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Raking in the profits

Venders and a worshipper, left, who bought a decorated lucky rake conduct a ceremonial hand-clapping, marking the conclusion of a deal at Tori no Ichi fair at Ohtori Shrine in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, on the day of the Tori, or Rooster, in Chinese calendar. Hundreds of thousands of people thronged to the shrine to purchase the rake-shaped ornaments in hope of raking up their good health, good fortune and good business.
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Venders and a worshipper, left, who bought a decorated lucky rake conduct a ceremonial hand-clapping, marking the conclusion of a deal at Tori no Ichi fair at Ohtori Shrine in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, on the day of the Tori, or Rooster, in Chinese calendar. Hundreds of thousands of people thronged to the shrine to purchase the rake-shaped ornaments in hope of raking up their good health, good fortune and good business.