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Buddhist ritual in Kyoto

Buddhist monks sway while chanting at Higashi Hongan-ji temple in Kyoto on Nov. 28, 2024, during a ritual to commemorate the death of Shinran, a famous 13th-century monk who founded the Jodo Shinshu school of Buddhism.

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Buddhist ritual in Kyoto

Buddhist monks sway while chanting at Higashi Hongan-ji temple in Kyoto on Nov. 28, 2024, during a ritual to commemorate the death of Shinran, a famous 13th-century monk who founded the Jodo Shinshu school of Buddhism.

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Buddhist ritual in Kyoto

Buddhist monks sway while chanting at Higashi Hongan-ji temple in Kyoto on Nov. 28, 2024, during a ritual to commemorate the death of Shinran, a famous 13th-century monk who founded the Jodo Shinshu school of Buddhism.

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AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

(240520) -- HEFEI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 13, 2024 shows a captive-born Yangtze alligator in Xiadu area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. The species, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. Zhang Hongan lives near the Hongxing Reservoir in Xuancheng City, where he once accidentally found the trail of wild Yangtze alligators in 1982. In the more than 40 years from then on, Zhang's parents and brother had become rangers for Yangtze alligators. In 2024, Zhang Hongan took over the duty, working as a field ranger in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve. Today, 26 rangers and 170 micro-grid staff are devoted in the protection of the habitat of Yangtze alligators. The Anhui Yangtze alligator na

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AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

(240520) -- HEFEI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 13, 2024 shows captive-born Yangtze alligators in Xiadu area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. The species, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. Zhang Hongan lives near the Hongxing Reservoir in Xuancheng City, where he once accidentally found the trail of wild Yangtze alligators in 1982. In the more than 40 years from then on, Zhang's parents and brother had become rangers for Yangtze alligators. In 2024, Zhang Hongan took over the duty, working as a field ranger in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve. Today, 26 rangers and 170 micro-grid staff are devoted in the protection of the habitat of Yangtze alligators. The Anhui Yangtze alligator nat

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AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

(240520) -- HEFEI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 13, 2024 shows captive-born Yangtze alligators in Xiadu area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. The species, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. Zhang Hongan lives near the Hongxing Reservoir in Xuancheng City, where he once accidentally found the trail of wild Yangtze alligators in 1982. In the more than 40 years from then on, Zhang's parents and brother had become rangers for Yangtze alligators. In 2024, Zhang Hongan took over the duty, working as a field ranger in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve. Today, 26 rangers and 170 micro-grid staff are devoted in the protection of the habitat of Yangtze alligators. The Anhui Yangtze alligator nat

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AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

(240520) -- HEFEI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Hongan patrols by the Hongxing Reservoir in Hongxing area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province, May 13, 2024. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. The species, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. Zhang Hongan lives near the Hongxing Reservoir in Xuancheng City, where he once accidentally found the trail of wild Yangtze alligators in 1982. In the more than 40 years from then on, Zhang's parents and brother had become rangers for Yangtze alligators. In 2024, Zhang Hongan took over the duty, working as a field ranger in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve. Today, 26 rangers and 170 micro-grid staff are devoted in the protection of the habitat of Yangtze alligators. The Anhui Yangtze alligator national n

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AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

(240520) -- HEFEI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Hongan patrols in Hongxing area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province, May 13, 2024. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. The species, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. Zhang Hongan lives near the Hongxing Reservoir in Xuancheng City, where he once accidentally found the trail of wild Yangtze alligators in 1982. In the more than 40 years from then on, Zhang's parents and brother had become rangers for Yangtze alligators. In 2024, Zhang Hongan took over the duty, working as a field ranger in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve. Today, 26 rangers and 170 micro-grid staff are devoted in the protection of the habitat of Yangtze alligators. The Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve was establis

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AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

(240520) -- HEFEI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 13, 2024 shows ponds for captive-born Yangtze alligators in Xiadu area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. The species, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. Zhang Hongan lives near the Hongxing Reservoir in Xuancheng City, where he once accidentally found the trail of wild Yangtze alligators in 1982. In the more than 40 years from then on, Zhang's parents and brother had become rangers for Yangtze alligators. In 2024, Zhang Hongan took over the duty, working as a field ranger in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve. Today, 26 rangers and 170 micro-grid staff are devoted in the protection of the habitat of Yangtze alligators. The Anhui

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AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

(240520) -- HEFEI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Hongan patrols in Hongxing area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province, May 13, 2024. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. The species, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. Zhang Hongan lives near the Hongxing Reservoir in Xuancheng City, where he once accidentally found the trail of wild Yangtze alligators in 1982. In the more than 40 years from then on, Zhang's parents and brother had become rangers for Yangtze alligators. In 2024, Zhang Hongan took over the duty, working as a field ranger in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve. Today, 26 rangers and 170 micro-grid staff are devoted in the protection of the habitat of Yangtze alligators. The Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve was establis

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AmazingAnhui | Yangtze alligator guardian in E China nature reserve

(240520) -- HEFEI, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Hongan writes work record in Hongxing area in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve, Xuancheng City, east China's Anhui Province, May 13, 2024. The Yangtze alligator, which has lived on Earth for over 200 million years, is a first-class protected animal endemic to China. The species, also known as Chinese alligator, lives along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, the longest waterway in the country. Zhang Hongan lives near the Hongxing Reservoir in Xuancheng City, where he once accidentally found the trail of wild Yangtze alligators in 1982. In the more than 40 years from then on, Zhang's parents and brother had become rangers for Yangtze alligators. In 2024, Zhang Hongan took over the duty, working as a field ranger in Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve. Today, 26 rangers and 170 micro-grid staff are devoted in the protection of the habitat of Yangtze alligators. The Anhui Yangtze alligator national nature reserve w

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Buddhist ritual in Kyoto

Buddhist monks sway their bodies while chanting at Higashi Hongan-ji temple in Kyoto on Nov. 28, 2023, during a ritual to commemorate the death of Shinran, a famous 13th-century monk and the founder of the Jodo Shinshu school of Buddhism.

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Buddhist ritual in Kyoto

Buddhist monks sway their bodies while chanting at Higashi Hongan-ji temple in Kyoto on Nov. 28, 2023, during a ritual to commemorate the death of Shinran, a famous 13th-century monk and the founder of the Jodo Shinshu school of Buddhism.

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China's extended Belt and Road commitment to reshape int'l transport routes, deliver prosperity

STORY: China's extended Belt and Road commitment to reshape int'l transport routes, deliver prosperity DATELINE: Oct. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:02 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of BRI-related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): FANG CHAO, Person in charge of Horgos Hongan International Freight Forwarding Agency Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): VANHSAI HOME NGERN, Lao student in China 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Laos): KHIENKHAM PHOUDCHANTHAVONGSA, Deputy general manager of Lao-China Joint Venture Investment Co., Ltd. 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Indonesian): RUSDIANTO, Indonesian passenger 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): RIDWAN KAMIL, Former governor of West Java province 7. various of BRI-related footage STORYLINE: This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). In the past decade, brand new airports and harbors, railways, roads, and services have been launched under the initiative, reshaping international transport routes and creating new growth drivers. China-Europe freight train

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2 land ports in China's Xinjiang handle over 5,000 China-Europe freight train trips this year

STORY: 2 land ports in China's Xinjiang handle over 5,000 China-Europe freight train trips this year DATELINE: May 12, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:13 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of China-Europe freight trains 2. various of containers 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): FANG CHAO, Horgos Hongan International Freight Forwarding Agency Co., Ltd. 4. various of containers 5. various of China-Europe freight trains STORYLINE: The number of China-Europe freight trains, including those destined for central Asian countries, passing through the Alashankou and Horgos railway ports in northwest China's Xinjiang has exceeded the mark of 5,000 so far this year, according to China Railway Urumqi Bureau Group Co., Ltd. As of Wednesday, Xinjiang's Horgos Port handled 2,715 China-Europe freight train trips this year, a year-on-year increase of 22.9 percent. In terms of the Alashankou Port, 2,317 freight train trips were handled during the same period, up 12.3 percent year on year. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): FANG C

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Wake for Nagisa Oshima

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese film director Takeshi Kitano attends a wake for fellow moviemaker Nagisa Oshima at Tsukiji Hongan-ji temple in Tokyo's Chuo Ward on Jan. 21, 2013. Oshima, known for directing "In the Realm of the Senses" and "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence," died of pneumonia on Jan. 15 at the age 80.

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Wake for Nagisa Oshima

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese film director Yoji Yamada attends a wake for fellow moviemaker Nagisa Oshima at Tsukiji Hongan-ji temple in Tokyo's Chuo Ward on Jan. 21, 2013. Oshima, known for directing "In the Realm of the Senses" and "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence," died of pneumonia on Jan. 15 at the age 80.

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Wake for Nagisa Oshima

TOKYO, Japan - A wake is held for Japanese film director Nagisa Oshima at Tsukiji Hongan-ji temple in Tokyo's Chuo Ward on Jan. 21, 2013. Oshima, known for directing "In the Realm of the Senses" and "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence," died of pneumonia on Jan. 15 at the age 80.

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Wake for Nagisa Oshima

TOKYO, Japan - A portrait of Japanese film director Nagisa Oshima is surrounded by flowers on an altar during a wake for him at Tsukiji Hongan-ji temple in Tokyo's Chuo Ward on Jan. 21, 2013. Oshima, known for directing "In the Realm of the Senses" and "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence," died of pneumonia on Jan. 15 at the age 80.

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Little priest cools down in sizzling Kyoto temple

KYOTO, Japan - A woman helps a child cool down during an initiation rite for children to become junior Buddhist priests at Higashi Hongan temple in Kyoto on Aug. 4, 2010, as the mercury soared around the western Japan region.

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Child priests at Kyoto temple

KYOTO, Japan - Boys and girls take part in an initiation rite to become junior Buddhist priests at Higashi Hongan temple in Kyoto on Aug. 4, 2010. A total of 188 children from across the country, including elementary and junior high school students, attended the ceremony.

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13th death anniversary of X JAPAN guitarist 'hide' marked

TOKYO, Japan - A ceremony to mark the 13th death anniversary of popular rock band X JAPAN's lead guitarist Hideto Matsumoto, known as ''hide,'' is held at Tsukiji Hongan-ji, a Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple, in Tokyo on May 2, 2010. Around 35,000 people attended the ceremony. (Pool photo)

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Year-end cleanup at Kyoto temple

People sweep away dust during the "susuharai" year-end cleanup on Dec. 20, 2021, at Higashi Hongan-ji temple in Kyoto, western Japan.

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Year-end cleanup at Kyoto temple

People sweep away dust during the "susuharai" year-end cleanup on Dec. 20, 2021, at Higashi Hongan-ji temple in Kyoto, western Japan.

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Year-end cleanup at Kyoto temple

People sweep away dust during the "susuharai" year-end cleanup on Dec. 20, 2021, at Higashi Hongan-ji temple in Kyoto, western Japan.

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Year-end cleanup at Kyoto temple

People sweep away dust during the "susuharai" year-end cleanup on Dec. 20, 2021, at Nishi Hongan-ji temple in Kyoto, western Japan.

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13th death anniversary of X JAPAN guitarist 'hide' marked

TOKYO, Japan - A ceremony to mark the 13th death anniversary of popular rock band X JAPAN's lead guitarist Hideto Matsumoto, known as ''hide,'' is held at Tsukiji Hongan-ji, a Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple, in Tokyo on May 2, 2010. Around 35,000 people attended the ceremony. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

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13th death anniversary of X Japan guitarist 'hide' marked

TOKYO, Japan - A ceremony to mark the 13th death anniversary of popular rock band X Japan's lead guitarist Hideto Matsumoto, known as ''hide,'' is held at Tsukiji Hongan-ji, a Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple, in Tokyo on May 2, 2010. Around 35,000 people attended the ceremony. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

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13th death anniversary of X Japan guitarist 'hide' marked

TOKYO, Japan - Yoshiki Hayashi (standing), who co-founded popular rock band X Japan, prays during a ceremony to mark the 13th death anniversary of the band's lead guitarist Hideto Matsumoto, known as ''hide,'' at Tsukiji Hongan-ji, a Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple, in Tokyo on May 2, 2010. Around 35,000 people attended the ceremony. (Pool photo)(Kyodo)

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Child priests at Kyoto temple

KYOTO, Japan - Boys and girls take part in an initiation rite to become junior Buddhist priests at Higashi Hongan temple in Kyoto on Aug. 4, 2010. A total of 188 children from across the country, including elementary and junior high school students, attended the ceremony. (Kyodo)

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Little priest cools down in sizzling Kyoto temple

KYOTO, Japan - A woman helps a child cool down during an initiation rite for children to become junior Buddhist priests at Higashi Hongan temple in Kyoto on Aug. 4, 2010, as the mercury soared around the western Japan region. (Kyodo)

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Year-end cleanup at Kyoto temple

People take part in the "susuharai" year-end cleanup on Dec. 20, 2020, at Nishi Hongan-ji temple in Kyoto, western Japan.

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Year-end cleanup at Kyoto temple

People take part in the "susuharai" year-end cleanup on Dec. 20, 2020, at Nishi Hongan-ji temple in Kyoto, western Japan.

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Year-end cleanup at Kyoto temple

People wipe away dust during the "susuharai" year-end cleanup on Dec. 20, 2020, at Higashi Hongan-ji temple in Kyoto, western Japan.

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Year-end cleanup at Kyoto temple

People sweep away dust during the "susuharai" year-end cleanup on Dec. 20, 2020, at Higashi Hongan-ji temple in Kyoto, western Japan.

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Young Buddhist monks in Japan

Children wearing face masks amid the novel coronavirus pandemic gather for a group photo after attending a Buddhist ordination ceremony at Higashi Hongan-ji temple in Kyoto on Aug. 4, 2020.

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Young Buddhist monks in Japan

Children gather for a group photo after attending a Buddhist ordination ceremony at Higashi Hongan-ji temple in Kyoto on Aug. 4, 2020.

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Young Buddhist monks in Japan

Children wearing face masks amid the novel coronavirus pandemic gather for a group photo after attending a Buddhist ordination ceremony at Higashi Hongan-ji temple in Kyoto on Aug. 4, 2020.

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Young Buddhist monks in Japan

Children wearing face masks amid the novel coronavirus pandemic gather for a group photo after attending a Buddhist ordination ceremony at Higashi Hongan-ji temple in Kyoto on Aug. 4, 2020.

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Year-end cleaning at Kyoto temple

People beat tatami mats with springy bamboo sticks to remove dust during end-of-year cleaning at Nishi Hongan-ji temple in Kyoto on Dec. 20, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Year-end cleaning at Kyoto temple

People beat tatami mats with springy bamboo sticks to remove dust during end-of-year cleaning at Nishi Hongan-ji temple in Kyoto on Dec. 20, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Year-end cleaning at Kyoto temple

People beat tatami mats with springy bamboo sticks to remove dust during end-of-year cleaning at Higashi Hongan-ji temple in Kyoto on Dec. 20, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Year-end cleaning at Kyoto temple

People beat tatami mats with springy bamboo sticks to remove dust during end-of-year cleaning at Higashi Hongan-ji temple in Kyoto on Dec. 20, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Year-end cleaning at Kyoto temple

People beat tatami mats with springy bamboo sticks to remove dust during end-of-year cleaning at Higashi Hongan-ji temple in Kyoto on Dec. 20, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Children enter priesthood in Japan

Children attend a Buddhist ordination ceremony at Higashi Hongan Temple in Kyoto on Aug. 4, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Children enter priesthood in Japan

Children attend a Buddhist ordination ceremony at Higashi Hongan Temple in Kyoto on Aug. 4, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Children enter priesthood in Japan

Children pose after attending a Buddhist ordination ceremony at Higashi Hongan Temple in Kyoto on Aug. 4, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Children enter priesthood in Japan

Children pose after attending a Buddhist ordination ceremony at Higashi Hongan Temple in Kyoto on Aug. 4, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo