Japan, Nishinomiya shrine. Shogatsu, New year, night-time. Hundreds of people crowding the shrine to pray at the Honden 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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