Fundoshi is the traditional Japanese loincloth worn by sumo-tori and by men on special occasions, such as in Japanese festivals (matsuri). It was the principal form of Japanese undergarment until World War II. Nowadays, it has been entirely replaced by modern Western underwear.
Fundoshi and happi
Fundoshi - Japanese loincloths
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Fundoshi and happi
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Fundoshi - Japanese loincloths