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Russian expat finds ideal place for personal growth in E China

STORY: Russian expat finds ideal place for personal growth in E China DATELINE: Aug. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:03 LOCATION: HANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ROMAN BUZUNOV, Russian expat 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ROMAN BUZUNOV, Russian expat 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ROMAN BUZUNOV, Russian expat 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ROMAN BUZUNOV, Russian expat 5. various of Roman's daily life in China STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ROMAN BUZUNOV, Russian expat "My name is Roman, I'm from Russia, and now I live and work in China, in Changxing, Huzhou city, Zhejiang province, a beautiful city next to Taihu Lake and not far away from Shanghai, only 200 kilometers away. I came to Changxing at the end of 2014, and I like this city very much. I joined Noblelift Intelligent Equipment by the end of the year and became a member of the company. And actually, at that time, I felt quite a high level of support from local authorities and also from the company. So my transition from Russia to Ch

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-GIANT PANDA COUPLE-17TH BIRTHDAY

(230823) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Liang Liang enjoys birthday treats at the Giant Panda Conservation Center in Zoo Negara near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 23, 2023. Giant panda couple Xing Xing and Liang Liang continue to play their role as "ambassadors" to Malaysia as the couple turned 17 on Wednesday. In a ceremony, the giant pandas, who have played a prominent role in promoting the close and harmonious relationship between China and Malaysia since their arrival here in 2014, were presented with an "ice cake" as well as other treats to mark their special day at the Giant Panda Conservation Center in Zoo Negara. Crowds of onlookers turned up to mark the occasion, with many donning panda-themed clothing and accessories as they watched Xing Xing and Liang Liang enjoy their cakes. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-GIANT PANDA COUPLE-17TH BIRTHDAY

(230823) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Xing Xing enjoys birthday treats at the Giant Panda Conservation Center in Zoo Negara near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 23, 2023. Giant panda couple Xing Xing and Liang Liang continue to play their role as "ambassadors" to Malaysia as the couple turned 17 on Wednesday. In a ceremony, the giant pandas, who have played a prominent role in promoting the close and harmonious relationship between China and Malaysia since their arrival here in 2014, were presented with an "ice cake" as well as other treats to mark their special day at the Giant Panda Conservation Center in Zoo Negara. Crowds of onlookers turned up to mark the occasion, with many donning panda-themed clothing and accessories as they watched Xing Xing and Liang Liang enjoy their cakes. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-GIANT PANDA COUPLE-17TH BIRTHDAY

(230823) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Liang Liang enjoys birthday treats at the Giant Panda Conservation Center in Zoo Negara near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 23, 2023. Giant panda couple Xing Xing and Liang Liang continue to play their role as "ambassadors" to Malaysia as the couple turned 17 on Wednesday. In a ceremony, the giant pandas, who have played a prominent role in promoting the close and harmonious relationship between China and Malaysia since their arrival here in 2014, were presented with an "ice cake" as well as other treats to mark their special day at the Giant Panda Conservation Center in Zoo Negara. Crowds of onlookers turned up to mark the occasion, with many donning panda-themed clothing and accessories as they watched Xing Xing and Liang Liang enjoy their cakes. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-GIANT PANDA COUPLE-17TH BIRTHDAY

(230823) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Xing Xing enjoys birthday treats at the Giant Panda Conservation Center in Zoo Negara near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 23, 2023. Giant panda couple Xing Xing and Liang Liang continue to play their role as "ambassadors" to Malaysia as the couple turned 17 on Wednesday. In a ceremony, the giant pandas, who have played a prominent role in promoting the close and harmonious relationship between China and Malaysia since their arrival here in 2014, were presented with an "ice cake" as well as other treats to mark their special day at the Giant Panda Conservation Center in Zoo Negara. Crowds of onlookers turned up to mark the occasion, with many donning panda-themed clothing and accessories as they watched Xing Xing and Liang Liang enjoy their cakes. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-GIANT PANDA COUPLE-17TH BIRTHDAY

(230823) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Xing Xing enjoys birthday treats at the Giant Panda Conservation Center in Zoo Negara near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 23, 2023. Giant panda couple Xing Xing and Liang Liang continue to play their role as "ambassadors" to Malaysia as the couple turned 17 on Wednesday. In a ceremony, the giant pandas, who have played a prominent role in promoting the close and harmonious relationship between China and Malaysia since their arrival here in 2014, were presented with an "ice cake" as well as other treats to mark their special day at the Giant Panda Conservation Center in Zoo Negara. Crowds of onlookers turned up to mark the occasion, with many donning panda-themed clothing and accessories as they watched Xing Xing and Liang Liang enjoy their cakes. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-GIANT PANDA COUPLE-17TH BIRTHDAY

(230823) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A child with a cartoon panda drawn on face is pictured at the Giant Panda Conservation Center in Zoo Negara near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 23, 2023. Giant panda couple Xing Xing and Liang Liang continue to play their role as "ambassadors" to Malaysia as the couple turned 17 on Wednesday. In a ceremony, the giant pandas, who have played a prominent role in promoting the close and harmonious relationship between China and Malaysia since their arrival here in 2014, were presented with an "ice cake" as well as other treats to mark their special day at the Giant Panda Conservation Center in Zoo Negara. Crowds of onlookers turned up to mark the occasion, with many donning panda-themed clothing and accessories as they watched Xing Xing and Liang Liang enjoy their cakes. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-GIANT PANDA COUPLE-17TH BIRTHDAY

(230823) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Xing Xing enjoys birthday treats at the Giant Panda Conservation Center in Zoo Negara near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 23, 2023. Giant panda couple Xing Xing and Liang Liang continue to play their role as "ambassadors" to Malaysia as the couple turned 17 on Wednesday. In a ceremony, the giant pandas, who have played a prominent role in promoting the close and harmonious relationship between China and Malaysia since their arrival here in 2014, were presented with an "ice cake" as well as other treats to mark their special day at the Giant Panda Conservation Center in Zoo Negara. Crowds of onlookers turned up to mark the occasion, with many donning panda-themed clothing and accessories as they watched Xing Xing and Liang Liang enjoy their cakes. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-GIANT PANDA COUPLE-17TH BIRTHDAY

(230823) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Xing Xing enjoys birthday treats at the Giant Panda Conservation Center in Zoo Negara near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 23, 2023. Giant panda couple Xing Xing and Liang Liang continue to play their role as "ambassadors" to Malaysia as the couple turned 17 on Wednesday. In a ceremony, the giant pandas, who have played a prominent role in promoting the close and harmonious relationship between China and Malaysia since their arrival here in 2014, were presented with an "ice cake" as well as other treats to mark their special day at the Giant Panda Conservation Center in Zoo Negara. Crowds of onlookers turned up to mark the occasion, with many donning panda-themed clothing and accessories as they watched Xing Xing and Liang Liang enjoy their cakes. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-GIANT PANDA COUPLE-17TH BIRTHDAY

(230823) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Xing Xing enjoys birthday treats at the Giant Panda Conservation Center in Zoo Negara near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 23, 2023. Giant panda couple Xing Xing and Liang Liang continue to play their role as "ambassadors" to Malaysia as the couple turned 17 on Wednesday. In a ceremony, the giant pandas, who have played a prominent role in promoting the close and harmonious relationship between China and Malaysia since their arrival here in 2014, were presented with an "ice cake" as well as other treats to mark their special day at the Giant Panda Conservation Center in Zoo Negara. Crowds of onlookers turned up to mark the occasion, with many donning panda-themed clothing and accessories as they watched Xing Xing and Liang Liang enjoy their cakes. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-GIANT PANDA COUPLE-17TH BIRTHDAY

(230823) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Liang Liang enjoys birthday treats at the Giant Panda Conservation Center in Zoo Negara near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 23, 2023. Giant panda couple Xing Xing and Liang Liang continue to play their role as "ambassadors" to Malaysia as the couple turned 17 on Wednesday. In a ceremony, the giant pandas, who have played a prominent role in promoting the close and harmonious relationship between China and Malaysia since their arrival here in 2014, were presented with an "ice cake" as well as other treats to mark their special day at the Giant Panda Conservation Center in Zoo Negara. Crowds of onlookers turned up to mark the occasion, with many donning panda-themed clothing and accessories as they watched Xing Xing and Liang Liang enjoy their cakes. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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MALAYSIA-KUALA LUMPUR-GIANT PANDA COUPLE-17TH BIRTHDAY

(230823) -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 23, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Giant panda Xing Xing enjoys birthday treats at the Giant Panda Conservation Center in Zoo Negara near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Aug. 23, 2023. Giant panda couple Xing Xing and Liang Liang continue to play their role as "ambassadors" to Malaysia as the couple turned 17 on Wednesday. In a ceremony, the giant pandas, who have played a prominent role in promoting the close and harmonious relationship between China and Malaysia since their arrival here in 2014, were presented with an "ice cake" as well as other treats to mark their special day at the Giant Panda Conservation Center in Zoo Negara. Crowds of onlookers turned up to mark the occasion, with many donning panda-themed clothing and accessories as they watched Xing Xing and Liang Liang enjoy their cakes. (Photo by Chong Voon Chung/Xinhua)

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Japan firm to launch comic monthly in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia - An instructor teaches how to draw cartoons to future professional artists in Jakarta on Aug. 23, 2014, as part of preparations for the launch of a monthly comic magazine in Indonesia by a Japanese firm.

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Aftermath of mudslides in Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan - A woman prays toward the body of a person discovered at a site of a mudslide in the city of Hiroshima on Aug. 23, 2014. The area was hit by massive mudslides following torrential rain on Aug. 20.

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Aftermath of mudslides in Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Volunteer workers remove mud in the city of Hiroshima on Aug. 23, 2014, during the first weekend after the area was hit by massive mudslides following torrential rain on Aug. 20.

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Honda scores in Milan's 1-0 win over Juventus

REGGIO EMILIA, Italy - Japanese forward Keisuke Honda (R) of AC Milan scores in his team's 1-0 victory over Juventus FC to win the TIM Cup trophy in Reggio Emilia, Italy, on Aug. 23, 2014.

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Honda celebrates goal against Juventus

REGGIO EMILIA, Italy - Japanese forward Keisuke Honda (R) of AC Milan celebrates with teammates after scoring in his team's 1-0 victory over Juventus FC to win the TIM Cup trophy in Reggio Emilia, Italy, on Aug. 23, 2014.

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Cologne's Osako plays in 0-0 game vs Hamburger SV

COLOGNE, Germany - Yuya Osako (fore) of German top-division side FC Cologne battles for the ball in a match against Hamburger SV at home on Aug. 23, 2014. The game ended in a scoreless draw.

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Haraguchi helps Hertha draw with Werder

BERLIN, Germany - Genki Haraguchi of Hertha Berlin competes for the ball in a game against Werder Bremen at home on Aug. 23, 2014. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.

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Matsuyama makes bunker shot at Barclays tournament

PARAMUS, United States - Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays a bunker shot on the 17th hole in the third round of the Barclays golf tournament at the Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus, New Jersey, on Aug. 23, 2014. He finished 30th on the day with a 3 under par total.

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Matsui reacts at ceremony to retire Joe Torre's No. 6

NEW YORK, United States - Former New York Yankee Hideki Matsui responds to cheers from the crowd at Yankee Stadium in New York on Aug. 23, 2014, as he attends a ceremony held to retire former manager Joe Torre's No. 6 uniform in honor of his leadership in winning four World Series titles for the U.S. Major League club.

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Matsui attends ceremony to retire Joe Torre's No. 6

NEW YORK, United States - Former New York Yankee Hideki Matsui (4th from R) poses with others at a ceremony held at Yankee Stadium in New York on Aug. 23, 2014, to retire the No. 6 uniform of former manager Joe Torre (2nd from L) in honor of his leadership in winning four World Series titles for the U.S. Major League club.

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Yuka greets fans on steam locomotive

YAMAGUCHI, Japan - Japanese actress Yuka hands out paper fans to passengers on SL Yamaguchi, a steam train, in Tsuwano, Shimane Prefecture, during a promotion event on Aug. 23, 2014.

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Yankees hurler Tanaka throws 35 test pitches

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees hurler Masahiro Tanaka of Japan, who aims to return to the mound in September after being sidelined early last month due to an elbow injury, throws 35 pitches in two simulated innings against his teammates at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 23, 2014.

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Yankees hurler Tanaka throws 35 test pitches

NEW YORK, United States - New York Yankees hurler Masahiro Tanaka of Japan, who aims to return to the mound in September following his elbow injury early last month, serves as a batting-practice pitcher at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 23, 2014, throwing 35 pitches in two simulated innings.

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Frankfurt's Hasebe contributes to 1-0 win

FRANKFURT, Germany - Makoto Hasebe (R) of Eintracht Frankfurt plays in a home game against SC Freiburg on Aug. 23, 2014. Frankfurt won 1-0.

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Japan tourism promotion draws crowds in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, China - Participants listen intently during a tourism promotion event by the Japan National Tourist Organization in Shanghai, China, on Aug. 23, 2014. The event, aimed at luring Chinese tourists to Japan's regional sightseeing spots, attracted a high level of interest despite political tensions between the two countries.

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Japanese NGOs pay tribute to young victims in Gaza

TOKYO, Japan - Participants of "Shoes Action," an event paying tribute to children killed in the Gaza war, observe a moment of silence at Zojoji, a Buddhist temple in Tokyo, on Aug. 23, 2014. The event was held by 10 non-governmental organizations including Amnesty International Japan.

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Seoul's new envoy to Japan Yoo

TOKYO, Japan - South Korea's new ambassador to Japan, Yoo Heung Soo, meets the press after arriving at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Aug. 23, 2014.

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Candle-lighting ritual in Kyoto for deceased

KYOTO, Japan - Visitors look at candlelit stone Buddha statues and stone pagodas at Adashino Nenbutsuji, a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on Aug. 23, 2014, during "sento kuyo," a ritual for the deceased without families or relatives to visit the graves.

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Seoul's new envoy to Japan Yoo

TOKYO, Japan - South Korea's new ambassador to Japan, Yoo Heung Soo, meets the press after arriving at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Aug. 23, 2014.

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75th anniversary of Battle of Khalkhin Gol

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj (L) shakes hands with a former soldier who fought the Battle of Khalkhin Gol, known in Japan as the Nomonhan Incident, during the 75th anniversary ceremony in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 23, 2014.

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Candle-lighting ritual in Kyoto for deceased

KYOTO, Japan - People pray before candlelit stone Buddha statues and stone pagodas at Adashino Nenbtsuji, a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on Aug. 23, 2014, during "sento kuyo," a ritual for the deceased without families or relatives to visit the graves.

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75th anniversary of Battle of Khalkhin Gol

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj (front R) looks at displays on the Battle of Khalkhin Gol, known in Japan as the Nomonhan Incident, at the venue for the 75th anniversary ceremony in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 23, 2014.

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75th anniversary of Battle of Khalkhin Gol

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Mongolian Defense Minister D.Bat-Erdene (2nd from L) bows in front of the Soviet-Mongolian Friendship Mural after paying a floral tribute in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 23, 2014, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Khalkin Gol, better known as the Nomonhan Incident in Japan.

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75th anniversary of Battle of Khalkhin Gol

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Russian and Mongolian parties concerned are seen saluting in front of the Soviet-Mongolian Friendship Mural in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 23, 2014, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Khalkhin Gol, better known as the Nomonhan Incident in Japan.

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Concert held for abductee Megumi Yokota's safe return

TOKYO, Japan - Naoya Yoshida, a violinist and former classmate of Megumi Yokota who was abducted by North Korean agents in 1977, plays at a concert dedicated to Yokota's safe return to Japan in Tokyo on Aug. 23, 2014. Shown behind is a photo of Yokota.

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75th anniversary of Battle of Khalkhin Gol

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - A ceremony to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Khalkhin Gol, known in Japan as the Nomonhan Incident, is held in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 23, 2014.

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Concert held for abductee Megumi Yokota's safe return

TOKYO, Japan - Shigeru Yokota (2nd from L) and his wife Sakie (L), the parents of Megumi Yokota who was abducted by North Korean agents in 1977, listen to a violin performance by one of Megumi's former classmates in Tokyo on Aug. 23, 2014, during a concert dedicated for Megumi's safe return to Japan.

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75th anniversary of Battle of Khalkhin Gol

ULAN BATOR, Mongolia - Mongolian President Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj delivers a speech during a ceremony to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Khalkhin Gol, better known as the Nomonhan Incident in Japan, in Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 23, 2014.

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Dragons' Tanishige donates bat to museum

TOKYO, Japan - Chunichi Dragons player-manager Motonobu Tanishige on Aug. 23, 2014, donates to the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Tokyo the bat and ball used to extend his home run streak to a record 26 consecutive years in a game against DeNA the previous month.

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Aftermath of mudslides in Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan - High school students join as volunteers working to remove mud in the city of Hiroshima on Aug. 23, 2014, three days after torrential rain triggered massive landslides in mountainside residential areas. The death toll has risen to 46, with 41 still missing.

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Asakusa Samba Carnival

TOKYO, Japan - The annual Asakusa Samba Carnival is held near the Sensoji temple in Tokyo's Taito Ward on Aug. 23, 2014, with some 4,700 dancers taking part.

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Event to reenact Korean envoy procession to Japan

SHIMONOSEKI, Japan - A colorful event to reenact a procession of Korean envoys to Japan dispatched by the Joseon Dynasty during the Edo period (1603-1868) to deepen the bilateral ties takes place in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture, with some 240 people, including those from South Korea's Busan, walking along the western Japanese city's waterfront on Aug. 23, 2014.

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Asakusa Samba Carnival

TOKYO, Japan - The annual Asakusa Samba Carnival is held near the Sensoji temple in Tokyo's Taito Ward on Aug. 23, 2014, with some 4,700 dancers taking part.

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Aftermath of mudslides in Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Firefighters continue search and rescue operations in the city of Hiroshima on Aug. 23, 2014, three days after torrential rain triggered massive landslides in mountainside residential areas. The death toll has risen to 46, with 41 still missing.

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Event to discover future Paralympians held in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - A boy, one of about 70 participants, smiles as he takes part in an event to find athletes deemed capable of shining particularly in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics at a sports center for disabled people in Tokyo on Aug. 23, 2014.

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Goldfish scooping competition in Nara Pref.

NARA, Japan - Participants try to catch goldfish using a thin paper scoop in the 20th Japan goldfish scooping competition held in Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture, western Japan, known for its goldfish cultivation, on Aug. 23, 2014.

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Boy tries sports wheelchair with Paralympics in mind

TOKYO, Japan - A boy, one of about 70 participants of an event to find athletes deemed capable of shining particularly in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, rides a sports wheelchair while former Olympian Dai Tamesue (3rd from R) and others look on at a sports center for disabled people in Tokyo on Aug. 23, 2014.

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Aftermath of mudslides in Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Volunteers head for a site of mudslides in the city of Hiroshima to join rescue efforts on Aug. 23, 2014, three days after torrential rain triggered the disaster in mountainside residential areas. The death toll has risen to 46, with 41 still missing.