Floats parade in Kyoto's Gion Festival

Floats parade in Kyoto's Gion Festival

KYOTO, Japan - Gorgeously decorated floats parade along the thoroughfare of the ancient capital city of Kyoto as the annual Gion Festival climaxes on July 17.

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