The Way of Salt
sumo and the culture of japan
$58.59
- Paperback
188 pages
- Release Date
18 January 2023
Summary
The objective in sumo, Japan’s national sport, is simple: Push one’s opponent out of the ring or make him touch the ground with anything other than the soles of his feet. This is accomplished by wrestlers who weigh over 350 pounds, clad only in loincloths, during a bout that can end in just seconds.
Sumo, which dates back over 2,000 years, was first performed at Shintō shrines to entertain the gods and as a prayer for a good harvest. So, to fully appreciate and enjoy the sport, one ne…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781890085230 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1890085235 |
| Author: | Ash Warren |
| Publisher: | Siles Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Siles Press,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 188 |
| Release Date: | 18 January 2023 |
| Weight: | 410g |
| Dimensions: | 15mm x 277mm x 201mm |
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About The Author
Ash Warren
Ash Warren is an author, teacher, and translator who has lectured and written about Japanese culture for decades and has a teaching license in the Japanese Tea Ceremony. Ash, who has lived in Japan since 1992, currently resides with his family in Tokyo.
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