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The Ultimate Guide | 18 Recommended Things To Do in Tokyo

To those who are at a lost what to do in Tokyo 18 Recommended Things To Do in Tokyo introduce must visit spots in four genres of Japanese culture, leisure spots, museum and relaxation. 18 Recommended Things To Do in Tokyo also cover from spots where you can fully enjoy Japanese culture, to the leisure spots where you can have the most rare experience in the world. 【Best Things To Do in Tokyo】 Japanese Culture Here are the best things we recommend you should do to experience Japanese Culture : see Sumo morning practice , attend Tea ceremony, visit Imperial palace, wear Kimono, visit Sensoji temple. Sumo Morning Practice What […]

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Ryogoku Sumo stadium

Sumo stadium was opened in 1985, 3 of 6 sumo tournament are held here in January, May and September. Sumo, the oldest sport in Japan was originally practiced as a part of Shinto ritual for good harvest in ancient times. Professional wrestlers appeared in Edo period and matches were held to raise money to construct shrines and temples or the new bridge. In 1909 sumo was designated as the national sport.  In a Sumo match two wrestlers wearing only loincloths wrestle in 4.5meter diameter ring until one of them is pushed out or touches the ground with any part of body except the soles of his feet.  There are six […]