Hagoita Market at Sensoji Temple
A tradition at the end of the year
December 17, 2015, Tokyo, Japan - Decorated battledores, shuttlecocks and kites are on sale at open-air stalls during an annual fair held on the grounds of The fair originated in the 16th century from a custom to give a battledore and pray for the The fair originated in the 16th century from a custom to give a battledore and pray for the healthy growth of girls, symbolizing the racket as a "board to bounce back evil." (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO) AYF -mis-