New sumo wrestler Kotonowaka throws beans at Tsubaki Shrine in Suzuka, Mie. According to the shrine, approximately 4,000 people gathered this year, 1,000 more than in previous years.
Some children held up papers with handwritten words that read "Ozeki Kotonowsi" Kotonowski: "I threw my best because I wanted to spread the word to as many people as possible.I want to do my best for the next venue so that I can live up to expectations"