Shuying Liu Ying
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Sumo is a national sport of Japan, once regarded as one of Japan's two great national treasures alongside Kabuki. Today, Sumo stands alone in Japan, becoming the most captivating sport after baseball. This book explores various aspects of Sumo, including its history, Sumo wrestlers, Sumo stables, Sumo culture, interesting anecdotes about Sumo, and the current state and future prospects of Sumo in Japan. It elaborates on the origins of Sumo in relation to Chinese Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, provides a detailed analysis of Sumo's development and maturation in Japan, and offers an insightful perspective on the national spirit and ethnic culture of Japan.