Shinto priests offer prayers ahead of Kasuga shrine repair

Shinto priests offer prayers ahead of Kasuga shrine repair

Shinto priests offer prayers in a temporary sanctuary after installing the "shintai" object of worship at Kasuga Grand Shrine in the city of Nara, western Japan, on March 27, 2015, as part of preparations for the shrine's regular repair every 20 years.(Pool Photo by Yomiuri Shimbun) (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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