Japan’s Most "Painful" Athletic Meet and Car Festival Brings Hoards of Otaku to Washinomiya soranews24.com

The Washinomiya Shrine in particular has become famous among fans because of its appearance in the opening credits of the anime.
Named “Crush Fest in Washinomiya 2012,” this event is arguably the most “painful” otaku athletic meet in all of Japan.
At the same time, a “painful” car festival took place, bringing in anime otaku from far and wide.
Other events, such as the “Crush Ring Pick,” lived up to the “Crush Fest in Washinomiya 2012” event title.
^“Yell your crush in the heart of Washinomiya” event^ “Crush Ring Pick” event▼ Vehicles at the Extreme Car Festival