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Illustration - Festival de Loire

FRANCE, LOIRET (45), ORLEANS, LOIRE FESTIVAL 2021, LA STERNE BOAT CRUISING ON THE RIVER WITH PASSENGERS, OLD TOUE SABLIERE, TRADITIONAL LOIRE BOAT Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tenjin festival in Osaka

Fireworks light up the night sky on July 25, 2025, during the "Funatogyo" boat procession, the highlight of the annual Tenjin festival, with about 100 boats cruising the Okawa River in the western Japan city of Osaka.

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Tenjin festival in Osaka

Fireworks light up the night sky on July 25, 2025, during the "Funatogyo" boat procession, the highlight of the annual Tenjin festival, with about 100 boats cruising the Okawa River in the western Japan city of Osaka.

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Illustration - St Tropez

FRANCE, VAR (83) SAINT-TROPEZ, THE FAMOUS ROYAL CLIPPER, A LUXURIOUS FIVE-MASTED STEEL-HULLED SCHOONER. THIS LUXURIOUS CRUISING YACHT IS A MODERN REPLICA OF THE FAMOUS CLIPPERS THAT USED TO TRANSPORT TEA. Photo by Robert Palomba/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XB-1 Supersonic Prototype Makes Second Flight

Handout photo shows Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator aircraft completing his second test flight on August 26, 2024 in Mojave Air and Spaceport, California, USA. The flight, led by Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg, focused on critical evaluations of the aircraft’s systems. This included testing the retraction and extension of the landing gear, as well as assessing a digital stability augmentation system known as a roll damper to enhance in-flight stability. Additionally, tufting, a technique used to visualize airflow, was applied to the right wing to ensure aerodynamic performance. The XB-1 took to the skies for the first time on March 22, 2024, safely achieving an altitude of 7,120 feet (2,100 meters) and speeds up to 238 knots (273 mph). The XB-1 serves as a demonstrator for Boom’s upcoming Overture airliner. The supersonic passenger jet is poised to seat between 64 and 80 passengers and fly up to 4,250 nautical miles (7,867 kilometers) at a cruising speed of Mach 1.7. The production of the

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XB-1 Supersonic Prototype Makes Second Flight

Handout photo shows Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator aircraft completing his second test flight on August 26, 2024 in Mojave Air and Spaceport, California, USA. The flight, led by Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg, focused on critical evaluations of the aircraft’s systems. This included testing the retraction and extension of the landing gear, as well as assessing a digital stability augmentation system known as a roll damper to enhance in-flight stability. Additionally, tufting, a technique used to visualize airflow, was applied to the right wing to ensure aerodynamic performance. The XB-1 took to the skies for the first time on March 22, 2024, safely achieving an altitude of 7,120 feet (2,100 meters) and speeds up to 238 knots (273 mph). The XB-1 serves as a demonstrator for Boom’s upcoming Overture airliner. The supersonic passenger jet is poised to seat between 64 and 80 passengers and fly up to 4,250 nautical miles (7,867 kilometers) at a cruising speed of Mach 1.7. The production of the

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XB-1 Supersonic Prototype Makes Second Flight

Handout photo shows Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator aircraft completing his second test flight on August 26, 2024 in Mojave Air and Spaceport, California, USA. The flight, led by Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg, focused on critical evaluations of the aircraft’s systems. This included testing the retraction and extension of the landing gear, as well as assessing a digital stability augmentation system known as a roll damper to enhance in-flight stability. Additionally, tufting, a technique used to visualize airflow, was applied to the right wing to ensure aerodynamic performance. The XB-1 took to the skies for the first time on March 22, 2024, safely achieving an altitude of 7,120 feet (2,100 meters) and speeds up to 238 knots (273 mph). The XB-1 serves as a demonstrator for Boom’s upcoming Overture airliner. The supersonic passenger jet is poised to seat between 64 and 80 passengers and fly up to 4,250 nautical miles (7,867 kilometers) at a cruising speed of Mach 1.7. The production of the

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XB-1 Supersonic Prototype Makes Second Flight

Handout photo shows Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator aircraft completing his second test flight on August 26, 2024 in Mojave Air and Spaceport, California, USA. The flight, led by Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg, focused on critical evaluations of the aircraft’s systems. This included testing the retraction and extension of the landing gear, as well as assessing a digital stability augmentation system known as a roll damper to enhance in-flight stability. Additionally, tufting, a technique used to visualize airflow, was applied to the right wing to ensure aerodynamic performance. The XB-1 took to the skies for the first time on March 22, 2024, safely achieving an altitude of 7,120 feet (2,100 meters) and speeds up to 238 knots (273 mph). The XB-1 serves as a demonstrator for Boom’s upcoming Overture airliner. The supersonic passenger jet is poised to seat between 64 and 80 passengers and fly up to 4,250 nautical miles (7,867 kilometers) at a cruising speed of Mach 1.7. The production of the

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XB-1 Supersonic Prototype Makes Second Flight

Handout photo shows Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator aircraft completing his second test flight on August 26, 2024 in Mojave Air and Spaceport, California, USA. The flight, led by Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg, focused on critical evaluations of the aircraft’s systems. This included testing the retraction and extension of the landing gear, as well as assessing a digital stability augmentation system known as a roll damper to enhance in-flight stability. Additionally, tufting, a technique used to visualize airflow, was applied to the right wing to ensure aerodynamic performance. The XB-1 took to the skies for the first time on March 22, 2024, safely achieving an altitude of 7,120 feet (2,100 meters) and speeds up to 238 knots (273 mph). The XB-1 serves as a demonstrator for Boom’s upcoming Overture airliner. The supersonic passenger jet is poised to seat between 64 and 80 passengers and fly up to 4,250 nautical miles (7,867 kilometers) at a cruising speed of Mach 1.7. The production of the

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XB-1 Supersonic Prototype Makes Second Flight

Handout photo shows Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator aircraft completing his second test flight on August 26, 2024 in Mojave Air and Spaceport, California, USA. The flight, led by Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg, focused on critical evaluations of the aircraft’s systems. This included testing the retraction and extension of the landing gear, as well as assessing a digital stability augmentation system known as a roll damper to enhance in-flight stability. Additionally, tufting, a technique used to visualize airflow, was applied to the right wing to ensure aerodynamic performance. The XB-1 took to the skies for the first time on March 22, 2024, safely achieving an altitude of 7,120 feet (2,100 meters) and speeds up to 238 knots (273 mph). The XB-1 serves as a demonstrator for Boom’s upcoming Overture airliner. The supersonic passenger jet is poised to seat between 64 and 80 passengers and fly up to 4,250 nautical miles (7,867 kilometers) at a cruising speed of Mach 1.7. The production of the

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Paris Olympics: Opening Ceremony

Athletes arrive at the Trocadero in Paris after cruising on the Seine River during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, 2024.

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Paris Olympics: Opening Ceremony

Athletes arrive at the Trocadero in Paris after cruising on the Seine River during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, 2024.

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Paris Olympics: Opening Ceremony

Japanese fencer Misaki Emura (far R) and breaker Shigeyuki "Shigekix" Nakarai (2nd from R) wave while cruising on the Seine River in Paris during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, 2024.

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Paris Olympics: Opening Ceremony

Breaker Shigeyuki "Shigekix" Nakarai (front, 2nd from L) carries the Japanese national flag while cruising on the Seine River in Paris during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, 2024.

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Paris Olympics: Opening Ceremony

Fencer Misaki Emura (2nd from R) and breaker Shigeyuki "Shigekix" Nakarai (far R) carry the Japanese national flag while cruising on the Seine River in Paris during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, 2024.

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Paris Olympics: Opening Ceremony

Japanese fencer Misaki Emura (far R) and breaker Shigeyuki "Shigekix" Nakarai (2nd from R) wave while cruising on the Seine River in Paris during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on July 26, 2024.

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CHINA-HEBEI-XIONG'AN-BAIYANGDIAN LAKE (CN)

(240509) -- XIONG'AN, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 8, 2024 shows boats cruising on Baiyangdian Lake in Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei Province. Baiyangdian, the largest freshwater wetland in northern China, is located in the Xiong'an New Area in Hebei. Since the Xiong'an New Area was established in 2017, the lake's rehabilitation and protection activities have been bolstered. As of 2023, the water quality in Baiyangdian had maintained Grade III in the country's five-tier quality system for three consecutive years. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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CHINA-HEBEI-XIONG'AN-BAIYANGDIAN LAKE (CN)

(240509) -- XIONG'AN, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 8, 2024 shows boats cruising on Baiyangdian Lake in Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei Province. Baiyangdian, the largest freshwater wetland in northern China, is located in the Xiong'an New Area in Hebei. Since the Xiong'an New Area was established in 2017, the lake's rehabilitation and protection activities have been bolstered. As of 2023, the water quality in Baiyangdian had maintained Grade III in the country's five-tier quality system for three consecutive years. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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CHINA-HEBEI-XIONG'AN-BAIYANGDIAN LAKE (CN)

(240509) -- XIONG'AN, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 8, 2024 shows boats cruising on Baiyangdian Lake in Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei Province. Baiyangdian, the largest freshwater wetland in northern China, is located in the Xiong'an New Area in Hebei. Since the Xiong'an New Area was established in 2017, the lake's rehabilitation and protection activities have been bolstered. As of 2023, the water quality in Baiyangdian had maintained Grade III in the country's five-tier quality system for three consecutive years. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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CHINA-HEBEI-XIONG'AN-BAIYANGDIAN LAKE (CN)

(240509) -- XIONG'AN, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 8, 2024 shows boats cruising on Baiyangdian Lake in Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei Province. Baiyangdian, the largest freshwater wetland in northern China, is located in the Xiong'an New Area in Hebei. Since the Xiong'an New Area was established in 2017, the lake's rehabilitation and protection activities have been bolstered. As of 2023, the water quality in Baiyangdian had maintained Grade III in the country's five-tier quality system for three consecutive years. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-RETURN TO MOTHERLAND-CELEBRATION (CN)

(230701) -- HONG KONG, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Citizens view a fishing vessel with flags cruising at Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, south China, July 1, 2023. The Hong Kong Fishermen Consortium has launched the cruise to celebrate the 26th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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CHINA-HONG KONG-RETURN TO MOTHERLAND-CELEBRATION (CN)

(230701) -- HONG KONG, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Citizens view a fishing vessel with flags cruising at Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong, south China, July 1, 2023. The Hong Kong Fishermen Consortium has launched the cruise to celebrate the 26th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)

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ANGOLA-LUANDA-EXPO-CHINESE CARS

(230620) -- LUANDA, June 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 19, 2023 shows a SUV of Geely Auto, a Chinese automotive maker, cruising on a road in Luanda, Angola's capital. The first edition of Luanda Expo Car 2023 concluded Sunday after five days of exhibition in Luanda, the capital of Angola. TO GO WITH "Feature: Chinese cars gain recognition in Angola's auto market" (Xinhua/Lyu Chengcheng)

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CHINA-HEBEI-XIONG'AN-BAIYANGDIAN LAKE-WATER BUS SERVICE (CN)

(230407) -- XIONG'AN, April 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 7, 2023 shows vessels cruising during the trial operation of the Baiyangdian Lake water bus service in Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei Province. The Baiyangdian Lake water bus service is currently in trial operation and will soon be officially launched. The service features 100 vessels powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), which are more cost-efficient and environmentally friendly than oil-fueled boats. Visitors can also take traditional wooden boats which offer an alternative way of touring the Baiyangdian Lake. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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CHINA-HEBEI-XIONG'AN-BAIYANGDIAN LAKE-WATER BUS SERVICE (CN)

(230407) -- XIONG'AN, April 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 7, 2023 shows vessels cruising during the trial operation of the Baiyangdian Lake water bus service in Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei Province. The Baiyangdian Lake water bus service is currently in trial operation and will soon be officially launched. The service features 100 vessels powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), which are more cost-efficient and environmentally friendly than oil-fueled boats. Visitors can also take traditional wooden boats which offer an alternative way of touring the Baiyangdian Lake. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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CHINA-HEBEI-XIONG'AN-BAIYANGDIAN LAKE-WATER BUS SERVICE (CN)

(230407) -- XIONG'AN, April 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on April 7, 2023 shows vessels cruising during the trial operation of the Baiyangdian Lake water bus service in Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei Province. The Baiyangdian Lake water bus service is currently in trial operation and will soon be officially launched. The service features 100 vessels powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), which are more cost-efficient and environmentally friendly than oil-fueled boats. Visitors can also take traditional wooden boats which offer an alternative way of touring the Baiyangdian Lake. (Xinhua/Mu Yu)

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Japan's record-breaking sailor Horie given U.S. award

Japanese ocean adventurer Kenichi Horie, the world's oldest person to make a solo, nonstop yacht voyage across the Pacific at age 83 in 2022, speaks to the press in New York on March 4, 2023 before receiving the Blue Water Medal, a prestigious sailing award from the Cruising Club of America.

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Japan's record-breaking sailor Horie given U.S. award

Japanese ocean adventurer Kenichi Horie, the world's oldest person to make a solo, nonstop yacht voyage across the Pacific at age 83 in 2022, speaks to the press in New York on March 4, 2023 before receiving the Blue Water Medal, a prestigious sailing award from the Cruising Club of America.

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XINHUA-PICTURES OF THE YEAR 2022-AERIAL PHOTO

(230110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo taken on Aug.1, 2022 shows a China Coast Guard vessel cruising at Qinglan Port in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. (Photo by Huang Xingchao/Xinhua)

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Beijing on high alert as host of APEC meetings

BEIJING, China - Extremely tight security is seen in the surroundings of the venue of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Beijing on Nov. 4, 2014, with a security boat cruising (lower R).

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Fireworks at Tenjin festival in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Fireworks decorate the night sky in Osaka, western Japan, during the "Funatogyo" boat procession with about 100 boats cruising on July 25, 2014, which is the main event of the Tenjin summer festival.

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Fireworks decorate Osaka sky at Tenjin festival

OSAKA, Japan - Fireworks decorate the night sky in Osaka, western Japan, during the "Funatogyo" boat procession with about 100 boats cruising on July 25, 2014. "Funatogyo" is the main ceremony of the Tenjin summer festival.

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Tom Cruise in Japan

OSAKA, Japan - U.S. actor Tom Cruise waves to fans from a boat cruising the Dotombori River during a promotional event for the film "Edge of Tomorrow" in Osaka's Minami district on June 26, 2014.

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NHK Trophy figure skating

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Mao Asada performs during the women's free skate of the NHK Trophy figure skating competition at Yoyogi National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 9, 2013. The Skate America champion won the NHK Trophy, finishing with a career-high 207.59 points after cruising through the free program with 136.33.

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NHK Trophy figure skating

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Mao Asada performs during the women's free skate of the NHK Trophy figure skating competition at Yoyogi National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 9, 2013. The Skate America champion won the NHK Trophy, finishing with a career-high 207.59 points after cruising through the free program with 136.33.

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NHK Trophy figure skating

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Mao Asada performs during the women's free skate of the NHK Trophy figure skating competition at Yoyogi National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 9, 2013. The Skate America champion won the NHK Trophy, finishing with a career-high 207.59 points after cruising through the free program with 136.33.

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NHK Trophy figure skating

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Mao Asada performs during the women's free skate of the NHK Trophy figure skating competition at Yoyogi National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 9, 2013. The Skate America champion won the NHK Trophy, finishing with a career-high 207.59 points after cruising through the free program with 136.33.

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Chinese navy missile destroyer

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter in June 2011 shows a Chinese navy missile destroyer cruising in waters around 140 kilometers east of Miyako Island, Okinawa Prefecture.

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Chinese navy ships off Miyako Island

MIYAKO ISLAND, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a Chinese navy missile destroyer cruising in waters around 140 kilometers east of Miyako Island on June 22, 2011.

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Chinese navy ships off Miyako Island

MIYAKO ISLAND, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a Chinese navy frigate (front) cruising in waters around 140 kilometers east of Miyako Island, Okinawa Prefecture, on June 22, 2011. The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Chokai (back) can be seen monitoring the Chinese vessel.

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Chinese navy ships off Miyako Island

MIYAKO ISLAND, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a Chinese navy frigate cruising in waters around 140 kilometers east of Miyako Island on June 22, 2011.

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Chinese navy ships around Miyako Island

MIYAKO ISLAND, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a Chinese navy frigate (front) cruising in waters about 140 kilometers east of Miyako Island, Okinawa Prefecture, at 6:42 p.m. on June 22, 2011. The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Chokai (back) is seen tracking the Chinese vessel.

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Chinese navy ships around Miyako Island

MIYAKO ISLAND, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a Chinese navy frigate cruising in waters between Okinawa and Miyako islands, about 140 kilometers east of Miyako Island, at 6:36 p.m. on June 22, 2011.

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Vietnam tour boat sinks

HANOI, Vietnam - File photo taken in November 2010 shows sightseeing boats cruising in Halong Bay, northern Vietnam. One such boat carrying 27 people sank on Feb. 17, 2011, killing 12 people including a Japanese national, according to local authorities.

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Asashoryu, Hakuho still cruising at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (R) makes a leg trip to keep himself in the running before dumping Estonian behemoth Baruto onto his back at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 21, 2009.

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Asashoryu, Hakuho still cruising at Kyushu sumo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Grand champion Asashoryu (top) defeats countryman Kakuryu by deploying an overarm throw to remain undefeated heading into the second week of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Nov. 21, 2009.

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Sharapova beats Stosur at Toray Pan Pacific Open

TOKYO, Japan - Unseeded Maria Sharapova of Russia reacts after cruising to a 6-0, 6-1 victory over 12th-seeded Samantha Stosur of Australia in the second round of the women's singles at the Toray Pan Pacific Open at Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo on Sept. 29, 2009.

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Hakuho, Asashoryu cruising on 3rd day of autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Asashoryu pulls down top-ranked maegashira Miyabiyama on the third day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 15, 2009.

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Hakuho, Asashoryu cruising on 3rd day of autumn sumo

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Hakuho (R) pushes No. 1 maegashira Tochinoshin out of the ring on the third day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 15, 2009.

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Kabuki actors take part in annual cruising on Osaka river

OSAKA, Japan - Popular Kabuki actors -- (from C to L) Onoe Kikugoro (C in front), Kataoka Nizaemon (C in back) and Sakata Tojuro -- greet well-wishers aboard a boat cruising on a river in Osaka on July 1 in an annual event ahead of a Kabuki performance in Osaka from July 5 through July 29. Osaka Gov. Toru Hashimoto (2nd from R) joined the actors.