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Life after the spotlight: Japan’s sumo wrestlers struggle to find work outside the sport

Duration: 03:45Views: 108.8KLikes: 1.3KDate Created: May, 2022

Channel: South China Morning Post

Category: News & Politics

Tags: joblesssumojapanesetomohiko yamaguchijapankeisuke kamikawawrestlersstablesretirementshuji nakaita

Description: Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: sc.mp/subscribe-youtube The life of a sumo wrestler can be one of lavish gifts and public adoration. But it’s a short-lived career. Most sumo wrestlers retire in their 30s with little education and no real-world work experience. Few even earn salaries during their time in the sport. It can be a tough transition for many, but some former wrestlers have set up businesses to help them, and others like them, find their feet. Support us: subscribe.scmp.com Follow us on: Website: scmp.com Facebook: facebook.com/scmp Twitter: twitter.com/scmpnews Instagram: instagram.com/scmpnews Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/south-china-morning-post #scmp #Asia #Japan

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