Ryogoku is on the line Sobu in Tokyo, just by his yellow lines, not far from the city center. In general, a relatively sleepy, is that if the sumo wrestler in Tokyo have their stables. This is the name of the school in which they live and train in the course of her career Sumo.
May, September and January are the best months to really see this area in all its glory, as is taking place at major tournaments Sumo in Tokyo. They last for a period of about two weeks until the ultimate champion wins, the last day. For the uninitiated, you can think of anything good? It’s just a great group of guys pushing each other a ring. If you see, but in reality there is power and passion in the auditorium, which can really appreciate if experienced.
There are rituals and ceremonies throughout the procedure only to the question: “Why do you ask? The natural curiosity takes over and check out the antics and the ongoing efforts fascinated in the ring. The referee is like none you in soccer or football .’ll see Dressed in a flowered kimono and very solemn, he monitors the battle of wills and make a decision when things are close by. What wins a round? Sumo first the other ring, or the first on the ground with one part of her body except the feet touch repel. Game over.
The space is huge, and to ask the echo of the sounds of adults and children after the names of their favorite wrestlers and their will to win, if it is your turn. Each contest usually lasts a maximum of 30 seconds, although there are some exceptions, draws gasps as the two wrestlers seemed irrevocably fixed together. But regardless of the cycle can, all eyes are producing on the wrestlers as long as necessary the winner.
If you need some fresh air and imagination roam the streets, that’s when you know people who already go their struggles for the day when you have finished lunch or position, can be found at home. It is really strange. Overall, most Japanese are not what you call great. It is quite a shock to three massive sumo wrestler to walk towards you to see in the middle of the road. One thing is certain – you will not with their own way!
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