Naki Sumo Baby Crying Contest
Traditional Japanese festival where sumo wrestlers make babies cry to ward off demons and ensure good health.

📜 Annual Japanese festival where sumo wrestlers encourage babies to cry.
🔍 Believed to ward off evil spirits and promote healthy growth.

Why Go

👶 Witness a unique and ancient Japanese tradition
📜 Witness a 400-year-old tradition
📸 Capture memorable and unusual cultural moments
✨ Experience a festival rooted in folklore and good luck
👀 Free to view for spectators

Why Avoid

👶 Babies crying might be distressing for some
Crowded, especially at popular venues
💸 Participation requires application and a fee
☔ Event may be postponed or canceled due to rain

Tips

🗓️ Held annually in late April/early May, check official dates
📍 Main event at Sensoji Temple, Tokyo
🎟️ Participation often requires lottery or application
Early arrival recommended for best viewing spots

Cost

💰 Free to view; JPY 15,000 for baby participation.

Hours

🕒 Typically 10:45 AM - 4:00 PM, check schedule for specific rounds.

Toilets

🚻 Available at Sensoji Temple.

Breast feeding room

🤱 Available at Sensoji Temple.

Last updated 5 days ago

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