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The history of sumo is linked to that of Japan. The oldest written mention of sumo is found in a book from 712.
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The training of sumo wrestlers (called keiko) is always early in the morning and very intense.
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The typical wrestler's menu is "chanko nabe".
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There are 6 official tournaments taking place over a year. During these tournaments the rikishi fight all day.
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The banzuke is a document listing the ranking of professional sumo wrestlers, which is published before each official tournament.
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The end of a rikishi's career (called intai) is a major event.
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