Parade marks centenary of Izumo Shrine gate in western Japan

Local residents parade on Nov. 7, 2015, on the approach to Izumo Shrine to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of a giant "torii" gate (back, L) in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, western Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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