Kyoto temple's summer lanterns

Kyoto temple's summer lanterns

Lanterns illuminate the grounds of Higashi Honganji, a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on Aug. 14, 2018. Some 10,000 lanterns are featured in an annual summer event called "Mantoue." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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