Tossing the Zabuton (cushions)

Photographer: Lisa Van Muyen
From: Sumo and Space

Tossing the Zabuton (cushions)

This custom is only supposed to be for when the last match (which is always with the yokozuna, or champion) sucks, however, after taking part in it each and every time I have been to sumo, I am starting to wonder if the Japanese do it every time just so they can throw a pillow. Anyways, it is fun!