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300th anniv. of Daimaru department store in Osaka

Staff at Daimaru department store's Shinsaibashi outlet in Osaka, western Japan, hang the store curtain at its main entrance on March 6, 2026, to commemorate the 300th anniversary since its opening as kimono store Matsuya on Nov. 1, 1726.

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300th anniv. of Daimaru department store in Osaka

Photo taken on March 6, 2026, shows a booth replicating kimono store Matsuya at Daimaru department store's Shinsaibashi outlet in Osaka, western Japan. The booth was set up to commemorate the 300th anniversary since the Shinsaibashi store's opening as Matsuya on Nov. 1, 1726.

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SWEDEN ROYALS ANNIVERSARY CONCERT THE CHURCH OF FINLAND

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251219Queen Silvia and King Carl Gustaf attend an anniversary concert in the Finnish Church in Stockholm, Sweden December 19, 2025 to celebrate the congregation's 300th anniversary.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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SWEDEN ROYALS ANNIVERSARY CONCERT THE CHURCH OF FINLAND

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251219Queen Silvia and King Carl Gustaf attend an anniversary concert in the Finnish Church in Stockholm, Sweden December 19, 2025 to celebrate the congregation's 300th anniversary.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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SWEDEN ROYALS ANNIVERSARY CONCERT THE CHURCH OF FINLAND

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251219The Jubilee Orchestra of the Church of Finland plays during a jubilee concert in the Church of Finland in Stockholm , Sweden December 19, 2025 to celebrate the congregation's 300th anniversary where King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia are present.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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ANNIVERSARY CONCERT OF THE FINNISH CHURCH

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251219Exterior of the Finnish Church in Stockholm where the congregation's 300th anniversary is celebrated.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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SWEDEN ROYALS ANNIVERSARY CONCERT THE CHURCH OF FINLAND

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251219Queen Silvia receives flowers from Isabelle Sjöberg, 6, as she and King Carl Gustaf arrive for a jubilee concert at the Church of Finland in Stockholm, Sweden December 19, 2025 to celebrate the parish's 300th anniversary.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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SWEDEN ROYALS ANNIVERSARY CONCERT THE CHURCH OF FINLAND

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251219The Jubilee Orchestra of the Church of Finland plays during a jubilee concert in the Church of Finland in Stockholm , Sweden December 19, 2025 to celebrate the congregation's 300th anniversary where King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia are present.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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SWEDEN ROYALS ANNIVERSARY CONCERT THE CHURCH OF FINLAND

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251219Queen Silvia receives flowers from Isabelle Sjöberg, 6, as she and King Carl Gustaf arrive for a jubilee concert at the Church of Finland in Stockholm, Sweden December 19, 2025 to celebrate the parish's 300th anniversary.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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SWEDEN ROYALS ANNIVERSARY CONCERT THE CHURCH OF FINLAND

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251219King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia are received by vicar Tuulikki Bylund when they arrive for a jubilee concert at the Church of Finland in Stockholm, Sweden December 19, 2025 to celebrate the congregation's 300th anniversary.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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SWEDEN ROYALS ANNIVERSARY CONCERT THE CHURCH OF FINLAND

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251219Queen Silvia receives flowers from Isabelle Sjöberg, 6, as she arrives at a jubilee concert at the Finnish Church in Stockholm, Sweden December 19, 2025 to celebrate the parish's 300th anniversary.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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SWEDEN ROYALS ANNIVERSARY CONCERT THE CHURCH OF FINLAND

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251219Queen Silvia receives flowers from Isabelle Sjöberg, 6, as she arrives at a jubilee concert at the Finnish Church in Stockholm, Sweden December 19, 2025 to celebrate the parish's 300th anniversary.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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SWEDEN ROYALS ANNIVERSARY CONCERT THE CHURCH OF FINLAND

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251219Queen Silvia receives flowers from Isabelle Sjöberg, 6, as she arrives at a jubilee concert at the Finnish Church in Stockholm, Sweden December 19, 2025 to celebrate the parish's 300th anniversary.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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RUSSIA-EKATERINBURG-300TH ANNIVERSARY-CELEBRATIONS

(230820) -- MOSCOW, Aug. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk past a decoration during celebrations of the 300th anniversary of the city in Ekaterinburg, Russia, on Aug. 19, 2023. Celebrations were held Saturday in Ekaterinburg to mark the 300th anniversary of the foundation of the city. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-EKATERINBURG-300TH ANNIVERSARY-CELEBRATIONS

(230820) -- MOSCOW, Aug. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 19, 2023 shows a view of Ekaterinburg, Russia. Celebrations were held Saturday in Ekaterinburg to mark the 300th anniversary of the foundation of the city. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-EKATERINBURG-300TH ANNIVERSARY-CELEBRATIONS

(230820) -- MOSCOW, Aug. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy the scenery of the city on a skyscraper in Ekaterinburg, Russia, on Aug. 19, 2023. Celebrations were held Saturday in Ekaterinburg to mark the 300th anniversary of the foundation of the city. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-EKATERINBURG-300TH ANNIVERSARY-CELEBRATIONS

(230820) -- MOSCOW, Aug. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 19, 2023 shows a view of Ekaterinburg, Russia. Celebrations were held Saturday in Ekaterinburg to mark the 300th anniversary of the foundation of the city. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-EKATERINBURG-300TH ANNIVERSARY-CELEBRATIONS

(230820) -- MOSCOW, Aug. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 19, 2023 shows a view of Ekaterinburg, Russia. Celebrations were held Saturday in Ekaterinburg to mark the 300th anniversary of the foundation of the city. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-EKATERINBURG-300TH ANNIVERSARY-CELEBRATIONS

(230820) -- MOSCOW, Aug. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People enjoy the scenery of the city on a skyscraper in Ekaterinburg, Russia, on Aug. 19, 2023. Celebrations were held Saturday in Ekaterinburg to mark the 300th anniversary of the foundation of the city. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-EKATERINBURG-300TH ANNIVERSARY-CELEBRATIONS

(230820) -- MOSCOW, Aug. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People watch a brass band's performance in Ekaterinburg, Russia, on Aug. 19, 2023. Celebrations were held Saturday in Ekaterinburg to mark the 300th anniversary of the foundation of the city. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-EKATERINBURG-300TH ANNIVERSARY-CELEBRATIONS

(230820) -- MOSCOW, Aug. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk past decorations during celebrations of the 300th anniversary of the city in Ekaterinburg, Russia, on Aug. 19, 2023. Celebrations were held Saturday in Ekaterinburg to mark the 300th anniversary of the foundation of the city. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-EKATERINBURG-300TH ANNIVERSARY-CELEBRATIONS

(230820) -- MOSCOW, Aug. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 19, 2023 shows a view of Ekaterinburg, Russia. Celebrations were held Saturday in Ekaterinburg to mark the 300th anniversary of the foundation of the city. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-EKATERINBURG-300TH ANNIVERSARY-CELEBRATIONS

(230820) -- MOSCOW, Aug. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Artists perform at a park in Ekaterinburg, Russia, on Aug. 19, 2023. Celebrations were held Saturday in Ekaterinburg to mark the 300th anniversary of the foundation of the city. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-EKATERINBURG-300TH ANNIVERSARY-CELEBRATIONS

(230820) -- MOSCOW, Aug. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People watch a retro car parade in Ekaterinburg, Russia, on Aug. 19, 2023. Celebrations were held Saturday in Ekaterinburg to mark the 300th anniversary of the foundation of the city. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-EKATERINBURG-300TH ANNIVERSARY-CELEBRATIONS

(230820) -- MOSCOW, Aug. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People watch a performance of a hydroflight sportsman in Ekaterinburg, Russia, on Aug. 19, 2023. Celebrations were held Saturday in Ekaterinburg to mark the 300th anniversary of the foundation of the city. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-EKATERINBURG-300TH ANNIVERSARY-CELEBRATIONS

(230820) -- MOSCOW, Aug. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People watch a performance during celebrations of the 300th anniversary of the city in Ekaterinburg, Russia, on Aug. 19, 2023. Celebrations were held Saturday in Ekaterinburg to mark the 300th anniversary of the foundation of the city. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-EKATERINBURG-300TH ANNIVERSARY-CELEBRATIONS

(230820) -- MOSCOW, Aug. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 19, 2023 shows a view of Ekaterinburg, Russia. Celebrations were held Saturday in Ekaterinburg to mark the 300th anniversary of the foundation of the city. (Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua)

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Australia's oldest library starts daily opening of Shakespeare Room for 1st time in history

STORY: Australia's oldest library starts daily opening of Shakespeare Room for 1st time in history DATELINE: April 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the State Library of New South Wales 2. various of the Shakespeare Room STORYLINE: As the oldest library in Australia, the State Library of New South Wales (NSW) on Monday started opening Shakespeare Room seven days a week to the public for the first time in its history. Welcoming visitors in a social media post, the NSW State Library said that the Tudor-style room, opened in the early 1940s, was built to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Shakespeare's death. "Inside you'll find thousands of books by and about Shakespeare, as well as stained-glass windows that depict the seven ages of man from his play 'As You Like It'," the state library noted. On Monday midday, Sydneysider Andrea made her first-ever visit to the Shakespeare Room, after looking at the state library website and knowing that t

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-LIBRARY-SHAKESPEARE ROOM-DAILY OPENING

(230424) -- SYDNEY, April 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 24, 2023 shows a book displayed at the Shakespeare Room inside the State Library of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. As the oldest library in Australia, the State Library of New South Wales (NSW) on Monday started opening Shakespeare Room seven days a week to the public for the first time in its history. Welcoming visitors in a social media post, the NSW State Library said that the Tudor-style room, opened in the early 1940s, was built to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Shakespeare's death. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-LIBRARY-SHAKESPEARE ROOM-DAILY OPENING

(230424) -- SYDNEY, April 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor takes photos at the Shakespeare Room inside the State Library of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, on April 24, 2023. As the oldest library in Australia, the State Library of New South Wales (NSW) on Monday started opening Shakespeare Room seven days a week to the public for the first time in its history. Welcoming visitors in a social media post, the NSW State Library said that the Tudor-style room, opened in the early 1940s, was built to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Shakespeare's death. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-LIBRARY-SHAKESPEARE ROOM-DAILY OPENING

(230424) -- SYDNEY, April 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 24, 2023 shows a book displayed at the Shakespeare Room inside the State Library of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. As the oldest library in Australia, the State Library of New South Wales (NSW) on Monday started opening Shakespeare Room seven days a week to the public for the first time in its history. Welcoming visitors in a social media post, the NSW State Library said that the Tudor-style room, opened in the early 1940s, was built to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Shakespeare's death. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-LIBRARY-SHAKESPEARE ROOM-DAILY OPENING

(230424) -- SYDNEY, April 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors walk past the sign of the State Library of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, on April 24, 2023. As the oldest library in Australia, the State Library of New South Wales (NSW) on Monday started opening Shakespeare Room seven days a week to the public for the first time in its history. Welcoming visitors in a social media post, the NSW State Library said that the Tudor-style room, opened in the early 1940s, was built to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Shakespeare's death. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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'Rakugo' legend Hikohachi festival held in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - A festival dedicated to Yonezawa Hikohachi, the founding father of "kamigata rakugo" comic story telling in the Osaka and Kyoto regions, is under way at Ikukunitama Shrine in Osaka on Sept. 6, 2014, to mark the 300th anniversary of his death. Performing at the center is well-known rakugo storyteller Katsura Yonedanji.

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Venerable Japanese confectioner Akafuku falsified eat-by dates

NAGOYA, Japan - The shelves of venerable Japanese confectionery store Akafuku at the JR Nagoya Takashimaya Department Store are stripped of all products on Oct. 12 shortly after the government disclosed that the parent company falsified the eat-by date on some of its rice cake products, in a practice that continued for as long as 30 years. Akafuku Co., which is based in Ise, Mie Prefecture, in the vicinity of Ise Shrine, marks the 300th anniversary of its founding this year.

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Venerable Japanese confectionery Akafuku falsifies eat-by date

ISE, Japan - Noriyasu Hamada (front), president of the venerable Japanese confectionery maker Akafuku Co., and other company executives bow in apology in a news conference held in Ise, Mie Prefecture on Oct. 12 shortly after the government disclosed that the company has falsified the eat-by date of some of its rice cake products, continuing the practice for as long as 30 years. Akafuku, which is based in Ise, Mie Prefecture, in the vicinity of Ise Shrine, marks its 300th founding anniversary this year.

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Emperor, empress attend events marking anniversary of Linnaeus birth

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Japanese Empress Michiko waves to people after attending celebrations marking the 300th anniversary of the birth of Swedish scientist Carl Linnaeus at Uppsala Cathedral on May 23. (Pool photo)

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Emperor, empress attend anniversary events of Linnaeus' birth

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko (both on L side) visit Sweden's Uppsala University on May 23 with Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf and his wife Queen Silvia (both in center) to attend a commemorative event marking the 300th anniversary of the birth of Swedish scientist Carl Linnaeus. (Pool photo)

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Emperor, empress attend anniversary events of Linnaeus' birth

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Japanese Emperor Akihito (R, front) attends a dinner in Sweden's Uppsala on May 23 with Swedish Crown Princess Victoria. The dinner was held in commemoration of the 300th anniversary of the birth of Swedish scientist Carl Linnaeus. (Pool photo)

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Emperor, empress attend events marking anniversary of Linnaeus birth

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko wave to people as they arrive at Uppsala Cathedral to attend celebrations marking the 300th anniversary of the birth of Swedish scientist Carl Linnaeus on May 23. (Pool photo)

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New 20-pound note to be issued next spring

LONDON, Britain - The Bank of England said Oct. 30 it will issue a new 20-pound note featuring 18th-century economist Adam Smith in the spring of 2007 in commemoration of the 300th anniversary of the integration of England and Scotland next year. Smith, who hailed from Scotland, will be the first figure to be taken up for the new British bank note.

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Bush, Blair chat in St. Petersburg festival

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - U.S. President George W. Bush (R) and his wife Laura (C) chat with British Prime Minister Tony Blair (L) during a water and music festival May 31 in St. Petersburg held as a commemorative event to mark the 300th anniversary of the Russian city. (Pool photo)

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Putin, Bush meets in St. Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - (From L to R) Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President George W. Bush, Bush's wife Laura, and Putin's wife Lyudmila wave as they attend a water and music festival May 31 in St. Petersburg held as a commemorative event to mark the 300th anniversary of the Russian city. (Pool photo)

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Koizumi visits Hermitage Museum

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (R) chats with French President Jacques Chirac on May 31 as they visited the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg as the city celebrates its 300th anniversary. (Pool photo)

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(2)Events held marking St. Petersburg's founding

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Government leaders and dignitaries from more than 40 countries tour St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg on May 30 in an event marking the 300th anniversary of the Russian city. (Pool photo)

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(3)Events held marking St. Petersburg's founding

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (C) visits St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg on May 30 as one of the events marking the 300th anniversary of the Russian city. At left is German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder. (Pool photo)

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(1)Events held marking St. Petersburg's founding

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (C), together with leaders of other countries, visits St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg in an event marking the 300th anniversary of the Russian city on May 30. (Pool photo)

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(1)Koizumi talks with Putin in St. Petersburg

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (L) shakes hands with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on May 30 prior to their meeting. Koizumi is in the Russian city to attend ceremonies marking its 300th anniversary. (Pool photo)

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Koizumi arrives in Russia to meet Putin, Hu

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (C) arrives at St. Petersburg's Pulkovo airport on May 30 to attend ceremonies to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the city's founding, and hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Hu Jintao.

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Fans of 47 ronin mark 300th anniversary of vengeance

TOKYO, Japan - Former sumo sekiwake Terao (C, front), dressed as ronin Oishi Kuranosuke, leads a parade in Tokyo's Ginza district Dec. 14 to mark the 300th anniversary of the vengeance of Oishi and 46 other ronin. In 1702, the 47 avenged the death of their lord, who was ordered to kill himself for drawing his sword in the shogun's palace.

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President Macron Visits The Richelieu Site, Historic Cradle Of The BnF - Paris

★Le président Emmanuel Macron - Le Président de la République s'est rendu sur le site Richelieu, berceau historique de la Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF), mardi 28 septembre 2021, à lÂoccasion de la livraison du chantier de rénovation et de transformation qui aura duré dix ans, et du 300ème anniversaire de lÂinstallation des collections royales dans ces murs. Le chef de LÂÉtat était accompagné de la première dame. La réouverture complète au public du site Richelieu est prévue pour lÂété 2022, le temps du transfert des collections qui représentent 20 millions de documents. The President of the Republic visited the Richelieu site, historic cradle of the National Library of France (BnF), Tuesday, September 28, 2021, on the occasion of the delivery of the renovation and transformation project which will have lasted ten years , and the 300th anniversary of the installation of the royal