Sumo

I went to see a Sumo exhibition. The Grandchampion (Yokozuna), a Mongolian, won but there was some excitement in that a young Japanese wrestler got close. An interesting thing about it is that you order a huge lunch before hand and pick it up when you get there. There is enough food for four people. For a westerner, the seats are small. The ones closest to the ring are on tatami mats.

There is a lot of tradition and pageantry associated with it. Every move and throw has a name. Salt is thrown by the wrestlers to purify the ring and traditional hairstyles, clothing, etc. are worn.