Loincloths called fundoshi have been the traditional underwear for Japanese men since ancient times, and though most now wear Western-style undershorts, they still don fundoshi at such events as local ...

There’s just something about Japan and this strange obsession with stealing underwear. In the Naniwa district of Osaka, 20 types of posters are currently on display to promote a town renewal project ...

Traditional Japanese fundoshi loincloths are both functional and fashionable, providing modesty for the modern man while still allowing a healthy influx of air around one’s nether regions. In fact, ...

TOKYO -- When someone mentions a fundoshi, or loincloth, one might imagine a group of sparingly clad men showing off their strength at a local festival. But in recent years in Japan, the humble ...

Senior staff writer, translator and streamer, Kazuma spends his time playing a variety of games ranging from farming simulators to classic CRPGs. Having spent upwards of 6 years in the industry, he ...

In addition to being the day when women absolutely must give men chocolate, February 14 is apparently also 'Fundoshi day'. This conveniently placed celebration of the traditional Japanese loincloth is ...

Around 9,000 men in loincloths trying to grab a lucky wooden stick during the 'Eyo' naked festival at Saidaiji temple on February 17, 2024, in Okayama, Japan. THE ASAHI SHIMBUN / THE ASAHI SHIMBUN VIA ...