"Cocoon ball" production at peak

"Cocoon ball" production at peak

Production of "cocoon balls" -- a traditional new-year ornament -- is at its peak in the northeastern Japan city of Ishinomaki on Dec. 21, 2016. People decorate their home shrines with the colorful cocoon balls and pray for their health. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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