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Konomiya Hadaka Matsuri (Naked Festival)

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Konomiya Hadaka Matsuri (Na...
Yes, it`s that time of year again, when normally sensible [kigakiku, kinokiita] men decide to get near-naked and run drunk, freezing (= very cold) & screaming [sakebigoe] through the suburbs [yagai, kougai] around Inazawa carrying lengths of bamboo.

Of course, if you did this on any other day, neighbours would call the police & your wife/mum would be furious (= very angry). But on this day, your wife/mum will just say "Be careful, okay?" and you can do it! And your neighbours will wave & cheer! And sometimes give you free alcohol too! And the police will stop traffic for you to pass!

I imagine in heaven there is hadaka matsuri everyday.

Anyway, this year the festival is on Saturday, February 4. Konomiya Shrine is a short walk from Konomiya Station (Meitetsu). Groups of men start arriving in the afternoon, so that`s the best time.

Maybe see you there!
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Atsuko
Commented by Atsuko
Posted at 2012-02-01 06:54 
Wow!
There is one nice flag of bamboo in this picture!
I found it :)
you must be exercising now for hadaka matsuri!
I hope you'll do your best :)

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Teragoya Otto
Commented by Teragoya Otto
Posted at 2012-02-03 07:47 
Well spotted - you have good eyes.

Yes - I`ve been working out. I hope I will look strong and muscular on Saturday!

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makie
Commented by makie
Posted at 2012-02-02 00:43 
OH very coid.
i hope don’t take hurt.

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Teragoya Otto
Commented by Teragoya Otto
Posted at 2012-02-03 07:47 
Me too!

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michiko
Commented by michiko
Posted at 2012-02-02 21:18 
So will you join the festival again?
I hope you try it for your health!!
In this year there will be cold on that day. Er...I would be cold only thinking the festival. I am impatient in spring.

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Teragoya Otto
Commented by Teragoya Otto
Posted at 2012-02-03 07:50 
If it`s sunny with no wind, it should be quite nice (jogging keeps you warm), but if it`s windy... argh! Thw wind is the worst thing.

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Atsuko
Commented by Atsuko
Posted at 2012-02-06 06:13 
Hello!
How was hadaka matsuri?
I'm looking forward to your report :)

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Teragoya Otto
Commented by Teragoya Otto
Posted at 2012-02-07 07:19 
It was fun. I`ll post a report & photo soon. Please be patient...

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