Fire drill at ancient Kofuku-ji temple in Nara

Fire drill at ancient Kofuku-ji temple in Nara

NARA, Japan - Fire fighters pump water to the five-storied pagoda of the ancient Kofuku-ji temple in Nara in a fire drill held on Jan. 26, the Cultural Assets Fire Prevention Day. The pagoda is designated a National Treasure.

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