It was definitely a September GRAND SUMO Tournament to remember! Look back at all the action and drama that unfolded in the ring! We’ll see you again in November for the next GRAND SUMO Tournament! | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Stay tuned to Grand Sumo Highlights where you are introduced to the basics of sumo wrestling to which wrestlers to watch out for in the July Tournament! | NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Only in japan Sumo: The History & Rules of Japan's National Sport | japanistry.comSumo began over 1,500 years ago as a Shinto ritual to pray for a good harvest and entertain deities, evolving from mythological contests to the professional sport seen today. It gained importance in the Imperial Court during the Nara period and later became a professional sport in the Edo period. Today, it is a nationally recognized symbol of Japan, carefully preserving its traditional rituals while adapting to mod