Nagasaki peiron rowing races begin

Nagasaki peiron rowing races begin

NAGASAKI, Japan - Crews power their boats in the traditional summertime peiron rowing races on July 25 at Nagasaki Port in Nagasaki Prefecture. A total of 58 teams are participating in the two-day event.

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