Fukushima Waraji Festival celebrated in Japan

Photo taken on Aug. 2, 2019, shows a huge straw sandal at the The Fukushima Waraji (Straw Sandals) Festival, in Fukushima, Japan. The Fukushima Waraji Festival started in 1970 and kicked off its 50th anniversary this summer. This event is a ritual held by locals to pray for the good health of the citizens and prosperity for the business. (Xinhua/Du Xiaoyi)