Horse races at Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto By Tokyo Reporter Staff on May 5, 2014 Looking sharp A little restless In command Trying to catch up Entering the shrine's grounds Heading to the starting gate And down the stretch they come Taking the lead And they're off and running Outside the shrine's grounds (Photographs by The Tokyo Reporter, May 5, 2014) Published in Japan, Kyoto and Photography Tokyo Reporter Staff The editorial team at The Tokyo Reporter brings the site's readership the latest news from the under side of Japan. More from JapanMore posts in Japan »Teenage intruder dead after slashing woman, her two daughters in OsakaTeenage intruder dead after slashing woman, her two daughters in OsakaPedestrian dies after man plunges from Nagoya buildingPedestrian dies after man plunges from Nagoya buildingMan accused of after dragging delivery driver 165 meters in stolen van in OsakaMan accused of after dragging delivery driver 165 meters in stolen van in OsakaOsaka police launch murder probe after strangled woman dropped onto bargeOsaka police launch murder probe after strangled woman dropped onto barge