Japan, new year's day. Crowds of people at Nishinomiya shrine, praying and throwing previous years good luck charms, engimono, into large bonfire.

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Location: Nishinomiya shrine, Japan
Photo credit: © Malcolm Fairman / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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