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People gathered in Tokyo and Numazu to brave ice-cold water in purification rituals meant to pray for good health during the New Year. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. TOKYO, Japan (AP) — Participants gather at the Teppuzu Inari Shrine in Tokyo to bathe in ice-cold ...

TOKYO, Japan (AP) — Participants gather at the Teppuzu Inari Shrine in Tokyo to bathe in ice-cold water to purify their souls and pray for good health during a New Year's ritual. This is a photo ...