Dolls cast out to sea in girls' happiness prayer

Two boats carrying "Hina," traditional Japanese dolls, are cast out to sea from the coast off Wakayama, western Japan, on March 3, 2023, in prayer for girls' growth and happiness on the annual "Hina-matsuri," or Girls' Day festival celebrated across Japan.

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