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Japan: Horse Breaks Loose at Traditional Soma Nomaoi Festival in Fukushima, Injuring Six 3

Six people were injured after a horse ran wild at the Soma Nomaoi traditional festival in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture on Sunday, May 24. The incident occurred during an armored horseback race when a rider fell from his horse, causing the animal to bolt off the course and collide with spectators near the ticket booth. Around 40,000 people were in attendance at the Hibarigahara festival grounds. The horse was later secured near the venue.

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Japan: Horse Breaks Loose at Traditional Soma Nomaoi Festival in Fukushima, Injuring Six

Six people were injured after a horse ran wild at the Soma Nomaoi traditional festival in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture on Sunday, May 24. The incident occurred during an armored horseback race when a rider fell from his horse, causing the animal to bolt off the course and collide with spectators near the ticket booth. Around 40,000 people were in attendance at the Hibarigahara festival grounds. The horse was later secured near the venue.

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Japan: Horse Breaks Loose at Traditional Soma Nomaoi Festival in Fukushima, Injuring Six 2

Six people were injured after a horse ran wild at the Soma Nomaoi traditional festival in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture on Sunday, May 24. The incident occurred during an armored horseback race when a rider fell from his horse, causing the animal to bolt off the course and collide with spectators near the ticket booth. Around 40,000 people were in attendance at the Hibarigahara festival grounds. The horse was later secured near the venue.

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Rally Estonia

Rally Estonia

18.07.2023, Tartu. Rally Estonia starts this weekend. Up to 40,000 spectators from both Estonia and abroad are expected for race weekend. On Tuesday most teams already tuned their cars as some still put up their tents. Photo: Signe Oidekivi/Tartu Postimees

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Rally Estonia

Rally Estonia

18.07.2023, Tartu. Rally Estonia starts this weekend. Up to 40,000 spectators from both Estonia and abroad are expected for race weekend. On Tuesday most teams already tuned their cars as some still put up their tents. Photo: Signe Oidekivi/Tartu Postimees

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Rally Estonia

Rally Estonia

18.07.2023, Tartu. Rally Estonia starts this weekend. Up to 40,000 spectators from both Estonia and abroad are expected for race weekend. On Tuesday most teams already tuned their cars as some still put up their tents. Photo: Signe Oidekivi/Tartu Postimees

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Rally Estonia

Rally Estonia

18.07.2023, Tartu. Rally Estonia starts this weekend. Up to 40,000 spectators from both Estonia and abroad are expected for race weekend. On Tuesday most teams already tuned their cars as some still put up their tents. Photo: Signe Oidekivi/Tartu Postimees

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N. Korea, Japanese lawmaker stage 2-day combat sports event

N. Korea, Japanese lawmaker stage 2-day combat sports event

PYONGYANG, North Korea - People watch a pro wrestling match at the Ryugyong Jong Ju Yong Gymnasium in North Korea's capital Pyongyang on Aug. 30, 2014, as the two-day combat sports event begins. The event, with 21 fighters from Japan, Brazil, China, France and the United States participating, is expected to attract about a total of 40,000 spectators, mostly North Koreans.

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N. Korea, Japanese lawmaker stage 2-day combat sports event

N. Korea, Japanese lawmaker stage 2-day combat sports event

PYONGYANG, North Korea - People watch a pro wrestling match at the Ryugyong Jong Ju Yong Gymnasium in North Korea's capital Pyongyang on Aug. 30, 2014, as the two-day combat sports event begins. The event, with 21 fighters from Japan, Brazil, China, France and the United States participating, is expected to attract about a total of 40,000 spectators, mostly North Koreans.

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N. Korea, Japanese lawmaker stage 2-day combat sports event

N. Korea, Japanese lawmaker stage 2-day combat sports event

PYONGYANG, North Korea - People applaud as a professional wrestler appears at the Ryugyong Jong Ju Yong Gymnasium in North Korea's capital Pyongyang on Aug. 30, 2014, on the first day of the two-day combat sports event. The event, with 21 fighters from Japan, Brazil, China, France and the United States participating, is expected to attract about a total of 40,000 spectators, mostly North Koreans.

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N. Korea, Japanese lawmaker stage 2-day combat sports event

N. Korea, Japanese lawmaker stage 2-day combat sports event

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Tourists from Japan take photos at the Ryugyong Jong Ju Yong Gymnasium in North Korea's capital Pyongyang on Aug. 30, 2014, before the start of a combat sports event. The two-day event, with 21 fighters from Japan, Brazil, China, France and the United States participating, is expected to attract about a total of 40,000 spectators, mostly North Koreans.

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N. Korea, Japanese lawmaker stage 2-day combat sports event

N. Korea, Japanese lawmaker stage 2-day combat sports event

PYONGYANG, North Korea - People gather at the Ryugyong Jong Ju Yong Gymnasium in North Korea's capital Pyongyang on Aug. 30, 2014, to watch a combat sports event. The two-day event, with 21 fighters from Japan, Brazil, China, France and the United States participating, is expected to attract about a total of 40,000 spectators, mostly North Koreans.

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Feudal-era entertainers' procession features Asakusa festival

Feudal-era entertainers' procession features Asakusa festival

TOKYO, Japan - About 40,000 spectators watched a feudal-era entertainers' procession in Tokyo's Asakusa district during a festival on April 12.

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Feudal-era entertainers' procession features Asakusa festival

Feudal-era entertainers' procession features Asakusa festival

TOKYO, Japan - About 40,000 spectators watched a feudal-era entertainers' procession in Tokyo's Asakusa district during a festival on April 12. (Kyodo)

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N. Korea, Japanese lawmaker stage 2-day combat sports event

N. Korea, Japanese lawmaker stage 2-day combat sports event

PYONGYANG, North Korea - People watch a pro wrestling match at the Ryugyong Jong Ju Yong Gymnasium in North Korea's capital Pyongyang on Aug. 30, 2014, as the two-day combat sports event begins. The event, with 21 fighters from Japan, Brazil, China, France and the United States participating, is expected to attract about a total of 40,000 spectators, mostly North Koreans. (Kyodo)

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N. Korea, Japanese lawmaker stage 2-day combat sports event

N. Korea, Japanese lawmaker stage 2-day combat sports event

PYONGYANG, North Korea - People applaud as a professional wrestler appears at the Ryugyong Jong Ju Yong Gymnasium in North Korea's capital Pyongyang on Aug. 30, 2014, on the first day of the two-day combat sports event. The event, with 21 fighters from Japan, Brazil, China, France and the United States participating, is expected to attract about a total of 40,000 spectators, mostly North Koreans. (Kyodo)

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N. Korea, Japanese lawmaker stage 2-day combat sports event

N. Korea, Japanese lawmaker stage 2-day combat sports event

PYONGYANG, North Korea - People gather at the Ryugyong Jong Ju Yong Gymnasium in North Korea's capital Pyongyang on Aug. 30, 2014, to watch a combat sports event. The two-day event, with 21 fighters from Japan, Brazil, China, France and the United States participating, is expected to attract about a total of 40,000 spectators, mostly North Koreans. (Kyodo)

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