"Demons" welcomed in rare event in Nara

"Demons" welcomed in rare event in Nara

People wearing demon costumes run wild during the Japanese traditional "setsubun" festival at Kimpusenji, a temple in Nara Prefecture, on Feb. 3, 2016. While people throw dried beans to shoo away demons in similar setsubun events, the temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, welcomes not only fortune but demons as well. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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