As the men arrive at the temple they wade through a pool of cold water to purify their bodies.

Naked Man Festival, Okayama (5) Purify

For some the cleansing is a painfully cold test of endurance.

Naked Man Festival, Okayama (6) Cleanse

Others splash and smile, seemingly unaware of the water or air temperature.

Naked Man Festival, Okayama (7) Sanctify

After this sequence I can confirm that the Pentax 645D and the new 55mm lens are both weather sealed.