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Japan: Historic Kishiwada Danjiri Festival Kicks Off in Osaka With Massive Floats

The annual Kishiwada Danjiri Festival began on September 13 in Kishiwada City, Osaka Prefecture, running through September 14. Thirty-four massive wooden floats, each over 4 meters tall and weighing more than 4 tons, raced through the city streets of the Kishiwada and Haruki districts to the spirited chant of “Sorya, Sorya.” Festival participants in matching happi coats pulled the floats with ropes, while “daiku-gata” performers danced atop the roofs with fans. At intersections, the floats performed the festival’s signature “yarimawashi,” a dramatic 90-degree turn executed at high speed, thrilling spectators with cheers. Drums, flutes, and bells added to the festive atmosphere. The festival, held for over 300 years since the Edo period, continues late into the evening on September 13, with a ceremonial shrine visit (“Miyairi”) scheduled on September 14.

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Paris Paralympics: Goalball

Members of the Japanese team - (from left) Koji Miyajiki, Kazuya Kaneko, Naoki Hagiwara, Yuji Taguchi, Haruki Torii and Yuto Sano - jump on the podium after winning the men's goalball final at the Paris Paralympics on Sept. 5, 2024 at South Paris Arena in Paris.

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Paris Paralympics: Goalball

Members of the Japanese team - (from left) Koji Miyajiki, Kazuya Kaneko, Naoki Hagiwara, Yuji Taguchi, Haruki Torii and Yuto Sano - pose with their gold medals after winning the men's goalball event at the Paris Paralympics on Sept. 5, 2024, at South Paris Arena in Paris.

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(SP)CHINA-SHIJIAZHUANG-IWWF ASIA WAKEFEST (CN)

(240623) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Komatsu Haruki of Japan competes during the Open Men Wakeboard Final at the IWWF Asia Wakefest Shijiazhuang 2024 at Pan Long Lake in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, June 23, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yang Shiyao)

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(SP)CHINA-SHIJIAZHUANG-IWWF ASIA WAKEFEST (CN)

(240623) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Komatsu Haruki of Japan competes during the Open Men Wakeboard Final at the IWWF Asia Wakefest Shijiazhuang 2024 at Pan Long Lake in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, June 23, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yang Shiyao)

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(SP)CHINA-SHIJIAZHUANG-IWWF ASIA WAKEFEST (CN)

(240623) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, June 23, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Komatsu Haruki of Japan competes during the Open Men Wakeboard Final at the IWWF Asia Wakefest Shijiazhuang 2024 at Pan Long Lake in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, June 23, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yang Shiyao)

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(SP)CHINA-SHIJIAZHUANG-IWWF ASIA WAKEFEST (CN)

(240623) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Komatsu Haruki of Japan competes during the Open Men Wakeboard Final at the IWWF Asia Wakefest Shijiazhuang 2024 at Pan Long Lake in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, June 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Yang Shiyao)

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(SP)CHINA-SHIJIAZHUANG-IWWF ASIA WAKEFEST (CN)

(240623) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Komatsu Haruki of Japan competes during the Open Men Wakeboard Final at the IWWF Asia Wakefest Shijiazhuang 2024 at Pan Long Lake in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, June 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Yang Shiyao)

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(SP)CHINA-SHIJIAZHUANG-IWWF ASIA WAKEFEST (CN)

(240623) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, June 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Komatsu Haruki of Japan competes during the Open Men Wakeboard Final at the IWWF Asia Wakefest Shijiazhuang 2024 at Pan Long Lake in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, June 23, 2024. (Xinhua/Yang Shiyao)

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SEGAn ja Rovion johto median tavattavissa

CEO of SEGA Haruki Satomi at the Epicenter in Helsinki, Finland on May 2, 2023. In April the Japanese gaming giant SEGA announced a cash offer for Finland's Rovio Entertainment, which is best known for Angry Birds video games. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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SEGAn ja Rovion johto median tavattavissa

Chief Executive Officer of Rovio Alexandre Pelletier-Normandi and CEO of SEGA Haruki Satomi at the Epicenter in Helsinki, Finland on May 2, 2023. In April the Japanese gaming giant SEGA announced a cash offer for Finland's Rovio Entertainment, which is best known for Angry Birds video games. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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SEGAn ja Rovion johto median tavattavissa

Chief Executive Officer of Rovio Alexandre Pelletier-Normandi, CEO of SEGA Haruki Satomi, Representative Director of the SEGA Board Shuji Utsumi and the Rovio board chairperson Kim Ignatius at the Epicenter in Helsinki, Finland on May 2, 2023. In April the Japanese gaming giant SEGA announced a cash offer for Finland's Rovio Entertainment, which is best known for Angry Birds video games. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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SEGAn ja Rovion johto median tavattavissa

Chief Executive Officer of Rovio Alexandre Pelletier-Normandi, CEO of SEGA Haruki Satomi, Representative Director of the SEGA Board Shuji Utsumi and the Rovio board chairperson Kim Ignatius at the Epicenter in Helsinki, Finland on May 2, 2023. In April the Japanese gaming giant SEGA announced a cash offer for Finland's Rovio Entertainment, which is best known for Angry Birds video games. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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SEGAn ja Rovion johto median tavattavissa

CEO of SEGA Haruki Satomi at the Epicenter in Helsinki, Finland on May 2, 2023. In April the Japanese gaming giant SEGA announced a cash offer for Finland's Rovio Entertainment, which is best known for Angry Birds video games. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Judo Paris Grand Slam 2024 - Day 2

Haruki Uemura of Japan during the Paris Grand Slam 2024 IJF World Judo Tour event at Accor Arena in Paris, France on February 3, 2024. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Judo Paris Grand Slam 2024 - Day 2

Haruki Uemura of Japan during the Paris Grand Slam 2024 IJF World Judo Tour event at Accor Arena in Paris, France on February 3, 2024. Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess of Asturias Awards Ceremony - Oviedo

Japanese author Haruki Murakami attending the Princesa de Asturias Awards at Teatro Campoamor on October 20, 2023 in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain. Photo by Archie Andrews/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess of Asturias Awards Ceremony - Oviedo

Haruki Murakami arriving at the Princesa de Asturias Awards at Teatro Campoamor on October 20, 2023 in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain. Photo by Archie Andrews/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess of Asturias Awards Ceremony - Oviedo

Haruki Murakami arriving at the Princesa de Asturias Awards at Teatro Campoamor on October 20, 2023 in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain. Photo by Archie Andrews/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess of Asturias Awards Ceremony - Oviedo

Japanese writer Haruki Murakami during the 43rd edition of the Princess of Asturias Awards 2023, at the Campoamor Theater, on October 20, 2023, in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain. The Princess of Asturias Awards Ceremony is the main activity carried out by the Princess of Asturias Foundation, a private non-profit institution whose objectives are to contribute to the exaltation and promotion of scientific, cultural and humanistic values and to consolidate the links between the Principality of Asturias and the title traditionally held by the heirs to the Crown of Spain. The day is considered one of the most important cultural events on the international agenda. Photo by Jorge Peteiro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess of Asturias Awards Ceremony - Oviedo

Japanese writer Haruki Murakami waves with his award, during the 43rd edition of the 'Princess of Asturias Awards 2023', at the Campoamor Theater, on October 20, 2023, in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain. The Princess of Asturias Awards Ceremony is the main activity carried out by the Princess of Asturias Foundation, a private non-profit institution whose objectives are to contribute to the exaltation and promotion of scientific, cultural and humanistic values and to consolidate the links between the Principality of Asturias and the title traditionally held by the heirs to the Crown of Spain. The day is considered one of the most important cultural events on the international agenda. Photo by Jorge Peteiro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess of Asturias Awards Ceremony - Oviedo

Japanese writer Haruki Murakami receives his award from Princess Leonor, during the 43rd edition of the 'Princess of Asturias Awards 2023', at the Campoamor Theater, on October 20, 2023, in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain. The Princess of Asturias Awards Ceremony is the main activity carried out by the Princess of Asturias Foundation, a private non-profit institution whose objectives are to contribute to the exaltation and promotion of scientific, cultural and humanistic values and to consolidate the links between the Principality of Asturias and the title traditionally held by the heirs to the Crown of Spain. The day is considered one of the most important cultural events on the international agenda. Photo by Jorge Peteiro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess of Asturias Awards Ceremony - Oviedo

Haruki Murakami, Princess of Asturias Award for Literature, on his arrival at the 'Princess of Asturias Awards 2023' ceremony on October 20, 2023, in Oviedo, Spain. Photo by Raul Terrel/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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