Large crowd queuing into Senso-ji's Main Hall to give prayers for Japanese New Year Hatsumode, Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan

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Sensō-ji (金龍山浅草寺) is an ancient Buddhist temple located in Asakusa, Taitō, Tokyo, Japan. It is Tokyo's oldest temple, and one of its most significant. Formerly associated with the Tendai sect, it became independent after World War II.

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