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a sumo wrestler is bending down in front of an audience

doyho-iri pics are all together after the 1st group, career shindeshi makushita 7-0 yusho as ms11, Aki 1974, juryo promotion keiko for Kyushu 1974 as sekitori first time with his own kesho-mawashi Aki 1975, new makuuchi dumbbell training 1979 - started as a measure against his frequent shoulder d...

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sumo wrestler kneeling on the ground in front of an audience

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...

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an image of a sumo wrestler with his arms crossed

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大相撲力士 横綱

【大相撲 力士プロフィール】照ノ富士 春雄 (てるのふじ はるお) ・所属部屋 伊勢ヶ濱 ・本名 杉野森 正山 ・しこ名履歴 若三勝 → 照ノ富士 ・番付 横綱 ・生年月日 平成3年11月29日(31歳) ・出身地 モンゴル・ウランバートル ・身長 192.0cm ・体重 180.0kg ・得意技 右四つ・寄り

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the language of sumo basic terms from japan's national sport

You've loved watching your first sumo tournament and still have no idea what is going on. Right? Or you're planning your trip to Tokyo and can't wait to watch a match of Japan's national sport. To get you up to speed for your next tournament, here is a guide to some basic sumo terminology.

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an illustration of a sumo wrestler with his arms wrapped around his waist and hands in the air

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