Dolls' festival in Japan

Dolls' festival in Japan

A boat carrying hundreds of dolls is put to sea from Awashima Shrine in the western Japan city of Wakayama on March 3, 2019, the day of Japan's Dolls' Festival. The dolls are put to sea in a traditional ritual to pray for girls' good fortune and happiness. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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