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  1. Sumo - Wikipedia

    Sumo originated in Japan, the only country where it is practised professionally and where it is considered the national sport. [2][3] It is considered a gendai budō, which refers to modern …

  2. Nihon Sumo Kyokai Official Grand Sumo Home Page

    番付の即日発表や相撲歴史文化等、最新情報提供中。

  3. Your Source for Sumo since 1999 - USA SUMO

    Welcome to USA SUMO, since 1999, for elite Sumo Wrestlers, US Sumo Open tournament, worldwide sumo shows, and sumo entertainment.

  4. Sumo | Japanese culture, ritual, history | Britannica

    4 days ago · Sumo, style of Japanese wrestling in which weight, size, and strength are of the greatest importance, though speed and suddenness of attack are also useful. The object is to …

  5. Japan’s sumo association turns 100 – but the sport’s rituals have a ...

    5 days ago · As Japan’s national sport, sumo has shaped perceptions of its culture since the mid-1800s.

  6. Sumopedia - GRAND SUMO Highlights - TV - NHK WORLD

    Sumopedia offers short videos to enrich your sumo experience. Learn about techniques, traditions, and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple, but the more you know, …

  7. Sumo Season in 2026 and Guide to Watch in Japan

    Jul 17, 2025 · Sumo is more than a sport—it’s a living tradition shaped by centuries of ritual and belief. Rooted in Japan’s ancient Shinto religion, sumo combines athletic competition with …

  8. Sumo - What is sumo and how to watch it in Japan

    Sumo (相撲, sumō) is a Japanese style of wrestling and Japan's national sport. It originated in ancient times as a performance to entertain the Shinto deities. Many rituals with religious …

  9. Sumo for the Win: Japan's National Obsession with Deep Cultural …

    Dec 24, 2024 · Sumo is an exciting style of wrestling unique to Japan, and often called the country's national sport. These heavyweight bouts were mentioned in ancient Japanese …

  10. Experience Sumo | Guide | Travel Japan - Japan National Tourism ...

    Sumo is Japan's national sport, with its roots in Shinto rituals. See massive wrestlers clash at a basho or eat the traditional sumo hotpot, chankonabe.