Nakizumō (Japanese 泣き 相撲,"crying sumo"), also Konaki Sumo / Konakizumō (子 泣き 相撲, "children crying sumo") is a yearly event festival (matsuri) in some regions of Japan.
At this festival the Sumo wrestlers make the babies cry. The festival is for the blessing of children, so that they remain healthy and strong.
The most popular festival is the Nakizumō from Ikiko Shrine (生子 神社 の 泣き 相撲) in Momiyama-machi, Kanuma, Tochigi Prefecture. Another known festival is held at Saikyo-ji Buddhist temple in Hirado, Nagasaki Prefecture.
The most popular festival is the Nakizumō from Ikiko Shrine (生子 神社 の 泣き 相撲) in Momiyama-machi, Kanuma, Tochigi Prefecture. Another known festival is held at Saikyo-ji Buddhist temple in Hirado, Nagasaki Prefecture.
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