Kanamara P*nis Festival Exposed ★ ONLY in JAPAN
★ Special Episode ★ This festival will next be held on Sunday, April 5 2020. Here's a preview with all the background you'll need.
Japan's Kanamara Matsuri as you've never seen it before!
Every now and then something very bizarre from Japan pops up in the news. This time, it happens to be bright pink and carried around the streets of a town near Tokyo. The Kanamara Matsuri / Festival is definitely unusual but there is much more to this story including a strong historical backbone and religious significance.
So – WHY #JAPAN ?!?! WHY ?!?
The international media sees the images and write the stories but never ask the questions. Let me do that for you in this episode.
The festival sometimes dubbed the “Penis” festival or the Utamaro Festival has a long history going back 200 years.
It was created by a transgender salon in Asakusa called Elizabeth who wanted to bring attention to the issue of STD, HIV / AIDS and the LGBT community. They succeeded in getting a lot of attention but over the last several years, the message has gotten lost in the shock and -- bright pink of their hand made phallus. Whatever you may think about Elizabeth, there is no doubt that it is the most photographed mikoshi in Japan!
Kanamara #Shrine is dedicated to both fertility and a place for prayer for women afflicted by sexual diseases. It's a place women go to today to pray to get pregnant and for a healthy child.
Those who have been unfortunate to contract a STD have been coming here for centuries. The priests approach those afflicted with a lot of compassion. Kanamara Shrine is certainly one that opens its arms to anyone and everyone who is suffering and that compassion is admirable.
In recent years, the worldwide media attention has been overwhelming skewed on the weird and the Kanamara Matsuri has become something of a joke and embarrassment in many Japanese eyes. I really hope that this episode can help shed light on the cultural, historical and religious significance of this festival in Japan today. It's more than a gag, a comedy piece.
Parental Guidance suggested:
Because viewers of the shows come from all different backgrounds and ages, I highly recommend anyone under 13 have a parent watch with them. There are no actual body parts shown but I know the material is sensitive for parents; and parents should be the ones making the decision if this should be seen or not. I added a rating at the opening for this purpose.
Where is Kanamara Shrine?
Here's a Google Map:
Address: 2-13-16 Daishi Ekimae, Kawasaki Ward, Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture 210-0802
How to get to the Kanamara Matsuri:
Station: Kawasakidaishi Station / 川崎大師
Take the JR LINE to Kawasaki Station then change to the Keikyu Dashi Line, a 50 meter walk from JR. Take the train 3 stops, 140 Yen.
MUSIC CREDIT:
Teknoaxe /
The Unicycle Crew #136
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This show has been created and produced by John Daub ジョン・ドーブ. He's been living and working in Japan for over 21 years and regularly reports on TV for Japan's International Channel.
One day in Lavasa!
Pune to Lavasa
Lavasa is a resort town located about 2 hours from Pune.
Family and I decided to go stay there for the night. We stayed at the Waterfront Shaw, which was super convenient as it had tons of restaurants and was close to all the amenities.
Lavasa offers some recreational activities. They have Jet Skis but they don't let you drive ... it's an escorted tour of the lake.
They also have what they call extreme sports, but I wouldn't really call them extreme. activities include ATV ride, rock climbing, Air rifle, Archery, and zipline.
I would say it's worth checking out once and not more than a day... there isn't really that much to do. Also, try to go when the weather is better maybe September - Jan. It was really hot when we went.
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Shirokiya Japan Village Walk Hawaii 360 VR Tour - without talking (Japanese food court)
Ala Moana Center - Shirokiya Japan Village Walk
1450 Ala Moana Blvd. Ste. 1360
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
Open Daily 10am - 10pm
(2nd & 4th Sundays: 10am - 9pm for cleaning)
(808) 973-9111
Shirokiya Japan Village Walk has been developed as a theme park village in the image of Monzen-machi, a town which is built adjacent to shrines & temples, with the Guardian Spirits Sanctuary at its core. Shirokiya Japan Village Walk is the only commercial property of its kind in the world.
SHIROKIYA GUARDIAN SPIRIT SANCTUARY
Guardian Spirits Sanctuary※ is composed of 8 different buddhas and the 12 animal signs of the Japanese Zodiac. Your animal sign is determined by one's birth year, which based on a 12-year cycle, while your Guardian Spirit is determined by one's animal sign.
※Guardian Spirit Sanctuary is to bring luck to everyone, it is not specific to any religion.
ZEPPIN PLAZA
Zeppin Plaza consists of five (5) exhibition rooms featuring masterpiece collections curated by Japanese artisans and craftsmen. The purpose of Zeppin Plaza is to expand Japanese artisans and their crafts from Hawaii to the world.
BEER GARDEN
Five (5) service counters with $1 beers, other draft selections, wine, sake, and shochu.
#ITSALWAYSHAPPYHOUR!
YATAIMURA
Thirty-two (32) food kiosks with cooking performances serving bentos, onigiri, sushi, ramen, soba, udon, yakitori, takoyaki, okonomiyaki, curry, tempura, & sweets.
GOURMET PLAZA
Fourteen (14) specialty bistros featuring wagyu steak, wagyu katsu, wagyu hamburger, wagyu curry, sukiyaki, shabushabu, wagyu stew, milano pasta, napoli pizza, paella, bouillabaisse, hotpot cuisine, tempura, fried seafood, seafood stew, and seafood curry.
VINTAGE CAVE BAKERY
Bread using Shirakami-Kodama yeast has a gorgeous fragrance and slight sweetness, producing a moist palate unlike other products using ordinary yeast. Vintage Cave Bakery is an exclusive single, overseas bakery using Shirakami-Kodama yeast.
SHIROKIYA KZOO RADIO STUDIO
AM 1210 Radio, Oceanic Digital CH.888
JQ SHOP
Japan Quality Stationery, Hobby, & Anime Goods
【Amazing Japan trip】Hiroshima / A tram / 市電 / اليابان السفر /
旅ガイドにも説明のない必見ポイント / Must see places not explained even in travel guide / 必须看到即使在旅行指南中也没有解释的地方 / 大紀行
An old ship at the Mumbai port
Mumbai Port has carved an unique niche for itself in the Indian commercial geography. The port has completed 135 years of dedicated service to the nation. For decades, Mumbai Port remained India's premier port. Even today, with the development of other ports in the neighborhood, it caters to about 11 % of the total sea borne handled by Major Ports of the country in terms of volume. It handles about 20 % of POL traffic and 21 % of General traffic handled by Major Ports of India.
The Port of Mumbai has long been the principal gateway of India. It lies midway (Latitude 18º 56.3' N, Longitude 72º 45.9' E) on the West coast of India and is gifted with a natural deep-water harbour of 400 sq. Kms. protected by mainland of Konkan on its east and island of Mumbai on its west. The deep waters in the harbour provide secure and ample shelter for shipping throughout the year. This gift of nature has been developed by the enterprise of men with vision and purpose, with the result that in the matter of natural facilities for shipping, Mumbai Port is one of the most fortunate amongst the world ports.
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秩父華厳の滝～日野沢三滝～ / Mavic Pro - DJI 【4K】
Chichibu Kegon Falls
600m from the 34th Chichibu pilgrimage destination of Suisen-ji Temple is the Chichibu Kegon Falls. With a height of over 10m, this waterfall appears very similar to the Kegon Falls of Nikko, giving it its name. Atop the waterfall is a unique statue of Acala with his eyes wide open. The new verdure in spring and the red maple leaves of autumn make this place a wonderful sight.
Location:Shimohinozawa, Minano-machi, Chichibu-gun, Saitama
動画モード / DCI4K: 4096×2160 24p
最大伝送距離 / 4km（障害物、干渉がない場合）
ジンバル / ３軸
Photographer / DAISUKE HASHIZUK
HOW TO MAKE INCENSE STICK
by Marco Petruzzelli
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Nepal, Kathmandu, how to make incense.
Incense (from Latin: incendere, to burn) is composed of aromatic biotic materials, which release fragrant smoke when burned. The term incense refers to the substance itself, rather than to the odor that it produces. It is used in religious ceremonies, ritual purification, aromatherapy, meditation, for creating a mood, and for masking bad odours. The use of incense may have originated in Ancient Egypt, where the gum resins and oleo gum resins of aromatic trees were imported from the Arabian and Somali coasts to be used in religious ceremonies.
Incense is composed of aromatic plant materials, often combined with essential oils. The forms taken by incense differ with the underlying culture, and have changed with advances in technology and increasing diversity in the reasons for burning it. Incense can generally be separated into two main types: indirect-burning and direct-burning. Indirect-burning incense (or non-combustible incense) is not capable of burning on its own, and requires a separate heat source. Direct-burning incense (or combustible incense) is lit directly by a flame and then fanned or blown out, leaving a glowing ember that smoulders and releases fragrance. Direct-burning incense comes in several forms, including incense sticks (or joss sticks), cones, and pyramids.
Very Polite Automated Italian Toll Booth Machine
Neapolitans are not exactly well known for being civilized, and because my family is originally from the area I am being polite, but their automated toll booth machines certainly are ... watch this very short video to see for yourself ... arrivederci!
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L'installazione CCCWall di Kengo Kuma per Casalgrande Padana a Milano, raccontata dall'operavideo di Studiovisuale
Daytrip to Ukiha!
A friend and I ventured out to Ukiha for the day where we visited a farmer's market (my other Ukiha video), got lost, ate delicious food, went pear picking, saw the Tsuzura rice paddies, and even tried raw horse sashimi (basashi)!!
** I have not yet mastered the art of subtitling so please bare with me!