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Cherry tree comes into bloom in Japan

A "Somei Yoshino" cherry tree comes into bloom at Kochi Castle in the western Japan city of Kochi on March 16, 2026. The area and the central Japan city of Gifu became the first to see the trees bloom in Japan.

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Cherry tree comes into bloom in Japan

A "Somei Yoshino" cherry tree comes into bloom at Kochi Castle in the western Japan city of Kochi on March 16, 2026. The area and the central Japan city of Gifu became the first to see the trees bloom in Japan.

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Famed Japanese racehorse Haru Urara dies

File photo taken at Kochi Racecourse in the western Japan city of Kochi on May 23, 2004, shows Haru Urara, a thoroughbred that captured the hearts of race fans and the wider public in the 2000s for her remarkable losing streak spanning all 113 appearances. The mare died on Sept. 9, 2025, at age 29.

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RECAP: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain, Flooding, and Tornado Damage Across Japan

Typhoon Peipah made landfall in Japan on Friday, September 5, first near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn and again in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9 a.m., bringing heavy rain and flooding across western to eastern regions. In Shizuoka Prefecture, a tornado linked to the storm caused major damage in Makinohara, Yoshida, and Yaizu, toppling buildings, ripping apart greenhouses, and overturning trucks.

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Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 14

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m.

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Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 13

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m.

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Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 11

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m.

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Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 12

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m.

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Japan: Typhoon Peipah Leaves Widespread Damage Across Prefectures

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m. Fallen trees, landslides, and roof damage, among other destruction, were reported across multiple prefectures.

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Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 9

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m.

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Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 10

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m.

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Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 6

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m. Peipah caused travel disruptions and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued heavy rain and flood warnings for several areas including Tokyo.

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Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 7

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m.

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Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 5

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m. Peipah caused travel disruptions and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued heavy rain and flood warnings for several areas including Tokyo.

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Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 8

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m. This video shows flooded streets and water bursting out of a manhole.

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Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 4

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m. In Aichi Prefecture, heavy rain and flood warnings were issued, and authorities also warned of possible river overflows

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Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 3

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m. In Aichi Prefecture, heavy rain and flood warnings were issued, and authorities also warned of possible river overflows

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BOJ deputy governor in Kochi

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida holds a press conference in the western Japan city of Kochi on July 23, 2025.

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BOJ deputy governor in Kochi

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida attends an event in the western Japan city of Kochi to deliver a speech on July 23, 2025.

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Studio Ghibli's 1993 TV anime "Ocean Waves"

Director Tomomi Mochizuki (C) attends a talk event in Kochi on June 28, 2025, ahead of the release from July of his 1993 Studio Ghibli-produced TV anime "Ocean Waves" in movie houses across Japan. The anime is a coming-of-age romantic drama set in the western Japan city.

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Studio Ghibli's 1993 TV anime "Ocean Waves"

Director Tomomi Mochizuki attends a talk event in Kochi on June 28, 2025, ahead of the release from July of his 1993 Studio Ghibli-produced TV anime "Ocean Waves" in movie houses across Japan. The anime is a coming-of-age romantic drama set in the western Japan city.

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Cherry tree comes into bloom in Kumamoto

A sample "Somei Yoshino" cherry tree comes into bloom in the southwestern Japan city of Kumamoto on March 23, 2025, marking the country's earliest bloom together with the western Japan city of Kochi.

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Cherry tree comes into bloom in Kumamoto

A sample "Somei Yoshino" cherry tree comes into bloom in the southwestern Japan city of Kumamoto on March 23, 2025, marking the country's earliest bloom together with the western Japan city of Kochi.

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Cherry tree comes into bloom in Kochi

A sample "Somei Yoshino" cherry tree comes into bloom at Kochi Castle in the western Japan city of Kochi on March 23, 2025, marking the country's earliest bloom together with the southwestern Japan city of Kumamoto.

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Baseball: Chicago Cubs pitcher Imanaga

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga is pictured during a personal workout in the western Japan city of Kochi on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Baseball: Chicago Cubs pitcher Imanaga

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga plays catch during personal workout in the western Japan city of Kochi on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Baseball: Chicago Cubs pitcher Imanaga

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga plays catch during personal workout in the western Japan city of Kochi on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Japan: M6.6 Earthquake Hits Off Miyazaki Coast, Prompts Tsunami Advisory 4

The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that on Monday, January 13, at around 21:19 JST, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the Hyuga-nada Sea off the coast of Kyushu Island, Japan, at a depth of 18.6 miles (30 kilometers). A tsunami warning was also issued for Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures. A tsunami of approximately 20 cm was observed, and the warning was lifted. The video shows a package shaking during the quake in a hotel room in Miyazaki City.

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Japan: M6.6 Earthquake Hits Off Miyazaki Coast, Prompts Tsunami Advisory 3

The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that on Monday, January 13, at around 21:19 JST, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck the Hyuga-nada Sea off the coast of Kyushu Island, Japan, at a depth of 18.6 miles (30 kilometers). A tsunami warning was also issued for Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures. A tsunami of approximately 20 cm was observed, and the warning was lifted. The video shows a car stopped on a bridge in Miyazaki City, shaking from the quake, while an alert blares inside.

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Japan: M6.6 Earthquake Hits Off Miyazaki Coast, Prompts Tsunami Advisory 2

The Japan Meteorological Agency reported that on Monday, January 13, at around 21:19, a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the Hyuga-nada Sea off the coast of Kyushu Island, southwestern Japan, at a depth of 18.6 miles (30 kilometers). A tsunami advisory was also issued for Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures. A tsunami of approximately 20 cm was observed. This video shows flowers hanging in front of a flower shop in downtown Kumamoto City, swaying when the quake hit.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

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Japan's popular racehorse Haruurara

KOCHI, Japan, Aug. 28 Kyodo - Undated file photo shows Japan's favorite loser Haruurara competing in a horse race at Kochi Racecourse in the western Japan city of Kochi. The horse won the hearts of Japanese for failing to win a single race in 113 outings since her debut in November 1998.(Kyodo)

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Japan's popular racehorse Haruurara

KOCHI, Japan, Aug. 28 Kyodo - Undated file photo shows Japan's favorite loser Haruurara competing in a horse race at Kochi Racecourse in the western Japan city of Kochi. The horse won the hearts of Japanese for failing to win a single race in 113 outings since her debut in November 1998.(Kyodo)

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Japan's popular racehorse Haruurara

KOCHI, Japan, Aug. 28 Kyodo - Undated file photo shows Japan's favorite loser Haruurara competing in a horse race at Kochi Racecourse in the western Japan city of Kochi. The horse won the hearts of Japanese for failing to win a single race in 113 outings since her debut in November 1998.(Kyodo)

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M6.6 earthquake hits western Japan

Photo taken April 18, 2024, shows fallen wall tiles at Sukumo's city hall in Kochi Prefecture, western Japan, after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.6 hit Kochi and Ehime prefectures the previous night.

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Yosakoi festival in western Japan

People dance at the Yosakoi festival in the western Japan city of Kochi on Aug. 9, 2023.

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Yosakoi festival in western Japan

People dance at the Yosakoi festival in the western Japan city of Kochi on Aug. 9, 2023.

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Yosakoi festival in western Japan

People dance at the Yosakoi festival in the western Japan city of Kochi on Aug. 9, 2023.

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Yosakoi festival in western Japan

People dance at the Yosakoi festival in the western Japan city of Kochi on Aug. 9, 2023.

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Heavy rain in western Japan

A person walks in heavy rain in the western Japan city of Kochi on June 2, 2023. The Japan Meteorological Agency projected heavy rain over a wide area of Japan through the following day due to an approaching typhoon.

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Heavy rain in western Japan

People ride bicycles in heavy rain in the western Japan city of Kochi on June 2, 2023. The Japan Meteorological Agency projected heavy rain over a wide area of Japan through the following day due to an approaching typhoon.

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Heavy rain in western Japan

People walk in heavy rain in the western Japan city of Kochi on June 2, 2023. The Japan Meteorological Agency projected heavy rain over a wide area of Japan through the following day due to an approaching typhoon.

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Heavy rain in western Japan

People walk in heavy rain in the western Japan city of Kochi on June 2, 2023. The Japan Meteorological Agency projected heavy rain over a wide area of Japan through the following day due to an approaching typhoon.

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Japan crown prince in Kochi

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (R) visits a research lab at the Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden in the western Japan city of Kochi on May 30, 2023. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince in Kochi

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (R) visits the Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden in the western Japan city of Kochi on May 30, 2023. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince in Kochi

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito attends a meeting of the Japan Association of Botanical Gardens in the western Japan city of Kochi on May 29, 2023. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince in Kochi

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito attends a meeting of the Japan Association of Botanical Gardens in the western Japan city of Kochi on May 29, 2023. (Pool photo)

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Endangered orchids in Kochi

"Ganzeki" orchids, on the endangered species list, are unveiled to the media at the Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden in the western Japan city of Kochi on May 12, 2023, a day before it opens to the public for a limited time.

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Endangered orchids in Kochi

"Ganzeki" orchids, on the endangered species list, are unveiled to the media at the Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden in the western Japan city of Kochi on May 12, 2023, a day before it opens to the public for a limited time.

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Snow in western Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 23, 2022, shows a statue of legendary samurai Sakamoto Ryoma in the western Japan city of Kochi, dusted with snow.