Kyoto shrine starts counting donations

KYOTO, Japan - Bankers on Jan. 3 count money donated to Fushimiinari-Taisha Shrine in Kyoto's Fushimi Ward. Some 2.76 million people visited the shrine during the first three days of the New Year to pray for a good 2003. Fifteen bankers will spend five days tallying the offerings.

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