Sumo wrestling

Sumo wrestling

The shikiri at the start of the sumo match. Shikiri takes place when the two sumo wrestlers of the east and west groups face each other with their hands on the shikiri line at the centre of the ring. Matta nashi (no waiting) is the rule, and the umpire in the centre shouts to start the match.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number11‐58‐0]

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  • 1900/12/31 00:19:00
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