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JO CHILDREN'S SUMO
Shukumeguri Jo, Suwa Shrine, Kurohonecho, Kiryu

During the Meiji and Taisho eras, adults engaged in sumo matches in honor of the gods, however, the custom was abandoned during the Pacific War. Nowadays, sumo fans continue the tradition, transforming it into a children's match.


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