People dressed in authentic costumes representing various periods and characters in Japanese feudal history participate in the annual Jidai Festival at Kyoto Imperial Palace on Tuesday, October 22, in Kyoto, Japan.
Kyoto Jidai Matsuri festival —
People dressed in authentic costumes representing various periods and characters in Japanese feudal history participate in the annual Jidai Festival at Kyoto Imperial Palace on Tuesday, October 22, in Kyoto, Japan.
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Each year approximately 2,000 people participate in the Jidai Matsuri festival on October 22, the anniversary of the foundation of Kyoto, Japan.
Kyoto Jidai Matsuri festival —
Each year approximately 2,000 people participate in the Jidai Matsuri festival on October 22, the anniversary of the foundation of Kyoto, Japan.
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Participants dress in authentic costumes from almost every period of Japanese history and parade from the Imperial Palace to Heian Shrine.
Kyoto Jidai Matsuri festival —
Participants dress in authentic costumes from almost every period of Japanese history and parade from the Imperial Palace to Heian Shrine.
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Japanese people wearing historical costumes wait to attend the parade.
Kyoto Jidai Matsuri festival —
Japanese people wearing historical costumes wait to attend the parade.
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Women parade to Heian Shrine in Kyoto, Japan.
Kyoto Jidai Matsuri festival —
Women parade to Heian Shrine in Kyoto, Japan.
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Japanese feudal history is represented in the annual Jidai Festival at Kyoto Imperial Palace.
Kyoto Jidai Matsuri festival —
Japanese feudal history is represented in the annual Jidai Festival at Kyoto Imperial Palace.
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A parade moves from the Imperial Palace to Heian Shrine in Kyoto, Japan.
Kyoto Jidai Matsuri festival —
A parade moves from the Imperial Palace to Heian Shrine in Kyoto, Japan.
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