Sumo Collection (#2)

Hanging Scroll depicting A Meeting of Japan, China and the West
1109347 Hanging Scroll depicting A Meeting of Japan, China and the West, by Shiba Kokan (1747-1818); 101.6x49.5 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Japanese

Sumo wrestler, c. 1847-53 (colour woodblock print)
880734 Sumo wrestler, c.1847-53 (colour woodblock print) by Donshu, Ohara (1791-1857); 18.3x24.8 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of Mr. and Mrs

Studies of gestures and postures of wrestlers, from a Manga (colour woodblock print)
MMT233974 Studies of gestures and postures of wrestlers, from a Manga (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Musee Marmottan Monet, Paris

Push!
Gunarto Song

The Last Strength
Gunarto Song

Don't touch my face!
Gunarto Song

Sumo wrestlers and referee, Japan, circa 1890. Date: circa 1890

JAPANESE WRESTLING 1865
A bout of Sumo wrestling is watched closely by both the referee and a large crowd. Date: 1865

Akazawayama ozumo (Grand Sumo Tournament on Mount Akazawa), 1858. Private Collection

Representatives of Nio, the Japanese Hercules, 1866-7 (photo)
3077161 Representatives of Nio, the Japanese Hercules, 1866-7 (photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; British, out of copyright

The sumo wrestler Kagamiiwa of the West Side. Private Collection

Sumo Wrestler Tossing a Foreigner. Private Collection

The Sumo Wrestlers Takaneyama Yoichiemon and Sendagawa Kichigoro. Private Collection

Sumo. Private Collection

Japan: Advertising poster for Umegatani Sake, c. 1925
A powerfully built Sumo wrestler - no doubt a celebrity at the time (c. 1925) endorses the virtues of Umegatani sake

Japan: Poster advertisement for the Osaka Mercantile Steamship Company, 1916
The Osaka Mercantile Steamship Company, in the form of a gigantic sumo wrestler, bestrides the trade routes of the world in this 1916 advertising poster

Sumo Wrestlers, Japan

Sumo wrestlers. After a work by Japanese artist Utagawa Yoshikazu also known as Ochiai Yoshiiku, 1833 - 1904, published 1853

The Sumo wrestler Asashio Taro, colour woodcut of a print
Colour woodcut of a print of The Sumo wrestler Asashio Taro

angry, ar, attitude, augmented reality, balance, balancing, bare chest, barefoot
Sumo wrestler standing on one leg

aggression, ar, athlete, augmented reality, automation, bare, bare chest, barefoot
Sumo wrestler running and toppling robots

Japanese Sumo Wrestler in traditional pose. Date: circa 1950s

Seven sumo wrestlers going about their business. Woodblock print, 1817, from the Mangwa of Katsushika Hokusai
SUMO WRESTLERS, 1817. Seven sumo wrestlers going about their business. Woodblock print, 1817, from the Mangwa of Katsushika Hokusai

Japanese Sumo wrestlers practicing for a match. At center, with a fan, is the referee
HOKUSAI: SUMO. Japanese Sumo wrestlers practicing for a match. At center, with a fan, is the referee. Woodblock print, 1817, by Katsushika Hokusai for his Manga

Japanese Sumo wrestlers preparing for a match. Tying the sash, trying out the Defensive Posture, and Stamping the Feet
SUMO WRESTLERS, 1817. Japanese Sumo wrestlers preparing for a match. Tying the sash, trying out the Defensive Posture, and Stamping the Feet

Grand Taikai Sumo Wrestling Tournament Dohyo ring entering ceremony of top ranked wrestlers. Japan Tokyo Ryogoku district Kokugikan Hall Stadium Grand Taikai Sumo Wrestling Tournament Dohyo ring

against the odds, ai, android, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, barefoot
Sumo wrestler looking up at enormous robot

ai, ar, arms outstretched, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, black hair
Crouching robot sumo wrestler

ar, augmented reality, balance, balancing, black hair, cairn, calm, careful, cloud
Sumo wrestler balancing pile of rocks

ar, arms raised, augmented reality, balance, black hair, cargo, cargo container, cloud
Sumo wrestler lifting cargo container

animals, ar, augmented reality, battling, black hair, bull, bull fight, challenge
Sumo wrestler battling bull

adversity, ar, augmented reality, barefoot, challenge, color image, competition, computer graphic
Sumo wrestler guarding vault

ar, augmented reality, balance, bare chest, caught, cloud, cold, color image, concept
Sumo wrestler frozen in suspended animation

ar, arms outstretched, augmented reality, cloud, cold, color image, concept, copy space
Crouching transparent sumo wrestler

ar, augmented reality, bare chest, black hair, caught, cloud, cold, color image, concept
Stack of sumo wrestlers frozen in suspended animation

ar, augmented reality, autumn, autumn leaf, autumn leaves, balance, bare chest, black hair
Sumo wrestler floating in autumn leaves

Sumo wrestlers and referee, Japan, 1870s. Date: 1870s

Sumo wrestling match, Japan, circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s

Sumo Wrestlers, Japan, circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s

Wrestling in Japan 1860S
Two Sumo wrestlers compete in front of a large crowd. Date: 1860s

A Sumo contest
Two Sumo wrestlers crouch in a ring with two referees under an ornimental tent. The competition is about to start. There are many spectators. Date: 1932

Sumo Wrestler, Japan

Sumo wrestlers and referee, Japan
Four Sumo wrestlers and a referee, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

ar, arms raised, athlete, augmented reality, bare, bare chest, barefoot, beaming
Energy flowing from sumo wrestler

anticipation, athlete, bare, bare chest, barefoot, color image, computer graphic
Sumo wrestler crouching

athlete, bandage, bare, bare chest, barefoot, bonding, brace, color image, computer graphic
Sumo wrestlers wresting

ar, augmented reality, bare chest, barefoot, color image, computer graphic, concept
Sumo wrestler pushing robot

A Wrestler (woodblock print)
XIR215181 A Wrestler (woodblock print) by Shun ei, Katsukawa (1762-1819); Musee Guimet, Paris, France; Japanese, out of copyright

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Sumo, the ancient Japanese sport that embodies strength, tradition, and fierce competition. In Fukuoka city, Kyushu, Japan's vibrant cultural hub in Asia, the energy fills the air during the annual Fukuoka Sumo competition. As the grand tournament commences at Kyushu Basho, mighty sumo wrestlers step into the ring with determination etched on their faces. Their colossal bodies collide with thunderous force as they strive to overpower each other and claim victory. The intensity is palpable as these giants of athleticism showcase their skills honed through years of rigorous training. In a quiet corner of a sumo stable, we witness dedicated wrestlers practicing tirelessly under watchful eyes. Sweat glistens on their brows as they perfect every move and technique required for success in this demanding sport. Even outside the dohyō (sumo ring), dedication never wavers. Amidst all this physicality lies a surprising sight – a sumo wrestler engrossed in reading a newspaper. This juxtaposition highlights that beyond their immense strength lies intellect and curiosity about the world around them. The entering-the-ring ceremony marks an awe-inspiring moment where tradition intertwines with modernity. As participants clad in traditional attire make their way towards glory, spectators are captivated by this mesmerizing display of ritualistic beauty. Reflecting upon history reveals legendary figures like Professor Burton and Ozutsu Manemon (Taiho), who have left indelible marks on sumo's legacy. Taiho's name echoes through time as one of Japan's greatest champions whose dominance still resonates today. Gunbai and Horagai - symbols deeply rooted in Japanese culture - hold significant roles within sumo matches. These fan-shaped war fans guide referees while horagai conch shells announce crucial moments during bouts; together they add an enchanting touch to this captivating spectacle. Beyond its competitive nature lies an art form that captivates the imagination.