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Name
Mt. Renge Sumo Wrestling
Address
Shio, Hôdatsushimizu Town
Category
Festival
Class
Custom
Age
17th century~19th century
Comment
This Shinto ritual of Shio-izumo Shrine, which has been conducted since 1900, is held on October 17. According to the document of origin, Yasumasa Ashikaga, a grandson of Yoshikatsu, started it to train young people in the area. Mt. Renge was a battlefield in the Genpei War. Sumo wrestlers from the provinces of Kaga, Noto and Ecchû gather at a special wrestling ring constructed at the foot of Mt. Renge. Tournaments for children and high school students, a ring-entrance ceremony, and singing of sumo chants are held as preliminary events. The traditional ritual for determining the champion is carried out late in the evening.
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