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They are a form of social nudity, and may or may not be aimed at people who consider themselves naturists or nudists From erotic film festivals to naked bike rides, these festivals are the naughtiest around the world.

Many of the events include aspects of sports or exercise, live music, and fancy. Hadaka matsuris, or “naked festivals,” are held in many cities throughout japan, but the most famous one occurs in okayama, where the festival originated One of the oldest naked festivals in the world, the hadaka matsuri (“naked festival”) in japan has been around for over 500 years

This Week In History: 1969 The masses get naked at the Aldergrove Beach

Thousands of nearly nude men wearing only traditional loincloths gather in freezing february temperatures to chase sacred sticks thrown by a priest

The event is thought to bring luck and purification.

Where to get nude this summer An overview of the best nude festivals and nudist events for those who like something else than laying naked at the pool. The lack of clothing is only part of these nude festivals' appeal From running naked at the south pole to stripping down and playing with torches, these nude festivals and events from across the globe are as outlandish as they are ubiquitous.

Japan's 'naked' festival of the gods - BBC Travel
Japan's 'naked' festival of the gods - BBC Travel

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Japan Naked Festival: 'Washoi! Washoi!': Women Make History in Japan's
Japan Naked Festival: 'Washoi! Washoi!': Women Make History in Japan's

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This Week In History: 1969 The masses get naked at the Aldergrove Beach
This Week In History: 1969 The masses get naked at the Aldergrove Beach

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