Two men rest on the roof of float named Yamahoko during the annual Kyoto Gion Festival parade on July 17, 2013 in Kyoto, Japan. The Gion festival is one of three biggest Japanese festivals. dating back to the 9th century, the festival is part of a ritual intended to satisfy the Gods that brought on fire, floods and earthquakes. During the festival the streets are decorated with lanterns and many of the women dress in 'yukata', summer kimonos.
{"Image ImageDescription": "KYOTO, JAPAN - JULY 17:  Two men rest on the roof of float named Yamahoko during the annual Kyoto Gion Festival parade on July 17, 2013 in Kyoto, Japan. The Gion festival is one of three biggest Japanese festivals. dating back to the 9th century, the festival is part of a ritual intended to satisfy the Gods that brought on fire, floods and earthquakes. During the festival the streets are decorated with lanterns and many of the women dress in \"yukata\", summer kimonos.  (Photo by Buddhika Weerasinghe/Getty Images)", "Image Copyright": "2013 Buddhika Weerasinghe"}