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Toki Air landing at Kobe Airport

Toki Air landing at Kobe Airport

TokyAir, which connects Kobe and Niigata, began service to Kobe Airport.=April 7,2025,Hyogo

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Exterior of Kobe Airport

Exterior of Kobe Airport

Exterior of Kobe Airport=April 7,2025,Hyogo

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Toki Air landing at Kobe Airport

Toki Air landing at Kobe Airport

TokyAir, which connects Kobe and Niigata, began service to Kobe Airport.=April 7,2025,Hyogo

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Toki Air landing at Kobe Airport

Toki Air landing at Kobe Airport

TokyAir, which connects Kobe and Niigata, began service to Kobe Airport.=April 7,2025,Hyogo

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Toki Air landing at Kobe Airport

Toki Air landing at Kobe Airport

TokyAir, which connects Kobe and Niigata, began service to Kobe Airport.=April 7,2025,Hyogo

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Toki Air landing at Kobe Airport

Toki Air landing at Kobe Airport

TokyAir, which connects Kobe and Niigata, began service to Kobe Airport.=April 7,2025,Hyogo

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Toki Air landing at Kobe Airport

Toki Air landing at Kobe Airport

TokyAir, which connects Kobe and Niigata, began service to Kobe Airport.=April 7,2025,Hyogo

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Toki Air landing at Kobe Airport

Toki Air landing at Kobe Airport

TokyAir, which connects Kobe and Niigata, began service to Kobe Airport.=April 7,2025,Hyogo

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Toki Air landing at Kobe Airport

Toki Air landing at Kobe Airport

TokyAir, which connects Kobe and Niigata, began service to Kobe Airport.=April 7,2025,Hyogo

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Japan Imperial Couple in Kobe for earthquake commemoration

Japan Imperial Couple in Kobe for earthquake commemoration

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave to the crowd as they arrive at Kobe airport in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2025, a day prior to the ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake.

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Japan Imperial Couple in Kobe for earthquake commemoration

Japan Imperial Couple in Kobe for earthquake commemoration

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave to the crowd as they arrive at Kobe airport in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 16, 2025, a day prior to the ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake.

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US: Winter Storm Causes Flight Disruptions At Indianapolis Airport

A major winter storm swept across the U.S. on Sunday, January 5, bringing heavy snow, ice, and strong winds, which led to the cancellation of more than 100 flights at Indianapolis International Airport.

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US: Winter Storm Causes Flight Disruptions At Indianapolis Airport 2

A major winter storm swept across the U.S. on Sunday, January 5, bringing heavy snow, ice, and strong winds, which led to the cancellation of more than 100 flights at Indianapolis International Airport.

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Airplane, airliner, Airbus image

Airplane, airliner, Airbus image

Images of airplanes, passenger planes and Airbus at Kobe Airport =Date:Febuary 21, 2024, Place: Hyogo

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Airplane, airliner, Airbus image

Airplane, airliner, Airbus image

Images of airplanes, passenger planes and Airbus at Kobe Airport =Date:Febuary 21, 2024, Place: Hyogo

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Airplane, airliner, Airbus image

Airplane, airliner, Airbus image

Images of airplanes, passenger planes and Airbus at Kobe Airport =Date:Febuary 21, 2024, Place: Hyogo

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Airplane, airliner, Airbus image

Airplane, airliner, Airbus image

Images of airplanes, passenger planes and Airbus at Kobe Airport =Date:Febuary 21, 2024, Place: Hyogo

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Airplane, airliner, Airbus image

Airplane, airliner, Airbus image

Images of airplanes, passenger planes and Airbus at Kobe Airport =Date:Febuary 21, 2024, Place: Hyogo

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Airplane, airliner, Airbus image

Airplane, airliner, Airbus image

Images of airplanes, passenger planes and Airbus at Kobe Airport =Date:Febuary 21, 2024, Place: Hyogo

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Nadeshiko Japan midfielder Kawasumi heads for Seattle

Nadeshiko Japan midfielder Kawasumi heads for Seattle

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese player Nahomi Kawasumi answers reporters' questions during a press conference at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on March 22, 2014, ahead of her departure to the United States to join the National Women's Soccer League club Seattle Reign FC. Kawasumi will be on loan to Seattle from INAC Kobe Leonessa of the Japanese women's league until the season ends Aug. 31.

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Kagawa back home for friendly

Kagawa back home for friendly

KANSAI AIRPORT, Japan - Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa arrives at Kansai airport near Osaka on Feb. 4, 2013, to play for Japan's national team in a friendly against Latvia in Kobe on Feb. 6, his first appearance for Japan since October 2012.

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Sawa returns from Spain

Sawa returns from Spain

KANSAI AIRPORT, Japan - Soccer player Homare Sawa (R), captain of the Japan women's national team and FIFA Women's World Player of the Year, arrives at Kansai International Airport on Feb. 8, 2012 after a trip by her team INAC Kobe Leonessa to Spain.

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Kobe airport to mark 5th anniversary

Kobe airport to mark 5th anniversary

KOBE, Japan - Space hero ''Ultraman'' and local mascot characters from various areas attend an event for the fifth anniversary of the opening of Kobe airport in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 13, 2011. The airport marks the anniversary on Feb. 16.

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Small plane belly lands at Kobe airport

Small plane belly lands at Kobe airport

KOBE, Japan - Personnel stand around a small plane which belly-landed at Kobe airport in Hyogo Prefecture on Aug. 23, 2010. The airport suspended its runway operations following the incident, which did not result in any injuries.

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Small plane belly lands at Kobe airport

Small plane belly lands at Kobe airport

KOBE, Japan - Personnel stand around a small plane which belly-landed at Kobe airport in Hyogo Prefecture on Aug. 23, 2010. The airport suspended its runway operations following the incident, which did not result in any injuries.

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Ibaraki Airport opens with concerns about profitability

Ibaraki Airport opens with concerns about profitability

OMITAMA, Japan - A Skymark Airlines flight takes off for Kobe from Ibaraki Airport, northeast of Tokyo, on its opening day on March 11, 2010. The airport, the third in the Tokyo metropolitan area, commenced operations without regular domestic flights, arousing concern about its profitability.

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Ibaraki Airport opens with concerns about profitability

Ibaraki Airport opens with concerns about profitability

OMITAMA, Japan - A Skymark Airlines flight takes off for Kobe from Ibaraki Airport, northeast of Tokyo, on its opening day on March 11, 2010. The airport, the third in the Tokyo metropolitan area, commenced operations without regular domestic flights, arousing concern about its profitability.

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Ibaraki Airport opens with only 1 regular daily flight to Seoul

Ibaraki Airport opens with only 1 regular daily flight to Seoul

OMITAMA, Japan - An extra flight by domestic budget carrier Skymark Airlines arrives at Ibaraki Airport in Komitama, Ibaraki Prefecture, from Kobe on March 11, 2010, the opening day of the airport, the third one in the Tokyo metropolitan area. South Korea's Asiana Airlines serves as the only regular flight from Seoul at the initial stage.

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Prince Naruhito, Princess Masako visit Kobe for quake memorial

Prince Naruhito, Princess Masako visit Kobe for quake memorial

OSAKA, Japan - Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako arrive at Osaka International Airport on Jan. 16, 2010, on their way to Kobe, where they will attend a memorial ceremony to mark the 15th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake. For the crown princess undergoing treatment for a stress-induced illness, this will be the first official trip outside the capital involving an overnight stay since January 2008.

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Prince Naruhito, Princess Masako visit Kobe for quake memorial

Prince Naruhito, Princess Masako visit Kobe for quake memorial

OSAKA, Japan - Crown Prince Naruhito and Crown Princess Masako arrive at Osaka International Airport on Jan. 16, 2010, on their way to Kobe, where they will attend a memorial ceremony to mark the 15th anniversary of the Great Hanshin Earthquake. For the crown princess undergoing treatment for a stress-induced illness, this will be the first official trip outside the capital involving an overnight stay since January 2008.

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Itami, Kansai, Kobe airports

Itami, Kansai, Kobe airports

OSAKA, Japan - This combination of undated file photos shows (from top) Itami airport, Kansai International Airport and Kobe airport in Osaka and Hyogo prefectures. The local municipalities will try to integrate the operations of the three airports in Japan's Kansai region, its second largest business area.

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Japan striker Okubo leaves for Germany to join Wolfsburg

Japan striker Okubo leaves for Germany to join Wolfsburg

OSAKA, Japan - Vissel Kobe striker Yoshito Okubo waves as he prepares to depart from Kansai International Airport for Germany on Jan. 4. Okubo is set to join Japan teammate Makoto Hasebe at German first-division club Wolfsburg after both clubs agreed on a deal for the 26-year-old.

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Airport intrusions worrying officials

Airport intrusions worrying officials

TOKYO, Japan - A threefold fence is broken by a four-wheeled vehicle at Kobe airport on April 8.

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Kobe opens third airport for Osaka metropolitan region

Kobe opens third airport for Osaka metropolitan region

KOBE, Japan - Kobe airport, the third airport serving the Osaka metropolitan region in western Japan, holds an opening ceremony on Feb. 16.

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Kobe opens third airport for Osaka metropolitan region

Kobe opens third airport for Osaka metropolitan region

KOBE, Japan - Passengers crowd Kobe airport on Feb. 16 after it opened as the third airport serving the Osaka metropolitan region.

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Kobe opens third airport for Osaka metropolitan region

Kobe opens third airport for Osaka metropolitan region

KOBE, Japan - The first flight, Japan Airlines 1342 (top), leaves Kobe airport for Tokyo's Haneda airport around 7 a.m. on Feb. 16 after the airport opened.

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Kobe Airport to open for business on Feb. 16

Kobe Airport to open for business on Feb. 16

KOBE, Japan - Jetliners stand parked at the newly completed Kobe Airport on Feb. 15, ready for the official opening of the 314 billion yen facility on Feb. 16.

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Kobe Airport to open for business on Feb. 16

Kobe Airport to open for business on Feb. 16

KOBE, Japan - As rainfall continues on Feb. 15, the newly completed Kobe Airport, built by Kobe city at a cost of 314 billion yen, stands ready for the official opening on Feb. 16. Seen in the background is the Port Island.

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New Kobe airport's viewing platform opened to press

New Kobe airport's viewing platform opened to press

KOBE, Japan - A night view of the city of Kobe as seen from Kobe airport's passenger terminal building on Feb. 4. The viewing platform was opened to the press ahead of the opening of the airport on Feb. 16.

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Kobe's new airport lit up

Kobe's new airport lit up

KOBE, Japan - A runway and terminal buildings at the newly built Kobe airport are lit up on Dec. 31 as of preparations for its official opening scheduled for February 15, 2006. The town of Kobe is seen to the left.

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Pilot dies after plane crashes during acrobatic flight practice

Pilot dies after plane crashes during acrobatic flight practice

KOBE, Japan - A light plane crashed in a field near Tajima airport in Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture, on April 21, killing its pilot, police said. Takahiro Iwasaki is believed to have been conducting acrobatic flight training, they said.

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England squad in Osaka

England squad in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - England captain David Beckham (L) and ace striker Michael Owen arrive at Osaka international airport May 25 from South Korea's Cheju Island to play in a friendly match against Cameroon in Kobe on May 26.

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K-Jet ferry linking Kansai airport with Kobe takes on water

K-Jet ferry linking Kansai airport with Kobe takes on water

OSAKA, Japan - The K-Jet Emerald Wing high-speed ferry boat is towed to a port in the city of Kishiwada, Osaka Prefecture, on Jan. 3 after taking on water. Twenty-three passengers and crew members aboard the 165-ton ferry were safe. It was sailing from from Kansai International Airport to Kobe.

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Suzuki arrives in U.S. for 1st season in major leagues

Suzuki arrives in U.S. for 1st season in major leagues

SEATTLE, United States - Former Orix BlueWave outfielder Ichiro Suzuki talks to reporters at Tacoma International Airport in Seattle on Jan. 9 ahead of his first season in the major leagues with the Seattle Mariners. Suzuki, who has a .353 career average in nine seasons with the Kobe-based BlueWave with 118 home runs, 510 RBIs and 658 runs scored, is the first Japanese position player to sign a major league contract.

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Japan's MSDF explodes underwater mines off Kobe

Japan's MSDF explodes underwater mines off Kobe

KOBE, Japan - A minesweeping unit of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) explodes on Oct. 5 four underwater mines which are believed to have been dropped off Kobe by the U.S. armed forces during World War II. The mines were found at the 17-meter-deep seabed near the construction site of the planned Kobe airport.

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Kobe begins construction of sea-based airport

Kobe begins construction of sea-based airport

KOBE, Japan - Kobe residents protest on a boat (front) against construction of a sea-based airport, on the day that work began Sept. 13. A Maritime Safety Agency vessel (L) patrols near the construction ship (back).

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Japanese relief team to quake-hit Turkey returns home

Japanese relief team to quake-hit Turkey returns home

OSAKA, Japan - Members of a Japanese rescue team to quake-hit Turkey hold a press conference at an Osaka airport after returning to Japan on Sept. 9. The team includes 11 officials from the Hyogo prefectural and Kobe municipal governments. Kobe and its vicinity were devastated by the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, which claimed the lives of 6,400.

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Japanese emperor, empress in Hyogo

Japanese emperor, empress in Hyogo

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave after arriving at Kobe airport in Hyogo Prefecture on Nov. 12, 2022, for a two-day trip to the western Japan prefecture mainly to attend a ceremony of a national marine conservation festival. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor, empress in Hyogo

Japanese emperor, empress in Hyogo

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave after arriving at Kobe airport in Hyogo Prefecture on Nov. 12, 2022, for a two-day trip to the western Japan prefecture mainly to attend a ceremony of a national marine conservation festival. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor, empress in Hyogo

Japanese emperor, empress in Hyogo

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrive at Kobe airport in Hyogo Prefecture on Nov. 12, 2022, for a two-day trip to the western Japan prefecture mainly to attend a ceremony of a national marine conservation festival. (Pool photo)

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