Adrianne Yzerman, The Sumo Stable (TRAVEL 2024)

In the greater Tokyo area alone there are 44 Sumo stables, not all of them are traditional stables like this one which is in a quiet suburban street, so it's not uncommon to see the wrestlers cycling or walking the streets to and from morning practice sessions. Visiting a stable gives an incredible glimpse inside a centuries old sport with strict rules and protocols.

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