There are at Tomioka, several small temples, but of only local interest. One there is dedicated to the god of strength, and is venerated by the mothers of weakly children or children suffering from sickness. Ondzuma Sama is the strong god. On this feast day celebrated wrestlers congregate here, and contest the championships. They are almost entirely without clothing, offering their bare bodies only to the grasp of their opponents It is a sight that would delight the fancy wrestlers of the Western world to witness these chaps tug at each other for the mastery. As they take their places preparatory  to the trail of strength and skill they place themselves in a partially squatting position, their limbs wide apart, and slap first one leg and then the other, at the same time raising the foot and leg, and then bringing it (the foot) down again with an energy and force that pretends a determination that their feet shall not be tripped from under them. They then again squat facing each other, and, upon a signal, spring upon one another as they rise, entering such holds as they are able. Such wresting never cam under our observation elsewhere. The style is peculiar to Japan, and appears to be more a demonstration of power than skill, as they make heavy work of it, sweating and steaming as men only do when putting forth their utmost strength. Some heavy falls are sustained, while is can hardly be seen how the thing is accomplished.