Crying baby Sumo contest in Tokyo, Japan - 26 Apr 2025 by Rodrigo Reyes Marin / SOPA Images
Families and visitors gather in front of the bronze statue of kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro IX where sumo wrestlers gently coax babies to cry, a symbol of good health and a strong future. The annual event organized by the Asakusa Tourism Federation celebrates resilience in the heart of historic Asakusa.
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