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Sumo

Sumo is a form of full-contact wrestling in which two wrestlers attempt to force eachother out of the circular ring or to touch ground with any body part other than the soles of their feet. The sport has a long history and is deeply influenced by tradition and ritual.

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osaka

Sports; Sumo

A large city in Kansai, south of Tokyo where the Haru-basho, or Spring Tournament, is held in March.

mochikyūkin

Sports; Sumo

A system of bonus payments to sekitori wrestlers.

mono-ii

Sports; Sumo

The discussion held by the shimpan when the gyōji's decision for a bout is called into question.

mushōbu

Sports; Sumo

No Result. A kind of draw; the gyōji doesn't count a win or a loss. This outcome was recognised in the Edo period.

musubi-no-ichiban

Sports; Sumo

The final bout of the day.

nagoya

Sports; Sumo

A city between Osaka and Tokyo where a major tournament is held in July.

natsu

Sports; Sumo

Summer; refers to the major tournament held in May in Tokyo.

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