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A man cleaning the grounds of Toshogu Shrine in Ueno walks amongst the some 50 unique copper lanterns, donated to the shrine by daimyo (feudal lords) from all domains in Japan during the Edo period. The name of the lord who donated each lantern is written on the base of the lantern. These lanterns are only used during religious ceremonies, not for lighting.

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Uploaded on July 8, 2016
Taken on November 10, 2015