The Sea Of Crises

The Sea Of Crises

11/13/2014

link

https://grantland.com/features/sumo-wrestling-tokyo-japan-hakuho-yukio-mishima-novelist-seppuku/

summary

This article delves into the world of sumo wrestling in Tokyo, Japan, and the cultural significance it holds. It discusses the rise to dominance of Hakuho, a Mongolian-born sumo wrestler who has achieved multiple records and championships in the sport. The article explores the historical and traditional aspects of sumo wrestling, including its connections to ancient rituals and the samurai mindset. It also references the renowned Japanese novelist Yukio Mishima, who had a fascination with sumo as a symbol of Japanese tradition and wrote extensively about it. The article provides insights into the intense physical and mental demands of the sport, as well as the controversy that sometimes surrounds it. Overall, it offers a comprehensive look at the world of sumo wrestling and its cultural significance in Japan.

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sumo wrestling ꞏ tokyo ꞏ japan ꞏ hakuho ꞏ yukio mishima ꞏ novelist ꞏ seppuku ꞏ traditional sport ꞏ japanese culture ꞏ martial arts ꞏ sports journalism ꞏ professional wrestling ꞏ sports history ꞏ sports analysis ꞏ sports documentaries ꞏ sports entertainment ꞏ sports fandom ꞏ sports competitions ꞏ sportsmanship ꞏ sports training ꞏ sports heroes ꞏ sports legends ꞏ sports rituals ꞏ sports philosophy ꞏ sports psychology ꞏ sports sociology ꞏ sports performance ꞏ sports strategy ꞏ sports techniques ꞏ cultural traditions ꞏ cultural heritage ꞏ cultural values ꞏ cultural identity ꞏ cultural practices ꞏ traditional rituals ꞏ tradition vs modernity ꞏ cultural symbolism ꞏ cultural significance ꞏ cultural customs ꞏ cultural arts ꞏ cultural expressions ꞏ cultural fusion ꞏ cultural understanding ꞏ cultural exchange