Ballet competition in U.S.

Sayako Toku (R), 21, from Kobe in western Japan, and Ryo Sasaki, 24, from Osaka Prefecture, pose for a photo after winning senior division golds at the USA International Ballet Competition in Jackson, Mississippi, on June 23, 2023.

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Sayako Toku (C), 21, from Kobe in western Japan, poses on the podium after winning gold in the senior women's division at the USA International Ballet Competition in Jackson, Mississippi, on June 23, 2023.

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Ryo Sasaki (C), 24, from Osaka Prefecture poses on the podium after winning gold in the senior men's division at the USA International Ballet Competition in Jackson, Mississippi, on June 23, 2023.

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