A Portable Shrine being carried on the shoulders at the Mitama Festival (Yasukuni Shrine) in Tokyo, Japan

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Mitama Matsuri (Soul Festival) which is associated with the bon festival is held at Yasukuni Shrine, Tokyo. There are various events such as a demonstration of traditional martial arts a parade of mikoshi dedicated to the shrine, wadaiko Japanese drum beating, and a performance of Japanese dance and music (biwa taishogoto and tsugarujamisen) during the festival period

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Size: 5034px × 3332px
Location: Yasukuni Shrine, Tokyo, Japan
Photo credit: © Arif Iqball Photography - Japan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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