Kawasaki's spring festival centers - unmistakably - on a giant pink phallic mikoshi shrine carried through the streets, rooted in old fertility worship and a folk legend about a demon defeated by a steel phallus. These days it's also become a genuinely joyful fundraiser and awareness event for HIV/AIDS research, drawing a mixed crowd of curious tourists and longtime locals who treat it with real affection rather than shock value.
| When | first Sunday of April |
|---|---|
| Frequency | annual |
| Price Range | free |
| Country | Japan |
| Vibes | Quirky Local Spiritual Gathering |
| Location | Kawasaki, Kanagawa |
| Website | Available on upgraded listings — upgrade this listing |
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