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Our first full day in Japan was focused on one thing: SUMO! We had tickets (thanks James!) to the second-last day of the sumo tournament being held in Osaka. Off we went...

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Jason Dunn > Point and match to purple sumo!

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Jason Dunn > If the sumo steps outside the ring, they lose.

Jason Dunn > A few matches were over within one second - the sumo in purple dodged out of the way, and the sumo in blue simply fell forward.

Jason Dunn > Sumo seemed to be as much about balance as it was about sheer power - both of these sumo are dangerously close to the edge of the ring. One step outside it, and they lose.

Jason Dunn > One sumo recovered his balance, the other did not. Match over!

Jason Dunn > We only saw the salt throwing in the latter part of the day - I know it has some spiritual significance.

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Jason Dunn > We weren't sure what this ceremony was about, but it seemed to be quite important to the tournament.

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