Men cram into the temple waiting for priests to drop the sacred talisman at the Hadaka Matsuri, or Naked Festival at Saidaiji Temple on February 21, 2015 in Okayama, Japan. Nearly 10,000 men battle to grab a pair of lucky sticks thrown by priests in this one of the most vibrant festivals in Japan. #

Men pack into the temple hoping for a chance to grab the talisman at the Hadaka Matsuri, or Naked Festival at Saidaiji Temple on February 21, 2015 in Okayama, Japan. #

A participant inserts a paper with his name, blood type and emergency contact number into his loincloth at the Hadaka Matsuri in Okayama on February 21, 2015. #

Men cram into the temple waiting for priests to drop the sacred talisman in Okayama on February 21, 2015. The different colored bands on their wrists indicate which teams they are in. #