Traditional early autumn festival in Toyama

Traditional early autumn festival in Toyama

TOYAMA, Japan - Men and women wearing woven hats dance during a traditional festival in Yatsuo town in Toyama, Toyama Prefecture, on Sept. 1, 2014, to pray for the protection of rice plants from the seasonal strong winds.

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