The Kanamara Festival is centered on a local penis-venerating shrine. Enshrined is a legendary iron phallus who broke the demon's teeth inside a young woman's vagina. The shrine offers divine protections for business prosperity, and for the clan's prosperity; and for easy delivery, marriage, and married-couple harmony. It is also a popular destination for prostitutes asking for protection from STDs. The festival has become a very popular festival in Japan – especially among foreign tourists. The festival is annually held on the first Sunday of April.
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