Sumo

I witnessed the strict codes to which wrestlers adhere - the stringent dietary and training regimes which require enormous dedication

 

Sumo as a sport in its current format, is one of the oldest in the world - stretching back over 2,000 years. Within the Japanese establishment, there exists a great sense of pride that so little about the sport has changed in the past Millennium. Wrestlers still live by a strict code, in and outside of the dojo, and to commit to the sport requires complete devotion from an early age. As Japan has surged forwards into modernity, this corner of culture has remained anchored to the past

 

Sumo is living, breathing showcase of ancient Japan | 2015 - ∞ Sumo Style