Two singers exchange improvised lyrics, matching the melodic patterns of the Senboku Nikata-bushi. They compete by the quality of their singing and the content of their lyrics. This tradition preserves the legacy of "Utagaki," which is said to be Japan's oldest form of song. Date: August 23 (same day every year) Place: Rokusato, Misato Town, within the precincts of Kumano Shrine