A traditional Okinawan rope-pulling festival celebrating the harvest and predicting the year's fortune based on which side wins the tug-of-war. One of Okinawa's three major rope-pulling events with over 450 years of history, the Yonabaru Great Rope-Pulling Festival features two massive ropes (male and female) pulled by east and west teams. The festival emphasizes harmony and good spirits regardless of the outcome. Enjoy traditional parades (michijune), live music performances, and a spectacular fireworks finale on the final evening.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.