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2026/02/03
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[Today is Setsubun!] Saya Kamitani participated in the Setsubun exorcism ceremony at Ikegami Honmonji Temple in Tokyo! She spoke about her enthusiasm for the big match in Osaka on February 7th!

On February 3rd, the annual Setsubun exorcism ceremony was held at Ikegami Honmonji Temple in Ota Ward, Tokyo, where Rikidozan, the founder of professional wrestling, is buried. From Stardom, World of Stardom Champion "Phenex Queen" Saya Kamitani participated


Saya-sama, looking dignified and imposing, descended upon the historic stage where countless legendary wrestlers have stood, and threw beans with great gusto. After captivating many of the attendees, she said with a satisfied expression, "Today I chased away demons with bean-throwing, but I threw the beans while imagining (Starlight) Kid!"


This looks set to be a tailwind heading into the decisive battle. She will face Kid in her ninth World Championship defense at the Edion Arena Osaka 1st Gymnasium on the 7th. In the final preliminary match at Korakuen Hall on January 31st, she pinned Kid directly and even managed to unmask her.
Kamitani reflected, "Of course, something like that is to be expected," but then added, "Starlight Kid says, 'I'm always ahead of her,' and 'She's getting in my way,' but I have no intention of getting in her way at all. I'm just going my own way. In Osaka, I'll show her the overwhelming difference between Kid and Saya-sama and make her understand the reality!" She left the temple grounds with a mischievous smile.