Editorial Editorial Creative (RM) Creative (RF) NFL Content NFL AP Content Advanced search Advanced Search X Advanced Search Back to search results Japan Praying for Gold Overview Get price In this Saturday, July 16, 2016 photo, Kazuki Yazawa, canoe slalom Olympian and Zenkoji Daikanjin Temple priest, the last monk in the procession, follows his senior priests as they walk at Zenkoji Temple in Nagano, Japan. When he's not chanting and living the austere life of a Buddhist priest, Yazawa contemplates Olympic gold. The 27-year-old Yazawa will represent Japan in canoe slalom at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics where he hopes to use his mental toughness and skill to bring home a medal. (AP Photo/Koji Ueda) Use Information This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required. ID: 16204319395227 Creation Date: July 22, 2016 04:52:19 AM Submission Date: July 25, 2016 07:34:29 AM Photographer: Koji Ueda Source: AP Credit: ASSOCIATED PRESS Special Instructions: SATURDAY, JULY 16, 2016 PHOTO Resolution: 5673 x 3708 7.84 MB Person: Kazuki Yazawa Subject: Canoe slalom, Canoeing and kayaking, Sports, Olympic games, Events Location: Nagano, JAPAN Transmission Reference: XKU105 Byline Title: STF Caption Writer: KU Usage Notes: This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required. X Message Box Cancel Ok No Yes