Crying Baby Sumo (Nakizumo) Festival in Memory of Ichikawa Danjuro IX 九代目市川團十郎『暫』復元記念『泣き相撲』

2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo

2025-4-26

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Eastern Tokyo

Asakusa

Note: The 2025 installment of this event has already taken place.

All parents hope their children will grow up to be strong and healthy, and many take part in this event.

The bronze statue of the kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro IX behind Sensoji Temple was restored in 1986. It depicts the actor playing Kamakura Gongoro, a character from a famous play called Shibaraku. A strong-willed boy with distinctive bangs, Kamakura delivers his lines in a childlike manner.

The Asakusa Tourism Federation organized the first Crying Baby Sumo event in front of the statue in 1991. At this event, a referee tries to make babies being held by sumo wrestlers cry, as these cries are said to be a sign of good health. With the first event being very well-received, it soon became an annual tradition that's especially popular among parents hoping to raise strong and healthy children.

How to Get There

Asakusa Station | 5 min on foot
Ginza Line | Asakusa Line

Asakusa Station | 5 min on foot
Tobu Skytree Line
Asakusa Station | 5 min on foot
Tsukuba Express

Keywords

April
Spring

Opening Hours	10:45-16:00 (Scheduled) For start and finish times, visit the official website. Note: In case of rain, the event will be postponed to April 27. If it rains again, the event may be canceled.
Price	Free to view
Facility Info	Restrooms \| Breast feeding room \|

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