I went to the retirement ceremony of Hōmashō

and cut his top-knot on the sumo ring at Ryogoku Kokugikan.

http://www.homasho.com/

He was an ideal model of beautiful sumo form and manners…

We went to Kita-Kamakura

to do a safety prayer ceremony at Kenchoji Temple.

http://www.kenchoji.com/

Another beautiful day with clear winter blue sky…