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How Sumo Wrestlers are Raised and Trained

July 25, 2021 By

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Sumo wrestlers are popular figures in Japan. In fact, they are regarded as celebrities owing to their weight. They are unique, being larger than the regular Japanese citizen, and they take part in the country’s national sport.

Sumo is a Japanese style of wrestling that dates back to the ancient times. Its purpose then was to entertain the Shinto deities and by tradition, only men are allowed to be involved in this professional sport. [Read More…]

Things You Need to Know About Geishas

June 8, 2021

There is a certain quaint and mysterious about the geishas of Japan. They are like the glistening moon in the heavens; they contain a flicker of an … [Read More...]

Eating Rice in Japan

June 23, 2020

In Asia, rice is a staple food although it is prepared and served in different ways. Japan is one country which uses rice in a unique way. Rice is … [Read More...]

What’s There to See at Shibuya Crossing?

August 3, 2016

Shibuya Crossing may be a small area but it's one of the most jampacked places in Japan every single day. As the world's busiest pedestrian crossing, … [Read More...]

Japan Rebuilds Lives and Communities After Earthquake

May 12, 2016

Japan is situated in a fault line the reason why it experiences earthquakes more often than other countries. The latest to shook this Asian nation … [Read More...]

The Famous Hot Springs of Japan

March 31, 2016

A trip to Japan would not be complete without trying the onsen or the natural hot springs that abound in the … [Read More...]

Japan Travel Blogs Worth Following

October 6, 2015

Japan is an amazing country rich in history and culture. It is, without a doubt, one of the world's top … [Read More...]

How the Japanese Live to be 100

October 1, 2015

The Japanese are known to lead a healthy lifestyle and have a medium built body with no signs of a bulging … [Read More...]