Traditional 'Soma Nomaoi Festival' held in Fukushima

Traditional 'Soma Nomaoi Festival' held in Fukushima

HARA, Japan - Armed warriors race on horseback during the ''Soma Nomaoi Festival'' at Hibarigahara, Fukushima Prefecture, on July 24. Some 22,000 spectators enjoyed the traditional race, which dates back more than 1,000 years.

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