Japanese singer Kobayashi dedicates new song to shrine

NARA, Japan - Top Japanese singer Sachiko Kobayashi performs her new song at Kasuga Shrine in Nara Prefecture on June 22. The song is based on ancient poems taken from the Manyoshu, the oldest existing collection of Japanese poetry. Kobayashi, who wore traditional costume, dedicated the song to the shrine. (Kyodo)

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