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Largest Supermoon of Year Lights Up Night Sky 4

On November 5, the largest full moon of the year, or supermoon, illuminated the night sky.

Japan: Hokkaido Sees Flooding, Weather Alerts Amid Severe Storm

A developing band of rain clouds brought strong winds and heavy downpours across Hokkaido on Sunday, September 21, causing flooding in some areas and prompting meteorological authorities to issue weather alerts.

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 4

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city Otaru, Hokkaido.

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Otaru Canal in Hokkaido

People visit Otaru Canal, a popular tourist spot, in Otaru, Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Feb. 4, 2025.

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Otaru Canal in Hokkaido

People visit Otaru Canal, a popular tourist spot, in Otaru, Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Feb. 4, 2025.

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Fujii defends Ryuo title

Sota Fujii, holder of shogi's eight titles, receives a bouquet after defending Ryuo, one of the eight titles, 4-0 in the best-of-seven series against Takumi Ito in Otaru, Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 11, 2023.

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Fujii defends Ryuo title

Sota Fujii, holder of shogi's eight titles, smiles during a press conference after defending Ryuo, one of the eight titles, 4-0 in the best-of-seven series against Takumi Ito in Otaru, Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 11, 2023.

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Fujii defends Ryuo title

Sota Fujii, holder of shogi's eight titles, receives a bouquet after defending Ryuo, one of the eight titles, 4-0 in the best-of-seven series against Takumi Ito in Otaru, Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Nov. 11, 2023.

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Interview with U.S. Secretary of Energy Granholm

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm gives an interview aboard the world's first liquefied hydrogen carrier developed by a Japanese company at a port in the northern Japan city of Otaru on April 14, 2023. Granholm was visiting Japan to attend the Group of Seven ministerial meeting on energy and climate issues starting from April 15 in the nearby city of Sapporo.

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Interview with U.S. Secretary of Energy Granholm

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm gives an interview aboard the world's first liquefied hydrogen carrier developed by a Japanese company at a port in the northern Japan city of Otaru on April 14, 2023. Granholm was visiting Japan to attend the Group of Seven ministerial meeting on energy and climate issues starting from April 15 in the nearby city of Sapporo.

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Interview with U.S. Secretary of Energy Granholm

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm gives an interview aboard the world's first liquefied hydrogen carrier developed by a Japanese company at a port in the northern Japan city of Otaru on April 14, 2023. Granholm was visiting Japan to attend the Group of Seven ministerial meeting on energy and climate issues starting from April 15 in the nearby city of Sapporo.

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Interview with U.S. Secretary of Energy Granholm

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm gives an interview aboard the world's first liquefied hydrogen carrier developed by a Japanese company at a port in the northern Japan city of Otaru on April 14, 2023. Granholm was visiting Japan to attend the Group of Seven ministerial meeting on energy and climate issues starting from April 15 in the nearby city of Sapporo.

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Japan's Kikuchi wins Sun Chlorella Classic in playoff for career 1st

OTARU, Japan - Jun Kikuchi of Japan smiles with the trophies he captured for his first career title at the Sun Chlorella Classic after coming from behind to beat overnight leader Toru Suzuki at Otaru Country Club in Hokkaido on Aug. 5.

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Trial planned to ship fresh fish with saltwater ice

TOKYO, Japan - A box of fish chilled by ice, made with seawater-like saltwater and in the consistency of snow to keep seafood fresh longer, is shown in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2014, by supermarket chain Daiei Inc. ahead of the start of a trial from Jan. 1, 2015, using the method to transport fresh fish from Otaru on the northernmost main island of Hokkaido to one of its stores in Chiba Prefecture east of the Japanese capital.

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Steam train begins annual autumn service in Hokkaido

SAPPORO, Japan - The SL (Steam Locomotive) Niseko leaves JR Otaru station in Hokkaido Prefecture on Sept. 20, 2014. Every autumn, the steam train service operates for a limited period between Sapporo and Rankoshi via the popular resort town of Niseko. But operator Hokkaido Railway Co. is considering scrapping the service next year.

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Inside of Sun Princess cruise ship

SAPPORO, Japan - The interior architecture of Princess Cruise, a cruise ship operated by Princess Cruise Lines Ltd. of the United States, is shown to the press at Otaru port in Hokkaido on June 28, 2014, prior to its departure for an 8-day cruise.

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Luxury liner Sun Princess visits Otaru, northern Japan

SAPPORO, Japan - The 77,000-ton Sun Princess, a cruise ship operated by Princess Cruise Lines Ltd. of the U.S., makes a port call in Otaru, Hokkaido, on June 28, 2014, prior to departure for an eight-day cruise around sightseeing spots in the northernmost Japanese prefecture and Sakhalin, Russia.

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Luxury facilities of Sun Princess cruise ship opened

SAPPORO, Japan - A casino aboard the 77,000-ton Sun Princess, a cruise ship operated by Princess Cruise Lines Ltd. of the U.S., is unveiled to the press at Otaru port in Hokkaido on June 28, 2014, prior to departure for an eight-day cruise around sightseeing spots in the northernmost Japanese prefecture and Sakhalin, Russia.

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Promoting snow shoveling as sport

SAPPORO, Japan - Photo shows Hiroyuki Matsushiro, who heads a nationwide association to promote snow shoveling, in Otaru, Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Feb. 24, 2014. Matsushiro established the association with the aim of turning the work of shoveling snow into a seasonal sport.

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Promoting snow shoveling as sport

SAPPORO, Japan - Photo taken in January 2014 shows a nationwide association to promote snow shoveling holding the first international competition in Otaru, Hokkaido, northern Japan. The association was established with the aim of turning the work of shoveling snow into a seasonal sport.

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Int'l snow shoveling competition held in Hokkaido

SAPPORO, Japan - A sporting event called the international snow shoveling competition is held in Otaru, Hokkaido, on Jan. 25, 2014.

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Blue illumination lights up Otaru Canal

OTARU, Japan - Some 5,000 floating LED light bulbs decorate the Otaru Canal in Otaru, Hokkaido, on Dec. 22, 2013, conjuring up an image of starry night skies. The illumination event was organized by the port city's tourism board for the second consecutive year.

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Aegis warship

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in February 2011 shows the Fitzgerald, a U.S. destroyer equipped with the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System, at Otaru port in Hokkaido, northern Japan. The United States moved the Fitzgerald on April 1, 2013, to waters near the Korean Peninsula in response to the increasingly threatening rhetoric exhibited by North Korea.

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Nuclear disaster drill in Hokkaido

SAPPORO, Japan - Local residents undergo screening for radioactive materials at a hotel in Otaru, Hokkaido, on Oct. 24, 2012, in an emergency drill simulating a nuclear accident in which 1,800 residents were evacuated from around the Tomari nuclear plant.

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Escaped flamingo

OTARU, Japan - Photo shows a flamingo in Otaru, Hokkaido, on July 27, 2012, that escaped from Asahiyama Zoo on July 18 and is believed to have since traveled more than 300 kilometers. The zoo staff's efforts to recapture the bird have been unsuccessful.

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Japan, Russia conduct joint drill to counter smugglers

OTARU, Japan - A patrol boat (R back) of Russia's border security authority for the Sakhalin coast chases a Japan Coast Guard ship (L) playing the role of a smuggler during their joint exercise in waters off Otaru, Hokkaido, on June 22, 2012. Similar drills have been reciprocally held in Japan and Russia since 2001 to better counter smuggling.

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Japan, Russia conduct joint drill to counter smugglers

OTARU, Japan - A patrol boat (back) of Russia's border security authority for the Sakhalin coast chases a Japan Coast Guard ship playing the role of a smuggler during their joint exercise in waters off Otaru, Hokkaido, on June 22, 2012. Similar drills have been reciprocally held in Japan and Russia since 2001 to better counter smuggling.

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Japan, Russia conduct joint drill to counter smugglers

OTARU, Japan - Japan Coast Guard Commandant Hisayasu Suzuki (L) and Russia's Border Guard Service chief Vladimir Pronichev shake hands off Otaru, Hokkaido, on June 22, 2012, after inspecting a joint exercise by a regional office of the Japan Coast Guard in Hokkaido and Russia's border security authority for the Sakhalin coast conducted to better counter smuggling.

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JR Hokkaido president found dead

TOKYO, Japan - Undated file photo shows Naotoshi Nakajima, president of Hokkaido Railway Co., commonly known as JR Hokkaido. Nakajima went missing Sept. 12, 2011, after leaving suicide notes, and was found dead off the coast of Otaru, Hokkaido, on Sept. 18, 2011.

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Ikeda sizzles with 64 to take lead at Sun Chlorella

OTARU, Japan - Yuta Ikeda acknowledges the gallery after birdying the 13th hole during the third round of the Sun Chlorella Classic at Otaru Country Club in Hokkaido on July 30, 2011. Ikeda was atop the leaderboard at 14-under 202.

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Hiratsuka leads Sun Chlorella

OTARU, Japan - Tetsuji Hiratsuka is seen in action in the first round of the Sun Chlorella Classic at Otaru Country Club in Hokkaido on July 28, 2011. Hiratsuka shot a 7-under 65, taking a one-stroke lead over Yuta Ikeda.

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U.S. destroyer in Japan

SAPPORO, Japan - The Fitzgerald, a U.S. destroyer equipped with the most advanced Aegis missile guidance system, calls at Otaru port in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Feb. 4, 2011. The U.S. Navy said the call was for friendship and exchanges.

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Oil spill from aquarium

OTARU, Japan - Coast Guard members set up a fence to contain the spread of fuel oil spilled into the sea from Otaru Aquarium in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Sept. 1, 2010.

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Oil spill from aquarium

OTARU, Japan - Workers collect fuel oil spilled into the sea from Otaru Aquarium in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Sept. 1, 2010.

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Oil spill from aquarium

OTARU, Japan - Coast Guard members set up a fence to contain the spread of fuel oil spilled into the sea from Otaru Aquarium in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Sept. 1, 2010.

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Oil spill from aquarium

OTARU, Japan - Workers collect fuel oil spilled into the sea from Otaru Aquarium in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Sept. 1, 2010.

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Takayama wins Sun Chlorella

OTARU, Japan - Japanese golfer Tadahiro Takayama (R) poses with his wife Kozue after winning the Sun Chlorella Classic at Otaru Country Club in Hokkaido on Aug. 1, 2010. Takayama closed with a 2-under 70 to win his first title in five years.

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Ishikawa at Sun Chlorella Classic

OTARU, Japan - Teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa tees off on the sixth hole on the third day of the Sun Chlorella Classic at Otaru Country Club in Hokkaido on July 31, 2010. Ishikawa, the defending champion, shot the day's low round of 63 and climbed into a tie for eighth at 6 under.

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Ishikawa wins Sun Chlorella, tops JGTO money list

OTARU, Japan - Japanese teenage phenom Ryo Ishikawa is congratulated by Australia's Brendan Jones after completing a wire-to-wire victory against Jones at the Sun Chlorella Classic at Otaru Country Club in Hokkaido in Otaru on Aug. 1. The 17-year-old finished the tournament at 17-under 271 for his second title of the season, while his winner's paycheck of 30 million yen moved him to the top of the 2009 money list.

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Ishikawa wins Sun Chlorella, tops JGTO money list

OTARU, Japan - Teenage phenom Ryo Ishikawa reacts after completing a wire-to-wire victory at the Sun Chlorella Classic at Otaru Country Club in Hokkaido in Otaru on Aug. 1, firing a 5-under 67. The 17-year-old finished the tournament at 17-under 271 for his second title of the season, while his winner's paycheck of 30 million yen moved him to the top of the 2009 money list.

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Ishikawa sets early pace at Sun Chlorella Classic

OTARU, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa tees off on the 16th hole in the first round of the Sun Chlorella Classic at Otaru Country Club in Hokkaido on July 30.

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Taniguchi wins Sun Chlorella title with last-hole birdie

OTARU, Japan - Takuya Taniguchi holds the victor's trophies after winning the Sun Chlorella Classic with a birdie in the final hole at Otaru Country Club in Hokkaido on Aug. 3, beating his former collegiate teammate Hideto Tanihara by a stroke.

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S. Korea's Lee moves in front at Sun Chlorella Classic

OTARU, Japan - South Korea's Lee Dong Hwan shot an even-par 72 to move into the sole lead after three rounds of the Sun Chlorella Classic at Otaru Country Club in Hokkaido on Aug. 2.

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Liquefaction test carried out by simulating earthquake

SAPPORO, Japan - Engineers from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Port and Airport Research Institute created a state of liquefaction (photo) by simulating an earthquake at an experimental airfield in Otaru, Hokkaido, on Oct. 27. The earthquake was simulated by sequential blasts over two minutes of 1.8 tons of explosives buried in 580 locations, according to engineers who took part in the project. The experiment showed that there were no signs of liquefaction in areas injected with water-solidifying chemicals, they said.

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Japan, Russia stage joint drill to thwart drug smuggling

OTARU, Japan - The coast guards of Japan and Russia held a drill Oct. 3 aimed at cracking down on drug smuggling boats in the Sea of Japan off Otaru, Hokkaido.

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War-displaced Japanese from Palau visits mother's grave

OTARU, Japan - Kimiko Jose, a 63-year-old war-displaced woman left behind in Palau by her Japanese mother toward the close of World War II, wipes tears during her first visit to her mother's grave in Otaru, Hokkaido, on July 19.

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Tanihara clinches 2nd season win at Sun Chlorella Classic

OTARU, Japan - Hideto Tanihara holds his trophies after capturing his second title of the season at the Sun Chlorella Classic at Otaru Country Club in Hokkaido on Aug. 6.

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