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A Big X-Rated Surprise At This Little Shrine On The Coast Of Japan!

Posted on July 30, 2023 by tokyofox

Had I actually bothered to take a closer look inside this shrine on my previous visit a few years ago it would’ve saved me this extra trip down the coast!   Back in 2021, I made a couple of trips … Continue reading →

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Mara-kannon Temple (a.k.a. Penis Temple!)

Posted on August 27, 2017 by tokyofox

What better way to start the day than with a temple featuring a load of phallic-shaped structures! As ever with such places there was a slightly more serious meaning behind the facade and one that is of great importance to … Continue reading →

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