Each November, during the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, the Asakayama Sumo Stable, led by former Ozeki Kaio, sets up training quarters at Sumiyoshi Shrine, a sacred site in Fukuoka. Unlike Tokyo, ...
Among Japan’s 2,000+ Sumiyoshi Shrines, Fukuoka’s Sumiyoshi Shrine in Hakata is one of the oldest. This historic shrine is deeply connected to sumo, hosting the Japan Sumo Association’s official ...