Burnt float for Gion Festival almost rebuilt

Burnt float for Gion Festival almost rebuilt

KYOTO, Japan - "Ofunehoko," a Gion Festival float under restoration since 2010 after it was nearly lost in fire 150 years ago, is unveiled Jan. 15, 2014, in Kyoto before completion. The float is one of the "Yamahoko" floats used during the annual Gion Festival in Kyoto.

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