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基本説明
自身も大の相撲ファンであり、週刊文春で相撲の連載コラムも書いていた著者が、取材経験や知識をふんだんに使って相撲の魅力や楽しみ方、ルール、力士たちの名勝負の数々、業界の裏側話を披露。各力士の勝敗や戦略の細かい分析はさすがスポーツライター。ユニークなイラストと、迫力あふれる相撲の最新写真も多数収録。巻末には専門用語の説明もあり。
Full Description
"The most entertaining and irreverent guide to sumo." — James Fallows, The Atlantic
Sumo is a fresh and funny introduction to the fascinating world of sumo, Japan's national sport. Author David Benjamin peels away the veneer of sumo as a cultural treasure and reveals it as an action-packed sport populated by superb athletes who employ numerous strategies and techniques to overcome their gargantuan opponents. Sumo provides an engaging, witty, behind-the-scenes look at sumo today.
A complete guide to sumo for both curious novices and long-time fans, you'll learn about:
The greatest sumo match ever
The many strategies employed by wrestlers, such as "the Hooker," "the Bulldozer" and "the Matador"
Sumo's most stunning move
Why rikishi sometimes throw a match
The backroom politics that influence who is promoted to the highest ranks
The "foreign invasion" of sumo and what it means for the sport's future
About This New Edition
This book is a thoroughly updated revision of the popular The Joy of Sumo. Benjamin's enthusiasm and insight into the sport remain unmatched, and his humorous descriptions of the personalities and pageantry of the sport will have you laughing loud and often.
