The tug-of-war is another attraction of the summer festival. I took part during my last visit but opted out this year so I could take photos.
A thick, lengthy rope about 200 meters long is laid out on a street, and two teams pull from each side. This year, I was told about 400 people took part, including elderly ladies and gentlemen and kids small enough to be their grandchildren. Strangely, all the commands such as "Lift up the rope" were given in English, although I was the only non-Japanese speaker in sight!
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