Butt Sumo Festival
November 10, 2026
Held annually on November 10 at Otonashi Shrine, this unique festival traces its origins to a legend about Minamoto no Yoritomo and Lady Yaehime, who are said to have had secret meetings at the shrine. Traditionally, participants would pinch their neighbor’s backside in the darkened shrine as a signal while passing sacred sake. Today, a lively butt sumo competition takes place to festival music, with contestants bumping each other playfully. The humorous matches delight the crowd, filling the venue with laughter. Why not join in this 'world-famous quirky festival' yourself?
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