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Traditional "horse-chasing" festival in Fukushima Prefecture

Traditional "horse-chasing" festival in Fukushima Prefecture

Horsemen dressed like samurai warriors dash on a 1,000-meter circuit at the Hibarigahara field in the city of Minamisouma, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 24, 2016, during the second day of the wild horse-chasing festival called "Soma-Nomaoi." The festival, which is said to have a history dating back to the early 10th century, attracted around 43,000 spectators. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Traditional "horse-chasing" festival in Fukushima Prefecture

Traditional "horse-chasing" festival in Fukushima Prefecture

Horsemen dressed like samurai warriors compete to grab sacred flags shot into the air with fireworks at the Hibarigahara field in the city of Minamisouma, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on July 24, 2016, during the second day of the wild horse-chasing festival called "Soma-Nomaoi." The festival, which is said to have a history dating back to the early 10th century, attracted around 43,000 spectators. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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