society

Team Sports

Kemari (Kickball):

  • Keep a ball in the air using feet, not hands
  • Circular play area
  • Cooperative rather than competitive traditionally
  • Modern competitive version with teams and scoring
  • Graceful, almost dance-like

Tsu Chu (Goal Kick):

  • Teams try to kick ball through goal
  • Similar to soccer/football but cat-adapted rules
  • Physical contact allowed but not rough
  • Very popular, every neighborhood has pick-up games
  • Professional leagues in major cities