Archery competition at Kyoto temple

Archery competition at Kyoto temple

KYOTO, Japan - Women in traditional attire celebrating their coming of age this year take part in an archery competition at Sanjusangendo temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on Jan. 15, 2012. Around 2,000 people from across the country, including the new adults, took part in the event.

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