Banzuke
A banzuke is professional sumo’s official ranking sheet, arranging wrestlers by division, rank, number, and East–West position while also recording other participants in Grand Sumo.
Calligraphy
Japanese Calligraphy Tools
Japanese calligraphy tools include fude brushes, sumi ink, washi paper and suzuri inkstones, supported by water droppers, paperweights and seals.
Sumi Ink
Sumi is solid carbon ink traditionally made from soot and animal glue, ground with water on an inkstone for Japanese calligraphy and painting.
Goshuin
Goshuin are calligraphed records of worship received at shrines and temples, combining inscriptions, vermilion seals, and the visit date.
Shodo (Calligraphy)
Shodo is Japanese calligraphy: the art and practice of writing characters with brush, ink, and focused movement.