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

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