Todaiji holds memorial service for spirits of ancestors

Todaiji holds memorial service for spirits of ancestors

NARA, Japan - People light incense sticks at the "Manto Kuyo-e" memorial service to honor the spirits of ancestors held at Todaiji, a Buddhist temple in Japan's ancient capital of Nara, on Aug. 15, 2014.

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