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Takinoe Town, Hokkaido Competes in Tree Cutting Speed Contest

In Takinoe Town, Hokkaido, townspeople and tourists team up to compete in a tree cutting speed contest. Racing to fell 20 to 30 cm trunks in pairs, some finish in just 40 seconds, thrilling the crowd. Will the fastest team hold their title, or will a newcomer from Hiroshima steal the win?

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北海道滝上町ほっかいどうたきかみまちは、もりはやしをたくさんそだてています。そだてたって仕事しごともたくさんあります。
8まちひと観光かんこうきゃくが、って競争きょうそうするイベントがありました。
ふとさ20cmから30cmぐらいのを、2人のチームでります。いちばんはやることができたチームがちです。40びょうぐらいでるチームもあって、会場かいじょうひとよろこんでていました。
広島県ひろしまけんから男性だんせいは「大変たいへんでしたが、とてもたのしかったです。また来年らいねんもやりたいです」とはなしていました。

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Takinoe Town in Hokkaido grows many trees in its forests and woods. There are also many jobs involving cutting and selling these grown trees. On the 8th, an event was held where townspeople and tourists competed in cutting trees. Teams of two cut trees approximately 20 to 30 cm in diameter. The team that could cut the fastest won. Some teams managed to cut in about 40 seconds, and the people at the venue watched with delight. A man from Hiroshima Prefecture said, 'It was tough, but very fun. I want to do it again next year.'

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