Seeds from atomic bomb-exposed tree

Seeds from atomic bomb-exposed tree

Kunihiko Sakuma (R), head of an association for Hiroshima atomic bomb survivors' groups, hands ginkgo seeds taken from a tree that survived the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima to an official at the Botanical Garden in Oslo on Dec. 9, 2024, ahead of the award ceremony the following day for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. The seeds from the over 200-year-old tree, located about 1.4 kilometers away from Ground Zero, were donated to the botanical garden administered by the University of Oslo at the request of Oslo city, made after Nihon Hidankyo, Japan's leading organization of atomic bomb survivors, won the prize in October. (Pool photo)

Seeds from atomic bomb-exposed tree planted in Oslo

Seeds from atomic bomb-exposed tree planted in Oslo

Kunihiko Sakuma (C), head of an association for Hiroshima atomic bomb survivors' groups, plants ginkgo seeds taken from a tree that survived the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima at the Botanical Garden in Oslo on Dec. 9, 2024, ahead of the award ceremony the following day for the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. The seeds from the over 200-year-old tree, located about 1.4 kilometers away from Ground Zero, were donated to the botanical garden administered by the University of Oslo at the request of Oslo city, made after Nihon Hidankyo, Japan's leading organization of atomic bomb survivors, won the prize in October. (Pool photo)

Dutch museum holds VR history exhibition

STORY: Dutch museum holds VR history exhibition SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 16, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: HAARLEM, the Netherlands CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition "The Grand Illusion - 200 Years of Virtual Realities" in Haarlem, the Netherlands 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARC DE BEYER, Director of Teylers Museum 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TRIENKE VAN DER SPEK, Chief curator of Teylers Museum STORYLINE: Teylers Museum, the first and oldest museum in the Netherlands, opened an exhibition to showcase the 200-year history of virtual reality (VR) development on Saturday in Haarlem, the Netherlands. Entitled "The Grand Illusion -- 200 Years of Virtual Realities," the exhibition features objects from early optical devices to the latest VR technology. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MARC DE BEYER, Director of Teylers Museum "The show 'The Grand Illusion' shows us the public in Teylers Museum when the optical illusions in the 19th century were born. It's amazing. It's a spe

Farm animals dazzle visitors at Sydney's 200-year-old Easter show

STORY: Farm animals dazzle visitors at Sydney's 200-year-old Easter show DATELINE: April 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sydney Royal Easter Show STORYLINE: While Easter is often associated with hopping bunnies and chocolate eggs, an annual gala held in Sydney has added an Aussie twist to the annual holiday, combining rural traditions with modern-day entertainment. With a history of about 200 years, the Sydney Royal Easter Show is being hosted by the Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales, which has turned the Sydney Olympic Park into a giant playground for crowds of all ages. During the 12-day celebration, holidaymakers can taste snacks coming from all over the world, let out screams and laughter on a super slide at the amusement park, and admire fireworks lighting up the night sky. But what makes the Sydney Royal Easter Show unique is an array of agriculture-related activities. The whole venue is scattered with more than 10 animal

Traditional dance shown for 1st time since disaster

Traditional dance shown for 1st time since disaster

AIZUWAKAMATSU, Japan - Boys perform the traditional "deer dance" of Okuma town, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, in Aizuwakamatsu on July 20, 2014, for the first time since the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster. As residents of Okuma are still staying at temporary housing in the Fukushima Prefecture city due to the mishap, performances of the 200-year-old dance have been disrupted.

Traditional dance shown for 1st time since disaster

Traditional dance shown for 1st time since disaster

AIZUWAKAMATSU, Japan - Boys perform the traditional "deer dance" of Okuma town, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, in Aizuwakamatsu on July 20, 2014, for the first time since the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster. As residents of Okuma are still staying at temporary housing in the Fukushima Prefecture city due to the mishap, performances of the 200-year-old dance have been disrupted.

New Year's Dharma doll market opens in Takasaki

New Year's Dharma doll market opens in Takasaki

TAKASAKI, Japan - The annual New Year's Dharma doll market opens in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, on Jan. 6. The market, which boasts a 200-year tradition and has some 100 shops this year, lasts until Jan. 7.

FEATURE: Christian nuptials all about inclusiveness, says American celebrant

FEATURE: Christian nuptials all about inclusiveness, says American celebrant

Pews and 200-year-old stained glass windows, which were imported from England and reconstructed in Japan, displayed at St. Raphael Chapel Ginza in Tokyo's upscale shopping district ahead of a Christian-styled wedding on June 3, 2017. Nearly 95 percent of celebrants performing weddings at the wedding chapel are foreign. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

FEATURE: Christian nuptials all about inclusiveness, says American celebrant

FEATURE: Christian nuptials all about inclusiveness, says American celebrant

A staff member at St. Raphael Chapel Ginza located in Tokyo's upscale shopping district prepares the pews for a Christian-styled wedding on June, 3, 2017. Nearly 95 percent of celebrants performing weddings at the wedding chapel are foreign. The 200-year-old stained glass windows were imported from England and reconstructed in Japan. ==Kyodo

FEATURE: Christian nuptials all about inclusiveness, says American celebrant

FEATURE: Christian nuptials all about inclusiveness, says American celebrant

A pipe organ on display at St. Raphael Chapel Ginza in Tokyo's upscale shopping district ahead of a Christian-styled wedding on June 3, 2017. Nearly 95 percent of celebrants performing weddings at the wedding chapel are foreign. The 200-year-old stained glass windows were imported from England and reconstructed in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

FEATURE: Christian nuptials all about inclusiveness, says American celebrant

FEATURE: Christian nuptials all about inclusiveness, says American celebrant

Christian images are depicted on 200-year-old stained glass windows, which were imported from England and reconstructed in Japan, ahead of a Christian-styled wedding at St. Raphael Chapel Ginza in Tokyo's upscale shopping district on June, 3, 2017. Nearly 95 percent of celebrants performing weddings at the wedding chapel are foreign. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

19th century mansion in old Delhi restored for future generations

19th century mansion in old Delhi restored for future generations

A 200-year-old building belonging to India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is pictured in old Delhi on Jan. 19, 2016. The structure, a "haveli," which is a historically significant mansion with different spaces for men and women, has recently been restored, and is set to showcase Indian culture, from dance and music to Indian cuisine. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

19th century mansion in old Delhi restored for future generations

19th century mansion in old Delhi restored for future generations

A 200-year-old building belonging to India's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party is pictured in old Delhi on Jan. 19, 2016. The structure, a "haveli," which is a historically significant mansion with different spaces for men and women, has recently been restored, and is set to showcase Indian culture, from dance and music to Indian cuisine. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

New Year's Dharma doll market opens in Takasaki

New Year's Dharma doll market opens in Takasaki

TAKASAKI, Japan - The annual New Year's Dharma doll market opens in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, on Jan. 6. The market, which boasts a 200-year tradition and has some 100 shops this year, lasts until Jan. 7. (Kyodo)

Traditional dance shown for 1st time since disaster

Traditional dance shown for 1st time since disaster

AIZUWAKAMATSU, Japan - Boys perform the traditional "deer dance" of Okuma town, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, in Aizuwakamatsu on July 20, 2014, for the first time since the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster. As residents of Okuma are still staying at temporary housing in the Fukushima Prefecture city due to the mishap, performances of the 200-year-old dance have been disrupted. (Kyodo)

Manga exhibition at British Museum

Manga exhibition at British Museum

The world's largest manga exhibition outside Japan opens at London's British Museum. The exhibition covering manga's 200-year history will run through Aug. 26. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Manga exhibition at British Museum

Manga exhibition at British Museum

The world's largest manga exhibition outside Japan opens at London's British Museum. The exhibition covering manga's 200-year history will run through Aug. 26. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Manga exhibition at British Museum

Manga exhibition at British Museum

The world's largest manga exhibition outside Japan opens at London's British Museum. The exhibition covering manga's 200-year history will run through Aug. 26. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Handmade haunted house in Kyoto

Handmade haunted house in Kyoto

Stuart Galbraith, an American researcher on Japanese movie history, sits in a 200-year-old private residence in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto on Oct. 21, 2016. Galbraith has renovated the building into a handmade haunted house aiming to spread the celebration of Halloween. The house will open to the public for three days from Oct. 28. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Handmade haunted house in Kyoto

Handmade haunted house in Kyoto

Stuart Galbraith, an American researcher on Japanese movie history, sits in a 200-year-old private residence in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto on Oct. 21, 2016. Galbraith has renovated the building into a handmade haunted house aiming to spread the celebration of Halloween. The house will open to the public for three days from Oct. 28. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo