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Naha Great Tug-of-War Festival 那覇まつり

The Naha Great Tug-of-War Festival (Japanese: 那覇大綱挽まつり, Hepburn: Naha Dai Tsunahiki Matsuri) is an annual event held in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Its roots may be traced back to the 15th century. Held on Route 58, it is a battle between the East and West teams.

Location	Okinawa (沖縄県)
When	October (Autumn — exact dates change every year)
Type	Japanese festival (matsuri)

Planning to go? The Naha Great Tug-of-War Festival is held in October, but the exact dates, times and any entry fees are set year by year. Check the local tourist information for this year's schedule before you travel.

Wikipedia (English): Naha Great Tug-of-War Festival
Wikipedia (Japanese): 那覇大綱挽まつり
Wikidata: Q11642807

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Naha Great Tug-of-War Festival 那覇まつり

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