Friday, October 15, 2004
PENIS FESTIVAL
Japan
KNOWN locally as the Kanamara Matsuri Festival or Festival of the Steel Phallus, this is the place to appeal to the gods for fertility, or just to see everything from radishes and lollipops to playground see-saws made into the shape of penises. This 400-year-old festival occurs during the two-week window of cherry-blossom season and is a magnet for couples looking for fertility help, gays and lesbians, overseas tourists and locals. Included are phallic sculptures, street parades and a straight and gay party.Where: Kawasaki When: Late March or early April metropolis.japantoday.com
KNOWN locally as the Kanamara Matsuri Festival or Festival of the Steel Phallus, this is the place to appeal to the gods for fertility, or just to see everything from radishes and lollipops to playground see-saws made into the shape of penises. This 400-year-old festival occurs during the two-week window of cherry-blossom season and is a magnet for couples looking for fertility help, gays and lesbians, overseas tourists and locals. Included are phallic sculptures, street parades and a straight and gay party.
