64 babies, sumo aprons, demon masks, and lots of crying - what could be more Japanese than a ‘crying sumo ritual? Held at Sensoji Temple in Tokyo after a four-year hiatus due to the pandemic, this traditional event brings good health to the little ones. And who knew crying was a sign of good health? #CryingSumo #TokyoTraditions #HealthyBabies | CGTNEurope

CRYING SUMO 👶 WATCH: Japanese babies face off in a traditional "crying sumo" ritual believed to bring the infants good health. The event returned for the first time in four years after the pandemic. | via AFP #cryingsumo #Japan #DailyTribune | Daily Tribune

👶 A hundred babies participated in the annual 'Crying Sumo' event in Tokyo's Sensoji Temple. Mayu Yamamoto, who brought her baby to the event, said her child started smiling as soon as the sumo wrestler held him, foiling his chance of winning | Reuters

Sumo wrestlers attempt to make babies CRY during ancient Japanese festival believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good health. | Sunrise