Naked Man Festival in Konomiya

Naked Man Festival in Konomiya
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Inazawa, Japan – Festival participants wearing traditional Japanese undergarment loincloth make their way through mud and rain towards Konomiya Shrine on Saturday, February 20, 2016. The festival organised by Konomiya Shrine, takes place annually on the 13th of the lunar calendar. It is one of the oldest festivals in Japan. (Photo by Julian Krakowiak/AFLO)

Naked Man Festival in Konomiya
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Inazawa, Japan – Festival participants on their way to Konomiya Shrine on Saturday, February 20, 2016. Since the old days, the participants are men only, mostly of the ages 24, 42 and 61, which are considered unlucky in Japan. By taking part in the festival they are hoping to avoid the bad luck throughout the coming year. (Photo by Julian Krakowiak/AFLO)