At Ise Jingu in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, Yokozuna Terunofuji, a sumo wrestler, entered the votive offering for the first time in three years, which had not been done due to the influence of the new coronavirus.
At Ise Jingu, it was customary to enter the yokozuna votive offering along with the tour of the sumo wrestling during this period, but due to the spread of the new coronavirus, the event was postponed for the past two years.
On the 3rd, at the venue along the approach to the inner shrine of Ise Jingu, Terunofuji, who was promoted to the 73rd yokozuna last year, was enthusiastic about Tsuyuharai and followed Takarafuji with a sword holder to enter the ground for the first time in 3 years. did.
When Terunofuji showed off the unique rise of the "Shiranui-type", in which he raised his body while spreading his hands wide to the left and right from the state of sitting down, a big applause was raised from about 1000 people gathered. I did.
Terunofuji, who entered the dedication bales at Ise Jingu for the first time, said, "I was always conscious of that because I always do it with all my heart when I enter the bales."
He also talked about the fact that he was closed due to an injury in the spring of last month, saying, "If everything goes well, I can't enjoy the fun.