TOKYO -- In early May in Shibuya, a throbbing, fashion-conscious Tokyo district, a music concert drew people of various ages.
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Colorful yukata are a staple of summer festivals and fireworks displays in Japan. (Photo by Akiyoshi Inoue)
TOKYO -- In early May in Shibuya, a throbbing, fashion-conscious Tokyo district, a music concert drew people of various ages.