Seduced by Sumo
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In Episode 2, we get to grips with this story, diving into the wormhole of 1990s sumo wrestling, as this hitherto obscure Japanese tradition transitioned from quaint cultural relic, to global sport.
Written, narrated and produced by SternWriter
Audio production by Rupert Kirkham
Podcast sting by Samuel Wain
Series sound composition by Simon Elms
If you enjoyed this series, why not try these ones:
Series 1: The Story of Ganbaatar · the only qualified deep-sea navigator in Mongolia
Series 2: Betrayed · A Tale of Christmas Spiritual Pollution
Series 3: Life on the Edge · Taiwan, China, America and the Moment I Realised Mrs. Wang Was Mostly Guessing What Her Husband Said
Series 4: The Quiet Revolutionary · the heroic role played in a plot to assassinate the King by someone you·ve all heard of
Series 5: A Classical Chinese Dirty Joke, Told Thrice
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