Turf-burning in Nara

Turf-burning in Nara

NARA, Japan - Wakakusayama, a 342-meter hill in the ancient capital city of Nara, is engulfed in flames behind Yakushiji Temple's east pagoda during an annual turf-burning event on Jan. 22, 2011.

Turf-burning in Nara

Turf-burning in Nara

NARA, Japan - Fireworks erupt above Wakakusayama, as the 342-meter hill in the ancient capital city of Nara is engulfed in flames behind the five-story pagoda of Kofukuji Temple during an annual turf-burning event on Jan. 22, 2011.

Turf burning at Wakakusayama

Turf burning at Wakakusayama

NARA, Japan - The five-story pagoda of Kofukuji Temple in Nara looms up as Wakakusayama, a 342-meter hill located in the eastern part of the ancient capital city, is engulfed with flames during an annual turf-burning event on Jan. 23, 2010.

Turf burning at wakakusayama

Turf burning at wakakusayama

NARA, Japan - The five-story pagoda of Kofukuji Temple in Nara looms up as Wakakusayama, a 342-meter-high hill located in the eastern part of the ancient capital city, is engulfed with flames during the annual turf burning on Jan. 11.

Turf burning at wakakusayama

Turf burning at wakakusayama

NARA, Japan - The five-story pagoda of Kofukuji Temple in Nara looms up as Wakakusayama, a 342-meter-high hill located in the eastern part of the ancient capital city, is engulfed with flames during the annual turf burning on Jan. 11. (Kyodo)

Turf burning at Wakakusayama

Turf burning at Wakakusayama

NARA, Japan - The five-story pagoda of Kofukuji Temple in Nara looms up as Wakakusayama, a 342-meter hill located in the eastern part of the ancient capital city, is engulfed with flames during an annual turf-burning event on Jan. 23, 2010. (Kyodo)

Turf-burning in Nara

Turf-burning in Nara

NARA, Japan - Fireworks erupt above Wakakusayama, as the 342-meter hill in the ancient capital city of Nara is engulfed in flames behind the five-story pagoda of Kofukuji Temple during an annual turf-burning event on Jan. 22, 2011. (Kyodo)

Turf-burning in Nara

Turf-burning in Nara

NARA, Japan - Wakakusayama, a 342-meter hill in the ancient capital city of Nara, is engulfed in flames behind Yakushiji Temple's east pagoda during an annual turf-burning event on Jan. 22, 2011. (Kyodo)