Ageda

Places in this region

Okinawan Bullfights

A bovine sumo match in which both bulls live to fight another day

There is no matador in an Okinawan bullfight, or "tougyu." The athletes are the bulls themselves and spectators are there to cheer for them. Two bulls, each one weighing as much as a car lock... »

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