Japan’s Penis and Vagina Festivals
An elderly Japanese man prays at Tagata shrine. (All photos: Jonathan Adams/GlobalPost)
KOMAKI, Japan — It's springtime in Japan and that means Penis festivals and vagina festivals.
It may sound like a gag, but these folk rites date back at least 1,500 years, into Japan's agricultural past. They're held annually to ensure a good harvest and promote baby-making.
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