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Thaddeus Pope Documentary Photography

Documentary Photographer and Photojournalist based in Japan

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Karo Nakizumo Festival (Crying Baby Sumo)

Karo Nakizumo Festival (Crying Baby Sumo)

Nakizumo or “Baby Crying Sumo” festivals are held in the belief that crying babies will grow to be healthy and strong and have prosperous futures – especially so if the crying is long and loud!

Filed Under: Documentary, Matsuri Tagged With: Baby Sumo, Baby Sumo Wrestling, Crying Baby Sumo, Karo, Naki Sumo, Nakizumo, Sanin, Sumo, Sumo Babies, Tottori, Tottori Prefecture

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