During the daytime, the fighters are lesser know, and have lower titles, so not many people stay to watch, but instead appear in the evenings for the big fights. It seems strange that is is such a fight to get tickets, yet such an empty stadium.
The rituals and the fights were fascinating.
A bit of a peek into the history of Sumo.
The for the real thing.
The hanging roof above the ring has four tassels to signify the seasons and gods.
East green tassel spring Green Dragon God
South red tassel summer Vermilion Sparrow God
West white tassel fall White Tiger God
North black tassel winter Black Tortoise God
The ring, called Dohyo, is completely handmade with no machinery in three days.
There is a bit of showing off/ rituals prior to the fight.
Let the fight being. The bouts usually only last about 3 seconds.
A quick video incase you want to see the whole thing:
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