Mikoshi as they are carried in to Senso-ji Temple during the Sanja matsuri. Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan.

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Mikoshi as they are carried in to Senso-ji Temple during the Sanja matsuri. Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. Sunday May 15th 2016 The Sanja matsuri is one of the biggest festivals in Japan. Taking place over the 3 days of the second weekend of May (May 13th to 15th) it features many mikoshi, or portable shrines, that are carried around by local groups to bring blessings and prosperity to their neighbourhoods

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Size: 5600px × 3733px
Location: Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
Photo credit: © Damon Coulter / Alamy / Afripics
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