Assignment # 15

a. What is SUMO?
two people who are wearing nothing but a loincloth, face each other in a circular ring, and push, grapple and try to throw each other. the one who forces his opponent to the ground or forces him out of the ring is the winner.
b. How do wrestlers win at SUMO?
When one of the wrestlers is forced out of the ring or touches the ground with any part of his body other than his feet, the referee raises the fan in his hand to declare the winner.
c. When did SUMO start?
In Japan, figurines of sumo wrestlers have been unearthed dating back to between the third and seventh centuries, and the sport is mentioned in the myths and legends of the Kojiki and Nihonshoki(Japanese history books written in the eighth century).
d. What's a day in the life of a SUMO wrestler like?
Wrestlers wake up early in the morning and train hard in the hope of moving up the ranks. (5:00). First they begin their training in a practice ring. They do ritual stamping called shiko, this improves their lower body strength. They also do another excersie called teppo. Then they engage in what is known as moshiai, in which the winner of a practice match continues to take new challengers, and they also practice butsukari-geiko, in which wrestlers take turns throwing their bodies into each other. Then they eat. Then they have free time and many take naps to help them get bigger.



"Step Back in Time"
Rebecca: I got to choose my player that was cool. I didn't know that they used to bathe with rice. Haha I had to transform into a ninja.

"Spot The Mistakes"
Rebecca: Awww there are no more ninjas in Japan today. They can't wear their shoes inside :( . Children write calligraphy in school, I wouldn't want to do that, it would take forever.

"Mix N Match"
Rebecca:This game was fun. I didn't know that cooks sometimes wore high wooden clogs. The Kabuki actors look creepy.

"Japan Puzzle"
Rebecca: Ummm this game didn't work on my computer :(

"Pictures of Japan"
Rebecca: This game wouldn't work either. Sorry.