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Japan: Rare Low-Latitude Aurora Observed in Hokkaido

A rare low-latitude aurora was observed in parts of Hokkaido on Wednesday night, November 12.

Japan: Autumn Foliage Blooms Across Country After Scorching Summer 3

After an exceptionally hot summer, Japan is now entering its long-awaited autumn foliage season. Across the country, mountains and parks are transforming into vivid shades of red, orange, and yellow. The cooler temperatures are drawing locals and tourists alike to scenic spots, marking a colorful and refreshing shift from the intense summer heat.

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Japan: Autumn Foliage Blooms Across Country After Scorching Summer 2

After an exceptionally hot summer, Japan is now entering its long-awaited autumn foliage season. Across the country, mountains and parks are transforming into vivid shades of red, orange, and yellow. The cooler temperatures are drawing locals and tourists alike to scenic spots, marking a colorful and refreshing shift from the intense summer heat.

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Japan: Autumn Foliage Blooms Across Country After Scorching Summer

After an exceptionally hot summer, Japan is now entering its long-awaited autumn foliage season. Across the country, mountains and parks are transforming into vivid shades of red, orange, and yellow. The cooler temperatures are drawing locals and tourists alike to scenic spots, marking a colorful and refreshing shift from the intense summer heat.

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Japan: Rare Brocken Spectre with Rainbow Halo Spotted in Japanese Alps

Captured at Karasawa-dake, a peak near Mount Okuhotaka, this video shows a rare Brocken spectre. The climber’s shadow appears on the mist below, clearly surrounded by a bright, rainbow-colored halo. This optical phenomenon occurs when the sun is low behind the observer, creating a ghostly shadow that seems to float in the clouds.

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Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Ashfall Warning Issued 6

The Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima erupted on Thursday, May 15, with smoke reaching 3,000 meters. Nearby residents were warned about the ashfall.

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Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Ashfall Warning Issued 5

The Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima erupted on Thursday, May 15, with smoke reaching 3,000 meters. Nearby residents were warned about the ashfall. The second part of the videos shows ash falling on the filmer's top.

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Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Ashfall Warning Issued 4

The Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima erupted on Thursday, May 15, with smoke reaching 3,000 meters. Nearby residents were warned about the ashfall.

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Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Ashfall Warning Issued 2

The Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima erupted on Thursday, May 15, with smoke reaching 3,000 meters. Nearby residents were warned about the ashfall.

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Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Ashfall Warning Issued 3

The Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima erupted on Thursday, May 15, with smoke reaching 3,000 meters. Nearby residents were warned about the ashfall.

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Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Ashfall Warning Issued

The Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima erupted on Thursday, May 15, with smoke reaching 3,000 meters. Nearby residents were warned about the ashfall.

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

A woman in a mask and a kimono poses for a photo with a katana against a Japan-inspired set of umbrellas and paper lanterns, Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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Cherry trees bloom in Uzhhorod

A girl in a fox mask and a kimono poses for a photo under a cherry tree against a Japan-inspired set of umbrellas and paper lanterns, Uzhhorod, Ukraine, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Yulii Zozulia/Ukrinform)

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

This photo taken on April 13, 2025 shows the lunar soil sample collected by China's Chang'e-5 mission displayed in the China Pavilion at the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan. The China Pavilion officially opened on Sunday at the Osaka Expo, with an opening ceremony held in front of the pavilion's main building, which is designed to resemble a traditional Chinese scroll. Inspired by traditional Chinese calligraphy scrolls, the pavilion's architectural design embodies the theme of "Building a Community of Life for Man and Nature -- Future Society of Green Development." Osaka Expo 2025 will run from April 13 to October 13, 2025. The China Pavilion, one of the largest foreign self-built pavilions at the event, covers approximately 3,500 square meters. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

Ren Hongbin, chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, addresses the opening ceremony of the China Pavilion at the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 13, 2025. The China Pavilion officially opened on Sunday at the Osaka Expo, with an opening ceremony held in front of the pavilion's main building, which is designed to resemble a traditional Chinese scroll. Inspired by traditional Chinese calligraphy scrolls, the pavilion's architectural design embodies the theme of "Building a Community of Life for Man and Nature -- Future Society of Green Development." Osaka Expo 2025 will run from April 13 to October 13, 2025. The China Pavilion, one of the largest foreign self-built pavilions at the event, covers approximately 3,500 square meters. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

People visit a souvenir shop of the China Pavilion at the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 13, 2025. The China Pavilion officially opened on Sunday at the Osaka Expo, with an opening ceremony held in front of the pavilion's main building, which is designed to resemble a traditional Chinese scroll. Inspired by traditional Chinese calligraphy scrolls, the pavilion's architectural design embodies the theme of "Building a Community of Life for Man and Nature -- Future Society of Green Development." Osaka Expo 2025 will run from April 13 to October 13, 2025. The China Pavilion, one of the largest foreign self-built pavilions at the event, covers approximately 3,500 square meters. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

A visitor tours the China Pavilion using a mixed reality (MR/ABACAPRESS.COM device at the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 13, 2025. The China Pavilion officially opened on Sunday at the Osaka Expo, with an opening ceremony held in front of the pavilion's main building, which is designed to resemble a traditional Chinese scroll. Inspired by traditional Chinese calligraphy scrolls, the pavilion's architectural design embodies the theme of "Building a Community of Life for Man and Nature -- Future Society of Green Development." Osaka Expo 2025 will run from April 13 to October 13, 2025. The China Pavilion, one of the largest foreign self-built pavilions at the event, covers approximately 3,500 square meters. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

A visitors looks at lunar soil samples collected by China's Chang'e-5 and Chang'e-6 missions in the China Pavilion at the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 13, 2025. The China Pavilion officially opened on Sunday at the Osaka Expo, with an opening ceremony held in front of the pavilion's main building, which is designed to resemble a traditional Chinese scroll. Inspired by traditional Chinese calligraphy scrolls, the pavilion's architectural design embodies the theme of "Building a Community of Life for Man and Nature -- Future Society of Green Development." Osaka Expo 2025 will run from April 13 to October 13, 2025. The China Pavilion, one of the largest foreign self-built pavilions at the event, covers approximately 3,500 square meters. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

Actors perform during the opening ceremony of the China Pavilion at the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 13, 2025. The China Pavilion officially opened on Sunday at the Osaka Expo, with an opening ceremony held in front of the pavilion's main building, which is designed to resemble a traditional Chinese scroll. Inspired by traditional Chinese calligraphy scrolls, the pavilion's architectural design embodies the theme of "Building a Community of Life for Man and Nature -- Future Society of Green Development." Osaka Expo 2025 will run from April 13 to October 13, 2025. The China Pavilion, one of the largest foreign self-built pavilions at the event, covers approximately 3,500 square meters. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

Chinese Ambassador to Japan Wu Jianghao addresses the opening ceremony of the China Pavilion at the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 13, 2025. The China Pavilion officially opened on Sunday at the Osaka Expo, with an opening ceremony held in front of the pavilion's main building, which is designed to resemble a traditional Chinese scroll. Inspired by traditional Chinese calligraphy scrolls, the pavilion's architectural design embodies the theme of "Building a Community of Life for Man and Nature -- Future Society of Green Development." Osaka Expo 2025 will run from April 13 to October 13, 2025. The China Pavilion, one of the largest foreign self-built pavilions at the event, covers approximately 3,500 square meters. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

A visitor tours the China Pavilion at the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 13, 2025. The China Pavilion officially opened on Sunday at the Osaka Expo, with an opening ceremony held in front of the pavilion's main building, which is designed to resemble a traditional Chinese scroll. Inspired by traditional Chinese calligraphy scrolls, the pavilion's architectural design embodies the theme of "Building a Community of Life for Man and Nature -- Future Society of Green Development." Osaka Expo 2025 will run from April 13 to October 13, 2025. The China Pavilion, one of the largest foreign self-built pavilions at the event, covers approximately 3,500 square meters. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

People visit the China Pavilion at the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 13, 2025. The China Pavilion officially opened on Sunday at the Osaka Expo, with an opening ceremony held in front of the pavilion's main building, which is designed to resemble a traditional Chinese scroll. Inspired by traditional Chinese calligraphy scrolls, the pavilion's architectural design embodies the theme of "Building a Community of Life for Man and Nature -- Future Society of Green Development." Osaka Expo 2025 will run from April 13 to October 13, 2025. The China Pavilion, one of the largest foreign self-built pavilions at the event, covers approximately 3,500 square meters. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

A robot greets guests outside the China Pavilion at the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 13, 2025. The China Pavilion officially opened on Sunday at the Osaka Expo, with an opening ceremony held in front of the pavilion's main building, which is designed to resemble a traditional Chinese scroll. Inspired by traditional Chinese calligraphy scrolls, the pavilion's architectural design embodies the theme of "Building a Community of Life for Man and Nature -- Future Society of Green Development." Osaka Expo 2025 will run from April 13 to October 13, 2025. The China Pavilion, one of the largest foreign self-built pavilions at the event, covers approximately 3,500 square meters. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

A visitor tours the China Pavilion at the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 13, 2025. The China Pavilion officially opened on Sunday at the Osaka Expo, with an opening ceremony held in front of the pavilion's main building, which is designed to resemble a traditional Chinese scroll. Inspired by traditional Chinese calligraphy scrolls, the pavilion's architectural design embodies the theme of "Building a Community of Life for Man and Nature -- Future Society of Green Development." Osaka Expo 2025 will run from April 13 to October 13, 2025. The China Pavilion, one of the largest foreign self-built pavilions at the event, covers approximately 3,500 square meters. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

A visitor tours the China Pavilion at the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 13, 2025. The China Pavilion officially opened on Sunday at the Osaka Expo, with an opening ceremony held in front of the pavilion's main building, which is designed to resemble a traditional Chinese scroll. Inspired by traditional Chinese calligraphy scrolls, the pavilion's architectural design embodies the theme of "Building a Community of Life for Man and Nature -- Future Society of Green Development." Osaka Expo 2025 will run from April 13 to October 13, 2025. The China Pavilion, one of the largest foreign self-built pavilions at the event, covers approximately 3,500 square meters. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

People visit the "Jiaolong" deep-sea submersible experience capsule in the China Pavilion at the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 13, 2025. The China Pavilion officially opened on Sunday at the Osaka Expo, with an opening ceremony held in front of the pavilion's main building, which is designed to resemble a traditional Chinese scroll. Inspired by traditional Chinese calligraphy scrolls, the pavilion's architectural design embodies the theme of "Building a Community of Life for Man and Nature -- Future Society of Green Development." Osaka Expo 2025 will run from April 13 to October 13, 2025. The China Pavilion, one of the largest foreign self-built pavilions at the event, covers approximately 3,500 square meters. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

A visitor tours the China Pavilion at the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 13, 2025. The China Pavilion officially opened on Sunday at the Osaka Expo, with an opening ceremony held in front of the pavilion's main building, which is designed to resemble a traditional Chinese scroll. Inspired by traditional Chinese calligraphy scrolls, the pavilion's architectural design embodies the theme of "Building a Community of Life for Man and Nature -- Future Society of Green Development." Osaka Expo 2025 will run from April 13 to October 13, 2025. The China Pavilion, one of the largest foreign self-built pavilions at the event, covers approximately 3,500 square meters. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

A visitor tours the China Pavilion at the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 13, 2025. The China Pavilion officially opened on Sunday at the Osaka Expo, with an opening ceremony held in front of the pavilion's main building, which is designed to resemble a traditional Chinese scroll. Inspired by traditional Chinese calligraphy scrolls, the pavilion's architectural design embodies the theme of "Building a Community of Life for Man and Nature -- Future Society of Green Development." Osaka Expo 2025 will run from April 13 to October 13, 2025. The China Pavilion, one of the largest foreign self-built pavilions at the event, covers approximately 3,500 square meters. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Osaka Expo - Osaka

Visitors line up to enter the China Pavilion at the Osaka Expo in Osaka, Japan, April 13, 2025. The China Pavilion officially opened on Sunday at the Osaka Expo, with an opening ceremony held in front of the pavilion's main building, which is designed to resemble a traditional Chinese scroll. Inspired by traditional Chinese calligraphy scrolls, the pavilion's architectural design embodies the theme of "Building a Community of Life for Man and Nature -- Future Society of Green Development." Osaka Expo 2025 will run from April 13 to October 13, 2025. The China Pavilion, one of the largest foreign self-built pavilions at the event, covers approximately 3,500 square meters. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anne Hidalgo bestows honorary citizenship on Paul Watson - Paris

Canadian-American environmental, conservation and animal rights activist Paul Watson looks on before being bestowed honorary citizenship of the City of Paris by Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo at the City Hall of Paris on February 3, 2025. Arrested on July 21, 2024 by Danish authorities following an international arrest warrant issued by Japan accusing him of injuring a Japanese sailor during one of his missions, Paul Watson, founder of the NGO Sea Shepherd, was able to count on the support of international public opinion, many environmental activists and the Mayor of Paris. After weeks of detention in Nuuk prison, Denmark finally rejected the extradition request and Paul Watson regained his freedom on December 17, 2024. Finally free and back in Paris, Anne Hidalgo officially granted him honorary citizenship, thus reaffirming the City of Paris' commitment to preserving biodiversity and protecting environmental defenders. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anne Hidalgo bestows honorary citizenship on Paul Watson - Paris

Canadian-American environmental, conservation and animal rights activist Paul Watson looks on before being bestowed honorary citizenship of the City of Paris by Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo at the City Hall of Paris on February 3, 2025. Arrested on July 21, 2024 by Danish authorities following an international arrest warrant issued by Japan accusing him of injuring a Japanese sailor during one of his missions, Paul Watson, founder of the NGO Sea Shepherd, was able to count on the support of international public opinion, many environmental activists and the Mayor of Paris. After weeks of detention in Nuuk prison, Denmark finally rejected the extradition request and Paul Watson regained his freedom on December 17, 2024. Finally free and back in Paris, Anne Hidalgo officially granted him honorary citizenship, thus reaffirming the City of Paris' commitment to preserving biodiversity and protecting environmental defenders. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Anne Hidalgo bestows honorary citizenship on Paul Watson - Paris

Canadian-American environmental, conservation and animal rights activist Paul Watson looks on before being bestowed honorary citizenship of the City of Paris by Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo at the City Hall of Paris on February 3, 2025. Arrested on July 21, 2024 by Danish authorities following an international arrest warrant issued by Japan accusing him of injuring a Japanese sailor during one of his missions, Paul Watson, founder of the NGO Sea Shepherd, was able to count on the support of international public opinion, many environmental activists and the Mayor of Paris. After weeks of detention in Nuuk prison, Denmark finally rejected the extradition request and Paul Watson regained his freedom on December 17, 2024. Finally free and back in Paris, Anne Hidalgo officially granted him honorary citizenship, thus reaffirming the City of Paris' commitment to preserving biodiversity and protecting environmental defenders. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arrival of Paul Watson in France - Paris

Paul Watson landed at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport after spending 5 months in detention in Nuuk, Denmark, a country which rejected Japan's extradition request on Tuesday. He is a 74-year-old man, committed for around fifty years to the defense of whales and known for his punchy actions, aroused an outpouring of sympathy in France where the authorities had asked Denmark not to extradite him, as well as among environmental defenders. December 20, 2024, in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arrival of Paul Watson in France - Paris

Paul Watson landed at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport after spending 5 months in detention in Nuuk, Denmark, a country which rejected Japan's extradition request on Tuesday. He is a 74-year-old man, committed for around fifty years to the defense of whales and known for his punchy actions, aroused an outpouring of sympathy in France where the authorities had asked Denmark not to extradite him, as well as among environmental defenders. December 20, 2024, in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arrival of Paul Watson in France - Paris

Paul Watson landed at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport after spending 5 months in detention in Nuuk, Denmark, a country which rejected Japan's extradition request on Tuesday. He is a 74-year-old man, committed for around fifty years to the defense of whales and known for his punchy actions, aroused an outpouring of sympathy in France where the authorities had asked Denmark not to extradite him, as well as among environmental defenders. December 20, 2024, in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arrival of Paul Watson in France - Paris

Paul Watson landed at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport after spending 5 months in detention in Nuuk, Denmark, a country which rejected Japan's extradition request on Tuesday. He is a 74-year-old man, committed for around fifty years to the defense of whales and known for his punchy actions, aroused an outpouring of sympathy in France where the authorities had asked Denmark not to extradite him, as well as among environmental defenders. December 20, 2024, in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arrival of Paul Watson in France - Paris

Paul Watson landed at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport after spending 5 months in detention in Nuuk, Denmark, a country which rejected Japan's extradition request on Tuesday. He is a 74-year-old man, committed for around fifty years to the defense of whales and known for his punchy actions, aroused an outpouring of sympathy in France where the authorities had asked Denmark not to extradite him, as well as among environmental defenders. December 20, 2024, in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arrival of Paul Watson in France - Paris

Paul Watson landed at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport after spending 5 months in detention in Nuuk, Denmark, a country which rejected Japan's extradition request on Tuesday. He is a 74-year-old man, committed for around fifty years to the defense of whales and known for his punchy actions, aroused an outpouring of sympathy in France where the authorities had asked Denmark not to extradite him, as well as among environmental defenders. December 20, 2024, in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arrival of Paul Watson in France - Paris

Paul Watson landed at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport after spending 5 months in detention in Nuuk, Denmark, a country which rejected Japan's extradition request on Tuesday. He is a 74-year-old man, committed for around fifty years to the defense of whales and known for his punchy actions, aroused an outpouring of sympathy in France where the authorities had asked Denmark not to extradite him, as well as among environmental defenders. December 20, 2024, in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arrival of Paul Watson in France - Paris

Paul Watson landed at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport after spending 5 months in detention in Nuuk, Denmark, a country which rejected Japan's extradition request on Tuesday. He is a 74-year-old man, committed for around fifty years to the defense of whales and known for his punchy actions, aroused an outpouring of sympathy in France where the authorities had asked Denmark not to extradite him, as well as among environmental defenders. December 20, 2024, in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arrival of Paul Watson in France - Paris

Paul Watson landed at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport after spending 5 months in detention in Nuuk, Denmark, a country which rejected Japan's extradition request on Tuesday. He is a 74-year-old man, committed for around fifty years to the defense of whales and known for his punchy actions, aroused an outpouring of sympathy in France where the authorities had asked Denmark not to extradite him, as well as among environmental defenders. December 20, 2024, in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arrival of Paul Watson in France - Paris

Paul Watson landed at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport after spending 5 months in detention in Nuuk, Denmark, a country which rejected Japan's extradition request on Tuesday. He is a 74-year-old man, committed for around fifty years to the defense of whales and known for his punchy actions, aroused an outpouring of sympathy in France where the authorities had asked Denmark not to extradite him, as well as among environmental defenders. December 20, 2024, in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arrival of Paul Watson in France - Paris

Paul Watson landed at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport after spending 5 months in detention in Nuuk, Denmark, a country which rejected Japan's extradition request on Tuesday. He is a 74-year-old man, committed for around fifty years to the defense of whales and known for his punchy actions, aroused an outpouring of sympathy in France where the authorities had asked Denmark not to extradite him, as well as among environmental defenders. December 20, 2024, in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arrival of Paul Watson in France - Paris

Paul Watson landed at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport after spending 5 months in detention in Nuuk, Denmark, a country which rejected Japan's extradition request on Tuesday. He is a 74-year-old man, committed for around fifty years to the defense of whales and known for his punchy actions, aroused an outpouring of sympathy in France where the authorities had asked Denmark not to extradite him, as well as among environmental defenders. December 20, 2024, in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arrival of Paul Watson in France - Paris

Paul Watson landed at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport after spending 5 months in detention in Nuuk, Denmark, a country which rejected Japan's extradition request on Tuesday. He is a 74-year-old man, committed for around fifty years to the defense of whales and known for his punchy actions, aroused an outpouring of sympathy in France where the authorities had asked Denmark not to extradite him, as well as among environmental defenders. December 20, 2024, in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arrival of Paul Watson in France - Paris

Paul Watson landed at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport after spending 5 months in detention in Nuuk, Denmark, a country which rejected Japan's extradition request on Tuesday. He is a 74-year-old man, committed for around fifty years to the defense of whales and known for his punchy actions, aroused an outpouring of sympathy in France where the authorities had asked Denmark not to extradite him, as well as among environmental defenders. December 20, 2024, in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arrival of Paul Watson in France - Paris

Paul Watson landed at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport after spending 5 months in detention in Nuuk, Denmark, a country which rejected Japan's extradition request on Tuesday. He is a 74-year-old man, committed for around fifty years to the defense of whales and known for his punchy actions, aroused an outpouring of sympathy in France where the authorities had asked Denmark not to extradite him, as well as among environmental defenders. December 20, 2024, in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arrival of Paul Watson in France - Paris

Paul Watson landed at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport after spending 5 months in detention in Nuuk, Denmark, a country which rejected Japan's extradition request on Tuesday. He is a 74-year-old man, committed for around fifty years to the defense of whales and known for his punchy actions, aroused an outpouring of sympathy in France where the authorities had asked Denmark not to extradite him, as well as among environmental defenders. December 20, 2024, in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arrival of Paul Watson in France - Paris

Paul Watson landed at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport after spending 5 months in detention in Nuuk, Denmark, a country which rejected Japan's extradition request on Tuesday. He is a 74-year-old man, committed for around fifty years to the defense of whales and known for his punchy actions, aroused an outpouring of sympathy in France where the authorities had asked Denmark not to extradite him, as well as among environmental defenders. December 20, 2024, in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Arrival of Paul Watson in France - Paris

Paul Watson landed at Roissy-Charles-de-Gaulle airport after spending 5 months in detention in Nuuk, Denmark, a country which rejected Japan's extradition request on Tuesday. He is a 74-year-old man, committed for around fifty years to the defense of whales and known for his punchy actions, aroused an outpouring of sympathy in France where the authorities had asked Denmark not to extradite him, as well as among environmental defenders. December 20, 2024, in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM