Snow hinders spectacular grass-burning festival in Japan’s Nara

NARA — The traditional Yamayaki (grass-burning) festival was held Saturday night at Mt. Wakakusa in Nara. However, due to snow, only about 10% of the usual area was able to burn. Burning grassland on the mountain is a New Year’s tradition meant to wish for many things, including peace and the comfort of the souls […]

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