Kids gather, daring each other to lift it-whoever can, earns the crowd’s chant: “Chi‑ca‑ra! Chi‑ca‑ra!” (ちから = power).
The kanji components 力 components is carved right on top, shaped like a strong arm flexing or an old iron plough-reminding everyone that Power once meant the strength to till the fields.
Whenever you see components 力 components, picture the echo of that festival-red lanterns, shouts, the thrill of one bold lift, and the timeless mark of strength shining in the firelight.