The fire-walking festival, called Hiwatari Matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo
A Buddhist monk chanting and praying is seen behind flame of a bonfire at the fire-walking festival, called Hiwatari Matsuri in Japanese, at Mt.Takao in Tokyo, Japan, March 13, 2022. About 1,500 Japanese worshipers walk barefoot with Buddhist monks over coals at the annual festival praying for the safety of themselves, to overcome the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and for peace in the world, Takao-san Yakuo-in Buddhist temple said. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon