CHIBA, Jan 19 (News On Japan) –
At Hojo Beach in Tateyama, Chiba Prefecture, the annual cold-water swimming event happened, drawing enthusiastic contributors.
As the beginning sign was given, contributors shouted in unison and plunged into the frigid winter sea.
Marking its 78th yr, the “Tateyama Bay Cold Water Swimming Tournament” noticed 162 contributors, together with native highschool college students and members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
This conventional occasion started within the Taisho period as winter coaching for a center faculty swimming membership and has since advanced right into a New Year’s custom organized by Tateyama City.
Participant: “Adrenaline just kicked in, and I feel like I accomplished something.”
Participant: “(Q: How was it?) It was my first time. It felt great! Today was so warm. It was fantastic!”
At 11 a.m., shortly earlier than the occasion started on January 18th, the air temperature was 12.6°C, and the water temperature was 14°C.
Participants who braved the midwinter sea huddled collectively in circles to construct morale, transferring their our bodies and shouting to face up to the chilly for about 5 minutes.
Source: ANN