Tagata Shrine

Tagata Shrine
Tagata Shrine (田縣神社) is a small shrine located in Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, near Nagoya Airfield. Tagata Shrine is famous for its Harvest Festival Hōnensai, a fertility festival that some foreign tourists have dubbed "penis festival", which is held annually on March 15. The festival has received large amounts of attention.https://www.e-periodica.ch/cntmng?pid=act-001%3A1959%3A16%3A%3A995 It is near Ōagata Shrine which has a similar yonic festival the Sunday before this festival. History The exact year of foundation for Tagata Shrine is unknown, but it is believed to be over 1500 years old. It is known for combining beliefs related to fertility and agriculture. It is listed as a Myojin Taisha in the Engishiki Jinmyocho. Harvest festival is a fertility festival celebrated every year on March 15 at the shrine. ''Hōnen'' means ''prosperous year'' in Japanese, implying a rich harvest, while a ''matsuri'' is a festival. The Hōnen festival and ceremo ...
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