Traditional Soma-Nomaoi festival in Fukushima Pref.

Traditional Soma-Nomaoi festival in Fukushima Pref.

Horsemen dressed like samurai warriors race on a 1,000-meter circuit at the Hibarigahara field in the city of Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture, during the Soma-Nomaoi festival 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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