Hosha Shinji archery ritual at Atsuta Shrine

Hosha Shinji archery ritual at Atsuta Shrine

People struggle on the ground to grab pieces of the target during the Hosha Shinji ritual on January 15, 2016 at Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya, Japan. Getting the center block and straw from the target is considered good luck. The archery ritual is meant to bring about a good crop and fortune. (Photo by Ben Weller/AFLO)

Hosha Shinji at Atsuta Shrine

Shinto priests shoot arrows at a target during the Hosha Shinji ritual at Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya, Japan. (Photo by Ben Weller/AFLO)

Hosha Shinji at Atsuta Shrine

A Shinto priests blesses a target during the Hosha Shinji ritual at Atsuta Shrine. (Photo by Ben Weller/AFLO)

Hosha Shinji archery ritual at Atsuta Shrine

People wait behind a rope before the dash to the target during the Hosha Shinji ritual. (Photo by Ben Weller/AFLO)

Hosha Shinji archery ritual at Atsuta Shrine

A woman congratulates the winner after a struggle to grab pieces of the target during the Hosha Shinji ritual at Atsuta Shrine in Nagoya, Japan. Getting the center block and straw from the target is considered good luck. (Photo by Ben Weller/AFLO)

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