In an attempt to promote Iwaryujima in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, which is known as the place of the duel between swordsman Musashi and Kojiro, local tourist groups aim to commercialize a sightseeing tour that allows professional wrestling lovers to shoot duel videos locally. The experience event was held.
Until about 10 years ago, Iwaryujima in Shimonoseki City, known for the duel between swordsman Miyamoto Musashi and Kojiro Sasaki, was a popular tourist destination visited by about 100,000 people a year, but in recent years it has become significantly affected by the spread of infection. It is decreasing.
Under these circumstances, in order to convey the charm of Iwaryujima, Shimonoseki City's private tourism organization, Kaikyo City Kanmon DMO, is planning to commercialize a sightseeing tour that allows professional wrestling lovers to shoot professional wrestling battle videos on the island. , A free trial session was held.
On the 20th, two men in their 50s from Fukuoka City and Kitakyushu City participated in the shooting of the duel video.
The two went to Iwaryujima by boat with the camera crew and the director, and in the morning they took pictures of the scenes appearing from the bush while raising the squirrels under the guidance of the director.
In addition, the staff will build a professional wrestling ring on Iwaryujima in about two hours and shoot the actual fighting scene.
A man from Kitakyushu, who belonged to a professional wrestling circle when he was a student, said, "Many people who wrestle have a fondness for Iwaryujima and it's fun. I'm excited to do wrestling." ..