January 4, 2012, Tokyo, Japan - A Shinto shrine maiden gives God's blessing to a group of business persons on the traditional first business day in 2012 at Kanda Shrine in downtown Tokyo on Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Thousands of people turned out to celebrate the new year and make their wishes in a traditional rite at the Shinto shrine which dates back 1,270 years. (Photo by Natsuki Sakai/AFLO) [3615] -mis-