Sumou: Japan’s unique national sport will hook you right in — find out why.
Nihon Sumo Kyokai (official Sumou website)
Sumo – traditional Japanese wrestling (Japan Zone)
Sumo (Kids Web Japan)
Glossary of sumo terms (Wikipedia)
Life of a sumo wrestler (YouTube video from BBC News)
Yakyuu: Originally from America, now adopted as one of Japan’s most popular sports.
Baseball (japan-guide.com)
Japan baseball teams (JapanBall.com)
Professional Baseball in Japan – (npb.jp official site, Japanese-language only)
High school baseball in Japan – Koushien (Wikipedia)
Kendou: Training both body and mind to be in perfect balance.
Kendo – The Way Of The Sword (YouTube video)
All Japan Kendo Federation – Official Site
Kyuudou: Style and beauty matter as much as hitting the target in Japan’s version of archery.
Kyudo: Japanese Archery Documentary Short (YouTube video)
Japanese archery (Kyudo) (Kids Web Japan)
International Kyudo Federation
Aikidou: Victory first over yourself is the key to victory over your opponent.
About Aikido (www.aikidoshudokan.com)
Aikikai Foundation (English-language site)
Resources on the practice of Aikido (Guillaume Erard website)
Judo: Everybody can enjoy this health-building martial art in safety.
Soccer: Japan is a great participant of The World Game and even hosted a World Cup!
Japan Football Association (English-language site)
J.League (English-language site)
Soccer as a Popular Sport: Putting Down Roots in Japan (The Japan Forum)
Soccer (japan.guide.com)