Traditional horse parade held in Iwate Pref.

Traditional horse parade held in Iwate Pref.

TAKISAWA, Japan - Horses in brilliant costume leave the village of Takisawa, Iwate Prefecture, on June 11 for Morioka, 15 kilometers away, in a traditional horse parade. The event, designated as an intangible national folk cultural treasure, is held to thank the horses for their work in farming and to pray for good health.

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