It could be said that a key feature of Japanese culture – this includes traditional entertainment and sports – is that each field is underpinned by a strong spiritual element. For instance, sumo is said to be Japan’s national sport, and to be accepted as a yokozuna– the highest rank possible – a wrestler not only has to be strong, but also dignified. The suffix “do” (the road) is attached to the names of many traditional Japanese disciplines, including, judo, kendo, aikido, sado, and kado. “Do” is the search for the ideal form in each discipline. Bushido, which is also famous among non-Japanese people, prescribes how a samurai should live. “Do” incorporates manners, etiquette, and personality, as well as skills. In short, it is what gives a human being charm. Those who possess excellent skills while also being dignified are called masters, and as a result, attract many disciples through whom they disseminate their teachings. On the other hand, in disciplines such as kabuki, rakugo, and sumo, there is a tradition in which the names of great masters are handed down through the generations. For example, in the kabuki world, the same great stage name is passed down through many generations, as with the actor “ICHIKAWA Danjuro the tenth.” Another feature of Japanese culture, expressed in the saying “starting with gratitude and ending with gratitude,” is the tradition of placing importance on showing appreciation towards the people involved in your craft and towards the tools of the trade itself. In addition, consideration for the defeated is also essential. In Japanese martial arts, it is regarded as rather uncouth for the victor to raise his fist to express his joy on winning. In the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, Dutch wrestler Anton GEESINK was the judo champion in the open weight division. Overjoyed, the Dutch fans rushed to the ring, but Geesink stopped them, then he bowed quietly and left. On witnessing this scene, the Japanese audience were moved by his behavior. Furthermore, in judo Japanese people applaud winners who fight for a clear victory, rather than winning by gaining small points. In the sumo world, there is an expression that goes “yokozuna-zumo,” meaning that the yokozuna is expected to win by meeting his opponent’s attack, an attitude that is considered respectable. Japanese notions of spirituality have widened to include sports adopted from the West, for instance, in baseball there is now a “yakyuudo” (baseball road).