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Women participated in a naked festival at a central Japan shrine for the first time in 1,250 years. The women were seen wearing purple robes and chanting as they were carrying a large bamboo trunk, a traditional offering. Seven groups of women participated in the ritual, aimed at warding off evil spirits and praying for happiness. Contrary to its name, participants are not actually naked; they wore Happi Coats and shorts, while men wore loincloths. The participants expressed excitement and a desire to contribute to the festival's energy. A priest stated that there was never a ban on women participating; some had previously made individual offerings.