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The 400-Year-Old Traditional "Nishihara Tug-of-War" Takes Place in Urasoe City, Okinawa, with 600 Residents Participating Amidst the Resounding Gongs and Bells and the Dancing of Flag Bearers.

[Urasoe] The Nishihara Tug-of-War, a traditional event in Nishihara, Urasoe City, boasting a history of approximately 400 years, was held on August 23rd in the streets of the village, with about 600 residents participating. The Nishihara 1st District Residents' Association (Agarindakari) on the east side and the Nishihara 2nd District Residents' Association (Irindakari) on the west side engaged in a fierce one-round battle. The east side came fr…
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[Urasoe] The Nishihara Tug-of-War, a traditional event in Nishihara, Urasoe City, boasting a history of approximately 400 years, was held on August 23rd in the streets of the village, with about 600 residents participating. The Nishihara 1st District Residents' Association (Agarindakari) on the east side and the Nishihara 2nd District Residents' Association (Irindakari) on the west side engaged in a fierce one-round battle. The east side came fr…

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沖縄タイムス+プラス broke the news on Friday, September 11, 2026.
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