Japan, Nishinomiya shrine. New Year. Night time. Shinto shrine packed with people praying in front of the Honden, main sanctuary, in the Haiden, hall of worship, during their Hatsumode, first visit of the new year.

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Nishinomiya Shrine, Nishinomiya, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan

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Location: Nishinomiya Shrine, Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Photo credit: © Malcolm Fairman / Alamy / Afripics
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