Sumo Shrine –  March 23, 2025 

  • Location:  Kasihara City 
  • Walked:  13 miles 
  • Ascent:  904’ / Descent:  925’
  • Time:  7h (5h 30m moving)
  • Weather:  55-70° / sunny with winds 5-10 mph 

A sumo wrestler’s loincloth belt measures between 17 and 19 feet long.  On average a sumo wrestler weighs 330 pounds and their lives are 13 years less than other Japanese males. Most past some wrestlers are healthy today and are within a recommended weight range.

Statue donated by a wealthy sumo fighter.
The sumo shrine is modest in size.
Sumo wrestler.
Sumo fighter begins with legs wide open and stomps to symbolically scare demons on or around stage.

4 thoughts on “Sumo Shrine –  March 23, 2025 ”

  1. The carving of the sumo wrestler is evocative! Love the fields of mustard, reminds me of the farms surrounding Geneva, where both you and I have wandered!
    Sincerely,
    Bill
    Ps a couple photos from last weekend in Portland with Srah, Rqachel and David!

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    1. I watched the seasonal sumo matches from Osaka on TV. it’s like two raging bull attacking. The match is typically over in 30 seconds. ~linda

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