Women partake in Japan's 'naked man' festival: what it’s about?

For the first time in its 1650-year history, women will be participating in the Hadaka Matsuri, also known as the 'naked man' festival of Japan. The festival is a religious event organised by the Konomiya Shrine in Inazawa, Aichi prefecture, where men celebrate the traditional rituals near-naked. Around 40 women will be allowed to partake in the celebrations this year.