They are drenched in sweat, their hands bloodied from clapping, and their voices hoarse from shouting - meet Japan's predominantly male and unashamedly macho cheerleaders.

They are drenched in sweat, their hands bloodied from clapping, and their voices hoarse from shouting - meet Japan's predominantly male and unashamedly macho cheerleaders.


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