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October 2014: Aso Shrine, Kumamoto Castle, And Home

Typhoon Warnings, Springs, And A Magnificent Castle

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Duncan spotted this -- we think it is a sumo wrestling ring.

If you've watched sumo, you have undoubtedly noticed that the little white lighting bolt shaped papers that are seen on sumo wrestlers are also hanging in many of the Shinto shrines.  That's because sumo started on the grounds of Shinto shrines. 
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