Yokozuna, controversies and a `Dump Truck`: a sumo history - in pictures
(The Guardian Japan)

The origins of sumo date back 2,000 years and it was from the 17th century that saw its rise as a spectator sport. However, viewing figures and homegrown participants have declined over the past two decades with the sport also under the spotlight due to a number of controversies including a lack of women´s access Can Sumo survive? The crossroads facing Japan´s national sport - video Continue reading...