Armored warriors compete in horse race

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Armored warriors compete in horse race

People dressed as armored warriors compete for a sacred flag (C) during a traditional summer event in the Fukushima Prefecture city of Minamisoma, northeastern Japan, on May 26, 2024.(Kyodo)

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