Sumo wrestling

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Thinking of seeing sumo when you visit Japan? Find out when & where the official sumo 'basho' tournaments take place, where to sit, how much tickets cost & more!

For two weeks in November, Fukuoka will transform into the home of sumo. The streets of the city will be made more exciting by the odd glimpse of the rikishi (wrestlers), their hulking mass, elegantly fanned top-knot, full kimono and aroma of talcum powder making them an easy spot amongst the regulars...

Watch a sumo wrestling match in Japan

If you’re visiting Tokyo soon, don’t miss your chance to dive into the world of sumo 🤼 Watch an incredible sumo show, where you’ll learn all about the history, rituals, and power behind Japan’s most iconic sport🇯🇵 See powerful moves, dramatic standoffs, and everything that makes sumo wrestling so unique. While you’re watching the action, enjoy an all-you-can-eat chicken hot pot buffet—endless flavors as the excitement unfolds!🍲 And when the show’s over? It’s your turn! Step into the ring…

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Hakuho purifies the Sumo Ring with a Big Handful of Salt [1894x3000]

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Sumo, Japan

Catch an authentic sumo tournament to witness Japan's ancient national sport. See the massive wrestlers clash together with brute force. Feel the electric atmosphere as fans cheer and stomp. Stay for the ritual traditions like the salt throwing ceremony. For a quintessential Japanese cultural experience, attend a sumo wrestling tournament while visiting Tokyo. Credit: IG @travelandarchitecture

Watch the heaviest sportsmen in the world throw each other out of the ring! We tell you where to get tickets and what to expect.

Answer (1 of 18): This is Chiyonofuji, considered by many if not most one of the greatest Yokozuna of all time. I’ll grant you he isn’t 6% body fat, but does he look non-muscular to you? Or unathletic? Ok, ok, most wrestlers don’t look like that. But while Chiyonofuji is an extreme example, the...