05:41, 14/09/2005
More amusing signs at the local Japanese supermarket
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06:24, 14/09/2005
We go to watch Sumo wrestling, and check out the grand trophy
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06:32, 14/09/2005
My cameraphone isnt good enough to capture how awesome the actual sumo was, but Al's pictures will be along soon I hope!
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06:33, 14/09/2005
We were there on day 4 out of 40, so it wasnt too packed out, but the crowd was still cheering noisily
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06:40, 14/09/2005
Outside, we hunt for the Sumo Wrestler Bento Box!
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09:57, 14/09/2005
All of the famous sumo wrestlers have their own banner and contingent of fanbois
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09:59, 14/09/2005
It is also very tied into their religion, as the surroundings of the sumo arena show
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10:45, 14/09/2005
Wandering around the dessert district of the city later
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