At Yasaka Shrine in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, the azaleas in front of the West Tower Gate, which is designated as a nationally important cultural property, are in full bloom. Pink flowers decorate the area as worshipers take commemorative photos on the stone steps.

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Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.