4/28/2008

Here a bit of Japanese charm stemming from their old saying, “Crying babies grow fast.” Last Sunday, Tokyo’s Sensoji Temple held this traditional event with a long history, Konaki Sumo (baby-crying bout)—also called Nakizumo (sumo of tears).

Isn’t child abuse fun?

Babies face off in ‘crying sumo’ contest
Mainichi Daily News – 2008 April 28–….In crying sumo the babies are held up by amateur sumo wrestlers in a ring, and the baby who cries first is the winner. If both babies cry, then the one that cries loudest wins. …more...