#sumo ring

[kankan70]

土俵のある神社。

[shii-ne]

静かで清らか

Sumo was originally a Shinto ritual for successful harvests .They throw the salt in order to purify the sumo ring because it is sacred.

[badchix]

These Sumo Bots are probably the most intense thing you’ll see Today

[photos91-blog]

Sumo Gathering.

[photos91-blog]

We got up early to visit a sumo stable to watch their morning practice. Many more pictures, an awesome video and more info via the link.