Naha Great Tug-of-War (那覇大綱挽)
Time: Early October
Prefecture: Okinawa
Location: Kumoji Crossing, Naha

Annually on the Sunday before National Sports Day in Naha, Okinawa, a Tug-of-War event draws in thousands of participants and even larger crowds of spectators. This event holds a remarkable place in the Guinness Book of World Records since 1997, acknowledged as the largest tug-of-war event globally, featuring a 40-metric-ton, 200-meter long rope. Each side of the tug-of-war can accommodate up to 15,000 participants, making it a monumental and highly celebrated gathering.