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Oki bull sumo and island culture（隠岐の牛突きと島の文化）

おきのうしつき Bull Sumo of Oki

Oki bull sumo and island culture（隠岐の牛突きと島の文化）

Photo: 島根県隠岐支庁 / Public domain ／ Source

Said to have begun to console an exiled emperor, and still ended in a deliberate draw.

TypeArt festival
GenreMingei folk crafts
City / townOkinoshima
Area in the prefectureMatsue and Oki

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Where is Bull Sumo of Oki?
It is in Okinoshima, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. It is an art festival.
What can I see at Bull Sumo of Oki?
Said to have begun to console an exiled emperor, and still ended in a deliberate draw. The focus is mingei folk crafts.
When was Bull Sumo of Oki established?
It dates from 1221.

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