One of the traditional culture to talk about is Okinawa Sumo Wrestling.
It is called “Shima” or “ShimaZumo” in the dialect, actually differs from Grand Sumo Tournament that’s been held in Mainland Japan – Okinawa sumo is such as mix of wrestling and judo.
Okinawa Sumo
You wear Judo uniform
Tournament is held for Lightweight and Middleweight class. Lightweight is for 80kg (About 176 lb) or less. Middleweight is for more than 80kg.
Okinawa Sumo
Schedule for 2013
(Date – Time – Place)
- May 19th Sun -2:00PM – Nanmin Fest (Finished)
- May 26th Sun -1:00PM – Makishi Ugan
- June 12th Wed -2:00PM -Minatogawa Harley Race
- June 23rd Sun -Not Specified -Maja Inaho Fest
- July 7th Sun. -Not Specified -Sanitu Hama Carnival
- July 27th Sat – 1:00PM -Kin Fest
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Jan. 2012 at Makishi Ugan Sumo Fest
Dynamic move attract the viewers.
There is a fun and unique force in the Torikuchi – How to defeat competitors.
inside Okinawa 