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Saizeriya signboard and logo

Saizeriya signboard and logo

Saizeriya signboard and logo=April 28,2026,Japan

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Second Street signboard and logo

Second Street signboard and logo

Second Street signboard and logo=April 28,2026,Japan

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Kura Sushi signboard and logo

Kura Sushi signboard and logo

Kura Sushi signboard and logo=April 28,2026,Japan

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Saizeriya and Kura Sushi signboards and logos

Saizeriya and Kura Sushi signboards and logos

Saizeriya and Kura Sushi signboards and logos=April 28,2026,Japan

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Exterior and sign of the National Diet Library (Kansai Branch)

Exterior and sign of the National Diet Library (Kansai Branch)

Exterior and sign of the National Diet Library (Kansai Branch)=April 28,2026,Kyoto

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Exterior and sign of the National Diet Library (Kansai Branch)

Exterior and sign of the National Diet Library (Kansai Branch)

Exterior and sign of the National Diet Library (Kansai Branch)=April 28,2026,Kyoto

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Gyoza no Ohsho signboard and logo

Gyoza no Ohsho signboard and logo

Gyoza no Ohsho signboard and logo=April 28,2026,Japan

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Marugame Seimen signboard and logo

Marugame Seimen signboard and logo

Marugame Seimen signboard and logo=April 28,2026,Japan

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Uotami signboard and logo

Uotami signboard and logo

Uotami signboard and logo=April 28,2026,Japan

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McDonald's signboard and logo

McDonald's signboard and logo

McDonald's signboard and logo=April 28,2026,Japan

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Marugame Seimen signboard and logo

Marugame Seimen signboard and logo

Marugame Seimen signboard and logo=April 28,2026,Japan

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Joyful signboard and logo

Joyful signboard and logo

Joyful signboard and logo=April 28,2026,Japan

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Saizeriya and Kura Sushi signboards and logos

Saizeriya and Kura Sushi signboards and logos

Saizeriya and Kura Sushi signboards and logos=April 28,2026,Japan

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Exterior and sign of the Harima Shinkin Bank Head Office

Exterior and sign of the Harima Shinkin Bank Head Office

Exterior and sign of the Harima Shinkin Bank Head Office=April 15,2026,Hyogo

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Kura Sushi signboard and logo

Kura Sushi signboard and logo

Kura Sushi signboard and logo=April 28,2026,Japan

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Exterior and sign of the Harima Shinkin Bank Head Office

Exterior and sign of the Harima Shinkin Bank Head Office

Exterior and sign of the Harima Shinkin Bank Head Office=April 15,2026,Hyogo

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Marugame Seimen signboard and logo

Marugame Seimen signboard and logo

Marugame Seimen signboard and logo=April 28,2026,Japan

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La Mu sign and logo

La Mu sign and logo

La Mu sign and logo=April 28,2026,Japan

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La Mu sign and logo

La Mu sign and logo

La Mu sign and logo=April 28,2026,Japan

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China: Tired Lizard Revived With Refreshing Mist in Jiangsu

On April 2, 2026, in Jiangsu, a video recorded a lizard resting weakly on a platform. At first, the reptile appeared tired and inactive, lying still with little visible movement. The filmer then picked up a manual spray bottle and gently sprayed water over the lizard’s body. Almost immediately, the lizard became alert and lifted its head. It closed its eyes while receiving the mist, looking as if it were enjoying the moisture.

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China: Excited Dog Runs Straight Into Glass Door at Jiangsu Shop

On April 3, 2026, in Jiangsu, a video recorded a small dog running excitedly toward a shop. The glass door at the entrance was closed, but the dog did not seem to notice. It rushed forward and hit the glass directly. The collision appeared painful, and the dog stopped at the doorway looking stunned and pitiful. A shop employee quickly opened the door after seeing what happened. Once the entrance was clear, the dog hurried inside.

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China: Unmanned Forklift Reverses on Its Own and Crashes Into Ambulance

On April 15, 2026, a forklift at a company compound in Nanchong, Sichuan, China, suddenly reversed on its own and crashed into a parked ambulance. No one was operating the vehicle at the time. Staff suspected a short circuit in the forklift's electrical system triggered the unexpected movement.

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China: Clever Owner Lures Hiding Hamster Out With Help From Its Companion

On April 11, 2026, in Hubei, a video recorded an owner trying to bring a hidden hamster out from under a sofa. The owner kept two golden hamsters, but one of them had crawled underneath and refused to come out. The owner then came up with an unusual solution. A string was gently placed around the neck of the second hamster, and that hamster was lowered beneath the sofa. Not long afterward, the hidden hamster followed along and finally emerged from underneath the furniture. The owner’s method appeared to work surprisingly well.

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TEPCO Holding sign and logo

TEPCO Holding sign and logo

TEPCO Holding sign and logo=April 30,2026,Tokyo

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Japan Seam Signboard and Logo

Japan Seam Signboard and Logo

Japan Seam Signboard and Logo=April 30,2026,Saitama

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Japan Seam Signboard and Logo

Japan Seam Signboard and Logo

Japan Seam Signboard and Logo=April 30,2026,Saitama

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Japan Seam Signboard and Logo

Japan Seam Signboard and Logo

Japan Seam Signboard and Logo=April 30,2026,Saitama

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Japan Seam Signboard and Logo

Japan Seam Signboard and Logo

Japan Seam Signboard and Logo=April 30,2026,Saitama

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Japan Seam Signboard and Logo

Japan Seam Signboard and Logo

Japan Seam Signboard and Logo=April 30,2026,Saitama

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TEPCO Holding sign and logo

TEPCO Holding sign and logo

TEPCO Holding sign and logo=April 30,2026,Tokyo

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TEPCO Holding sign and logo

TEPCO Holding sign and logo

TEPCO Holding sign and logo=April 30,2026,Tokyo

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Turkey: Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla Arrives in Marmaris After Israeli Interception

The Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in Marmaris, Turkey, on Sunday, May 10, after being intercepted by Israeli forces near Crete on April 29. The 38-vessel convoy, which departed Barcelona on April 15 carrying nearly 300 activists, was forced to dock for technical maintenance and resupply. Entry procedures and forensic examinations are underway for returning activists, while Turkish prosecutors have launched an investigation into the interception. Officials say the flotilla plans to set sail again on Wednesday to resume its mission of delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza.

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Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

TOKYO, Japan, May 8 Kyodo - Japanese wheelchair tennis player Tokito Oda poses for a photo in Tokyo on April 4, 2026, after being awarded four additional Guiness World Record certificates. With the four new awards, including becoming the youngest player to complete a Career Grand Slam by winning all four major tournaments, his total Guinness youngest-winner records reached eight. (Kyodo)

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China: Car Crashes Into Highway Barrier After Truck Tire Blowout in Hunan

On April 12, 2026, a car crashed into a highway barrier in Yueyang, Hunan, China, after a truck's front tire blew out as the car was overtaking. The blowout sent debris and air pressure toward the passing vehicle, causing the driver to lose control and swerve across multiple lanes before hitting the barrier.

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China: Driver Captures Powerful Lightning Strike on Camera During Heavy Rain in Guangxi

On April 27, 2026, in Yulin, located in southern China’s Guangxi region, a video recorded a driver traveling during heavy rain. As the car moved along the road, a bolt of lightning suddenly struck straight down ahead. The lightning appeared bright and powerful, hitting near a group of buildings in the distance. The filmer reacted with a surprised exclamation as the flash lit up the rainy scene.

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China: Massive Dust Whirlwind Spirals Into Sky Over Yongcheng, Henan

On April 29, 2026, in Yongcheng, Henan, a video captured a massive dust whirlwind forming on flat ground as strong winds swept across an open area. The towering column of dust rapidly spiraled upward, creating a long twisting shape that stunned people nearby. Witnesses said the dust tornado remained visible for more than ten minutes as it continued spinning intensely in the distance.

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China: Intense Rainfall Triggers Cliff Waterfall Along Hunan Mountain Road

On April 27, 2026, in Shaoyang, Hunan, a video captured an intense downpour that triggered a dramatic waterfall along a mountain roadside. As the man drove through the stormy weather, he was left stunned after spotting the powerful stream of water cascading down the rocky cliff face beside the road.

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Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

Japanese wheelchair tennis player Tokito Oda poses for a photo in Tokyo on April 4, 2026, after being awarded four additional Guiness World Record certificates. With the four new awards, including becoming the youngest player to complete a Career Grand Slam by winning all four major tournaments, his total Guinness youngest-winner records reached eight.

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Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

Japanese wheelchair tennis player Tokito Oda poses for a photo in Tokyo on April 4, 2026, after being awarded four additional Guiness World Record certificates. With the four new awards, including becoming the youngest player to complete a Career Grand Slam by winning all four major tournaments, his total Guinness youngest-winner records reached eight.

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Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

Japanese wheelchair tennis player Tokito Oda poses for a photo in Tokyo on April 4, 2026, after being awarded four additional Guiness World Record certificates. With the four new awards, including becoming the youngest player to complete a Career Grand Slam by winning all four major tournaments, his total Guinness youngest-winner records reached eight.

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Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

Japanese wheelchair tennis player Tokito Oda poses for a photo in Tokyo on April 4, 2026, after being awarded four additional Guiness World Record certificates. With the four new awards, including becoming the youngest player to complete a Career Grand Slam by winning all four major tournaments, his total Guinness youngest-winner records reached eight.

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Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

Japanese wheelchair tennis player Tokito Oda poses for a photo in Tokyo on April 4, 2026, after being awarded four additional Guiness World Record certificates. With the four new awards, including becoming the youngest player to complete a Career Grand Slam by winning all four major tournaments, his total Guinness youngest-winner records reached eight.

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Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

Wheelchair Tennis: Oda awarded 4 additional Guinness records

Japanese wheelchair tennis player Tokito Oda receives certificates for his four additional Guiness World Record awards in Tokyo on April 4, 2026. With the four new records, including becoming the youngest player to complete a Career Grand Slam by winning all four major tournaments, his total Guinness youngest-winner records reached eight.

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Nintendo's sales in FY 2025 top 2 tril. yen

Nintendo's sales in FY 2025 top 2 tril. yen

File photo taken on April 3, 2025, in Tokyo shows the Switch 2 gaming console of Nintendo Co. The video game company reported on May 8, 2026, that its sales for the year ended March that year rose 98.6 percent from a year earlier to 2.31 trillion yen, the first time the company has topped the 2 trillion yen mark.

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China: Mysterious Black Object Captured Hovering Over Xi’an Skyline

On April 28, 2026, in Xi'an, Shaanxi, a video captured a huge black unidentified object hovering high above the city skyline. The object appeared to continuously roll, stretch and curl through the clouds while drifting slowly across the sky, creating an eerie scene that quickly caught the attention of local residents.

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Japan's suspected currency intervention

Japan's suspected currency intervention

Photo taken on May 3, 2026, shows Japan's Finance Ministry in Tokyo. The ministry and the Bank of Japan likely spent an additional 4 trillion yen during the Golden Week holiday in early May to arrest the yen's further fall following a yen-buying operation on April 30.

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Japan's suspected currency intervention

Japan's suspected currency intervention

Photo taken on March 19, 2026, shows the Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo. The Finance Ministry and the BOJ likely spent an additional 4 trillion yen during the Golden Week holiday in early May to arrest the yen's further fall following a yen-buying operation on April 30.

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Mitsubishi Logistics sign and logo

Mitsubishi Logistics sign and logo

Mitsubishi Logistics sign and logo=April 17,2026,Tokyo

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TEPCO Holdings Executive Appointments Press Conference

TEPCO Holdings Executive Appointments Press Conference

Press conference on executive appointments at Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings. The photo shows, from right to left, Chairman Yoshimitsu Kobayashi and President and CEO Tomoaki Kobayakawa.=April 30,2026,Tokyo

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Springer Nature sign and logo

Springer Nature sign and logo

Springer Nature sign and logo=April 30,2026,Tokyo

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