• Creation
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    Creation

    Sumo is created
  • Edo period

    Edo period

    Sumo becomes a popular form of entertainment
  • Sumo becomes a sport

  • Meiji period

    Meiji period

    Sumo establishes professional associations
  • Globalization

    Sumo gains intenrnational popularity
  • Tournaments are created

    Regular Tournaments are established
  • Post WWII Reconstruction

    Post WWII Reconstruction

    The Japan Sumo Association is formed
  • Modern era

    Sumo reaches all the countries