People clad as ancient courtiers play football game

People clad as ancient courtiers play football game

KYOTO, Japan - People dressed in ancient Japanese court attire play a "kemari" football game at Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto, western Japan, on Jan. 4, 2015, before a large crowd of tourists gathered to watch the traditional New Year event.

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