The Japan Times, Wednesday 5th December 1917 (Page 8)

LOCAL AND GENERAL

    Owing to the destruction of the wrestling hall at Ryogoku, the January wrestling matches will be held in the grounds of the Yasukuni Shrine at Kudan, commencing January 11. After a long discussion, the above decision was passed at a conference of the directors of the Tokyo Wrestling Association held Sunday. A temporary arena will be constructed, which will furnish covered stands for about eight thousand spectators. It is said that the committee made application on Sunday afternoon to the Department of War, to which the grounds of the shrine belong, for permission to rent the space.