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Join Josh and Kris on No Plot, Only Lore as they dive into the surprising world of professional Sumo—a sport Josh argues is the "purest representation" of physical will. This episode explores how Sumo transcends being a mere sport, functioning as a 2,000-year-old Shinto ritual deeply rooted in Japanese history and samurai culture.
We break down the unique "stable" lifestyle where wrestlers live communally under a "stable master" who acts as a father figure. Discover the intricate traditions that define the life of a rikishi, from the ranking of hair stylists and the symbolic cutting of top…
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