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“We Interrupt our Usual Broadcasting to Bring You This Important Message..”

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Emily Cannell

The Japan Sumo Association confirmed the cancellation of the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament due to match fixing. The last time a Grand Sumo Tournament was cancelled occurred in 1946 due to damage of the Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo stadium from WWII. … Continue reading →

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I like BIG B- – -TS and I can not Lie- You other Sumos can’t deny…

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Emily Cannell

In keeping with my recent theme, I of course had to write about the family outing to see one of Japan’s most important cultural forms of entertainment-Sumo wrestling. Sumo is the national sport of Japan in spite of what you … Continue reading →

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