The Surprising World of Sumo Wrestling: How to See Japan's National Sport LIVE
Sumo Wrestling is Japan's National Sport but not something tourists often get to experience. However, Alun, now a Tokyo resident and our Japan correspondent, has been lucky enough to nab some tickets to the Nagoya Basho: an annual Grand Sumo tournament. Tune in to find out how to see this surprising and misunderstood sport LIVE.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro: Reuniting Over Japan
03:18 - Sumo Wrestling: A Beginner’s Guide
06:35 - How the Sumo Ranking System Works
10:43 - What Makes a Yokozuna?
13:17 - How Sumo Matches Actually Work
21:14 - Sumo Tickets, Food & How to Attend a Basho
27:11 - Why Japan Has Something for Everyone
30:50 - Why Speaking the Local Language Changes
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