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Red snow crab catch in western Japan

The season's first catch of red snow crabs is auctioned after being landed at a port in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Sept. 6, 2025.

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Red snow crab catch in western Japan

The season's first catch of red snow crabs is auctioned after being landed at a port in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Sept. 6, 2025.

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Red snow crab catch in western Japan

Red snow crabs are piled up at a port in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Sept. 6, 2025, after the season's first catch.

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Red snow crab catch in western Japan

Red snow crabs are piled up at a port in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Sept. 6, 2025, after the season's first catch.

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ASDF plane departs for Djibouti

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force C-2 transport aircraft prepares to take off at Miho Air Base in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on June 21, 2025, heading to Djibouti in the Horn of Africa for a possible evacuation of Japanese nationals from the Middle East.

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ASDF plane departs for Djibouti

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force C-2 transport aircraft takes off at Miho Air Base in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on June 21, 2025, heading to Djibouti in the Horn of Africa for a possible evacuation of Japanese nationals from the Middle East.

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ASDF plane departs for Djibouti

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force C-2 transport aircraft prepares to take off at Miho Air Base in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on June 21, 2025, heading to Djibouti in the Horn of Africa for a possible evacuation of Japanese nationals from the Middle East.

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Manhole cover with popular ghost manga character

Photo shows a miniature version of a manhole cover with an illustration of Kitaro, the protagonist of the popular Japanese ghost comic series "Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro" by manga creator Shigeru Mizuki in his hometown of Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Oct. 30, 2024. The city began giving out the item as one of its gift incentives for "hometown tax" donations.

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Christmas shadow pictures of ghost manga series characters in Japan

A shadow picture of a character from the popular Japanese ghost comic series "Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro" with Christmas designs is projected on Mizuki Shigeru Road, named after the late manga creator, in his hometown of Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 10, 2024

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Season's 1st snow crab auction in Tottori

A ceremony for the season's first auction of snow crabs is held at Sakai port in Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 7, 2024, as fishing of the winter delicacy began west of Toyama Prefecture in the Sea of Japan the day before.

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Snow crab fishing season in Japan

Photo taken on Nov. 7, 2024, shows snow crabs being unloaded at a port in Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, as the fishing season for the species began west of Toyama Prefecture in the Sea of Japan the day before.

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Princess Kako's trip to western Japan

Japanese Princess Kako waves to well-wishers at Yonago airport in Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, on Sept. 21, 2024, as she embarks on a trip to the western Japan prefecture.

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Princess Kako's trip to western Japan

Japanese Princess Kako waves to well-wishers at Yonago airport in Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, on Sept. 21, 2024, as she embarks on a trip to the western Japan prefecture.

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Season's 1st bluefin tuna haul in Tottori

Tottori,Japan, May 21 Kyodo -Bluefin tuna are lined up for auction following this season's first catch at a port in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on May 21, 2024.(Kyodo)

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Season's 1st bluefin tuna haul in Tottori

Bluefin tuna are lined up for auction following this season's first catch at a port in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on May 21, 2024.

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Season's 1st bluefin tuna haul in Tottori

This season's first catch of bluefin tuna is offloaded at a port in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on May 21, 2024.

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Crab festival in western Japan

Snow crabs are piled up on Jan. 14, 2024, during an annual crab festival in the Tottori Prefecture city of Sakaiminato, western Japan, known for its large catches of the winter delicacy.

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Crab festival in western Japan

Snow crabs are offered to visitors on Jan. 14, 2024, during an annual crab festival in the Tottori Prefecture city of Sakaiminato, western Japan, known for its large catches of the winter delicacy.

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Hakushu cotton picking in western Japan

Workers pick Hakushu cotton balls in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, a major production area of the Japanese cotton variety in the Edo Period, as the season peaks on Oct. 5, 2023.

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Hakushu cotton picking in western Japan

Workers pick Hakushu cotton balls in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, a major production area of the Japanese cotton variety in the Edo Period, as the season peaks on Oct. 5, 2023.

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Red snow crab catch in western Japan

Red snow crabs are piled up at a port in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Sept. 6, 2023, after the season's first catch.

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Red snow crab catch in western Japan

Red snow crabs are piled up at a port in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Sept. 6, 2023, after the season's first catch.

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Red snow crab catch in western Japan

Red snow crabs are piled up at a port in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Sept. 6, 2023, after the season's first catch.

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Red snow crab catch in western Japan

Red snow crabs are piled up at a port in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Sept. 6, 2023, after the season's first catch.

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Snow crab fishing in western Japan

A fishing vessel heads to sea from Sakai port, known for having the country's largest red snow crab hauls, in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 31, 2023, a day before the start of the 10-month fishing season for the crab.

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Snow crab fishing in western Japan

A fishing vessel heads to sea from Sakai port, known for having the country's largest red snow crab hauls, in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 31, 2023, a day before the start of the 10-month fishing season for the crab.

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Snow crab fishing in western Japan

A fishing vessel heads to sea from Sakai port, known for having the country's largest crab hauls, in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 31, 2023, a day before the start of the 10-month fishing season for red snow crab.

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Mizuki Shigeru road marks 30th anniv.

Tourists walk on the Mizuki Shigeru road in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on July 16, 2023, as the street named after the prominent ghost comic series author marks its 30th anniversary on July 18.

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Mizuki Shigeru road marks 30th anniv.

Tourists pose for a photo with a statue of a character from "Gegege no Kitaro" ghost comic series on the Mizuki Shigeru road in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on July 16, 2023, as the street named after the prominent manga author marks its 30th anniversary on July 18.

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Mizuki Shigeru road marks 30th anniv.

A ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the Mizuki Shigeru road is held in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on July 16, 2023, two days before the actual anniversary of the street named after the prominent ghost comic series author.

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Mizuki Shigeru road marks 30th anniv.

A ceremony marking the 30th anniversary of the Mizuki Shigeru road is held in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on July 16, 2023, two days before the actual anniversary of the street named after the prominent ghost comic series author.

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Mizuki Shigeru road marks 30th anniv.

Tourists walk on the Mizuki Shigeru road in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on July 16, 2023, as the street named after the prominent ghost comic series author marks its 30th anniversary on July 18.

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Season's 1st bluefin tuna haul in Tottori

Bluefin tuna are lined up for auction following the landing of the season's first catch at a port in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on May 25, 2023.

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Season's 1st bluefin tuna haul in Tottori

Bluefin tuna are lined up for auction following the landing of the season's first catch at a port in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on May 25, 2023.

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Season's 1st bluefin tuna haul in Tottori

Bluefin tuna are landed in the season's first haul at a port in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on May 25, 2023.

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Season's 1st bluefin tuna haul in Tottori

Bluefin tuna are landed in the season's first haul at a port in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on May 25, 2023.

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Season's 1st bluefin tuna haul in Tottori

Bluefin tuna are landed in the season's first haul at a port in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on May 25, 2023.

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Mizuki Shigeru Museum temporarily closes

Staff costumed as manga characters wave to fans at Mizuki Shigeru Museum in Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on March 8, 2023, ahead of a year-long closure for renovation.

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Mizuki Shigeru Museum temporarily closes

Staff costumed as manga characters greet visitors on their way out at Mizuki Shigeru Museum in Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on March 8, 2023, ahead of a year-long closure for renovation.

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Manga character guide panels in Tottori Pref.

TOTTORI, Japan - Tottori Gov. Shinji Hirai (C) poses for photos with characters of the comic series "Gegege no Kitaro" holding guide panels at the Tottori prefectural office in Tottori City on June 23, 2014. The panels are set to be installed along a road connecting Yonago and Sakaiminato.

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Rescued drifters questioned on JCG ship

SAKAIMINATO, Japan - Photo taken on the morning of Jan. 7, 2012, shows the Japan Coast Guard patrol vessel Daisen anchored off Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture. Three North Korean men in a wooden boat found adrift off Japan's Okinoshima Island the previous day have been questioned aboard the ship.

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Snow crab fishermen head out to sea as fishing season starts

YONAGO, Japan - Sent off by family members and other well-wishers, a Japanese snow crab boat heads out to sea from Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture on Aug. 31 as the fishing season for snow crab in the Sea of Japan starts on Sept. 1. According to the fishermen's cooperative in Sakaiminato, Japan's largest crab fishing port, the volume of snow crabs caught in the Sea of Japan has been declining gradually partly due to over-trapping. To conserve the snow crab population, snow crab fishermen in Japan have imposed a ceiling on the volume of snow crabs to be caught starting this year. Fishermen are also required to use trapping baskets with 9.5-centimeter rings to enable smaller crabs to escape when trapped. Japanese fishermen caught 10,952 tons of crabs in the Sea of Japan last year, 60 percent of them snow crab.

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Japanese cartoonist Shigeru Mizuki dies at 93

TOKYO, Nov. 30 Kyodo - File photo taken in March 2004 shows Japanese cartoonist Shigeru Mizuki drawing characters from his popular horror comic series "Gegege no Kitaro" on a wall in the lobby of the Mizuki Shigeru Kinenkan museum in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan. Mizuki died of multiple organ failure on Nov. 30, 2015, at age 93.

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Over 2 mil. tourists visit Mizuki road in Tottori Pref.

YONAGO, Japan - Tourists and "yokai" (demon) characters created by manga artist Shigeru Mizuki pose for photos at Mizuki Shigeru Road in the city of Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 28, 2014, during an event to commemorate the number of the tourists having surpassed the 2 million mark for five straight years. The shopping district features bronze statues of more than 150 yokai characters.

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Kitaro hangs New Year decoration on bronze statue

YONAGO, Japan - A person in a costume of Kitaro, the main character in the "GeGeGe no Kitaro" comic series, helps put a New Year ornament on the bronze statue of another character on Mizuki Shigeru Road in Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, on Dec. 26, 2014. The western Japan city is the birthplace of comic author Shigeru Mizuki.

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Comic character effigy gets New Year sacred rope

YONAGO, Japan - Workers put a sacred Shinto rope of rice straw around the neck of a huge stone figure of the "GeGeGe no Kitaro" comic character as a customary New Year decoration in Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, on Dec. 25, 2014. The western Japan city is the birthplace of comic author Shigeru Mizuki.

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Competition held for piling 'geta' wooden clogs

YONAGO, Japan - Participants pile up "geta" wooden clogs in Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, on Nov. 9, 2014, during a competition to heap up the signature footwear of a main character in the popular comic series "GeGeGe no Kitaro" authored by Shigeru Mizuki, a native of the western Japanese city.

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Comic lovers sit for exam on monster knowledge

YONAGO, Japan - Characters from the popular comic series "GeGeGe no Kitaro" cheer on participants in a quiz on the ghostly monsters drawn by Shigeru Mizuki on Oct. 26, 2014, in the author's hometown of Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan.

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Luxury ship from Shanghai calls at western Japan port

YONAGO, Japan - Some 3,500 passengers aboard the luxury liner Mariner of the Seas from Shanghai, China, are welcomed by citizens in Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, on Oct. 23, 2014, as it calls at the western Japan port on the Japan Sea for the first time. Over 90% of the passengers are Chinese.

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'GeGeGe no Kitaro' mascots parade for traffic safety

YONAGO, Japan - Mascot characters from the popular comic series "GeGeGe no Kitaro" parade through the streets of Sakaiminato, Tottori Prefecture, on Sept. 23, 2014, with kindergarten students during an autumn campaign for road safety. The series' author, Shigeru Mizuki, grew up in the western Japanese city.