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Makunouchi Banzuke Page
Re: Comparing sumo with other sports
> When I think about similar thing to sumo in Western world based on how I
see
> and associated with sumo, I just felt that it is rather similar to how I
see
> and associated with circus.
>
> This comment might make you puzzled, but I think sumo is a one sport
circus. It
> provides with entertainment with extraordinary human body, athleticism,
> entertainment, humor, excitement, tradition, and memory from the past.
>
Great analogy. I never thought about it this way but I agree completely. I
would also include all sports. Even if the teams are together for a few
weeks or months they are still that "family" that you talk about.
Aaron Willis