Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
A monk from Myanmar came to Japan to build a temple for the people of his country - he believes it's his mission to offer them a place of sanctuary and provide them with physical and mental comfort.
Today's theme: Compact. This is the key to comfort in limited space, giving rise to designs that fold, layer and enclose - explore the beauty and potential in Japan's wide variety of compact designs.
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
First Childbirth: In the Edo period, childbirth was a community affair, with the mother-to-be attended by a midwife and the women in her life; it was also characterised by unique customs and beliefs.
Today's theme: Compact. This is the key to comfort in limited space, giving rise to designs that fold, layer and enclose - explore the beauty and potential in Japan's wide variety of compact designs.
A monk from Myanmar came to Japan to build a temple for the people of his country - he believes it's his mission to offer them a place of sanctuary and provide them with physical and mental comfort.
Sumo is one of the most traditional Japanese sports, boasting a history of more than 1500 years. See how powerful wrestlers with an average weight of more than 160 kilos clash in the sacred ring.
Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.
What are 'words', and what does it mean to communicate? Deaf photographer Saito Harumichi seeks answers as he raises his hearing children and prepares an exhibition reflecting a quest for connection.
90 years after the creation of Japan's national parks, this programme introduces the charms of the Seto Inland Sea, Aso, and other natural wonders which are key to the Nature Positive strategy.
In the third episode of our Taiwan series, we travel to Taiwan's south to meet vibrant and energetic families - one grows unique vegetables while another farms dragon tiger groupers.
Today's theme: Compact. This is the key to comfort in limited space, giving rise to designs that fold, layer and enclose - explore the beauty and potential in Japan's wide variety of compact designs.