Vagina’s of fire and penis swallowing demons mark the four centuries old Festival of the Steel Phallus which has become the Marti Gras of The East. Dragons, sex-demons, and a world-class penis parade mark this once solemn occasion curated by Shinto monks. Joe Wojie and Britnee Smith are joined by Cultural Anthropologist Dustin Cushman, and Historians Adam Iessi and Ted Sisco. grimphilly.com/podcast for more. #elizabethmikoshi #kawasakijapan #lgbtq #kanayamashrine
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