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Aoi Festival in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan, May 15 Kyodo - A woman playing the role of the Saio-dai priestess (far R), clad in a 12-layer traditional Japanese kimono, arrives at Kyoto's Shimogamo shrine during a parade in the annual Aoi Festival, one of the three main festivals of the ancient Japanese capital, on May 15, 2025. (Kyodo)

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Aoi Festival in Kyoto

People dressed in court-style attire from the Heian period (794-1185) leave Kyoto Imperial Palace for a parade with a court carriage during the annual Aoi Festival, one of the three main festivals of the ancient Japanese capital, on May 15, 2025.

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Aoi Festival in Kyoto

A woman playing the role of the Saio-dai priestess (far R), clad in a 12-layer traditional Japanese kimono, arrives at Kyoto's Shimogamo shrine during a parade in the annual Aoi Festival, one of the three main festivals of the ancient Japanese capital, on May 15, 2025.

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Aoi Festival in Kyoto

A palanquin carrying a woman playing the role of the Saio-dai priestess, clad in a 12-layer traditional Japanese kimono, parades at Kyoto's Shimogamo shrine during the annual Aoi Festival, one of the three main festivals of the ancient Japanese capital, on May 15, 2025.

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Aoi festival in Kyoto

A palanquin carrying a woman playing the role of the Saio-dai priestess, clad in a 12-layer traditional Japanese kimono, leaves Kyoto Imperial Palace for a parade during the annual Aoi Festival, one of the three main festivals of the ancient Japanese capital, on May 15, 2025.

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Aoi festival in Kyoto

A palanquin carrying a woman playing the role of the Saio-dai priestess, clad in a 12-layer traditional Japanese kimono, leaves Kyoto Imperial Palace for a parade during the annual Aoi Festival, one of the three main festivals of the ancient Japanese capital, on May 15, 2025.

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Ritual for Aoi festival in Kyoto

A woman (3rd from L) playing the role of the "Saio-dai" heroine in the upcoming annual Aoi festival in Kyoto arrives at Kamigamo Shrine in the western Japan city on May 4, 2025.

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Ritual for Aoi festival in Kyoto

A woman clad in a 12-layer traditional Japanese kimono, having been chosen to play this year's Saio-dai heroine during the upcoming annual Aoi Festival in Kyoto, purifies herself at Kamigamo Shrine in the western Japan city on May 4, 2025.

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Ritual for Aoi festival in Kyoto

A woman clad in a 12-layer traditional Japanese kimono, having been chosen to play this year's Saio-dai heroine during the upcoming annual Aoi Festival in Kyoto, purifies herself at Kamigamo Shrine in the western Japan city on May 4, 2025.

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Japan: Tropical Storm Shanshan Causes Major Flooding, Mudslides, Leaving Multiple Dead 2

Tropical Storm Shanshan, which made landfall in southern Kyushu on Thursday, August 29, as a powerful typhoon, continued to move slowly east off Wakayama Prefecture as of Saturday, bringing widespread torrential rain to large swathes of Japan, including Hokkaido. Shanshan caused flooding, downed trees, power outages, and mudslides across the country, leaving at least six dead.

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Japan: Tropical Storm Shanshan Causes Major Flooding, Mudslides, Leaving Multiple Dead 3

Tropical Storm Shanshan, which made landfall in southern Kyushu on Thursday, August 29, as a powerful typhoon, continued to move slowly east off Wakayama Prefecture as of Saturday, bringing widespread torrential rain to large swathes of Japan, including Hokkaido. Shanshan caused flooding, downed trees, power outages, and mudslides across the country, leaving at least six dead.

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Japan: Tropical Storm Shanshan Causes Major Flooding, Mudslides, Leaving Multiple Dead

Tropical Storm Shanshan, which made landfall in southern Kyushu on Thursday, August 29, as a powerful typhoon, continued to move slowly east off Wakayama Prefecture as of Saturday, bringing widespread torrential rain to large swathes of Japan, including Hokkaido. Shanshan caused flooding, downed trees, power outages, and mudslides across the country, leaving at least six dead.

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Aoi festival in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan, May 15 Kyodo - People dressed in traditional costumes of the ancient Heian period (794-1185) parade through Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto on May 15, 2024, with a palanquin carrying a woman playing the role of the Saio-dai priestess during the annual Aoi Festival, one of the three main festivals of the ancient Japanese capital. (Kyodo)

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Aoi festival in Kyoto

People dressed in traditional costumes of the ancient Heian period (794-1185) parade with an ancient style court carriage during the annual Aoi Festival, one of the three main festivals of the ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto, on May 15, 2024.

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Aoi festival in Kyoto

People dressed in traditional costumes of the ancient Heian period (794-1185) parade through Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto on May 15, 2024, with a palanquin carrying a woman playing the role of the Saio-dai priestess during the annual Aoi Festival, one of the three main festivals of the ancient Japanese capital.

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Aoi festival in Kyoto

A woman playing the role of the Saio-dai priestess, clad in a 12-layer traditional Japanese kimono, is seated in a palanquin at Kyoto Imperial Palace for a parade during the annual Aoi Festival, one of the three main festivals of the ancient Japanese capital, on May 15, 2024.

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Aoi festival in Kyoto

A woman playing the role of the Saio-dai priestess, clad in a 12-layer traditional Japanese kimono, is carried in a palanquin at Kyoto Imperial Palace for a parade during the annual Aoi Festival, one of the three main festivals of the ancient Japanese capital, on May 15, 2024.

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Ritual for Aoi festival in Kyoto

A woman clad in a 12-layer traditional Japanese kimono, having been chosen to play this year's Saio-dai heroine during upcoming Aoi Festival in Kyoto, purifies herself at Shimogamo shrine in the western Japan city on May 4, 2024.

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Ritual for Aoi festival in Kyoto

A woman clad in a 12-layer traditional Japanese kimono, having been chosen to play this year's Saio-dai heroine during upcoming Aoi Festival in Kyoto, purifies herself at Shimogamo shrine in the western Japan city on May 4, 2024.

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240225) -- BEIJING, Feb. 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 25, 2024 shows a portrait of Zhang Zhengtao. Led by his supervisor, Zhang Zhengtao, a graduate from the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA), joined the research of a large scientific device in 2010. Zhang was the first to apply artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm and precision optical imaging system to a device of its kind. He has made a number of technological breakthroughs in automated optical inspection (AOI) technologies since then. In 2016, he spearheaded in the incorporation of CASI Vision, which applies AOI technologies to non-destructive automatic inspection of standardized industrial products. To date, Zhang still serves as a researcher and doctoral supervisor at CASIA. As a scientist and an entrepreneur, he encourages his students to do practical research by focusing research funds at key issues, and addressing pain points with actual demand from the market. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-AOI TECHNOLOGY-RESEARCHER-ENTREPRENEUR (CN)

(240224) -- BEIJING, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Zhengtao (L) speaks with an investor representative at Beijing branch of CASI Vision in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 26, 2024. Led by his supervisor, Zhang Zhengtao, a graduate from the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA), joined the research of a large scientific device in 2010. Zhang was the first to apply artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm and precision optical imaging system to a device of its kind. He has made a number of technological breakthroughs in automated optical inspection (AOI) technologies since then. In 2016, he spearheaded in the incorporation of CASI Vision, which applies AOI technologies to non-destructive automatic inspection of standardized industrial products. To date, Zhang still serves as a researcher and doctoral supervisor at CASIA. As a scientist and an entrepreneur, he encourages his students to do practical research by focusing research funds at key issues, and addressing pain points w

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-AOI TECHNOLOGY-RESEARCHER-ENTREPRENEUR (CN)

(240224) -- BEIJING, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Zhengtao (L) discusses the panel operation of an intelligent inspection device with his colleague at the headquarters of CASI Vision in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2024. Led by his supervisor, Zhang Zhengtao, a graduate from the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA), joined the research of a large scientific device in 2010. Zhang was the first to apply artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm and precision optical imaging system to a device of its kind. He has made a number of technological breakthroughs in automated optical inspection (AOI) technologies since then. In 2016, he spearheaded in the incorporation of CASI Vision, which applies AOI technologies to non-destructive automatic inspection of standardized industrial products. To date, Zhang still serves as a researcher and doctoral supervisor at CASIA. As a scientist and an entrepreneur, he encourages his students to do practical research by focusi

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-AOI TECHNOLOGY-RESEARCHER-ENTREPRENEUR (CN)

(240224) -- BEIJING, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Zhengtao (L) prepares for a group meeting at the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA) in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 25, 2024. Led by his supervisor, Zhang Zhengtao, a graduate from the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA), joined the research of a large scientific device in 2010. Zhang was the first to apply artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm and precision optical imaging system to a device of its kind. He has made a number of technological breakthroughs in automated optical inspection (AOI) technologies since then. In 2016, he spearheaded in the incorporation of CASI Vision, which applies AOI technologies to non-destructive automatic inspection of standardized industrial products. To date, Zhang still serves as a researcher and doctoral supervisor at CASIA. As a scientist and an entrepreneur, he encourages his students to do practical research by focusing research funds at key issue

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-AOI TECHNOLOGY-RESEARCHER-ENTREPRENEUR (CN)

(240224) -- BEIJING, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Zhengtao (L) discusses research progress with a student at a lab of the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA) in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 25, 2024. Led by his supervisor, Zhang Zhengtao, a graduate from the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA), joined the research of a large scientific device in 2010. Zhang was the first to apply artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm and precision optical imaging system to a device of its kind. He has made a number of technological breakthroughs in automated optical inspection (AOI) technologies since then. In 2016, he spearheaded in the incorporation of CASI Vision, which applies AOI technologies to non-destructive automatic inspection of standardized industrial products. To date, Zhang still serves as a researcher and doctoral supervisor at CASIA. As a scientist and an entrepreneur, he encourages his students to do practical research by focusing rese

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-AOI TECHNOLOGY-RESEARCHER-ENTREPRENEUR (CN)

(240224) -- BEIJING, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Zhengtao picks a glass back cover for mobile phone from an intelligent inspection device at the headquarters of CASI Vision in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2024. Led by his supervisor, Zhang Zhengtao, a graduate from the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA), joined the research of a large scientific device in 2010. Zhang was the first to apply artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm and precision optical imaging system to a device of its kind. He has made a number of technological breakthroughs in automated optical inspection (AOI) technologies since then. In 2016, he spearheaded in the incorporation of CASI Vision, which applies AOI technologies to non-destructive automatic inspection of standardized industrial products. To date, Zhang still serves as a researcher and doctoral supervisor at CASIA. As a scientist and an entrepreneur, he encourages his students to do practical research by focusing resear

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-AOI TECHNOLOGY-RESEARCHER-ENTREPRENEUR (CN)

(240224) -- BEIJING, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Zhengtao attends a group meeting at the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA) in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 25, 2024. Led by his supervisor, Zhang Zhengtao, a graduate from the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA), joined the research of a large scientific device in 2010. Zhang was the first to apply artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm and precision optical imaging system to a device of its kind. He has made a number of technological breakthroughs in automated optical inspection (AOI) technologies since then. In 2016, he spearheaded in the incorporation of CASI Vision, which applies AOI technologies to non-destructive automatic inspection of standardized industrial products. To date, Zhang still serves as a researcher and doctoral supervisor at CASIA. As a scientist and an entrepreneur, he encourages his students to do practical research by focusing research funds at key issues, and ad

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-AOI TECHNOLOGY-RESEARCHER-ENTREPRENEUR (CN)

(240224) -- BEIJING, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Zhengtao (L) discusses with his colleague on research, development and application of an intelligent inspection device at the headquarters of CASI Vision in Luoyang, central China's Henan Province, Feb. 3, 2024. Led by his supervisor, Zhang Zhengtao, a graduate from the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA), joined the research of a large scientific device in 2010. Zhang was the first to apply artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm and precision optical imaging system to a device of its kind. He has made a number of technological breakthroughs in automated optical inspection (AOI) technologies since then. In 2016, he spearheaded in the incorporation of CASI Vision, which applies AOI technologies to non-destructive automatic inspection of standardized industrial products. To date, Zhang still serves as a researcher and doctoral supervisor at CASIA. As a scientist and an entrepreneur, he encourages his students to do practic

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-AOI TECHNOLOGY-RESEARCHER-ENTREPRENEUR (CN)

(240224) -- BEIJING, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 25, 2024 shows a portrait of Zhang Zhengtao. Led by his supervisor, Zhang Zhengtao, a graduate from the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA), joined the research of a large scientific device in 2010. Zhang was the first to apply artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm and precision optical imaging system to a device of its kind. He has made a number of technological breakthroughs in automated optical inspection (AOI) technologies since then. In 2016, he spearheaded in the incorporation of CASI Vision, which applies AOI technologies to non-destructive automatic inspection of standardized industrial products. To date, Zhang still serves as a researcher and doctoral supervisor at CASIA. As a scientist and an entrepreneur, he encourages his students to do practical research by focusing research funds at key issues, and addressing pain points with actual demand from the market. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-AOI TECHNOLOGY-RESEARCHER-ENTREPRENEUR (CN)

(240224) -- BEIJING, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 25, 2024 shows a portrait of Zhang Zhengtao. Led by his supervisor, Zhang Zhengtao, a graduate from the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA), joined the research of a large scientific device in 2010. Zhang was the first to apply artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm and precision optical imaging system to a device of its kind. He has made a number of technological breakthroughs in automated optical inspection (AOI) technologies since then. In 2016, he spearheaded in the incorporation of CASI Vision, which applies AOI technologies to non-destructive automatic inspection of standardized industrial products. To date, Zhang still serves as a researcher and doctoral supervisor at CASIA. As a scientist and an entrepreneur, he encourages his students to do practical research by focusing research funds at key issues, and addressing pain points with actual demand from the market. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-AOI TECHNOLOGY-RESEARCHER-ENTREPRENEUR (CN)

(240224) -- BEIJING, Feb. 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Zhengtao (R) discusses research progress with a student at a lab of the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA) in Beijing, capital of China, Jan. 25, 2024. Led by his supervisor, Zhang Zhengtao, a graduate from the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASIA), joined the research of a large scientific device in 2010. Zhang was the first to apply artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm and precision optical imaging system to a device of its kind. He has made a number of technological breakthroughs in automated optical inspection (AOI) technologies since then. In 2016, he spearheaded in the incorporation of CASI Vision, which applies AOI technologies to non-destructive automatic inspection of standardized industrial products. To date, Zhang still serves as a researcher and doctoral supervisor at CASIA. As a scientist and an entrepreneur, he encourages his students to do practical research by focusing rese

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Ritual for Aoi festival in Kyoto

A woman playing the role of the "Saio-dai" imperial princess in the annual Aoi festival in Kyoto arrives at Kamigamo Jinja, a Shinto shrine in the city on May 4, 2023, to attend a purification ritual held ahead of the festival.

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Ritual for Aoi festival in Kyoto

A woman clad in a 12-layer traditional Japanese kimono, having been chosen to play this year's Saio-dai heroine during upcoming Aoi Festival in Kyoto, purifies herself at Kamigamo Jinja, a Shinto shrine in the city on May 4, 2023.

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TABLE TENNIS (CN)

(230804) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Bronze medalists Kurono Aoi/Motoi Akari (R) of Japan pose on the podium during the awarding ceremony for the Women's Doubles of table tennis at the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Bowen)

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TABLE TENNIS(CN)

(230804) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kurono Aoi(R)/Motoi Akari of Japan compete during the Table Tennis Women's Doubles Semifinal match against He Zhuojia/Wang Xiaotong of China at the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TABLE TENNIS(CN)

(230804) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kurono Aoi(L)/Motoi Akari of Japan compete during the Table Tennis Women's Doubles Semifinal match against He Zhuojia/Wang Xiaotong of China at the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TABLE TENNIS(CN)

(230804) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kurono Aoi of Japan gestures during the Table Tennis Women's Singles Round of 16 match against He Zhuojia of China at the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Bowen)

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TABLE TENNIS(CN)

(230804) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kurono Aoi of Japan competes during the Table Tennis Women's Singles Round of 16 match against He Zhuojia of China at the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 4, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Bowen)

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TABLE TENNIS(CN)

(230801) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Xiaotong of China competes against Kuruno Aoi of Japan during the Table Tennis Women's Team Final between team China and team Japan at the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TABLE TENNIS(CN)

(230801) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Xiaotong of China competes against Kurono Aoi of Japan during the Table Tennis Women's Team Final between team China and team Japan at the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Bowen)

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TABLE TENNIS (CN)

(230731) -- CHENGDU, July 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kurono Aoi (R) of Japan communicates with her coach during the Table Tennis Women's Team semifinal against China's Hong Kong at the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 31, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Bowen)

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-TABLE TENNIS (CN)

(230731) -- CHENGDU, July 31, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Lam Yee of China's Hong Kong returns to Kurono Aoi of Japan during the Table Tennis Women's Team semifinal at the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 31, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Bowen)

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Skateboarding: Uprising Tokyo

Japan's Aoi Uemura (C) poses with the trophy after winning the women's event at the inaugural Uprising Tokyo street skateboarding competition on May 28, 2023, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo, accompanied by compatriots Coco Yoshizawa (L) and Nanami Onishi. Yoshizawa finished second and Onishi third.

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Skateboarding: Uprising Tokyo

Japan's Aoi Uemura poses with the trophy after winning the women's event at the inaugural Uprising Tokyo street skateboarding competition on May 28, 2023, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo.

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Skateboarding: Uprising Tokyo

Japan's Aoi Uemura competes en route to winning the women's event at the inaugural Uprising Tokyo street skateboarding competition on May 28, 2023, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo.

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Skateboarding: Uprising Tokyo

Japan's Aoi Uemura reacts after competing in the women's final at the inaugural Uprising Tokyo street skateboarding competition on May 28, 2023, at Ariake Arena in Tokyo.

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