Horse parade in northeastern Japan

Horse parade in northeastern Japan

Photo taken in Takizawa in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on June 14, 2025, shows the Chagu Chagu Umakko parade of colorfully clad farm horses. The annual event is designated as a national intangible folklore cultural asset.

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