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Explore Japan

Authors Meryl Meisler & Francine LaPorte

Photography & Video Meryl Meisler

Sumo

The national sport of Japan, Sumo, embodies Shinto architecture and rituals.

Learn about Sumo’s origins, rules, ranking, ceremonies and moves @
http://gojapan.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://wnn.or.jp/wnn%2Dt/nyumon/beginner/rules.html%23rule

Summary
Japan’s belief systems, as well as geography and climate, has greatly influenced its architecture. For a review and to learn why Japanese architecture uses a lot of wood go to: http://jin.jcic.or.jp/today/culture/culture6.html