| Name: | Hadaka Matsuri: Japan's Famed Naked Festival Canceled for All but a Select Few |
| Authors: | Cripps, Karla Jozuka, Emiko |
| Published Date: | 22 Feb. 2021 |
| Indexed Date: | 19 Aug. 2024 |
| Web Link: | https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/naked-festival-japan-hadaka-matsuri-2021/index.html |
| Index Status: | Complete |
| Original Language: | English |
| Genre: | Non-Fiction |
| Citation: | Cripps, Karla, and Emiko Jozuka. “Hadaka Matsuri: Japan's Famed Naked Festival Canceled for All but a Select Few.” CNN, 22 Feb. 2021, https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/naked-festival-japan-hadaka-matsuri-2021/index.html |
Summary
Thousands gathered in Japan's annual Hadaka Matsuri, also known as the "Naked Festival," traditionally celebrated in Okayama prefecture. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this year's event was significantly scaled down and limited to a select group of men observing safety measures, unlike the usual crowded scene from previous years. Despite challenges, organizers chose to proceed with a downsized version to honor the festival's 500-year uninterrupted heritage and pray for better times ahead amidst the ongoing pandemic.