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Fire-walking festival in Mt. Takao

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Tokyo, Japan – A practitioner of Shugendo religion performs during the “Hiwatari-matsuri” in Takao-san Yakuo-in Yuki-ji Temple, March 8, 2015. Shugendo’s followers also called “Yamabushi” perform to receive protection from misfortune, and for good health and to pray for peace in the world. Visitors can participate at the end of the ceremony to receive the benefits. Shugendo is a unique Japanese religion that mixes Buddhism and ancient mountain worship. The festival is held yearly on the second Sunday of March. (Photo by Rodrigo Reyes Marin/AFLO)

Fire-walking festival in Mt. Takao
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Tokyo, Japan – Practitioners of Shugendo religion surround the path of smoldering embers and carry good luck charms during the “Hiwatari-matsuri” in Takao-san Yakuo-in Yuki-ji Temple, March 8, 2015. The festival is held yearly on the second Sunday of March. (Photo by Rodrigo Reyes Marin/AFLO)Fire-walking festival in Mt. Takao

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Tokyo, Japan – A practitioner of Shugendo religion performs during the “Hiwatari-matsuri” in Takao-san Yakuo-in Yuki-ji Temple, March 8, 2015. Shugendo’s followers also called “Yamabushi” perform to receive protection from misfortune, and for good health and to pray for peace in the world. Visitors can participate at the end of the ceremony to receive the benefits. Shugendo is a unique Japanese religion that mixes Buddhism and ancient mountain worship. The festival is held yearly on the second Sunday of March. (Photo by Rodrigo Reyes Marin/AFLO)

Fire-walking festival in Mt. Takao
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Tokyo, Japan – Practitioners of Shugendo religion surround the path of smoldering embers and carry good luck charms during the “Hiwatari-matsuri” in Takao-san Yakuo-in Yuki-ji Temple, March 8, 2015. The festival is held yearly on the second Sunday of March. (Photo by Rodrigo Reyes Marin/AFLO)Fire-walking festival in Mt. Takao

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Tokyo, Japan – A practitioner of Shugendo religion performs during the “Hiwatari-matsuri” in Takao-san Yakuo-in Yuki-ji Temple, March 8, 2015. Shugendo’s followers also called “Yamabushi” perform to receive protection from misfortune, and for good health and to pray for peace in the world. Visitors can participate at the end of the ceremony to receive the benefits. Shugendo is a unique Japanese religion that mixes Buddhism and ancient mountain worship. The festival is held yearly on the second Sunday of March. (Photo by Rodrigo Reyes Marin/AFLO)

Fire-walking festival in Mt. Takao
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Tokyo, Japan – Practitioners of Shugendo religion surround the path of smoldering embers and carry good luck charms during the “Hiwatari-matsuri” in Takao-san Yakuo-in Yuki-ji Temple, March 8, 2015. The festival is held yearly on the second Sunday of March. (Photo by Rodrigo Reyes Marin/AFLO)Fire-walking festival in Mt. Takao

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Tokyo, Japan – A practitioner of Shugendo religion performs during the “Hiwatari-matsuri” in Takao-san Yakuo-in Yuki-ji Temple, March 8, 2015. Shugendo’s followers also called “Yamabushi” perform to receive protection from misfortune, and for good health and to pray for peace in the world. Visitors can participate at the end of the ceremony to receive the benefits. Shugendo is a unique Japanese religion that mixes Buddhism and ancient mountain worship. The festival is held yearly on the second Sunday of March. (Photo by Rodrigo Reyes Marin/AFLO)

Fire-walking festival in Mt. Takao
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Tokyo, Japan – Practitioners of Shugendo religion surround the path of smoldering embers and carry good luck charms during the “Hiwatari-matsuri” in Takao-san Yakuo-in Yuki-ji Temple, March 8, 2015. The festival is held yearly on the second Sunday of March. (Photo by Rodrigo Reyes Marin/AFLO)Fire-walking festival in Mt. Takao

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Tokyo, Japan – A practitioner of Shugendo religion performs during the “Hiwatari-matsuri” in Takao-san Yakuo-in Yuki-ji Temple, March 8, 2015. Shugendo’s followers also called “Yamabushi” perform to receive protection from misfortune, and for good health and to pray for peace in the world. Visitors can participate at the end of the ceremony to receive the benefits. Shugendo is a unique Japanese religion that mixes Buddhism and ancient mountain worship. The festival is held yearly on the second Sunday of March. (Photo by Rodrigo Reyes Marin/AFLO)

Fire-walking festival in Mt. Takao
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Tokyo, Japan – Practitioners of Shugendo religion surround the path of smoldering embers and carry good luck charms during the “Hiwatari-matsuri” in Takao-san Yakuo-in Yuki-ji Temple, March 8, 2015. The festival is held yearly on the second Sunday of March. (Photo by Rodrigo Reyes Marin/AFLO)