epa02202757 Japanese women dressed in the clothing of the Heian Period (794-1192) prepare to perform a dance during the 'Otaue' rice planting ceremony at Sumiyoshi Shinto shrine in Osaka, western Japan, 14 June 2010. Dating back to the 3rd century, the Otaue ceremony, or Rice-transplanting ceremony in English, is annually celebrated on the 14 June, the beginning of Japan's rainy season. Rice will be harvested on 17 Octoberthen dedicated to the ancient gods. EPA/TOMOFUMI NAKANO
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Japan Tradıtıon
JAPAN TRADITIONEPA02202757 JAPANESE WOMEN DRESSED İN THE CLOTHİNG OF THE HEİAN PERİOD (794-1192) PREPARE TO PERFORM A DANCE DURİNG THE 'OTAUE' RİCE PL
