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Building fire in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan, Aug. 19 Kyodo - Video taken on Aug. 18, 2025, shows a fire in a building located in Osaka's Dotombori shopping district. Two firefighters died when part of the seven-story building collapsed while they were inside attempting to extinguish the blaze. (Kyodo)

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Building fire in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Aug. 18, 2025, shows a fire in a building located in Osaka's Dotombori shopping district. Two firefighters died when part of the seven-story building collapsed while they were inside attempting to extinguish the blaze.

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Building fire in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Aug. 18, 2025, shows a fire in a building located in Osaka's Dotombori shopping district. Two firefighters died when part of the seven-story building collapsed while they were inside attempting to extinguish the blaze.

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Building fire in Osaka

Photo taken on Aug. 18, 2025, shows a fire in a building located in Osaka's Dotombori shopping district. Two firefighters died when part of the seven-story building collapsed while they were inside attempting to extinguish the blaze.

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Building fire in Osaka

Photo taken on Aug. 18, 2025, shows a fire in a building located in Osaka's Dotombori shopping district. Two firefighters died when part of the seven-story building collapsed while they were inside attempting to extinguish the blaze.

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Fire at building in Osaka's popular Dotonbori district

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a building billowing smoke from a fire that broke out on Aug. 18, 2025, in Osaka's Dotombori district, one of the city's busiest shopping areas and a popular tourist spot, in western Japan.

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Fire at building in Osaka's popular Dotonbori district

Firefighters work to extinguish a fire that broke out in a building located in Osaka's Dotombori district, one of the city's busiest shopping areas and a popular tourist spot, in western Japan on Aug. 18, 2025.

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Fire at building in Osaka's popular Dotonbori district

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a building billowing smoke with firefighters working to extinguish a fire that broke out on Aug. 18, 2025, in Osaka's Dotombori district, one of the city's busiest shopping areas and a popular tourist spot, in western Japan.

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Fire at building in Osaka's popular Dotonbori district

Firefighters work to extinguish a fire that broke out in a building located in Osaka's Dotombori district, one of the city's busiest shopping areas and a popular tourist spot, in western Japan on Aug. 18, 2025.

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Fire at building in Osaka's popular Dotonbori district

Firefighters work to extinguish a fire that broke out in a building located in Osaka's Dotombori district, one of the city's busiest shopping areas and a popular tourist spot, in western Japan on Aug. 18, 2025.

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Osaka's drum-playing doll Kuidaore Taro

Kuidaore Taro, a life-sized clown doll and symbol of Dotombori entertainment district in Osaka, western Japan, gets a new drum gifted by Yamaha Music Japan Co. strapped to his front on April 24, 2023.

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Osaka's drum-playing doll Kuidaore Taro

Kuidaore Taro, a life-sized clown doll and symbol of Dotombori entertainment district in Osaka, western Japan, gets a new drum gifted by Yamaha Music Japan Co. strapped to his front on April 24, 2023.

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Famous blowfish restaurant in Osaka to close

OSAKA, Japan, June 12 Kyodo - Zuboraya, a traditional blowfish restaurant in Osaka's Shinsekai downtown area, is seen closed on June 11, 2020, with its entrance decorated with a big blowfish lantern, a famous landmark in the western Japan city. The restaurant, also operating in Osaka's Dotombori area, with a history of 100 years, will end operations in September due to management issues, including the negative impact on sales of the new coronavirus outbreak.

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1 person dies after jumping into river

OSAKA, Japan - A man dives into the Dotombori River in central Osaka in the early hours of Jan. 1, 2015 amid the New Year festivities. A man (not the person in this photo) carrying the passport of an 18-year-old traveler from South Korea died after jumping into the river, the police said. A total of about 60 men and women jumped into the river.

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Kabuki actor succeeds traditional name Nakamura Ganjiro

OSAKA, Japan - Kabuki actor Nakamura Kanjaku (C) waves to fans in Osaka, western Japan, on Dec. 28, 2014, following his succession to the traditional name Nakamura Ganjiro as he moves on a boat on the Dotombori River toward a theater. His younger brother Nakamura Senjaku (far R) is among his followers.

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Hot spell in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - An electronic signboard lists the current temperature as 40 C in Osaka's Dotombori district on July 25, 2014.

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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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Japan crash out of World Cup after 4-1 hammering by Colombia

OSAKA, Japan - A Japan supporter jumps into the Dotombori River in Osaka, Japan, on June 25, 2014, after Japan's 4-1 defeat to Colombia in a World Cup Group C match in Cuiaba, Brazil. Japan finished last in the group and failed to progress to the second round.

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Glico to renovate famed billboard

OSAKA, Japan - People pose for photos in Osaka's downtown Dotombori area on the night of April 3, 2014, in front of confectionery maker Ezaki Glico Co.'s giant electronic billboard, the fifth generation of a series famed for the image of a runner with his hands in the air. Glico announced the same day that the company will renovate the billboard, saying the current display has worn out. The first generation appeared in 1935, and the current one was completed in 1998.

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Glico to renovate famed billboard

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken in Osaka's downtown Dotombori area on the night of April 3, 2014, shows confectionery maker Ezaki Glico Co.'s giant electronic billboard, the fifth generation of a series famed for the image of a runner with his hands in the air. Glico announced the same day that the company will renovate the billboard, saying the current display has worn out. The first generation appeared in 1935, and the current one was completed in 1998.

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Snowing across Japan

OSAKA, Japan - People walk in the snow in Osaka's Dotombori district on Feb. 14, 2014. Snow fell in wide areas on the Pacific coast of Japan the same day.

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Snowing across Japan

OSAKA, Japan - People walk in the snow in Osaka's Dotombori district on Feb. 14, 2014. Snow fell in wide areas on the Pacific coast of Japan the same day.

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Maker of "3-D ads" in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken Jan. 7, 2014 shows a green dragon sculpture in Osaka's Chuo Ward above a ramen shop in the Dotombori district, the first so-called "3-D" ad created by Masahide Nakamura, president of Pop Kougei Co.

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Hot weather in Japan

OSAKA, Japan - A signboard displays 39 C at the busy Dotombori area of Osaka, western Japan, on Aug. 11, 2013.

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Rainy season starts in western Japan

OSAKA, Japan - People walk in the rain in the Dotombori district of Osaka, western Japan, on May 28, 2013. The rainy season is believed to have started in a wider area of western Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency said the same day.

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Giant Ferris wheel debuts in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - A giant Ferris wheel 77 meters high debuts on March 17 along the Dotombori Canal in Osaka's Minami district. Discount store chain Don Quijote Co. unveiled the Ferris wheel to coincide with the opening of its Dotombori branch. The wheel has 32 four-seat gondolas and takes about 15 minutes to go around.

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Cleanup of Dotombori River begins amid Hanshin mania

OSAKA, Japan - Workers dredge the Dotombori River in Osaka's Chuo Ward, a favorite jumping spot for revelers celebrating sports wins on July 14 ahead of the national baseball championships in October as the Hanshin Tigers continue to excel in the Central League.

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(9)Supporters in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Police officers line up at Dotombori entertainment district in Osaka on June 14 to regulate jubilant Japanese supporters after Japan beat Tunisia 2-0 victory to advance to the second round of the World Cup finals at Nagai Stadium.(World Cup 2002)

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(8)Supporters in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Japanese supporters jump into the Dotombori River running through Osaka on June 14 after Japan beat Tunisia 2-0 in a World Cup group H match at Nagai Stadium to advance to the second round of the competition. (World Cup 2002)

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COVID-19 remains rampant in Japan

People wearing face masks walk in Osaka's Dotombori area on Jan. 30, 2022, amid the unabated spread of COVID-19.

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Giant Ferris wheel debuts in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - A giant Ferris wheel 77 meters high debuts on March 17 along the Dotombori Canal in Osaka's Minami district. Discount store chain Don Quijote Co. unveiled the Ferris wheel to coincide with the opening of its Dotombori branch. The wheel has 32 four-seat gondolas and takes about 15 minutes to go around. (Kyodo)

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1,300 lanterns illuminate Osaka riverside as summer festival starts

White lanterns light up along Osaka's famous Dotombori riverside entertainment area at the start of an annual summer festival on July 1, 2015. The 1,300 lanterns will be lit every night through Aug. 31. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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1,300 lanterns light up Osaka riverside as summer festival starts

White lanterns light up along Osaka's famous Dotombori riverside entertainment area as an annual summer festival kicks off on July 1, 2015. The 1,300 lights will be up every night through Aug. 31. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan to impose fresh COVID-19 emergency in Tokyo, Osaka, Hyogo

People wearing face masks walk in Osaka's Dotombori area on April 21, 2021. The Japanese government plans to impose a fresh coronavirus state of emergency in Osaka, neighboring Hyogo Prefecture and Tokyo soon, as a surge in severe cases chokes the areas' health care systems.

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Scenes of Osaka amid coronavirus pandemic

Top photo shows several people walking in Osaka's Dotombori area on April 7, 2020, when a coronavirus state of emergency was declared in Osaka, Tokyo and five other prefectures. Bottom photo shows the same place on April 6, 2021, with quasi-emergency measures against the coronavirus in place in the western Japan city.

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Scenes of Osaka amid coronavirus pandemic

Top photo shows several people walking in Osaka's Dotombori area on April 7, 2020, when a coronavirus state of emergency was declared in Osaka, Tokyo and five other prefectures. Bottom photo shows the same place on April 6, 2021, with quasi-emergency measures against the coronavirus in place in the western Japan city.

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CORRECTED: Famous blowfish restaurant in Osaka to close

Zuboraya, a traditional blowfish restaurant in Osaka's Shinsekai downtown area, is seen closed on June 11, 2020, with its entrance decorated with a big blowfish lantern, a famous landmark in the western Japan city. The restaurant, also operating in Osaka's Dotombori area, with a history of 100 years, will end operations in September due to management issues, including the negative impact on sales of the new coronavirus outbreak. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Man thrown into river in Osaka drowns

Photo shows Dotombori River in Osaka's Minami district on July 14, 2018. A man drowned after being thrown into the river on July 11. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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(9)Supporters in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Police officers line up at Dotombori entertainment district in Osaka on June 14 to regulate jubilant Japanese supporters after Japan beat Tunisia 2-0 victory to advance to the second round of the World Cup finals at Nagai Stadium.(World Cup 2002)

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(8)Supporters in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - Japanese supporters jump into the Dotombori River running through Osaka on June 14 after Japan beat Tunisia 2-0 in a World Cup group H match at Nagai Stadium to advance to the second round of the competition. (World Cup 2002)

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1 person dies after jumping into river

OSAKA, Japan - A man dives into the Dotombori River in central Osaka in the early hours of Jan. 1, 2015 amid the New Year festivities. A man (not the person in this photo) carrying the passport of an 18-year-old traveler from South Korea died after jumping into the river, the police said. A total of about 60 men and women jumped into the river. (Kyodo)

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Kabuki actor succeeds traditional name Nakamura Ganjiro

OSAKA, Japan - Kabuki actor Nakamura Kanjaku (C) waves to fans in Osaka, western Japan, on Dec. 28, 2014, following his succession to the traditional name Nakamura Ganjiro as he moves on a boat on the Dotombori River toward a theater. His younger brother Nakamura Senjaku (far R) is among his followers. (Kyodo)

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Hot spell in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - An electronic signboard lists the current temperature as 40 C in Osaka's Dotombori district on July 25, 2014. (Kyodo)

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New coronavirus

Much fewer people than usual walk in Osaka's Dotombori downtown area on May 20, 2020, as the western Japan prefecture remains under a state of emergency over the outbreak of the new coronavirus. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New coronavirus

Much fewer people than usual walk in Osaka's Dotombori downtown area on May 20, 2020, as the western Japan prefecture remains under a state of emergency over the outbreak of the new coronavirus. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan enacts law to allow 1st abdication of emperor in 200 years

A large screen in Osaka's Dotombori area in western Japan shows footage from a television news program reporting the parliament's enactment of a law on June 9, 2017, to allow Emperor Akihito to abdicate. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan enacts law to allow 1st abdication of emperor in 200 years

A large screen in Osaka's Dotombori area in western Japan shows footage from a television news program reporting the parliament's enactment of a law on June 9, 2017, to allow Emperor Akihito to abdicate. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Giant skewer-wielding figure in Osaka

Katsuya Ueyama (2nd from L), president of Ichimonkai, the operator of the Kushikatsu Daruma restaurant chain, attends a ceremony in Osaka's Dotombori district on Nov. 25, 2020, in which a 12-meter-tall deep-fried skewer-wielding figure representing the restaurant chain is lit up after being newly installed on the roof of the company's office building.

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Giant skewer-wielding figure in Osaka

Photo taken Nov. 25, 2020, shows a 12-meter-tall deep-fried skewer-wielding figure representing the Kushikatsu Daruma restaurant chain, newly installed on the roof of the operator Ichimonkai's office building in Osaka's Dotombori entertainment district.

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Osaka reports record 490 new daily coronavirus cases

People wearing masks walk in Osaka's Dotombori commercial district on Nov. 22, 2020, the second day of a three-day weekend. Osaka Prefecture reported a record 490 new daily coronavirus infections the same day.