Japanese Muslims

Japanese Muslims

TOKYO, Japan - Mimasaka Higuchi, a Japanese Muslim who formerly served as chairman of the Japan Muslim Association, sweeps a cemetery for Muslims in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture, on Oct. 28, 2012.

More than 10 dead in Hyogo, Okayama

More than 10 dead in Hyogo, Okayama

MIMASAKA, Japan - Photo taken at around 3:30 a.m. Aug. 10 shows a house destroyed by a mudslide in Mimasaka, Okayama Prefecture, in western Japan, which was hit by torrential rain brought by Typhoon Etau.

Gusts believed to be tornado occur in Okayama Pref.

Gusts believed to be tornado occur in Okayama Pref.

MIMASAKA, Japan - Photo shows a house damaged by strong gusts of wind believed to be a tornado that struck Mimasaka, Okayama Prefecture on the evening of July 19. The gusts also destroyed another building completely, overturned a car and caused slight injuries to two women due to broken glass.

Gusts believed to be tornado occur in Okayama Pref.

Gusts believed to be tornado occur in Okayama Pref.

MIMASAKA, Japan - Photo shows an overturned car and house destroyed by strong gusts of wind believed to be a tornado that struck Mimasaka, Okayama Prefecture on the evening of July 19. The gusts also destroyed another building completely and caused slight injuries to two women due to broken glass.

Slovenian food served at Okayama school

Slovenian food served at Okayama school

MIMASAKA, Japan - Primary school children enjoy a Slovenian lunch May 9 in Mimasaka, Okayama Prefecture, where Slovenia will train before the World Cup soccer finals.

Japan soccer players receive heroines' welcome

Japan soccer players receive heroines' welcome

Aya Miyama, captain of Women's World Cup soccer finalists Japan, waves to fans from a car during a welcome home parade in Mimasaka, Okayama Prefecture, on July 9, 2015, after returning from the Women's World Cup in Canada. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan soccer players receive heroines' welcome

Japan soccer players receive heroines' welcome

Japanese midfielder Aya Miyama and goalkeeper Miho Fukumoto (holding flowers) pose for photos with fans during a welcome home parade in Mimasaka, Okayama Prefecture, on July 9, 2015, after returning from their runner-up finish at the Women's World Cup in Canada. Miyama and Fukumoto are members of Nadeshiko League club Yunogo Belle, based in the western Japan city. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Slovenian food served at Okayama school

Slovenian food served at Okayama school

MIMASAKA, Japan - Primary school children enjoy a Slovenian lunch May 9 in Mimasaka, Okayama Prefecture, where Slovenia will train before the World Cup soccer finals.

Gusts believed to be tornado occur in Okayama Pref.

Gusts believed to be tornado occur in Okayama Pref.

MIMASAKA, Japan - Photo shows a house damaged by strong gusts of wind believed to be a tornado that struck Mimasaka, Okayama Prefecture on the evening of July 19. The gusts also destroyed another building completely, overturned a car and caused slight injuries to two women due to broken glass. (Kyodo)

Gusts believed to be tornado occur in Okayama Pref.

Gusts believed to be tornado occur in Okayama Pref.

MIMASAKA, Japan - Photo shows an overturned car and house destroyed by strong gusts of wind believed to be a tornado that struck Mimasaka, Okayama Prefecture on the evening of July 19. The gusts also destroyed another building completely and caused slight injuries to two women due to broken glass. (Kyodo)

Bird flu outbreak in western Japan

Bird flu outbreak in western Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 11, 2020, shows a poultry farm in Mimasaka, Okayama Prefecture, western Japan, after an outbreak of bird flu was confirmed there.

Bird flu outbreak in western Japan

Bird flu outbreak in western Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 11, 2020, shows a poultry farm in Mimasaka, Okayama Prefecture, western Japan, after an outbreak of bird flu was confirmed there.