Giant penises parade in Japan festival
The Kanamara fertility festival in Japan celebrated fertility with unusual displays. People attended to see giant penis sculptures and candy. The festival aims to reduce the stigma around talking about sex.
The annual Kanamara festival takes place near Tokyo. It is a local tradition that started many years ago. People build shrines shaped like penises. They also sell pink candies shaped like penises. The festival is meant to be a public celebration of sex. Organizers hope to make it easier for people to talk about fertility.
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Highlights
Giant Phallus Display
The festival showed large phallus-shaped shrines and candies.
Celebrating Fertility
The event is an annual celebration of fertility.
Reducing Stigma
The festival aims to reduce the stigma around fertility issues.
Tourist Attendance
Thousands of people attended the Kanamara fertility festival.
Combining Traditions
The festival combines ancient traditions with a modern effort.