Monks pray on a lucky talisman twice daily in the weeks leading up to the Hadaka Matsuri, or Naked Festival at Saidaiji Temple on February 19, 2015 in Okayama, Japan. On February 21, 2015, some 9,000 men hustle to grab a pair of lucky sticks thrown by priests in this annual festival, one of the most vibrant in Japan.
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