Grass-burning held on Japan's largest limestone plateau

Grass-burning held on Japan's largest limestone plateau

YAMAGUCHI, Japan - An annual grass-burning event is held on Japan's largest limestone plateau Feb. 23 in Akiyoshi, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The burning, to help new grass sprout, heralds the arrival of spring.

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