1,000-year-old 'Naked Man' festival ends due to Japan's aging population

A centuries-old tradition ended in 2024 due to Japan's aging population and decline in birth rates. The Somin-sai was an annual rite of purification.

https://www.businessinsider.com/naked-man-festival-japan-sominsai-hadaka-matsuri-lunar-new-year-2024-02