Men struggle for lucky charm during unique festival

Men participating in the "Somin Festival" in the northeastern Japan city of Oshu pour river water on themselves as part of a purification ritual on Feb. 14, 2016. During the festival through Feb. 15, scores of bathing men compete to be the first to grab a lucky charm said to ensure the winner a good harvest and perfect health. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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