About
The world's largest tug of war event held annually in October on Route 58 in Naha, Okinawa. It involves 15,000 people per side pulling a 40-ton rice-straw rope, a tradition dating back to the Ryukyu Kingdom. The rope is cut and distributed as lucky charms afterwards. The east side has won three years in a row.
Why go
- Play a game of tug of war with 30,000 people
- Experience one of the best festivals in japan
Must try
- Pull the 40-ton rice-straw rope
- Take a piece of the rope home
- Watch the kings fight at the join
Pro tips
- Get to the middle of the rope early
- Parade on Kokusai-dori from 11:30am
- Pull on Route 58 from 2:30pm
- Short walk from Prefectural Office Station
Good to know
- Event happens on the Sunday of the second weekend in October
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Rating
4.8 / 5 (9 reviews)