The traditional Kamo Kurabeuma horse race, a prayer for peace and bountiful harvests, was held at Kamigamo Shrine in Kita Ward, Kyoto City on May 5, 2025, the beginning of summer, one of the 24 solar terms. Cheers rose up from the many worshippers as the horses galloped through the grounds, enveloped in blazing new greenery.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.
