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Men struggle for lucky charm during unique festival

Men struggle for lucky charm during unique festival

Men participating in the "Somin Festival" in the northeastern Japan city of Oshu on Feb. 15, 2016, compete to grab a lucky charm said to ensure the holder a good harvest and perfect health. Around 140 men took part in the event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Men struggle for lucky charm during unique festival

Men struggle for lucky charm during unique festival

Men participating in the "Somin Festival" in the northeastern Japan city of Oshu pour river water on themselves as part of a purification ritual on Feb. 14, 2016. During the festival through Feb. 15, scores of bathing men compete to be the first to grab a lucky charm said to ensure the winner a good harvest and perfect health. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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