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Men at this traditional festival let their feminine side shine by donning wigs, make-up and brightly coloured outfits and stepping out as women for the day. As well as dressing up, participants entertain the crowds by dancing and scattering paper charms. In the Edo era, you could find similar festivals in Osaka and Edo (present-day Tokyo), but now it's confined to Yokohama's Totsuka ward. Much like the infamous Kanamara Matsuri 'penis festival', held in nearby Kawasaki, expect plenty of TV crews and amateur photographers.
Open July 14
Time From 5.20pm
Telephone 045 866 8484 (戸塚市役所)
Venue Yasaka Shrine
Address 4189 Totsuka, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa
Transport Totsuka Station (Yokosuka, Shonan-Shinjuku lines)
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