I visited the ring festival!

The first day of the January Grand Sumo Tournament begins tomorrow at the Kokugikan.

Prior to the start of the tournament, a “ring festival” was solemnly held on Saturday, the day before the tournament.

Sumo wrestling” is also mentioned in the myth of the power match in the Kojiki and Nihonshoki.

Since ancient times, sumo has been a “Shinto ritual” to pray for national security and a good harvest.

This tournament will be a great success with Ozeki Kirishima Seki taking the ropes, Sekiwake Kotonowaka Seki gaining strength, Atami Tominoseki in contention for consecutive championships, and, of course, I hope that the young 23-year old from Ishikawa Prefecture, Ohnosato Seki, who started his first tournament in four tournaments, will be able to show his young power!

We look forward to a heated battle starting tomorrow!