Sumo wrestlers in Japan are highly respected but live a highly regimented life dictated by the Japan Sumo Association. They live together in training facilities, are told how to dress and eat, and cannot drive. Having a pilot is a status symbol and a safety measure. Sumo wrestlers must wear their hair in a quiff […]
Japan’s Naki Zumo festival, dating back 400 years, sees sumo wrestlers gather at temples to scare babies into crying. The winner is the baby who cries the longest and loudest, with all who sob rewarded with good health and defense against evil spirits. Parents can pay up to $100 USD to make their child cry, […]
Professional wrestlers are athletes and entertainers who perform physically demanding stunts in front of live crowds and cameras. They must train tirelessly, stay in excellent physical condition, and act as characters in dramatic stories created to captivate audiences. To become a professional wrestler, rigorous training is required, including attending wrestling schools and participating in years […]
