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Sumotori Dreams

The scene shows a group of young Sumotori during a training session, precisely in the ending stretch as they perform the last of the defatigue exercises. The title SUMOTORI DREAMS reflect the hopes and dreams of young Sumotori (相撲取りsumo apprentice) to become a Rikishi (sumo professional wrestler) and the training is very difficult and strict.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Tokyo, Japan
Copyright: © Stefano Gio Semeraro