Sumo

Originally from the myths and legends of the contest of strength described in Kojiki and Nihon-shoki, it has been a ritual and festival from ancient times, as well as martial arts and Budo. Sumo has became a performance as an entertainment in the Edo period, shaped as a sport in its 1500 years of long history, and became a traditional culture unique to Japan. In Fukuoka, the "November Grand Sumo Tournament" also known as "Kyushu tournament" is held in November.

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