<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Sumo is the official national sport of Japan, as recognized by the country's government. It is built around the simple concept of two nigh-naked men battling within a small roped ring, but actually has a far deeper meaning, which encompasses both Shinto beliefs and Japan's most subtle cultural nuances.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Sumo is the official national sport of Japan, as recognized by the country's government. It is built around the simple concept of two nigh-naked men battling within a small roped ring, but actually has a far deeper meaning, which encompasses both Shinto beliefs and Japan's most subtle cultural nuances.</p><p>Historical records have the sport dating back at least 1500 years, with popular myths linking the sport to events even further back than that.</p><p>Professionalized in the 18th century, sumo continues to thrive in the present-day, staging six tournaments a year with the average weight of competitors around 140 kilograms (308 lbs).</p>
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