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This video discusses a unique Japanese tradition: the Kanamara Matsuri, or "Festival of the Steel Phallus," held annually in Kawasaki, near Tokyo. During this festival, giant phallic symbols are paraded, and penis-shaped candies are distributed. The event is described as a joyous and relaxing occasion for attendees, who are dressed in colorful attire. The phallus is presented as a representation of Shinto deities associated with fertility, childbirth, and protection against sexually transmitted infections. The speaker emphasizes that the festival is not sexual in nature but rather a sacred tradition. The video concludes by comparing this tradition to a Western equivalent, highlighting the diversity of cultural practices and celebrations.