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The traditional Yamayaki (grass-burning) festival was held Saturday night at Mt. Wakakusa in Nara. However, due to snow, only about 10% of the usual area was able to burn.
Burning grassland on the mountain is a New Year’s tradition meant to wish for many things, including peace and the comfort of the souls of one’s ancestors. About 33 hectares of grassland were scheduled to be burned as usual, but intermittent snowfall prevented this.
