"Summer Festival 2017" was held at Hamacho Park on August 20 (Sun). The name was changed from the "All Japan Tug of War Festival" until last year, and the "Tug of War Tournament" at the General Sports Center and the "Stall Village" outdoors were held at the same time.
The All Japan Tug of War Tournament was attended by 32 teams, and the competition was held. Outside, there were tents of the Chuo-ku Tourism Association on the left side of the park entrance, and on the stage in the center, there were various entertainments such as band performances, songs, and practical skills and explanations by the Kendama Association.
In the Yatai Village, including the Ningyocho Shopping Street Cooperative, the local Arashio room chanko, Fujinomiya Yakisoba, beer and yakitori were also sold, and it was popular with queues.
In the "All Japan Tug of War Tournament", in the morning, the qualifying league by block was competed in 6 blocks consisting of 1 junior youth section, 2 general section, and 3 championship section, followed by the final tournament competition in the afternoon. I was In the competition, eight people played a game with one team.
At the award ceremony, the sightseeing ambassador of Chuo-ku, Miss Chuo also appeared and added flowers.
I learned not only the weight and strength but also the importance of teamwork, and saw a passionate battle in my hand.
