Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival
A 400 year old pastime is on display at Nakizumo, as sumo wrestlers compete to make babies cry for good fortune. Come and watch, and perhaps some of the good luck will rub off on you!
A 400 year old pastime is on display at Nakizumo, as sumo wrestlers compete to make babies cry for good fortune. Come and watch, and perhaps some of the good luck will rub off on you!
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