This 420-year-old event is a tug of war between teams of Yobuko citizens using a 200-meter-long rope. A land team win means a good harvest, while a beach team win means a good catch. Everyone is welcome to join in (it’s best out of three)! The main event is on Jun. 4, and the children’s version is on Jun. 3.
• 6/3 (Sat.) 13:00~ (children), 6/4 (Sun.) 12:30~ (Shinto ritual), 13:00~ (adults)
• Free
• 6/3: Yobuko Citizens’ Center, 6/4: in front of San Jinja Shrine
• Yobuko, Yobuko-machi, Karatsu, Saga
• 0955-82-3426 (Yobuko Tourist Information)
• http://www.karatsu-kankou.jp/events/detail/198