Fire prevention drill held at Horyuji Temple

Fire prevention drill held at Horyuji Temple

NARA, Japan - Firefighters sprinkle waters at Horyuji Temple in Nara Prefecture in a drill on Jan. 26, the Fire Prevention Day for cultural assets, to protect the temple from fires. (Kyodo)

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