Sumo is still very closely associated with its religious origins, and Shinto principles continue to govern the everyday life of today’s sumo wrestlers.
Sumo wrestlers throw salt before a match to purify the ring From the very beginning it was entwined with Shinto ritual, when it was performed at shrines to ensure a bountiful harvest and to honour the spirits – known as kami. Sumo is a religious ritualĬompared with most sports in the world today, sumo originated a heck of a long time ago. Here are a few of the amazing things I learnt about sumo – I hope they will encourage you to go to go and see a tournament for yourself! 1. It wasn’t until I attended a sumo tournament in Osaka that I began to realise just how fascinating Japan’s national sport really is. There is an awful lot more to sumo wrestling than most outsiders ever realise. Sumo may seem comical to you and me, but it is actually a very serious business. It’s about big fat guys slamming into each other, right? Everyone thinks they know what sumo wrestling is.
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