Kanato Tanimoto, 6 years old gymnast 

Kanato Tanimoto: Adorable Kanato was 6 years old when he performed this routine at the 2023 Ibara Festival. His father is Tatsuya Tanimoto, a graduate of Ibara High School and the winner of the All Japan Inter-collegiate RG Championship when he was at Hanazono University. After graduating from university, he joined Cirque du Soleil to become one of the "Michael Jackson ONE" performers.
[Men's Rhythmic Gymnastics] Men’s rhythmic gymnastics (MRG) is a sport invented in Japan nearly 70 years ago. There are two variations of MRG, individuals (where gymnasts perform with one of four apparatus) and group, which focuses on tumbling, flexibility, balance, and synchronization. Today there are nearly 2,000 men’s rhythmic gymnasts active in Japan, from junior clubs up through top universities.
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