Japan’s sumo association turns 100 – but the sport’s rituals have a much older role shaping ideas about the country
Sumo wrestlers Daieisho and Roga compete in a Grand Sumo Tournament bout at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Oct. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
(The Conversation) — As Japan’s national sport, sumo has shaped perceptions of its culture since the mid-1800s.
