Flags hung in recognition of the upcoming Boys Day on May 5,
these are hung all over Japan if you have a son
The ring
It started with a very elaborate blessing of the ring, complete with sake and salt by a priest
This made us a bit uncomfortable
showing their colors
Tommy
and again
Stanley
throwing salt into the ring is considered good luck before you fight, and the boys loved doing it
Stanley
You win a fight in sumo, by forcing your opponent to step outside the ring, or by throwing them to the ground. Stanley got very into it and did very well. He came in 3rd overall
Gathering round
Even the pack leaders were good sports and tried their hand at it in the end.
The boys had a wonderful day, running around practically naked, wrestling, eating curry, and throwing salt...whats not to love? I am pretty sure we will go again next year!
Haha! This is hilarious and darling, all at the same time! All of these pics are just so priceless. A very unforgettable experience.
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