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Centuries-old spring festival draws hundreds to Tokyo mountain

Ritual procession by robed Shinto priests marked the seasonal change during a centuries-old festival high above Tokyo.

Published Apr 29, 2026, 11:07 PM EDT | WFMZZ

A centuries-old festival that heralds spring drew hundreds of worshippers to a mountain near Tokyo on Wednesday. Robed Shinto priests led a procession to a sacred shrine at the summit as participants gathered to mark the seasonal rite.