Water sprayed for fire drill at Kinkakuji

Water sprayed for fire drill at Kinkakuji

Local firefighters spray water on Kinkakuji temple in Kyoto on July 1 for a fire drill conducted with the participation of temple officials. Before the drill, a Buddhist ceremony was held to mark the 50th year after a young monk burned down the temple. The photo was taken from a Kyodo News helicopter.

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