Japanese "karuta" card game

Women in traditional attire from the ancient Heian period play "karuta," a traditional Japanese card game, during an annual New Year's ceremony at Yasaka shrine in Kyoto on Jan. 3, 2024.

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ILEA002141679

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2024/1/03 00:00:00

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Kyodo / Kyodo News Images

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2024 Kyodo News

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240 dpi

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