Japanese Shrine Maidens Sun-Dry Plums for New Year's Good Luck

Shrine maidens at Hofu Tenmangu Shrine in western Japan are sun-drying pickled plums, harvested from the shrine grounds, as part of an annual tradition for New Year's good luck.

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Shrine maidens in west Japan city sun-dry pickled plums for New Year's good luck

HOFU, Yamaguchi -- Plums harvested on the grounds of Hofu Tenmangu Shrine in this western Japan city are being dried in the sun as part of the annual

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Japanese Shrine Maidens Sun-Dry Plums for New Year's Good Luck

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Shrine maidens in west Japan city sun-dry pickled plums for New Year's good luck

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