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The Kanamara Matsuri, or Festival of the Steel Phallus, is a unique celebration held annually in Kawasaki, near Tokyo. Thousands attend to pray for good fortune, protection, and fertility, with the hope of having many children. The festival features various phallic objects, including keychains and chocolates, and involves carving vegetables into phallic shapes. These acts symbolize desires for children, protection from STDs, and family safety. Proceeds from the festival support AIDS research.

What is the primary focus of the Kanamara Matsuri festival?

• Praying for good fortune and fertility

• Worshiping the sun

• Celebrating the harvest

• Honoring the ancestors

Where is the Kanamara Matsuri festival held?

• Hiroshima

• Kawasaki

• Kyoto

• Osaka

What types of items can be found at the festival?

• Traditional Japanese kimonos

• Phallic-shaped objects like keychains and chocolates

• Origami cranes

• Samurai swords

What is the significance of carving radishes into phallic shapes at the festival?

• To prepare for a traditional meal

• To create art for a competition

• To symbolize desires such as fertility and protection

• To honor the gods of agriculture

What is one of the purposes of the funds raised from product sales at the festival?

• Building new temples

• Supporting local schools

• Funding AIDS research

• Organizing community events