Abstract

The Japan Sumo Association celebrated its 100th anniversary on December 28, 2025. Sumo has attracted attention many times in the past, such as the "Waka-Taka boom" and "Sumo Girls," and even now, it is said to be the sport with the highest television viewership. Furthermore, it has become more active on social media and YouTube to keep up with the times, and it is evident that sumo wrestlers and stables are working hard to further invigorate the industry. This book is an illustrated guide that allows you to learn about the rules of sumo, all 82 types of winning techniques, as well as the daily lives, training, earnings, and grooming of sumo wrestlers.

Author’s Information

Supervisor: Keiji Toeda Born in Tokyo in 1966. Freelance writer and editor. As a boy, he was a big fan of Yokozuna Wajima. He was a member of the sumo club during his university years. He is currently writing the series "The World of Techniques That Makes Watching Sumo Even More Enjoyable" for Monthly Sumo (Baseball Magazine Co.). /Illustrator: Satoko Fuke An illustrator who is a big fan of sumo. She also produces sumo goods. Her books include "Grand Sumo Dictionary" (Seibundo Shinkosha) and "Shrink Plastic Accessories 2: Making with Markers and Colored Pencils" (Bunka Publishing Bureau).