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How well do you know about Sumo and Kanji?
Japanese traditional martial arts， well-known as “Sumo Wrestling” represents the
beauty
of Japanese culture. lf you become familiar with the essence of Japanese culture through sumo wrestling，
you can really appreciate and enjoy the martial arts much more.
Every sumo wrestler has his own ring name， called shikona.
Shikona is represented in kanji has its own meaning.
The following examples of kanji are commonly used in sumo wrestlers' shikona.
We have printed these following representative kanji on T-shirts and sell them at
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of Japanese culture. lf you become familiar with the essence of Japanese culture through sumo wrestling，
you can really appreciate and enjoy the martial arts much more.
Every sumo wrestler has his own ring name， called shikona.
Shikona is represented in kanji has its own meaning.
The following examples of kanji are commonly used in sumo wrestlers' shikona.
We have printed these following representative kanji on T-shirts and sell them at
SUMO MANIA. Feel Japanese. Don't miss this good opportunity!!
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（HO in Japanese）Legendary Chinese Big Bird |
Ho is a legendary Chinese big bird which appeared in Chinese historical books.
A very famous sumo wrestler who used this kanji for his shikona was Tai-Ho(大鵬).
He was one of the strongest sumo wrestlers in its history called the yokozuna，
the highest-ranked sumo wrestler with the record for the most wins.
A very famous sumo wrestler who used this kanji for his shikona was Tai-Ho(大鵬).
He was one of the strongest sumo wrestlers in its history called the yokozuna，
the highest-ranked sumo wrestler with the record for the most wins.
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（RYU in Japanese）DRAGON |
Dragon is a legendary animal serving for the Gods.
lt is a common legendary animal in China， Korea and Japan.
Dragon is believed to guard the four directions in the sky,
especially to control the East.
lt is a common legendary animal in China， Korea and Japan.
Dragon is believed to guard the four directions in the sky,
especially to control the East.
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（KOTO in Japanese）Japanese Harp |
Koto is the name of a traditional Japanese musical instrument.
Nowadays，Koto,
Japanese harp is a rare musical instrument.
Sumo wrestlers from Stable of Sadogatake has been traditionally
using this kanji as a part of their shikona for many years.
Japanese harp is a rare musical instrument.
Sumo wrestlers from Stable of Sadogatake has been traditionally
using this kanji as a part of their shikona for many years.