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Swans rest at Hokkaido swamp before heading back to north

WAKKANAI, Japan - A flock of swans rest at Onuma swamp in Wakkanai on the northern tip of Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island, on April 29, 2014, before heading back to the north as Mt. Rishiri with lingering snow stands in the back.

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Small shelter

ASAHIKAWA, Japan - Photo taken in June 2012 shows a small tsunami shelter. The government of the town of Rishiri, Hokkaido, northern Japan, is considering the feasibility of equipping local households with such shelters that would house up to four people and float in the event of a tsunami.

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Hokkaido school actively recruits out-of-town students

ASAHIKAWA, Japan - Two out-of-town students (3rd and 4th from R) and other students at Senhoshi Junior High School on Rishiri Island, Hokkaido, dry seaweed on Oct. 10.

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Japan's emperor, empress visit Rishiri Island

Japan's Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko walk along the coast of Hokkaido's remote Rishiri Island on Aug. 4, 2018. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's emperor, empress visit Rishiri Island

Japan's Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko (C) visit Otatomari pond on Hokkaido's remote Rishiri Island on Aug. 4, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's emperor, empress visit Rishiri Island

Japan's Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko arrive on Hokkaido's remote Rishiri Island for the first time on Aug. 4, 2018. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's emperor, empress visit Rishiri Island

Japan's Emperor Akihito (L), alongside Empress Michiko, waves to people on Hokkaido's remote Rishiri Island on Aug. 4, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's emperor, empress visit Rishiri Island

Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko are welcomed by people upon their arrival on Hokkaido's remote Rishiri Island on Aug. 4, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo