Many babies took part in a crying sumo contest at a shrine in Kanuma City, Tochigi Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on Sunday.
The traditional event is held every year at Ikiko Shrine since Edo period to pray for children's healthy growth.
The babies are lifted up 3 times in a sumo-style ring.
Some started crying loudly, while others stared at the ones who were crying.
The babies who began crying first used to be pronounced the winners of the contest. But the shrine now designates all the babies as winners to pray for their health.
The children's parents cheered and took photos.
One mother said her baby began crying before the contest. But she added that she will be happy as long as her baby is strong.
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