📚 The Perfect Guide to Sumo | Bilingual Introduction to Japanese Culture

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of sumo with this beautifully crafted bilingual guidebook.
Written by Katsuharu Ito (34th Kimura Shonosuke) and translated by David Shapiro, this book offers a comprehensive and accessible introduction to sumo culture in both Japanese and English.

From the history of sumo and match rules to daily life behind the scenes and delicious chanko recipes, readers will gain a rich understanding of Japan’s national sport, enhanced by stunning Edo-period ukiyo-e artwork and vivid photographs.

📖 Product Details / 商品仕様

• Author / 著者: Katsuharu Ito (伊藤勝治) / Translated by David Shapiro

• Publisher / 出版社: SEIGENSHA (青幻舎)

• Language / 言語: Japanese & English / 日本語・英語

• Format: Paperback / ソフトカバー

• Publication Year / 発行年: 2017

• Dimensions / サイズ: Approx. 13.5 × 15 × 18.8 cm

• Pages / ページ数: 192 pages

• Weight / 重量: Approx. 261g

• ISBN: 978-4861526329

🎯 Ideal For / こんな方におすすめ

• Visitors to Japan seeking an authentic cultural experience

• Fans of sumo wrestling and traditional Japanese sports

• Students and educators interested in bilingual learning materials

• Collectors of Japanese cultural books

📝 Condition / 状態について

Brand New / 新品未使用品
Sourced directly from Japan or official distribution channels.
Carefully packed for safe international shipping.

🌎 Important Shipping Notice

For shipments to the United States, customs duties (15%) are already included in the shipping cost.  

Therefore, no additional customs fees will be charged upon delivery.  

For other countries, shipping may be free or lower since customs duties do not apply.

🚚 Shipping / 配送について

We ship all items with a tracking number.
Shipping is only available to the address registered on eBay.
Shipping days: Monday to Friday (Japan Time).
We do not ship on weekends or Japanese holidays.
We do not mark items as “gifts” or understate item value for customs.

【日本語のご案内】
すべての商品は追跡番号付きで発送いたします。
発送先はeBayに登録された住所のみ対応可能です。
土日祝日は発送を行っておりません。
関税法により、ギフト扱いや金額の過少申告はできません。

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📦 Customs & Import Taxes / 関税・輸入税について

Note for U.S. buyers:
All orders shipped via eBay SpeedPAK Economy include import duties. No additional customs fees upon delivery.

📦 Combined Shipping & Support / まとめ買い・ご相談歓迎

Please contact us before payment to arrange combined shipping and possible discounts.
まとめ買いや配送のご相談もお気軽にご連絡ください。

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✅ Return Policy / 返品ポリシー

Returns accepted within 30 days if the item differs from the description.
Returns must be in original condition. Photos may be required.

万一商品が説明と異なる場合、30日以内の返品をお受けします。
状態確認のため、写真のご提出をお願いする場合があります。

✅ Notes / 注意事項

• 100% authentic Akashiya product

• Brand new and unused in original packaging

• This is a Japanese-style brush pen (not a fountain pen)

• Includes Japanese instruction sheet

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📩 Questions welcome!

We’re happy to assist international customers in English or Japanese.
英語・日本語どちらでもお気軽にお問い合わせください。