A Buddhist monk walks barefoot over hot coal and through flames during the annual fire walking festival of Takao-san Yakuo-in temple in Hachioji, Tokyo suburbs, Japan, 12 March 2023. Monks and 1,000 worshipers participated in the fire walking festival, or Hiwatari matsuri, praying for protection against sickness, for safety within the family and peace in the world. (Photo by Franck Robichon/EPA/EFE/Rex Features/Shutterstock)
