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Trade that bikini for a loincloth. Japan’s ancient sport of sumo wrestling is hitting the beach this summer. The aims are to promote sportsmanship, introduce Japanese youngsters to the traditional sport and raise environmental awareness. Beach sumo was created by Tamakairiki, a former sumo whose real name is Yukio Kawabe. “Kids only see sumo on TV, so this gives them a chance to experience it up close,” he said. Before each tournament, Tamakairiki goes through a list of do’s and don’ts, which include punching, pulling hair and, of course, kicking sand in an opponent’s face. The Associated Press/AP photo
