Shinto

Nothing says "festival" in Japan like a large pink phallus parading through the streets.

This Japanese festival is just like thousands of others — plus a lot of penis

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“Kanamara Matsuri” translates literally into English as “Metal Penis Festival,” and the scene lives up to its name. Phallic symbols and penis paraphernalia are everywhere, drawing crowds of locals and tourists alike. But it’s one of just thousands of local Shinto festivals across the country.

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