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Genpuku-Shiki

Edited photographer caption: Genpuku-Shiki of Ogasawara-ryu is a Japanese coming-of-age ceremony. This ceremony is held in Kyoto every January. Ogasawara-ryu is known as a school of archery, horsemanship and manners and dates back to the Kamakura period. Through Genpuku-Shiki, we can understand the manners and beautiful customs of ancient Japan.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2015
Date Uploaded: 10.2016
Photo Location: Kyoto, Japan
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Copyright: © Hidetoshi Ogata
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Photo of the Day: 10.31.16
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