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Parasol dance festival in western Japan

Parasol dance festival in western Japan

Dancers holding colorful parasols adorned with bells perform during the Shan-Shan festival in Tottori, western Japan, on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Parasol dance festival in western Japan

Parasol dance festival in western Japan

Dancers holding colorful parasols adorned with bells perform during the Shan-Shan festival in Tottori, western Japan, on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Parasol dance festival in western Japan

Parasol dance festival in western Japan

Dancers holding colorful parasols adorned with bells perform during the Shan-Shan festival in Tottori, western Japan, on Aug. 14, 2026.

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Parasol dance festival in western Japan

Parasol dance festival in western Japan

Dancers holding colorful parasols adorned with bells perform during the Shan-Shan festival in Tottori, western Japan, on Aug. 14, 2026.

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[Breaking News]Yosakoi dance festival in western Japan

KOCHI, Japan, Aug. 10 Kyodo - Dancers perform during the Yosakoi dance festival on Aug. 10, 2026, in Kochi, western Japan. About 18,000 people from 197 teams plan to dance during the annual event that began in 1954, running through Aug. 12. (Kyodo)

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Fireworks festival in Niigata

NAGAOKA, Japan, Aug. 3 Kyodo - Fireworks light up the night sky in Nagaoka in Niigata Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, on Aug. 2, 2026, during one of the three largest fireworks festivals in Japan. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Military exercise in Taiwan

TAIPEI, Taiwan, Aug. 13 Kyodo - A Taiwanese soldier hides behind a motorcycle during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack. (Kyodo)

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

McKenzie Siroky (C) of the United States poses during the medal ceremony after winning the women's 100-meter breaststroke gold at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026, alongside silver medalist Tang Qianting (L) of China and bronze medalist Satomi Suzuki of Japan.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Satomi Suzuki of Japan poses during the medal ceremony after winning the women's 100-meter breaststroke bronze at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Baseball: Brewers vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Brewers vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers from the dugout during the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Interview with Finnish foreign minister

Interview with Finnish foreign minister

Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen speaks during an interview in Helsinki on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Japan provides mine-detection system to Ukraine

Japan provides mine-detection system to Ukraine

Japan International Cooperation Agency Ukraine office head Osamu Hattori (far R) and Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine Masashi Nakagome (2nd from R) pose for a photo with Ukrainian officials during a ceremony in Kyiv on Aug. 13, 2026, to provide a mine-detection system, operated using Ukraine-made drones, to the State Emergency Service of Ukraine.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Silver medalist Shin Ohashi of Japan acknowledges the crowd during the men's 100-meter breaststroke medal ceremony at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming

Gold medalist Van Mathias of the United States (C), silver medalist Shin Ohashi (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Samuel Williamson of Australia pose for a photo during the medal ceremony for the men's 100-meter breaststroke at the Pan Pacific swimming championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming championships

Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming championships

Tomoyuki Matsushita of Japan celebrates during the medal ceremony after winning the men's 400-meter individual medley at the Pan Pacific swimming championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming championships

Swimming: Pan Pacific swimming championships

Tomoyuki Matsushita of Japan celebrates during the medal ceremony after winning the men's 400-meter individual medley at the Pan Pacific swimming championships in Irvine, California, on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Candle festival on Mt. Koya

Candle festival on Mt. Koya

People light candles during the annual candle festival at Okunoin cemetery on Mt. Koya in Koya in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 13, 2026.

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Candle festival on Mt. Koya

Candle festival on Mt. Koya

About 100,000 candles are lit during the annual candle festival at Okunoin cemetery on Mt. Koya in Koya in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 13, 2026.

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1st Google store outside U.S.

1st Google store outside U.S.

Photo taken during a media preview in Tokyo on Aug. 10, 2026, shows the interior of Google Store Omotesando, the tech giant's first official store outside the United States, ahead of its opening on Aug. 13.

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1st Google store outside U.S.

1st Google store outside U.S.

Photo taken during a media preview in Tokyo on Aug. 10, 2026, shows the interior of Google Store Omotesando, the tech giant's first official store outside the United States, ahead of its opening on Aug. 13.

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Air-raid drill in Taiwan

Air-raid drill in Taiwan

A main street is deserted in Taipei on Aug. 13, 2026, as people take shelter underground during an air-raid drill simulating a Chinese missile attack.

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Air-raid drill in Taiwan

Air-raid drill in Taiwan

People take shelter at an underground area during an air-raid drill in Taipei on Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese missile attack.

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Air-raid drill in Taiwan

Air-raid drill in Taiwan

People take shelter at a subway station entrance during an air-raid drill in Taipei on Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese missile attack.

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Air-raid drill in Taiwan

Air-raid drill in Taiwan

People take shelter at an underground area during an air-raid drill in Taipei on Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese missile attack.

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Air-raid drill in Taiwan

Air-raid drill in Taiwan

People take shelter at an underground area during an air-raid drill in Taipei on Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese missile attack.

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Air-raid drill in Taiwan

Air-raid drill in Taiwan

People take shelter at an underground area during an air-raid drill in Taipei on Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese missile attack.

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Air-raid drill in Taiwan

Air-raid drill in Taiwan

People take shelter at an underground area during an air-raid drill in Taipei on Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese missile attack.

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Air-raid drill in Taiwan

Air-raid drill in Taiwan

People take shelter at an underground area during an air-raid drill in Taipei on Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese missile attack.

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Air-raid drill in Taiwan

Air-raid drill in Taiwan

People take shelter at an underground area during an air-raid drill in Taipei on Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese missile attack.

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Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

Taiwanese soldiers set up a barricade during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei on Aug. 12, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

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Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

Taiwanese soldiers set up a barricade during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei on Aug. 12, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

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Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

Taiwanese soldiers set up a barricade during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei on Aug. 12, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

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Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

A Taiwanese soldier aims a gun during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

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Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

A Taiwanese soldier hides behind a motorcycle during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

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Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

Taiwanese soldiers run through streets during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

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Military exercise in Taiwan

Military exercise in Taiwan

Taiwanese soldiers run through streets during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei in the early hours of Aug. 13, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

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China: Typhoon Winds Shatter Glass Door in Shanghai

A man in Shanghai was startled on August 9, 2026, when powerful typhoon winds shattered a glass door as he stepped outside to test the storm's strength. The sudden crash sent him jumping back before he moved quickly away from the doorway. He later warned others not to go outside during typhoons.

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China: White Bull Tosses Deer During Fight in Sichuan

Near Muya Grand Monastery in Garzê, Sichuan, on August 4, 2026, a white bull and a deer clashed in a grassy field. The bull charged and used its horns to lift and toss the deer, continuing an aggressive, one-sided pursuit as the deer struggled to escape.

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CORRECTED: Japan crown prince ahead of trip to Paraguay

CORRECTED: Japan crown prince ahead of trip to Paraguay

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito speaks during a press conference at the Akasaka East Residence in Tokyo ahead of his official trip to Paraguay. Crown Princess Kiko will accompany him during the trip from Aug. 18 to 26 marking the 90th anniversary of Japanese immigration to the South American country. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince ahead of trip to Paraguay

Japan crown prince ahead of trip to Paraguay

Japan's Crown Prince Akishino speaks during a press conference at the Akasaka East Residence in Tokyo ahead of his official trip to Paraguay. Crown Princess Kiko will accompany him during the trip from Aug. 18 to 26 marking the 90th anniversary of Japanese immigration to the South American country. (Pool photo)

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CORRECTED: Japan crown prince ahead of trip to Paraguay

CORRECTED: Japan crown prince ahead of trip to Paraguay

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito speaks during a press conference at the Akasaka East Residence in Tokyo ahead of his official trip to Paraguay. Crown Princess Kiko will accompany him during the trip from Aug. 18 to 26 marking the 90th anniversary of Japanese immigration to the South American country. (Pool photo)

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CORRECTED: Japan crown prince ahead of trip to Paraguay

CORRECTED: Japan crown prince ahead of trip to Paraguay

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito speaks during a press conference at the Akasaka East Residence in Tokyo ahead of his official trip to Paraguay. Crown Princess Kiko will accompany him during the trip from Aug. 18 to 26 marking the 90th anniversary of Japanese immigration to the South American country. (Pool photo)

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Awa dance festival in western Japan

Awa dance festival in western Japan

People join the "Niwaka-ren" impromptu dance group during the Awa Odori folk dance festival in Tokushima, western Japan, on Aug. 12, 2026, the second day of the five-day event.

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Awa dance festival in western Japan

Awa dance festival in western Japan

People join the "Niwaka-ren" impromptu dance group during the Awa Odori folk dance festival in Tokushima, western Japan, on Aug. 12, 2026, the second day of the five-day event.

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Awa dance festival in western Japan

Awa dance festival in western Japan

Dancers perform during the Awa Odori folk dance festival in Tokushima, western Japan, on Aug. 12, 2026, the second day of the five-day event, as leading dance troupes parade through the city.

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Awa dance festival in western Japan

Awa dance festival in western Japan

Dancers perform during the Awa Odori folk dance festival in Tokushima, western Japan, on Aug. 12, 2026, the second day of the five-day event, as leading dance troupes parade through the city.

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Awa dance festival in western Japan

Awa dance festival in western Japan

Dancers perform during the Awa Odori folk dance festival in Tokushima, western Japan, on Aug. 12, 2026, the second day of the five-day event, as leading dance troupes parade through the city.

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Awa dance festival in western Japan

Awa dance festival in western Japan

Dancers perform during the Awa Odori folk dance festival in Tokushima, western Japan, on Aug. 12, 2026, the second day of the five-day event, as leading dance troupes parade through the city.

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Awa dance festival in western Japan

Awa dance festival in western Japan

Dancers perform during the Awa Odori folk dance festival in Tokushima, western Japan, on Aug. 12, 2026, the second day of the five-day event, as leading dance troupes parade through the city.

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Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu dies at 97

Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu dies at 97

Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji (R, front) and his wife, Lao An, take a ride on a high-speed maglev train on an experimental track in Tsuru, Yamanashi Prefecture, west of Tokyo, on Oct. 16, 2000, during his official visit to Japan. Zhu, who played a key role in China's economic reforms as premier from 1998 to 2003 under President Jiang Zemin, died on Aug. 12, 2026, at the age of 97.

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