Jidai Matsuri festival held in Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri festival held in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - People wearing historical costumes leave the Heian Shrine for the Kyoto Imperial Palace to mark the annual Jidai Matsuri (Festival of Eras) on Oct. 22.

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