On May 1, the "Ashizoroeshiki" ceremony was held at Kamigamo Shrine (Kamo Wakeikazuchi Shrine), a World Heritage Site in Kita Ward, Kyoto City, to decide the order of the horses to race in the "Kamo Kurabeuma" (May 5th), a ritual held prior to the Aoi Festival (May 15th). Under clear blue skies and a fresh breeze, spectators enjoyed the sight of the horses galloping through the fresh green grounds.
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