| Name: | Japan’s Millennia-Old 'Naked Man Festival' Ending Because of Population Decline |
| Authors: | Lau, Chris Semans, Himari |
| Published Date: | 20 Feb. 2024 |
| Indexed Date: | 4 Mar. 2024 |
| Web Link: | https://www.cnn.com/travel/japan-last-naked-man-festival-population-intl-hnk/index.html |
| Index Status: | Complete |
| Original Language: | English |
| Genre: | Non-Fiction |
| Citation: | Lau, Chris, and Himari Semans. “Japan’s Millennia-Old 'Naked Man Festival' Ending Because of Population Decline.” CNN, 20 Feb. 2024, https://www.cnn.com/travel/japan-last-naked-man-festival-population-intl-hnk/index.html |
Summary
Men participate in the Somin-sai festival, known as the "naked man festival," in Japan, but the event has held for the last time due to a lack of young participants. The festival, aimed at promoting a prosperous year, good health, and fertility, was cancelled due to the country's aging population crisis and declining birth rates.