Funny:The Annual Penis Festival just Happened - in Japan! (PHOTOS)

 According to the BBC, the festival is believed to have roots in the 17th century, when prostitutes are said to have prayed for protection from sexually transmitted infections at Kawasaki's Kanamara shrine. But today, the festival reportedly raises awareness about safe sex practices and fundraises for HIV prevention.
More photographs of this year's Kanamara Matsuri:which attracts both masses of locals and a considerable tourist contingent.More pics after the cut