Paper Sumo [Novelty book]

Ready, set, sumo! Japan's centuries-old national sport is the main attraction in this paper-based smackdown where creativity and competition collide. The result? Laughs guaranteed! There is an impressive assortment of 39 characters—from traditional sumo wrestlers to animals to monsters and other eye-catching creatures from Japanese lore. Additional characters can be created by drawing on customizable shapes. Then battle it out against an opponent's character on the sumo doyho ring. With each player tapping on his or her side of the doyho, the stakes are high until one of the characters falls and the other wins!COCHAE is the design team of Yosuke Jikahara and Miki Takeda. They create play-based, design-related toys, games, and origami, and their work has been featured in workshops and design exhibitions. They live in Japan.