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Mark Cartwright
by National Geographic
published on 06 April 2017

Girth, grit and training can bring victory in Japan's most beloved traditional sport. Sumo wrestling dates back to Shinto ceremonies more than 1,000 years old; its traditions dictate everything from pre-show rituals to the wrestlers' diet.
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