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Dohyō logo #21000 The dohyō (土俵) is the ring in which sumo wrestling bouts are held. A modern dohyō is a circle of rice-straw bales 4.55 meters in diameter, mounted on a square platform of clay 6.7m on a side, and 34 to 60 cm high. The surface is covered by sand. A new dohyō is built prior to each tournament by the yobidashi, who are responsible for this act...
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Dohyo

Dohyo logo #22628The sumo ring.
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Dohyo

Dohyo logo #22629The clay ring in which a sumo match takes place.
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