Sumo

An ancient Japanese contact sport, Sumo wrestling received Imperial patronage and today is still heavily based on 1500 year Shinto religion and ritual.
Sumo wrestling is not only the oldest of Japan’s various martial arts, it also evolved into the most distinct and ritualistic, to this day still heavily centred around the Shinto religion. When the sport was first introduced 1500 years ago it was performed mostly to ensure good harv Continue reading 'Sumo'»