Traditional Soma-Nomaoi festival in Fukushima Pref.

Traditional Soma-Nomaoi festival in Fukushima Pref.

Horsemen dressed like samurai warriors compete for 40 shrine flags shot into the air with fireworks during the Shinki Sodatsusen, one of the highlights of the three-day Soma-Nomaoi festival, on Hibarigahara field in the city of Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture, on July 26, 2015. The district is known for horse breeding and the festival is said to have its origin in the early 10th century. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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