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People pray as they soak in cold water to purify their bodies and souls during a New Years event at the Teppozu-inari Shrine in Tokyo. (AFP)
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Japanese physical fitness enthusiasts practice before dipping into icy water during a winter ritual to keep themselves fit and display their perseverance. (AP)
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Men wearing loincloths bathe in ice-cold water at the Teppozu Inari shrine in Tokyo. (Reuters)
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Men wearing loincloths warm up before bathing in ice-cold water during a Shinto ceremony to purify their souls and wish for good health in the new year. (Reuters)
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People soak in cold water to purify their bodies and souls during a New Years event at the Teppozu-inari Shrine in Tokyo. (AFP)
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People soak in cold water to purify their bodies and souls during the annual purification event, where some 100 people took part. (AFP)
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Fitness enthusiasts bow after dipping in cold water at Teppozu Inari Shinto shrine during a winter ritual. (AP)
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Fitness buffs pray while dipping in cold water at the shrine during to display their perseverance. (AP)
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