``SASUKE is my life'' Still, the ``competition'' continues to fascinate men who haven't been able to participate in it for 18 years.

Roughly speaking The story of Takumi Hashimoto (31), who has been trying for 18 years to compete in SASUKE. He wakes up at 5:30 a.m. every morning and dedicates his life to training on weekdays and holidays. ``It's worth it because it's not easy to reach,'' he says, aiming to participate this year. Read article