Historic inclusion: Women to join Japan's 'naked man festival' for the first time in 1,250 years

[Collection]The Konomiya Shrine in Inazawa, Japan, known for its Naked Man Festival, will allow women participants for the first time in its history. The festival celebrates abundance, prosperity, and fertility. Around 40 local women will contribute by participating in the naoizasa ritual. Ayaka Suzuki, vice-chair of a women's group, expressed her desire to participate.