Weird Japanese Rituals, You Want Believe Still Exists

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Shukatsu Festival

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Paantu Festival

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Hadaka Matsuri

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Akutai Matsuri

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Angry tea table flipping contest

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Setsubun

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Hokkai Heso Matsuri

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Kanamara Matsuri

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Naki Sumo

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