Kawachinagano marks 60th anniversary of city status

Kawachinagano marks 60th anniversary of city status

TONDABAYASHI, Japan - "Danjiri" floats gather before the city hall of Kawachinagano in Osaka Prefecture during an event to celebrate the 60th anniversary of municipalization on May 18, 2014.

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