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Japan: Mayfly Swarm Blankets Bridges Over Kiso River, Creates Slippery Roads

A massive swarm of mayflies has swept over bridges spanning the Kiso River between Aichi and Gifu prefectures, a recurring September phenomenon in the area. Footage shows the insects, drawn to lights, obscuring drivers' visibility, while their carcasses have piled up on the road surface, creating slippery conditions that motorcyclists have called dangerous. Experts say the swarm could persist for about a week and are urging drivers to slow down and keep windows closed.

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Japan: Typhoon Jangmi’s Violent Winds Bring Down Trees in Their Path 3

This video shows a tree downed by strong winds in Takamatsu city on Tuesday night, June 2. Typhoon Jangmi brought heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds to wide areas of Japan, making landfall in southern Wakayama Prefecture in the early hours of Wednesday, June 3.

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General election in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi makes a stump speech in Ichinomiya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 1, 2026, ahead of the Feb. 8 general election.

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General election in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi makes a stump speech in Ichinomiya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 1, 2026, ahead of the Feb. 8 general election.

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Japanese Sushi

A chef prepares sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

A chef prepares sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

A chef prepares sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

A chef prepares sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

Customers are tasting Japanese sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

A chef prepares sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

A chef prepares sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

A chef prepares sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

A chef prepares sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

A chef prepares sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

A chef prepares sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

A chef prepares sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

A chef prepares sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

A chef prepares sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

A chef prepares sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

A chef prepares sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

A chef prepares sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

A chef prepares sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

A chef prepares sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

A chef prepares sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

A chef prepares sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

A chef prepares sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

Customers are tasting Japanese sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

A chef prepares sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

A chef prepares sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

A chef prepares sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

A chef prepares sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

A chef prepares sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

A chef prepares sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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Japanese Sushi

A chef prepares sushi at a sushi restaurant in Ichinomiya city, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 29, 2024.

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The Japanese Prefer Small Cars For Life

AICHI, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 18, 2024 - A small car drives on a street in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 18, 2024. In urban and rural Japan, small cars can be seen everywhere, and they are the first choice for people's home life.

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The Japanese Prefer Small Cars For Life

AICHI, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 18, 2024 - A small car drives on a street in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 18, 2024. In urban and rural Japan, small cars can be seen everywhere, and they are the first choice for people's home life.

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The Japanese Prefer Small Cars For Life

AICHI, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 18, 2024 - A small car drives on a street in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 18, 2024. In urban and rural Japan, small cars can be seen everywhere, and they are the first choice for people's home life.

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The Japanese Prefer Small Cars For Life

AICHI, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 18, 2024 - A small car drives on a street in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 18, 2024. In urban and rural Japan, small cars can be seen everywhere, and they are the first choice for people's home life.

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The Japanese Prefer Small Cars For Life

AICHI, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 18, 2024 - A small car drives on a street in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 18, 2024. In urban and rural Japan, small cars can be seen everywhere, and they are the first choice for people's home life.

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The Japanese Prefer Small Cars For Life

AICHI, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 18, 2024 - A small car drives on a street in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 18, 2024. In urban and rural Japan, small cars can be seen everywhere, and they are the first choice for people's home life.

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The Japanese Prefer Small Cars For Life

AICHI, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 18, 2024 - A small car drives on a street in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 18, 2024. In urban and rural Japan, small cars can be seen everywhere, and they are the first choice for people's home life.

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The Japanese Prefer Small Cars For Life

AICHI, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 18, 2024 - A small car drives on a street in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 18, 2024. In urban and rural Japan, small cars can be seen everywhere, and they are the first choice for people's home life.

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The Japanese Prefer Small Cars For Life

AICHI, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 18, 2024 - A small car drives on a street in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 18, 2024. In urban and rural Japan, small cars can be seen everywhere, and they are the first choice for people's home life.

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The Japanese Prefer Small Cars For Life

AICHI, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 18, 2024 - A small car drives on a street in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 18, 2024. In urban and rural Japan, small cars can be seen everywhere, and they are the first choice for people's home life.

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The Japanese Prefer Small Cars For Life

AICHI, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 18, 2024 - A small car drives on a street in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 18, 2024. In urban and rural Japan, small cars can be seen everywhere, and they are the first choice for people's home life.

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The Japanese Prefer Small Cars For Life

AICHI, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 18, 2024 - A small car drives on a street in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 18, 2024. In urban and rural Japan, small cars can be seen everywhere, and they are the first choice for people's home life.

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The Japanese Prefer Small Cars For Life

AICHI, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 18, 2024 - A small car drives on a street in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 18, 2024. In urban and rural Japan, small cars can be seen everywhere, and they are the first choice for people's home life.

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The Japanese Prefer Small Cars For Life

AICHI, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 18, 2024 - A small car drives on a street in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 18, 2024. In urban and rural Japan, small cars can be seen everywhere, and they are the first choice for people's home life.

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The Japanese Prefer Small Cars For Life

AICHI, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 18, 2024 - A small car drives on a street in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 18, 2024. In urban and rural Japan, small cars can be seen everywhere, and they are the first choice for people's home life.

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The Japanese Prefer Small Cars For Life

AICHI, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 18, 2024 - A small car drives on a street in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, November 18, 2024. In urban and rural Japan, small cars can be seen everywhere, and they are the first choice for people's home life.