Takayama Festival begins in Gifu Prefecture

Takayama Festival begins in Gifu Prefecture

Colorfully decorated yatai floats proceed through a street in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on April 14, 2016, the first day of the two-day annual Spring Takayama Festival. A total of 12 floats, which are designated as Japanese significant intangible folk cultural assets, took part in the parade. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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