Ancient football in Kyoto

Ancient football in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Men in Heian era (eighth to 12th centuries) aristocratic attire demonstrate "kemari" (ancient football) in an event at Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto on Jan. 4, 2013.

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