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Japan's fermentation culture showcased in Zurich

Participants sample rice balls made with rice from Japan's Niigata Prefecture at an event showcasing Japanese fermentation culture in Zurich on Sept. 11, 2026.

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Japan's fermentation culture showcased in Zurich

A participant enjoys distilled spirit from Japan's Miyazaki Prefecture at an event showcasing Japanese fermentation culture in Zurich on Sept. 11, 2026.

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Japan's fermentation culture showcased in Zurich

Participants listen to a lecture on fermentation at an event showcasing Japanese fermentation culture, including sake and miso, in Zurich, Switzerland, on Sept. 11, 2026.

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Colombia: Severe Thunderstorm Batters Bucaramanga

A powerful storm with heavy rain and hail struck Bucaramanga, Colombia, on Thursday, September 10, forcing organizers to suspend the "BucaraRock" music event for several hours.

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Colombia: Fallen Tree Snarls Traffic as Severe Thunderstorm Batters Bucaramanga

A powerful storm with heavy rain and hail struck Bucaramanga, Colombia, on Thursday, September 10, forcing organizers to suspend the "BucaraRock" music event for several hours. A fallen tree blocked lanes on the Bucaramanga-Girón highway, causing major traffic jams, and roughly an hour of heavy rain flooded several roads, mostly in the city's southern area.

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Norwegian mackerel

Customs officers and Norwegian government officials pose for photos during an event marking the arrival of unfrozen Norwegian wild mackerel at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Sept. 11, 2026, on a Japan Airlines flight. The fish, brand named "Saba Nouveau" for its fat content of about 30 percent with each fish weighing 500 grams or more, will be delivered to sales outlets in Japan.

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Norwegian mackerel

Customs officers and Norwegian government officials pose for photos during an event marking the arrival of unfrozen Norwegian wild mackerel at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Sept. 11, 2026, on a Japan Airlines flight. The fish, brand named "Saba Nouveau" for its fat content of about 30 percent with each fish weighing 500 grams or more, will be delivered to sales outlets in Japan.

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Halloween event at USJ

A Halloween event, the "Street Zombies" show, is presented to the media at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on Sept. 9, 2026, ahead of the opening of the theme park's Halloween Horror Nights event on Sept. 11.

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Halloween event at USJ

A Halloween event, the "Street Zombies" show, is presented to the media at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on Sept. 9, 2026, ahead of the opening of the theme park's Halloween Horror Nights event on Sept. 11.

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Halloween event at USJ

A Halloween event, the "Street Zombies" show, is presented to the media at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka on Sept. 9, 2026, ahead of the opening of the theme park's Halloween Horror Nights event on Sept. 11.

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78th anniversary of N. Korea's founding

Citizens take part in a celebratory event in Pyongyang on Sept. 8, 2026, the eve of the 78th anniversary of North Korea's founding.

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78th anniversary of N. Korea's founding

Citizens take part in a celebratory event in Pyongyang on Sept. 8, 2026, the eve of the 78th anniversary of North Korea's founding.

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ICC chief Akane

Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court, delivers a speech online at an event in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2026, vowing to continue the Hague-based judicial body's work despite U.S. sanctions imposed on her and other court officials.

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ICC chief Akane

Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court, delivers a speech online at an event in Tokyo on Sept. 6, 2026, vowing to continue the Hague-based judicial body's work despite U.S. sanctions imposed on her and other court officials.

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New York event to pitch made-in-Tottori sake

Shinji Hirai (L), governor of Japan's Tottori Prefecture, serves Japanese sake to a visitor during an event to promote sake made in the western Japan prefecture, held in New York's Brooklyn on Sept. 2, 2026.

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Japan-Belgium defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (2nd from R) and his Belgian counterpart Theo Francken (3rd from R) take part in a Japanese drum performance event following their talks at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Aug. 31, 2026.

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Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Observed Across Americas and Europe 6

On Thursday night into Friday, August 27-28, a deep partial lunar eclipse darkened nearly the entire moon, with 96% of its surface passing into Earth's shadow at the moment of greatest eclipse. The celestial event was visible across most of the Americas, as well as parts of Europe and Africa, making it the closest the world will come to a total lunar eclipse until the next one occurs in December 2028.

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Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Observed Across Americas and Europe 7

On Thursday night into Friday, August 27-28, a deep partial lunar eclipse darkened nearly the entire moon, with 96% of its surface passing into Earth's shadow at the moment of greatest eclipse. The celestial event was visible across most of the Americas, as well as parts of Europe and Africa, making it the closest the world will come to a total lunar eclipse until the next one occurs in December 2028.

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Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Observed Across Americas and Europe 8

On Thursday night into Friday, August 27-28, a deep partial lunar eclipse darkened nearly the entire moon, with 96% of its surface passing into Earth's shadow at the moment of greatest eclipse. The celestial event was visible across most of the Americas, as well as parts of Europe and Africa, making it the closest the world will come to a total lunar eclipse until the next one occurs in December 2028.

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Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Observed Across Americas and Europe 5

On Thursday night into Friday, August 27-28, a deep partial lunar eclipse darkened nearly the entire moon, with 96% of its surface passing into Earth's shadow at the moment of greatest eclipse. The celestial event was visible across most of the Americas, as well as parts of Europe and Africa, making it the closest the world will come to a total lunar eclipse until the next one occurs in December 2028.

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Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Observed Across Americas and Europe 4

On Thursday night into Friday, August 27-28, a deep partial lunar eclipse darkened nearly the entire moon, with 96% of its surface passing into Earth's shadow at the moment of greatest eclipse. The celestial event was visible across most of the Americas, as well as parts of Europe and Africa, making it the closest the world will come to a total lunar eclipse until 2028.

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Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Observed Across Americas and Europe 3

On Thursday night into Friday, August 27-28, a deep partial lunar eclipse darkened nearly the entire moon, with 96% of its surface passing into Earth's shadow at the moment of greatest eclipse. The celestial event was visible across most of the Americas, as well as parts of Europe and Africa, making it the closest the world will come to a total lunar eclipse until 2028.

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Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Observed Across Americas and Europe

On Thursday night into Friday, August 27-28, a deep partial lunar eclipse darkened nearly the entire moon, with 96% of its surface passing into Earth's shadow at the moment of greatest eclipse. The celestial event was visible across most of the Americas, as well as parts of Europe and Africa, making it the closest the world will come to a total lunar eclipse until 2028.

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China: Humanoid Robot Crashes Into Barrier During Speed Trial

A T2 humanoid robot developed by Booster Robotics crashed into a protective barrier after losing control during a high-speed turn at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing on August 19, 2026. The robot was competing in a warmup event for the 2nd World Humanoid Robot Games when it failed to slow down, veered off the track, and slammed into the barrier, sending sparks into the air.

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Memorial event for forced laborers in Siberia and Mongolia

People lay flowers at the Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery in Tokyo on Aug. 23, 2026, to honor the Japanese who died while detained in labor camps in Siberia and Mongolia after World War II.

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Event to pitch Niigata goods held in Sao Paulo

Niigata Gov. Hideyo Hanazumi speaks during an event to pitch imports from the Japanese prefecture in Sao Paulo on Aug. 22, 2026.

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Event to pitch Niigata goods held in Sao Paulo

Visitors gather in a tasting area for sake from Japan's Niigata Prefecture during an event to pitch imports from the Japanese prefecture in Sao Paulo on Aug. 22, 2026.

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Event to pitch Niigata goods held in Sao Paulo

Niigata Gov. Hideyo Hanazumi (L) explains locally made edged tools to a visitor at an event to pitch imports from the Japanese prefecture in Sao Paulo on Aug. 22, 2026.

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Basketball: Hachimura visits hometown Toyama

Los Angeles Clippers forward Rui Hachimura speaks during an event held in his hometown Toyama, central Japan, on Aug. 22, 2026.

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Basketball: Hachimura visits hometown Toyama

Los Angeles Clippers forward Rui Hachimura speaks during an event held in his hometown Toyama, central Japan, on Aug. 22, 2026.

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Basketball: Hachimura visits hometown Toyama

Los Angeles Clippers forward Rui Hachimura speaks during an event held in his hometown Toyama, central Japan, on Aug. 22, 2026.

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Basketball: Hachimura visits hometown Toyama

Los Angeles Clippers forward Rui Hachimura speaks during an event held in his hometown Toyama, central Japan, on Aug. 22, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Members of the Japan team take the floor for their three hoops and two pairs of clubs routine in the group all-around event at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Members of Japan's team celebrate on the podium after winning silver in the group all-around event at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Members of Japan's team pose on the podium after winning silver in the group all-around event at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Members of Japan's team perform their five balls routine in the group all-around event at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Members of Japan's team perform their three hoops and two pairs of clubs routine in the group all-around event at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Members of Japan's team perform their three hoops and two pairs of clubs routine in the group all-around event at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Members of Japan's team perform their three hoops and two pairs of clubs routine in the group all-around event at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Members of Japan's team perform their five balls routine in the group all-around event at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Members of Japan's team perform their three hoops and two pairs of clubs routine in the group all-around event at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Members of Japan's team pose for a photo after winning silver in the group all-around event at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Members of Japan's team wave from the podium after winning silver in the group all-around event at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

(From L) Members of Japan's silver medal-winning team, Spain's gold medal-winning team and Brazil's bronze medal-winning team are pictured on the podium during the medal ceremony for the group all-around event at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

(From L) Members of Japan's silver medal-winning team, Spain's gold medal-winning team and Brazil's bronze medal-winning team are pictured on the podium during the medal ceremony for the group all-around event at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Russian team members perform their ball routine in the group all-around event at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Gunma Pref. mascot serves as conductor for special train

Gunma Prefecture mascot Gunma-chan attends a ceremony at JR Takasaki Station in Takasaki in the eastern Japan prefecture on Aug. 15, 2026, before boarding a special event train as the conductor.

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Gunma Pref. mascot serves as conductor for special train

Gunma Prefecture mascot Gunma-chan attends a ceremony at JR Takasaki Station in Takasaki in the eastern Japan prefecture on Aug. 15, 2026, before boarding a special event train as the conductor.

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Popular mascot Hikonyan

Hikonyan, the popular mascot of the city of Hikone in Shiga Prefecture, western Japan, serves as a guide during a special event on Aug. 9, 2026, allowing the owners of stuffed toys to bring them to Hikone Castle Museum for a weeklong stay.

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Popular mascot Hikonyan

Hikonyan, the popular mascot of the city of Hikone in Shiga Prefecture, western Japan, serves as a guide during a special event on Aug. 9, 2026, allowing the owners of stuffed toys to bring them to Hikone Castle Museum for a weeklong stay.