Japan, Kobe, Ikuta shrine. Security staff controlling crowds of people packing the shrine to conduct their hatsumode, the first shrine visit of the new year. Security man holding sign to direct crowds outside the main shrine hall.

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Size: 5472px × 3648px
Location: Ikuta Shrine, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Photo credit: © Malcolm Fairman / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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