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Sumo has been one of the most well-preserved customs in Japan. The tradition has been practiced since the beginning of religion in Japan. Because of that, the Japanese had already created variations to the sacred sport.

Introducing Shokkiri, a sumo comedy routine in Japan. Shokkiri began in the Edo Period as a way to show the proper sumo techniques to aspiring wrestlers. Originally, it has been used to portray the prohibited moves before the matches began. Nowadays, shokkiri has evolved and it is now performed with a mix of comedy.

Let us see if you can get the humor of our dear sumo wrestlers.

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