Young priests seek marriage partners

Young priests seek marriage partners

NIIGATA, Japan - A Buddhist priest (R) converses over food and drinks during a matchmaking party at a restaurant in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture on Dec. 15, 2013.

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