Sumo Wrestlers Make Babies Cry!

This past weekend the annual Baby-cry Sumo took place at Sensoji Temple in Tokyo.

Sumo wrestlers hold babies and whichever baby cries the loudest wins.

The contest is thought to bring good health to the babies.


For more Japan Festivals, read our past blog posts:
Cherry Blossom Festival
Tagata Jinja- Harvest Festival
Girl's Day


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1300 Dolls for Girl's Day!

In celebration of Girl's Day on March 3rd, the World Folk Doll Museum has displayed 1300 Hina dolls.

The display is 6 meters high, 6 meters wide and is a 30 step tiered stand.

The display will stay until April 10th.


Hina Matsuari is "Girl's Day" in Japan and families pray for the happiness and prosperity of their girls and display beautiful Hina sets on step tiered stands.

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Hinamatsuri Items

Rinkya also has two indepth Rinkya Links Newsletters on Hina Dolls and the Festival:
Hina Matsuari One
Hina Matsuari Two

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