''Kanto Festival'' begins in Akita

''Kanto Festival'' begins in Akita

AKITA, Japan - Hundreds of lanterns parade along the thoroughfare of Akita as the annual ''Kanto Festival'' begins in the northern Japan city on Aug. 3.

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