Giant Tug-of-War in Okinawa's Naha

Giant Tug-of-War in Okinawa's Naha

About 275,000 people gather to watch an annual giant tug-of-war event on a main road in the central part of Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, on Oct. 9, 2016. The giant rope used for the event measures 200 meters in length and weighs 43 tons. Around 18,000 people pulled ropes attached to the side of the giant rope in the event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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