Bridge crossing ceremony at Japan shrine

Bridge crossing ceremony at Japan shrine

ISE, Japan - People wearing traditional Japanese outfits cross the Uji Bridge at Ise Shrine that was renewed for the first time in 20 years during a ceremonial walk event in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on Nov. 3, 2009.

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