'Takayama Festival' begins

'Takayama Festival' begins

TAKAYAMA, Japan - Eleven elaborate floats are pulled through the streets of Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, on April 14. About 180,000 people are expected to visit the city to see the two-day annual festival.

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