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(240427) -- BEIJING, April 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 25, 2024 shows a backup version of the aquatic ecosystem. The three taikonauts aboard China's Shenzhou-18 spaceship have entered the country's space station and met with another taikonaut trio on Friday, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover. A unique task for the taikonauts of Shenzhou-18 is to create an "aquarium" and raise fish in zero gravity. They will create a simplified version of an aquatic ecosystem using zebrafish and algae to study how the space environment affects their growth and system balance. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesOnSci) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-18-AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM (CN)

(240426) -- JIUQUAN, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members transfer the integrated aquatic ecosystem sample for the Shenzhou-18 spaceflight mission at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, April 25, 2024. The three taikonauts aboard China's Shenzhou-18 spaceship have entered the country's space station and met with another taikonaut trio on Friday, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover. A unique task for the taikonauts of Shenzhou-18 is to create an "aquarium" and raise fish in zero gravity. They will create a simplified version of an aquatic ecosystem using zebrafish and algae to study how the space environment affects their growth and system balance. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesOnSci) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-18-AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM (CN)

(240426) -- JIUQUAN, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member processes the algae at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, April 25, 2024. The three taikonauts aboard China's Shenzhou-18 spaceship have entered the country's space station and met with another taikonaut trio on Friday, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover. A unique task for the taikonauts of Shenzhou-18 is to create an "aquarium" and raise fish in zero gravity. They will create a simplified version of an aquatic ecosystem using zebrafish and algae to study how the space environment affects their growth and system balance. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesOnSci) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-18-AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM (CN)

(240426) -- JIUQUAN, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 25, 2024 shows a backup version of the aquatic ecosystem. The three taikonauts aboard China's Shenzhou-18 spaceship have entered the country's space station and met with another taikonaut trio on Friday, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover. A unique task for the taikonauts of Shenzhou-18 is to create an "aquarium" and raise fish in zero gravity. They will create a simplified version of an aquatic ecosystem using zebrafish and algae to study how the space environment affects their growth and system balance. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesOnSci) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-18-AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM (CN)

(240426) -- JIUQUAN, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member observes the condition of the zebrafish for backup at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, April 25, 2024. The three taikonauts aboard China's Shenzhou-18 spaceship have entered the country's space station and met with another taikonaut trio on Friday, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover. A unique task for the taikonauts of Shenzhou-18 is to create an "aquarium" and raise fish in zero gravity. They will create a simplified version of an aquatic ecosystem using zebrafish and algae to study how the space environment affects their growth and system balance. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesOnSci) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-18-AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM (CN)

(240426) -- JIUQUAN, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Researcher Wang Gaohong prepares the backup version of the aquatic ecosystem at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, April 25, 2024. The three taikonauts aboard China's Shenzhou-18 spaceship have entered the country's space station and met with another taikonaut trio on Friday, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover. A unique task for the taikonauts of Shenzhou-18 is to create an "aquarium" and raise fish in zero gravity. They will create a simplified version of an aquatic ecosystem using zebrafish and algae to study how the space environment affects their growth and system balance. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesOnSci) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-18-AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM (CN)

(240426) -- JIUQUAN, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members pose for a group photo with the integrated aquatic ecosystem sample for the Shenzhou-18 spaceflight mission at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, April 25, 2024. The three taikonauts aboard China's Shenzhou-18 spaceship have entered the country's space station and met with another taikonaut trio on Friday, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover. A unique task for the taikonauts of Shenzhou-18 is to create an "aquarium" and raise fish in zero gravity. They will create a simplified version of an aquatic ecosystem using zebrafish and algae to study how the space environment affects their growth and system balance. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesOnSci) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-18-AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM (CN)

(240426) -- JIUQUAN, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member observes the condition of the zebrafish for backup at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, April 25, 2024. The three taikonauts aboard China's Shenzhou-18 spaceship have entered the country's space station and met with another taikonaut trio on Friday, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover. A unique task for the taikonauts of Shenzhou-18 is to create an "aquarium" and raise fish in zero gravity. They will create a simplified version of an aquatic ecosystem using zebrafish and algae to study how the space environment affects their growth and system balance. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesOnSci) CHINA-JIUQUAN-SHENZHOU-18-AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM (CN)

(240426) -- JIUQUAN, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 25, 2024 shows a backup version of the aquatic ecosystem. The three taikonauts aboard China's Shenzhou-18 spaceship have entered the country's space station and met with another taikonaut trio on Friday, starting a new round of in-orbit crew handover. A unique task for the taikonauts of Shenzhou-18 is to create an "aquarium" and raise fish in zero gravity. They will create a simplified version of an aquatic ecosystem using zebrafish and algae to study how the space environment affects their growth and system balance. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

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China's Anhui creates better payment environment for foreigners

STORY: China's Anhui creates better payment environment for foreigners SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:08 LOCATION: HEFEI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of banks in China's Anhui 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALEXANDER KIREEV, Russian student in China 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): YU FAN, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited Hefei Keda Sub-Branch 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): YANG XI, Bank of China Limited Hefei Xinqiao Branch STORYLINE: Many banks in China's Anhui have optimized currency exchange services and simplified payment services for foreigners. They provide essential financial services tailored to the unique requirements of non-Chinese individuals. Financial transactions are becoming smoother and more convenient for foreigners in China. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ALEXANDER KIREEV, Russian student in China "Hey, I've got a friend coming to China soon. He hasn't been to China before. He's only got cash now, so it's very inconvenient for him. So I was

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Why young Chinese streamline, personalize wedding ceremonies

STORY: Why young Chinese streamline, personalize wedding ceremonies SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: April 5, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:43 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of newlyweds 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JIAN LILI, Official of civil affairs administration center of Liangjiang New Area STORYLINE: As Gen Z and those born after 2000 gradually enter into marriage, the styles of weddings among young people have grown increasingly diverse in recent years. In contrast to the traditional grand and ceremonious weddings with intricate rituals, many young couples now gravitate toward cost-effective, experiential and simplified weddings. And some would integrate innovative and unique ideas into their wedding ceremonies, prioritizing meaningful elements over extravagant ones. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JIAN LILI, Official of civil affairs administration center of Liangjiang New Area, Chongqing "Firstly, marriage registration now features a more diverse array of personalized elements.

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North China land port sees growing freight throughput

STORY: North China land port sees growing freight throughput SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 4, 2024 DATELINE: March 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:32 LOCATION: ERENHOT, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the land port STORYLINE: The land port of Erenhot, the largest one on the China-Mongolia border, has seen flourishing freight throughput in the first two months of 2024. According to the local commerce bureau, in the first two months of this year, the freight volume of imported and exported goods at the Erenhot Port reached 3.171 million tonnes, an increase of 7.7% year-on-year. Among them, the railway freight volume totaled 2.792 million tonnes, marking a 0.8% year-on-year increase, while the highway import and export freight volume amounted to 379,000 tonnes, reflecting a 118.5% year-on-year surge. Erenhot port has simplified its procedures and improved the efficiency of customs clearance for both imported and exported goods. It has also actively promoted the pilot construction of a smart port, improved its

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Visa-free travel boosts tourism for China, Singapore

STORY: Visa-free travel boosts tourism for China, Singapore SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: Feb. 14, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:14 LOCATION: Singapore CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the airport 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EDMUND ONG, General Manager, Trip.com Singapore 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN WUYI, Tourist 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): FENG SHAOXIANG, Tourist 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): EDDIE CHIANG, Assistant Director of Lifestyle and Experience, Resorts World Sentosa STORYLINE: A 30-day visa-free travel between China and Singapore has been welcomed by citizens on both sides. The visa-free policy took effect last Friday, the Chinese New Year's Eve. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EDMUND ONG, General Manager, Trip.com Singapore "I think this arrangement has actually simplified the process for Chinese tourists to visit Singapore. And this actually allowed them to make perhaps last-minute travel to Singapore, per se. And I think travel not only brings about travel for individual experiences, but the cultu

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Horgos Port in China's Xinjiang sees record freight throughput in 2023

STORY: Horgos Port in China's Xinjiang sees record freight throughput in 2023 SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: Jan. 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:42 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Horgos Port 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): GUO DIAN, Horgos Customs officer STORYLINE: According to data from Horgos Customs, the Horgos Port in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region registered record-high import and export freight volume in 2023. The freight volume passing through the port totaled 41.78 million tons in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 4.4 percent. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): GUO DIAN, Horgos Customs officer "We have innovated smart supervision, simplified logistics procedures, continuously optimized regulatory processes, and improved the efficiency of customs clearance." The types of import and export commodities through the port are increasingly diversified. Among them, the export volume of new energy vehicles (NEVs) in 2023 increased by more than eight times year-on-year

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Illustrated "Chinese Brief History Ballad" welcomed in New Zealand

STORY: Illustrated "Chinese Brief History Ballad" welcomed in New Zealand DATELINE: Oct. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launch of the book on Monday in New Zealand STORYLINE: The illustrated "Chinese Brief History Ballad" has been recently published in simplified Chinese. The book condenses 5,000 years of Chinese history in 144 lines with 1,440 Chinese characters. The book, authored by Gan Kaiwan, a Chinese New Zealander, has been warmly welcomed by Chinese both home and abroad as it helps promote the Chinese culture, especially to children who were born or live overseas. At the launch of the book on Monday in New Zealand, Gan said many overseas Chinese children cannot speak good Chinese and do not understand Chinese history well, so the book was to help them learn better. Holding a doctorate in chemistry, Gan spent three years writing the book, which vividly presents the important events and people in Chinese history in the fo

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North China's Ganqmod Port fully resumes functions

STORY: North China's Ganqmod Port fully resumes functions DATELINE: Feb. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:07 LOCATION: HOHHOT, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1 various of the Ganqmod Port STORYLINE: The goods volume handled via Ganqmod Port in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region totaled over 2.1 million tonnes in January, a year-on-year increase of 436.23 percent, according to the port's management commission. The figure saw a growth of 51.88 percent from January 2020, which marks the full resumption of the functioning of the port after China optimized its pandemic response late last year. Ganqmod Port is located in Urad Middle Banner in the city of Bayannur. It is a first-class land port, an important channel for energy import, and the highway port with the largest customs and trade volume in Inner Mongolia. The port will improve the business environment and implement trade facilitation measures this year to promote shipment volume recovery. Entry procedures have been simplified at the port, a

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BRITAIN-LONDON-BOOK FAIR-READING CHINA

(230127) -- LONDON, Jan. 27, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jack Flowers shows his newly bought simplified version of Journey to the West, one of the four classics of Chinese literature, at the Guanghwa Bookshop in London, Britain, Jan. 24, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Book fair in London promotes understanding of today's China" (Xinhua/Li Ying)

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Railway maps for tourists from abroad

OSAKA, Japan - Photo shows railway network maps in (from L) English, Korean, simplified Chinese and traditional Chinese, which seven railway companies serving the western Japan area began distributing on Oct. 1, 2011. The maps show train systems serving Kyoto and Nara, two of Japan's busiest tourist destinations, as well as the cities of Osaka and Kobe.

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Chinese martial art Taijiquan enjoying second boom in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - About 1,000 people participated in the ''Shibuya Taikyokuken (Taijiquan) Festival'' held in Tokyo in November on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the creation of the ''24-style simplified Taijiquan.''

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(1)Japan again OKs nationalist text

TOKYO, Japan - An education ministry panel on screening junior high school textbooks is in plenary session in Tokyo on April 5. The ministry approved a new edition of a controversial junior high school history textbook that drew strong protests from China and South Korea. Some of the eight history textbooks approved in the latest round of ministry screenings mentioned wartime sex slaves in simplified terms, but euphemism ''comfort women'' disappeared from all the texts.

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(1)DPJ boycotts deliberations on pension reform

TOKYO, Japan - Welfare minister Chikara Sakaguchi (back, standing) explains a government-sponsored bill for pension reforms at a House of Representatives committee. The main opposition Democratic Party of Japan boycotted deliberations in protest against a statement by Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi. The premier said it is desirable that several pension programs be simplified into one system in the future, although he treated the schemes separately in the bill recently compiled by his administration.

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TEPCO develops safer device for checking power lines

TOKYO, Oct. 23 Kyodo - Tokyo Electric Power Co. (TEPCO) said Oct. 23 it has developed a device that can detect the presence of an electric current in power lines without requiring physical contact with the wires. A monitor screen image shows the presence of electric current (in yellow dots) in power lines detected with the device. TEPCO expects to develop a simplified version of the new device that will be about the size of a TV remote controller by the end of fiscal 2002.

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CHINA-ANHUI-SIMPLIFIED WEDDING (CN)

(221201) -- HEFEI, Dec. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Hao Yaqin (1st L) holds her wedding ceremony at a hotel in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province, Nov. 27, 2022. TO GO WITH "Across China: Simplified weddings encouraged in east China amid pandemic" (Xinhua/Liu Fangqiang)

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KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-SCIENTIFIC SHOW

(220623) -- KUWAIT CITY, June 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 23, 2022 shows the scene of a scientific show in Kuwait City, Kuwait. The show is aimed at presenting important scientific inventions to children in a simplified way. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

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KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-SCIENTIFIC SHOW

(220623) -- KUWAIT CITY, June 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 23, 2022 shows the scene of a scientific show in Kuwait City, Kuwait. The show is aimed at presenting important scientific inventions to children in a simplified way. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

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KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-SCIENTIFIC SHOW

(220623) -- KUWAIT CITY, June 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 23, 2022 shows the scene of a scientific show in Kuwait City, Kuwait. The show is aimed at presenting important scientific inventions to children in a simplified way. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

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KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-SCIENTIFIC SHOW

(220623) -- KUWAIT CITY, June 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 23, 2022 shows the scene of a scientific show in Kuwait City, Kuwait. The show is aimed at presenting important scientific inventions to children in a simplified way. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

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Popular functional exercise makes school workout time more fun in SW China

STORY: Popular functional exercise makes school workout time more fun in SW China DATELINE: June 14, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:16 LOCATION: GUIYANG, China CATEGORY: HEALTH/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1 various of the students taking workout exercises 2 SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WU SHIMEI, Teacher, Chengguan 1st Primary School of Danzhai County STORYLINE: In Danzhai County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, a set of specially designed workout exercise is helping local students build up their bodies. The exercise combines movements of popular functional exercise, traditional Tai Chi and folk dance. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WU SHIMEI, Teacher, Chengguan 1st Primary School of Danzhai County "We take into consideration what the students are interested in to combine with traditional Chinese culture. The exercise consists of three elements. First, Chinese Tai Chi. Second, street dances that are loved by the students. Third, the shuttlecock kicking exercise that has gone viral on Chinese social media. We have simplified the movements

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New Zealand dairy exporters optimistic about China market potentials as RCEP came into effect

STORY: New Zealand dairy exporters optimistic about Chinese market potentials as RCEP came into effect DATELINE: March 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of grassland of New Zealand 2. various of cows running on the grassland 3. various of the container port STORYLINE: New Zealand dairy companies Yashili and Fonterra are optimistic about China's market potential after the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world's largest trade deal, came into effect on Jan. 1, 2022. Wei Song, CEO of Yashili New Zealand Dairy Co., Ltd, told Xinhua: "China is a big consumer of dairy products and has strong market potential. New Zealand is recognized as a golden milk source and one of the largest dairy exporters in the world." "After RCEP came into effect, the certification and customs procedures are simplified and more convenient. The customs clearance time is shortened. It is more conducive to the circulation of goods between China and New Zeal

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Poles concerned about conflict as Ukrainians keep flowing in

STORY: Poles concerned about conflict as Ukrainians keep flowing in DATELINE: March 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Warsaw CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of the crossing pointSOUNDBITE (English): ZHANG ZHANG, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: As the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues, apart from receiving and resettling Ukrainians, many Polish people get concerned that the conflict will spread to Poland. SOUNDBITE (English): ZHANG ZHANG, Xinhua correspondent "I am Zhang Zhang, journalist of Xinhua News Agency. I am at the Medyka crossing point on the Polish side of the Polish-Ukrainian border. Each day, a large number of Ukrainians enter Poland from here. A Polish official said Sunday that at every crossing point on the border, there are tens of thousands of Ukrainians, queuing for dozens of kilometers, and many of them are women and children. The Polish side has talked with the Ukrainian government, hoping that the procedures for exiting Ukraine could be simplified, so it could be easier for the Ukr

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(1)Japan again OKs nationalist text

TOKYO, Japan - An education ministry panel on screening junior high school textbooks is in plenary session in Tokyo on April 5. The ministry approved a new edition of a controversial junior high school history textbook that drew strong protests from China and South Korea. Some of the eight history textbooks approved in the latest round of ministry screenings mentioned wartime sex slaves in simplified terms, but euphemism ''comfort women'' disappeared from all the texts. (Kyodo)

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A woman holding a pipe

A woman relaxing at a brazier holds a long tobacco pipe. She is wearing a black collared kimono made of relatively thick fabric. Her sash is tied in chidori-musubi style. Her hair is arranged in simplified marumage style.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:R. Stillfried, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number76‐15‐0]

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Hairdressing

The women have their hair arranged in the kushimaki style popular at the end of the Edo Period. Since it is simplified, it is more casual in appearance than the traditional Japanese hairstyle. These women seem to be courtesans of the Meiji Period.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number51‐87‐0]

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A court lady

An atmosphere of elegance and beauty is created by the white powder on the face, made-up eyebrows, long hair let down, the court fan, and the woman's posture in traditional court costume (a simplified version of s twelve-layered kimono). She is like a classic work of art.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number51‐85‐0]

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Shop of simekazari,sacred festoon decoration

The shimenawa is a rope to indicate the holiness of a place, and rope made of hay is twisted leftwards. This is placed in small Shinto altars within the house and also around the house on New Year's to indicate the presence of toshigami (deity welcomed to the household on New Year's for happiness throughout the year). The rope wreath is a simplified version, and is displayed at the gate and entrance of the residence.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number18‐42‐0]

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Railway maps for tourists from abroad

OSAKA, Japan - Photo shows railway network maps in (from L) English, Korean, simplified Chinese and traditional Chinese, which seven railway companies serving the western Japan area began distributing on Oct. 1, 2011. The maps show train systems serving Kyoto and Nara, two of Japan's busiest tourist destinations, as well as the cities of Osaka and Kobe. (Kyodo)

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Tokyo Olympics to be simplified

Yoshiro Mori (R), president of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic organizing committee, and Toshiro Muto, CEO of the committee, meet the press in Tokyo after an online meeting of the International Olympic Committee executive board on June 10, 2020. The games will be simplified to ensure safety from the novel coronavirus and reduce the financial impact of the one-year delay. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tokyo Olympics to be simplified

Yoshiro Mori, president of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic organizing committee, speaks in Tokyo after an online meeting of the International Olympic Committee executive board on June 10, 2020. The games will be simplified to ensure safety from the novel coronavirus and reduce the financial impact of the one-year delay. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tokyo Olympics to be simplified

Yoshiro Mori, president of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic organizing committee, speaks in Tokyo after an online meeting of the International Olympic Committee executive board on June 10, 2020. The games will be simplified to ensure safety from the novel coronavirus and reduce the financial impact of the one-year delay. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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S. Korea's protest against Japan's trade move

Protesters (R) gather in front of the Japanese Embassy in Seoul on Aug. 3, 2019, to denounce Tokyo's decision to remove South Korea from a "white list" of countries subject to simplified trade procedures. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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