Held each spring on the first Sunday of April at Kanayama Shrine, Kanamara Matsuri transforms the streets into a lively celebration of fertility, marital harmony, and good health. Thousands of visitors gather to watch vibrant processions carry towering, colorful phallic mikoshi (portable shrines) through cheering crowds. Alongside playful street foods, whimsical souvenirs, and costume contests, the event maintains deep historical roots honoring protection against disease and donates proceeds to HIV research. It is an unforgettable cultural spectacle brimming with humor, open-minded joy, and community spirit.
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