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 In front of Sensoji temple's Hozomon Gate are battledore stalls on both sides.255 views
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 Battledores were originally used to play a game called hanetsuki, similar to badminton with a shuttlecock. The battledores are now mainly used to dispel bad luck and for decoration.127 views
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 Prices and sizes of battledores vary widely. They can be small and as cheap as 1,000 yen. This one is about 18,000 yen.111 views
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