The Cultural Politics Of Sumo Wrestling

The article titled "The Cultural Politics Of Sumo Wrestling" by Joshua Hunt at Harper’s Magazine discusses the straightforward rules of Japan’s national sport, sumo wrestling. In a match, two rikishi, meaning "strong men," face each other at the center of the ring, crouched on their haunches, resembling plus-size sprinters ready to start. They often perform actions such as squatting, rising to stamp their feet, or throwing salt.