Sumo might be a sport steeped in tradition but its governing body has a very modern approach to merchandising.
Attend a sumo tournament and you will see everything from wrestler-shaped chocolate to plush toys to ear wax removing picks, all branded with your favorite wrestler's image.
Pretty much anything you can imagine a sumo version of, is for sale, including more standard fare like trading cards, T-shirts and miniature figures.
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