Professional sumo developed during the Muromachi period (1336-1573); as prosperity of the common people began to improve so did the popularity of sumo. By the Edo period (1603-1868), sumo would ...

The wrestlers clap to ... time to document the rise of sumo’s most legendary figure. Raiden was born Seki Tarokichi in 1767 — about 100 years before the Edo period ended — and competed ...

Famous kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers and courtesans ... and offers a vibrant visual depiction of Edo Period culture; Feb. 1-26. Ota Memorial Museum of Art; (03) 5777-8600; 1-10-10 Jingumae ...

Today's play features 2 sumo wrestlers as protagonists! Kabuki actor Kataoka Ainosuke talks about sumo in the Edo period and the story of "Futatsu Chocho Kuruwa Nikki." ...

It is some time around 1750 during the Edo period, the era from 1603 to 1868 ... and a thriving culture of street theatre, sumo wrestling, pottery, calligraphy and flower arranging.

As is often depicted in nishiki-e (color woodblock prints), some Edo Period (1603-1868) leading sumo wrestlers, such as the yokozuna (grand champions), were employed by daimyo and allowed to wear ...

Kamizumo, a popular Japanese paper sumo game that originated in the Edo period ... cardboard wrestlers competing this year, which were created over four workshop sessions lead by art collective ...

Soon, a motley crew of sumo enthusiasts would crowd into the space to school themselves in the ancient art ... the Edo period in Japan that the modern form of the game took shape, and the ...

which flourished as an entertainment centre during the Edo period. Don’t forget to stroll down Kokugikan Street, where a variety of posing rikishi (sumo wrestler) statues can be found along the ...