Kanamara Matsuri, Festival in Japan
Kanamara Matsuri is a popular festival centered around fertility and relationships.
Originating in 1977, Kanamara Matsuri has roots in local Shinto practices.
It celebrates the legend of a steel phallus used to defeat a demon that hid inside a young woman.
The festival takes place annually on the first Sunday of April in Kawasaki.
Proceeds from the event contribute to HIV research.
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Inception
1977
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