Thursday, July 15, 2010

Sports 2


Japanese Sumo Wrestling is one of the oldest martial arts in Japan. In contrast to some of the traditional Japanese art forms like kabuki, which has a heavy stand in today's world, sumo wrestling is enjoying a rising popularity comparable to basketball in North America or soccer in EuropeSumo has its roots in the shinto religion. The matches were dedicated to the gods in prayers for a good harvest. the art of sumo wrestling could establish itself even outside of Japan.

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