At a shrine in Kagamino Town, Okayama Prefecture, the Onna Sumo Tournament was held for the first time in four years, where women competed in strength and skill on the arena.
The Onna Sumo Tournament has been held at Kamisaihara Shrine in Kagamino Town for more than 20 years with the aim of connecting the power of women to the revitalization of the region.
This year's event, which was held for the first time in four years due to the influence of the new coronavirus, was attended by a total of 4 people from teenagers to 10s, mainly from the prefecture, and competed in a tournament.
While receiving cheers and applause from the audience, the women fought a heated battle while forming fours and throwing techniques.
In addition, there were women who elicited laughter with their outlandish costumes and gestures, and women who won with their tenacity in the arena, which excited the audience.
A woman named "Yanagikoshi" from Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, won the tournament for the fourth time in total, and said, "It is a special feeling to win the tournament for the first time in four years.
In addition, a woman from Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture, who won the runner-up place under the name "Hogoyama," said, "The cheers of my family and the venue gave me strength, and I would like to participate again next year."