Sumo Wrestling Collection

The Actor Bando Hikosaburo V as the Wrestler Onigatake, 1861. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The Actor Bando Hikosaburo V as the Wrestler Onigatake, 1861

Yotsuguruma Daihachi and Kotengu Heisuke Duel during the Battle of the Wrestlers and the... 1886
Yotsuguruma Daihachi and Kotengu Heisuke Duel during the Battle of the Wrestlers and the Firemen at Shimmei Shrine, 1886. From A Selection of Western Color Prints

The Wrestler Konjin Chogoro Throwing a Devil, 1866. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Wrestler Konjin Chogoro Throwing a Devil, 1866. From Beauty and Valor in the Novel Suikoden

The Wrestler Onogawa Kisaburo Blowing Smoke at a One-Eyed Monster, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Wrestler Onogawa Kisaburo Blowing Smoke at a One-Eyed Monster, 1865. From One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Wrestlers Kajigahama Rikiemon and Sekinoto Hachiroji, with the Umpire Kimura Shonosuke, 1785. Creator: Shunsho
Wrestlers Kajigahama Rikiemon and Sekinoto Hachiroji, with the Umpire Kimura Shonosuke, 1785

The Wrestler Arauma Daigoro, 1858. Creator: Utagawa Yoshitora
The Wrestler Arauma Daigoro, 1858

Mask of Sumo, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Mask of Sumo, 18th century

Temple Guardian and Demon Wrestling (image 2 of 2), Mid-19th century. Creator: Miwa School
Temple Guardian and Demon Wrestling (image 2 of 2), Mid-19th century

'Sports in Japan- A Wrestling Match, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Sports in Japan- A Wrestling Match, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Sumo Wrestlers of the Western Group: (right) Kashiwado Kandayu from Edo, (left) and... c. 1784. Creator: Shunsho
Sumo Wrestlers of the Western Group: (right) Kashiwado Kandayu from Edo, (left) and Inagawa Masaemon from Osaka, Japan, c. 1784

The Actor Nakamura Sukegoro II as the Sumo Wrestler Matano no Goro in the Play... c. 1770. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Sukegoro II as the Sumo Wrestler Matano no Goro in the Play Myoto-giku Izu no Kisewata, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1770, Japan, c. 1770

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Matano no Goro in the Play Hana-zumo Genji Hiiki... c. 1775. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Matano no Goro in the Play Hana-zumo Genji Hiiki, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1775, Japan, c. 1775

Sumo Wrestlers of the Eastern Group: (right) Nijigadake Somaemon of Sekiwake Rank fro... c. 1782/83 Creator: Shunsho
Sumo Wrestlers of the Eastern Group: (right) Nijigadake Somaemon of Sekiwake Rank from Awa Province, and (left) Fudenoumi Kin'emon of Maegashira Rank from Kokura, Japan, c. 1782/83

The Actors Otani Hiroji III as Kawazu no Saburo (right), Segawa Kikunojo II as Princess... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Otani Hiroji III as Kawazu no Saburo (right), Segawa Kikunojo II as Princess Tatsu (Tatsu Hime) (center), and Nakamura Sukegoro II as Matano no Goro (left)

Goro Tokimune and Goromaru, from the series "Illustrated Tale of the Soga Brothers...", c. 1843/47
Goro Tokimune and Goromaru, from the series "Illustrated Tale of the Soga Brothers (Soga monogatari zue)", c. 1843/47

Suruga, Kai, and Izu, no. 5 from the series "Cutout Pictures of the Provinces (Kunizukushi... 1852)
Suruga, Kai, and Izu, no. 5 from the series "Cutout Pictures of the Provinces (Kunizukushi harimaze zue)", 1852

Kawazu Saburo Sukemichi wrestling Matano Goro Kagehisa, from the series "Illustrated...c. 1843/47
Kawazu Saburo Sukemichi wrestling Matano Goro Kagehisa, from the series "Illustrated Tale of the Soga Brothers (Soga monogatari zue)", c. 1843/47

The Actors Nakamura Sukegoro II as Matano no Goro (right), Onoe Kikugoro I as Soga no... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Nakamura Sukegoro II as Matano no Goro (right), Onoe Kikugoro I as Soga no Taro (center), and Otani Hiroji III as Kawazu no Saburo (left), in the Play Myoto-giku Izu no Kisewata

Sumo Match in the Precints of the Ekoin Temple (Ekoin keidai sumo no zu), from the... c. 1847/52
Sumo Match in the Precints of the Ekoin Temple (Ekoin keidai sumo no zu), from the series "Ryogoku in the Eastern Capital (Toto Ryogoku)", c. 1847/52

A sumo wrestling bout between a pair of Japanese professionals, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Nomi no Sukune Wrestling with Taima no Kehaya, 1885. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Nomi no Sukune Wrestling with Taima no Kehaya, 1885. Series: Yoshitoshi's Warriors Trembling with Courage

Shirafuji Genta Watching Kappa Wrestle, 1865. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Shirafuji Genta Watching Kappa Wrestle, 1865. Series: One Hundred Ghost Tales from China and Japan

Yokohama Sumo Wrestler Defeating a Foreigner, 2nd month, 1861. Creator: Yoshifuji
Yokohama Sumo Wrestler Defeating a Foreigner, 2nd month, 1861

Matsumoto Koshiro III as Kusunoki Bokon and Sawamura Kijuro as Omori Hikoshichi in the... 1767/68
Matsumoto Koshiro III as Kusunoki Bokon and Sawamura Kijuro as Omori Hikoshichi in the Scene from a Drama (Sandaime Matsumoto Koshiro no Kusunoki Bokon to Sawamura Kijuro no Omori Hikoshichi), 1767/68

The Sumo Wrestler Tanikaze and the Waitress Okita of the Naniwaya, c. 1794

Wrestler overthrowing Frenchman, c. 1860. Creator: Utagawa Yoshiiku
Wrestler overthrowing Frenchman, c. 1860

The Sumo Wrestler Kurogumo Otozo with the Teahouse Waitress Naniwaya Okita, early 1790s

The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke III as the Sumo Wrestler Shirafuji Genta in the Play Edo no Hana Mimasu Soga, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Third Month, 1783, c. 1783

The Sumo Wrestler Onogawa Kisaburo of the Eastern Group, with an Attendant, Japan, c. 1782/86. Creator: Shunsho
The Sumo Wrestler Onogawa Kisaburo of the Eastern Group, with an Attendant, Japan, c. 1782/86

Sumo Wrestlers of the Eastern Group: Kurateyama Yadayu (right), and Izumigawa... (left), c1780. Creator: Shunsho
Sumo Wrestlers of the Eastern Group: Kurateyama Yadayu (right), and Izumigawa Rin-'emon (left), Japan, c. 1780

The Sumo Wrestlers Uzugafuchi Kandayu and Takasaki Ichijuro, Japan, 1783-84

Portrait of the Sumo Wrestler Ikezuki Geitazaemon, c. 1845. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Portrait of the Sumo Wrestler Ikezuki Geitazaemon, c. 1845

Procession of Wrestlers for a Fundraising Match (Kanjin ozumo dohyo-iri no zu), early 1850s

Two Famous Wrestlers Onogawa and Tanikase, ca. 1795. Creator: Katsukawa Shun ei
Two Famous Wrestlers Onogawa and Tanikase, ca. 1795

Three Sumo Wrestlers: Onogawa, Seimiyama, and Yatsugamine, ca. 1790s

The Second Ichikawa Yaozo as a Wrestler Standing in an Arena, 1770. Creator: Shunsho
The Second Ichikawa Yaozo as a Wrestler Standing in an Arena, 1770

Sumo-wrestling toads, c. 1930 (colour woodblock print)
425494 Sumo-wrestling toads, c.1930 (colour woodblock print) by Koson, Ohara (1877-1945); 23.7x33.2 cm; Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Arthur M

Wrestlers at Yokuhama, litho by Sarony & Co. 1855 (chromolitho)
1272244 Wrestlers at Yokuhama, litho by Sarony & Co. 1855 (chromolitho) by Peters, W. T. (fl.1855) (after); 15x22.125 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Peters, W.T.|Sarony & Co)

The Last Strength
Gunarto Song

Don't touch my face!
Gunarto Song

The Sumo Wrestlers Wadagahara Jinshiro and Kachozan Gorokichi, ca. 1783. Creator: Hokusai
The Sumo Wrestlers Wadagahara Jinshiro and Kachozan Gorokichi, ca. 1783

Sumo Wrestler Tossing a Foreigner, 1st month, 1861. Creator: Utagawa Yoshiiku
Sumo Wrestler Tossing a Foreigner, 1st month, 1861

Matsuda Sorakichi, Wrestler, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
Matsuda Sorakichi, Wrestler, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

Konishiki Yasokichi, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Konishiki Yasokichi, 1898. Portrait of Japanese sumo wrestler Konishiki Yasokichi I (1866-1914). The Hawaiian-Japanese-Samoan sumo wrestler, (born Saleva a Fuauli Atisano e in 1963)

Aggression, Arms Up, Barefoot, Bizarre, Black Hair, Competition, Competitive Sport, Confidence, Confrontation, Determination, Effort, Fighting, Full Length, Hair Bun, Holding

Japanese Wrestlers Ready for a Go, c1902, (1903). Sumo wrestling c1902. From The Sports of the World, by F. G. Aflalo, F.R.G.S. F.Z.S

Sumo wrestling, Japan

Japanese sumo wrestling, Korea, 1900

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"Unveiling the Ancient Art of Sumo Wrestling: A Glimpse into its Rich History" Step back in time to witness a captivating sumo wrestling bout between two Japanese professionals in 1902, where strength and skill collide with tradition. Travel further back to the year 1861, as a Yokohama Sumo Wrestler triumphantly defeats a foreigner, showcasing the prowess of this ancient sport on an international stage. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of theater during 1767/68, as Matsumoto Koshiro III embodies Kusunoki Bokon and Sawamura Kijuro becomes Omori Hikoshichi - both portraying sumo wrestlers with unparalleled intensity under Torii Kiyonaga's artistic eye. Journey to c. 1794 and witness The Sumo Wrestler Tanikaze alongside Waitress Okita from Naniwaya teahouse; their unlikely connection transcends societal boundaries through shared passion and respect. Intrigue fills the air as Utagawa Yoshiiku captures a momentous event in c. 1860 when a wrestler overthrows a Frenchman, symbolizing cultural exchange amidst physical confrontation. Delve into early 1790s Japan where The Sumo Wrestler Kurogumo Otozo finds companionship with Teahouse Waitress Naniwaya Okita - their bond defying social norms while celebrating mutual dedication. The theatrical realm unfolds once more with Ichikawa Monnosuke III embodying Shirafuji Genta, showcasing how actors seamlessly merge artistry and athleticism within Edo's vibrant playhouses. Discover Shunsho's masterpieces from c. 1782/86 that immortalize Onogawa Kisaburo of the Eastern Group alongside his loyal attendant; their presence evokes admiration for discipline and camaraderie among wrestlers.