A very special festival in Japan- Penis Festival

The original name of this festival is 豊年祭(hounen matsuri) , but it is often called チンコ祭 (chinko matsuri),which means penis festival. It is held in Aichi prefecture every year at 15March. Please don't have a weird image about this festival when you see its name!When I told a friend about this festival,he asked me,"does everyone has to show his penis during the festival?!" Of course no!! It's just a traditional festival in Japan which Japanese pray so they can have children and also blessing for the family .. You can see many parents bring their children to that festival..just like any other ordinary festivals in Japan.

Ok,after some introduction..let's look at the pictures!!

Tagata Shirine - the shrine where this festival is held.

This huge thing is being worshipped inside the shrine...

An uncle is selling wooden crafted souvenirs.. seems like nobody wanted to buy...


We are measuring the size of its head.

She is a bit shy...

This rock looks marvellous!!

It is well crafted I think ...what do u think?

So many people there!

We are choosing some souvenirs.. I have bought a sake bottle set.

Nice?

The parade starts...wow...finally it comes!!


Another one is coming..hehe..

It is 2m long...

After the parade ends, there is a 餅投げ event. The staffs there throw some mochis towards the crowds ..who is able to get the mochi will be blessed. However, I failed to get the mochi..

This is a very special festival in Japan. I think you should visit it if you have a chance :)