Japan, Nishinomiya Shrine. Crowds gathered outside the main shrine, Honden, for new year's eve to see in the new year. Hatsumode is the term for the first visit of the new year. Night time.

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Nishinomiya Shrine, Nishinomiya, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan

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Location: Nishinomiya Shrine, Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
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