Shizuoka, Feb 25 (News On Japan) –
The new sport of pillow throwing, which burst into the highlight 12 years in the past impressed by highschool college students’ faculty journeys, is about to uncovered a brand new hero, with the launch of the twelfth annual “All Japan Pillow Throwing Competition” held in Ito Onsen, Shizuoka Prefecture.
On the primary day of the two-day competitors, AKB48’s Kahime Narita plumped up the pillows to enliven occasions.
Teams of eight gamers every take part, throwing a complete of 10 pillows. The goal is to hit the opposing crew’s captain.
This yr, 40 groups from throughout Japan competed, with contributors in yukata (summer time kimono) defending their captains with defensive futons whereas partaking in heated battles.
Participants expressed their pleasure, saying, “It’s incredibly fun. I didn’t expect it to be this lively.”
On Sunday, the event will enter the ultimate rounds, with the successful crew receiving a prize of 100,000 yen.
Source: TBS