Kanamara Matsuri

Kanamara Matsuri in Kawasaki is a quirky spring fertility festival that raises over ¥3 million annually for HIV research, drawing 50,000 international visitors. It is 80% more globally attended than #8 Chichibu Night Festival, with 40% of proceeds funding local clinics. The festival's giant pink phallus-shaped mikoshi parades through the streets, a unique blend of tradition and activism.