Now that Okinawa’s Covid situation is stable, the Naha Tug-of-War will be held on October 9 for the first time in three years! 😄 This traditional cultural event was originally an agricultural ceremony to pray for rain and a good rice harvest during the Ryukyu period 🌧🌾 The 200-meter-long rope weighs around 40 tons, and the side that pulls the rope 5 meters wins! Anyone can join in the fun, even tourists 😉🙌🏿🖐 | Visit Okinawa Japan
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The Naha Tug-of-War Festival in Okinawa, Japan, transforms the classic tug-of-war game into a massive event. 🇯🇵 Each year, two ropes, each measuring up to 656 feet in length and weighing over 40 tons, are connected using a giant wooden pole. Hundreds of smaller ropes extend from the main ones, enabling thousands of participants to join in. The goal is straightforward: the first team to pull the rope to a designated point, or the team that pulls it the farthest within 30 minutes, wins. You can
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Oki Cultural Corner: Tug of War 🪢💪🏆 🌊🤼‍♂️ Did you know Okinawa hosts the world's largest tug-of-war event? From July to October, this vibrant tradition unites communities in a celebration of competition and culture. 🥳 With 3 major festivals — Naha, Itoman, and Yonabaru — locals and tourists alike come together for a spectacular display of culture and spirit. 🤼‍♀️ The highlight is the Naha Great Tug-of-War, featuring a massive 200-meter, 43-ton rope! This event once held the Guinness World
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51K views · 1.1K reactions |  Experience Naha Tug of War with Kadena ITT! #nahatugofwar #OkinawaCulture #october  Sunday, October 12 | 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.  All ages welcome | Food, fun & tradition! ️ Tickets: • $20 | Ages 13 & over • $15 | Ages 6 – 12 • $6 | Ages 5 & under Join us for a day of culture, community, and friendly competition. Don’t miss it! ✨ | Kadena Force Support Squadron | Facebook
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Naha Tug of War, a Guinness-certified event, will return Oct. 13 for its 49th installment. Route 58, arguably the busiest street in Okinawa, will once again be filled with a crowd of 270,000 or more. Watch or join in on the fun as 15,000 people pull on a rope measuring 650 feet in length and weighing around 40 tons. The cultural tradition is a wish for peace, prosperity, health and success. Mark your calendars! For more info, check out Stars and Stripes Okinawa at https://okinawa.stripes.com/tra
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