Katahigashi Sports Day

This last Saturday (September 2nd) was Katahigashi JHS's Sports Day, so we got Monday off! Yayy!

Katahigashi (From inside the tent, so it's backwards!)
The yellow team before their 1st cheering match.
Kibasen (piggyback fights)


Big Ball Races
Relays
Tire Steal - My Favorite!

Cheering
Folk Dancing

Did you know?

Other examples of the events held at sports days include running, tug of war, gymnastics, and tamaire (throw the beanbags in the basket). In schools, many of these are contested among the classes in each grade, while in community events they are contested among towns or districts. Alongside traditional sports, more unusual disciplines like bread-eating contests, obstacle races, and costume parades add color and fun to the events. The variety of competitions means there is something for everyone. Sports day venues are traditionally decorated with bunting.
School sports days tend to be enjoyed by all the family. Particularly in elementary schools, parents come to cheer on their children while recording the day for posterity in photos and home-movie footage. They are even made to participate in some races, battling with their kids against other parent-child teams. Sports days are opportunities for families to bond and to deepen their friendships with other people in their communities.