Suikawari

Played in the summertime, suikawari is most often seen at beaches, but also occurs at festivals, picnics, and other summer events.

Each is blindfolded, spun around three times, and handed a wooden stick, or bokken, to strike with.

Other participants or teammates may also give the player hints such as left/right or straight ahead.

Because the watermelon can fall into the sand and get dirty, a sheet, a piece of cardboard, or other element is commonly placed beneath it.

[1] The JSWA was created by the JA to increase consumption of watermelon.