The Gateway

Oct 7

The Gateway

鳥居

At the far northern edge of the lands stands The Gateway — a crimson torii marking the passage from the profane to the sacred. It is guarded by The Winter Shogun and his pack, who protect the courts where the spirit of the game begins.

Here, beneath falling snow, basketball itself becomes the bridge between worlds. The game offers a sacred place to make allies, laugh, and share stories. People come to escape their burdens and find balance, to speak the universal language of basketball. Beneath the arch, strangers become teammates, rivals become allies, and the rock becomes a shared connection.

All are welcome. No borders, religions or beliefs divide those who gather here. Each clean shot that falls through the net is a quiet offering — a moment where hoopers join as one. The Gateway stands open to every soul who seeks connection through the game, uniting the land with the bounce of the rock.