On May 10th, the annual "Women's Sumo Tournament," a Mother's Day tradition, was held in Fukushima Town, Hokkaido, the birthplace of two Yokozuna (grand champions) Chiyonoyama and Chiyonofuji. This year, the 32nd edition of the tournament, 64 female sumo wrestlers with unique ring names such as "Ganbare-yama" and "Zaki-yama" competed in fierce matches in front of approximately 2,000 spectators.
The weather was clear and sunny.
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On May 10th, the annual "Women's Sumo Tournament," a Mother's Day tradition, was held in Fukushima Town, Hokkaido, the birthplace of two Yokozuna (grand champions) Chiyonoyama and Chiyonofuji. This year, the 32nd edition of the tournament, 64 female sumo wrestlers with unique ring names such as "Ganbare-yama" and "Zaki-yama" competed in fierce matches in front of approximately 2,000 spectators.
The weather was clear and sunny.