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Bathers pray for a healthy new year while dipping in a cold water tub with blocks of ice at a park by Teppozu Inari Shinto Shrine during a winter ritual in Tokyo on Sunday. About 100 people participated in the annual new year event.
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Icy new year
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Monozuki
They're dicing with death in a way bathing in icy water in this cold season. Yes, they're literally praying on thin ice. Great picture!
SenseNotSoCommon
I'd wager the actively inactive are the ones at risk. Personally I was bollock naked up a mountain in the snow today, which felt great!
Monozuki
@SenseNotSoCommon:
My hat's off to you for your healthy energy. Great!
WilliB
Oh my. How do they stay in there?
DeDe Miura
WilliB - maybe they get numb and can stay in the water... I don't know though.
Kobe White Bar Owner
1st prayer... How long till i can get out of here.
Serrano
Notice they're not up to their necks in this icy water like they would be if they were in an onsen.
Monozuki
@Serrano JAN. 10, 2016 - 09:55PM JST
Aha! Now that you mention it. I mean, they don't look comfortable anyway you look at them.