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Guttmann, A., & Thompson, L. (2001). Japanese sports: A history. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press.
Guttmann gives an all-inclusive survey of Japanese Sports in general. He talks about how fascinating Sumo is and is attentive to the complex interaction of traditional and modern elements. He goes further to explain why he is cynic about the use of the samurai tradition to explain Japan’s success in sports.
Nihon Sumō Kyōkai. (1986). Sumo. Japan: Nihon-Sumo-Kyokai
Nihon explains in details how important Sumo is and how it is highly recognized in Japan by the government. He also complains about the concept of two high-naked men wrestling within a small roped ring, and the deeper meaning of it all. He goes ahead to elaborate that this encompasses both Shinto beliefs and Japan’s most understated cultural nuance. He explains how old the sport is dating back to 1500 years and professionalized in the 18th century.
Gutman, B. (1995). Sumo wrestling. Minneapolis: Capstone Press.
This interesting book helps to uncover the mystery and tradition of the ancient fighting arts. Gutman explains in a very interesting way how, many years back, Asian warriors found out that the human body can serve as a weapon to be used in attacking enemies and protecting oneself.
Sharnoff, L. (1993). Grand sumo: The living sport and tradition. New York: Weatherhill.
This book by Sharnoff gives readers an insight about the men who wrestle each other. It also talks about their reasons for entering Sumo, and the way their lives are in the sumo world. The book also gives readers rules, rankings, techniques, and ceremonies of Sumo.
Sandifer, J. (2011). The unofficial history of sumo wrestling. S.l: s.n.
Sandifer gives a very comprehensive history of Sumo wrestling, including how the sport is made up and how vital Shinto religion is. He also explains the facet of Sumo and the way to win a session including the many controversies surrounding the sport.
Cuyler, P. L. (1979). Sumo, from rite to sport. Tokyo [usw.: Weatherhill.
This is a simple book where Cuyler explains using sketches, the historical development of Sumo, which is one of Japan’s national sports. He also gives a description of its strategy, rules, traditions, famous wrestles, and stables.
Duggan, M. G., Levitt, S. D., & National Bureau of Economic Research. (2000). winning isn't everything: Corruption in sumo wrestling. Cambridge, MA: National Bureau of Economic Research.
This is an interesting research done to provide statistical evidence documenting match rigging in Sumo wrestling. Methodical variations transversely wrestling firms advocate that the stables take part in a significant role in facilitating this corruption. This research also explains in details how this match rigging is done. It says that a non-linearity in the motivation structure of advancement leads to pick ups from exchange between wrestlers on the edge for accomplishing a winning record and their adversaries. It shows that wrestlers win a disproportionate share of the matches when they are on the margin.

Hall, M. (1997). The big book of sumo: History, practice, ritual, fight. Berkeley, Calif: Stone Bridge Press.
This is one of the most user-friendly sumo guidebook available. It gives clear details of all there is to recognize about sumo including history, traditions, training methods all the way to judging using whimsical line drawings. It also gives information on how to be a spectator and where to eat and stay in main sumo arena in Japan, be of interest to aficionados as well.
Benjamin, D. (1991). The joy of sumo: A fan's guide. Rutland, TV: Charles E. Tuttle Co.
This a non-serious read for anyone who is looking for a quick look in the world of Sumo. He bears in mind that Japanese terms can be cumbersome to remember and therefore provides an easy method to try to remember all the works associated with Sumo.
Corcoran, J., & Farkas, E. (1983). Martial arts: Traditions, history, people. New York City: Gallery Books
This book balances American, Asian, and European martial arts subjects and tells the artistic, technical, historical, and spiritual aspects. The book features great maps that can be used to train stables and knowledge on the ways to become a spectator, places that should be set aside for eating, and staying close to the major sumo stadium in Japan.