Hadaka Matsuri

Hadaka Matsuri

Hadaka Matsuri also known as the Naked Man Festival is a Shinto tradition observed all around Japan. It is a celebration where thousands of men all over Japan strip down to loincloths called fundoshi or less. Some wear a short happi coat but can be seen rarely completely naked. Participants in the … Read more

Bean Throwing Day

People celebrate New Year’s Eve in different ways, and these celebrations vary depending on the location, as well as the tradition and customs people follow. In Japan, they have a unique way of celebrating their Lunar New Year’s Eve which they call Bean Throwing Day. Bean Throwing Day is also known as … Read more