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Japanese novelist Nishi publishes English translation

Japanese novelist Kanako Nishi, (far L) winner in 2015 of the prestigious Naoki Japanese literary award, attends a talk event at a bookstore in New York on April 9, 2026, held to celebrate the publication of a translation of her best-selling 2005 novel, Sakura, her first title to appear in English. Sitting beside her is translator, Allison Markin Powell.

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Japanese novelist Nishi publishes English translation

Japanese novelist Kanako Nishi, (far L) winner in 2015 of the prestigious Naoki Japanese literary award, attends a talk event at a bookstore in New York on April 9, 2026, held to celebrate the publication of a translation of her best-selling 2005 novel, Sakura, her first title to appear in English. Sitting beside her is translator, Allison Markin Powell.

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Japanese novelist Nishi publishes English translation

Japanese novelist Kanako Nishi (L), winner in 2015 of the prestigious Naoki Japanese literary award, talks about her novel Sakura, a best-seller published in Japan in 2005, during a talk event held at a bookstore in New York on April 9, 2026, to celebrate the publication of her first title to appear in English. Sitting beside her is translator, Allison Markin Powell.

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Japan: Nara’s Wild Deer Spotted Eating Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom

Cherry blossoms in Nara Prefecture are in full bloom, and deer were seen enjoying the blossoms on Sunday, April 5. In Nara Park, where over 1,000 wild sika deer considered sacred in Shinto tradition freely roam, deer are frequently spotted in spring eating fallen cherry blossom petals from the ground as well as flowers blooming directly on the branches. According to the filmer, deer standing on their hind legs to feed is a rare sight even in Nara Park.

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Cherry blossoms at train station on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

A Noto Railway train arrives at Notokashima Station in Anamizu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on April 8, 2026, as cherry blossoms in full bloom surround the station, also known as Noto Sakura Station, on the quake-hit Noto Peninsula.

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Cherry blossoms at train station on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

A Noto Railway train arrives at Notokashima Station in Anamizu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on April 8, 2026, as cherry blossoms in full bloom surround the station, also known as Noto Sakura Station, on the quake-hit Noto Peninsula.

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Cherry blossoms at train station on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

A Noto Railway train arrives at Notokashima Station in Anamizu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on April 8, 2026, as cherry blossoms in full bloom surround the station, also known as Noto Sakura Station, on the quake-hit Noto Peninsula.

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Cherry blossoms at train station on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

A Noto Railway train arrives at Notokashima Station in Anamizu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on April 8, 2026, as cherry blossoms in full bloom surround the station, also known as Noto Sakura Station, on the quake-hit Noto Peninsula.

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Cherry blossoms at train station on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

A Noto Railway train arrives at Notokashima Station in Anamizu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on April 8, 2026, as cherry blossoms in full bloom surround the station, also known as Noto Sakura Station, on the quake-hit Noto Peninsula.

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Japan: Two Ducks Glide Through Carpet of Cherry Blossoms on Kyoto’s Philosopher’s Walk

Two ducks were spotted gliding through a hanaikada — a "flower raft" of fallen cherry blossom petals — on the canal along Kyoto's Philosopher's Walk. The phenomenon occurs when petals shed from the canal's cherry trees settle on the water's surface, forming a continuous pink carpet. The Philosopher's Walk is one of Kyoto's most celebrated spring destinations, with hundreds of cherry trees lining its approximately two-kilometer path.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Cover Yoshino Mountain as Thousands of Trees Reach Full Bloom

Cherry blossoms in Yoshino Town, Nara Prefecture, reached full bloom, covering the hillsides in a breathtaking display. The site, known as a place where one can see a thousand cherry trees at a single glance, has approximately 30,000 cherry trees of around 200 varieties planted there.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Cover Yoshino Mountain as Thousands of Trees Reach Full Bloom 2

Cherry blossoms in Yoshino Town, Nara Prefecture, reached full bloom, covering the hillsides in a breathtaking display. The site, known as a place where one can see a thousand cherry trees at a single glance, has approximately 30,000 cherry trees of around 200 varieties planted there.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Cover Yoshino Mountain as Thousands of Trees Reach Full Bloom 3

Cherry blossoms in Yoshino Town, Nara Prefecture, reached full bloom, covering the hillsides in a breathtaking display. The site, known as a place where one can see a thousand cherry trees at a single glance, has approximately 30,000 cherry trees of around 200 varieties planted there.

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Japan: Illuminated Cherry Blossom Trees Line Iino River in Full Bloom in Aichi

On March 30, 2026, cherry blossom trees lining approximately 100 meters along the Iino River in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan were captured glowing under illumination as the flowers reached full bloom. The light-up event runs until April 5.

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Japan: Nara’s Iconic Deer Welcome Spring Under Cherry Blossoms

Nara, Japan, is home to over 1,000 wild sika deer that freely roam the city's parks and streets, as they are considered sacred in Shinto tradition. On Sunday, March 29, temperatures in Nara climbed to over 20°C, as deer and visitors alike enjoyed the cherry blossoms under the warm spring sunshine.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Paint Tokyo Pink as Spring Arrives 2

Cherry blossoms have been in bloom across Tokyo's parks and roadsides, painting the city in soft shades of pink and bringing joy to residents enjoying the fleeting beauty of spring. Over the weekend, crowds of people flocked to the streets and parks to enjoy hanami, the traditional custom of viewing cherry blossoms in full bloom.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms Paint Tokyo Pink as Spring Arrives

Cherry blossoms are in bloom across Tokyo's parks and roadsides, painting the city in soft shades of pink and bringing joy to residents enjoying the fleeting beauty of spring. This video captures cherry blossoms in bloom at Yoyogi Park in central Tokyo.

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Netherlands: Cherry Blossoms Bloom at Amsterdam’s Bloesempark

Cherry blossoms are in bloom at Bloesempark in the Amsterdamse Bos on March 25, 2026, drawing visitors to enjoy the beautiful display of pink and white flowers.

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Japan: Tokyo’s Cherry Blossom Season Officially Begins, Five Days Ahead of Average

Tokyo's cherry blossom season officially began on Thursday, March 19, after the Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed blooms on the sample Somei-yoshino tree at Yasukuni Shrine, five days earlier than the average year.

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Japan: Early-Blooming Kawazu Cherry Blossoms Reached Best Viewing Period 3

The early-blooming Kawazu-zakura cherry blossoms with deep pink petals reached their best viewing period, after starting to bloom in late January, about a week earlier than usual.

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Japan: Early-Blooming Kawazu Cherry Blossoms Reached Best Viewing Period 2

The early-blooming Kawazu-zakura cherry blossoms with deep pink petals reached their best viewing period, after starting to bloom in late January, about a week earlier than usual.

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Japan: Early-Blooming Kawazu Cherry Blossoms Reached Best Viewing Period

The early-blooming Kawazu-zakura cherry blossoms with deep pink petals reached their best viewing period, after starting to bloom in late January, about a week earlier than usual.

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Snow Hit Zouping

ZOUPING, CHINA - DECEMBER 13, 2025 - A Tai Chi enthusiast practices Tai Chi in a snow covered corridor bridge at Sakura Mountain Scenic Area in Changbai Mountain District, Zouping City, Shandong Province, China on December 13, 2025.

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Snow Hit Zouping

ZOUPING, CHINA - DECEMBER 13, 2025 - A Tai Chi enthusiast practices Tai Chi in a snow covered corridor bridge at Sakura Mountain Scenic Area in Changbai Mountain District, Zouping City, Shandong Province, China on December 13, 2025.

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Snow Hit Zouping

ZOUPING, CHINA - DECEMBER 13, 2025 - A Tai Chi enthusiast practices Tai Chi in a snow covered corridor bridge at Sakura Mountain Scenic Area in Changbai Mountain District, Zouping City, Shandong Province, China on December 13, 2025.

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Snow Hit Zouping

ZOUPING, CHINA - DECEMBER 13, 2025 - A Tai Chi enthusiast practices Tai Chi in a snow covered corridor bridge at Sakura Mountain Scenic Area in Changbai Mountain District, Zouping City, Shandong Province, China on December 13, 2025.

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Snow Hit Zouping

ZOUPING, CHINA - DECEMBER 13, 2025 - A Tai Chi enthusiast practices Tai Chi in a snow covered corridor bridge at Sakura Mountain Scenic Area in Changbai Mountain District, Zouping City, Shandong Province, China on December 13, 2025.

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Snow Hit Zouping

ZOUPING, CHINA - DECEMBER 13, 2025 - A Tai Chi enthusiast practices Tai Chi in a snow covered corridor bridge at Sakura Mountain Scenic Area in Changbai Mountain District, Zouping City, Shandong Province, China on December 13, 2025.

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New MSDF patrol ship

Photo taken on Nov. 13, 2025, shows a new Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force patrol ship, the Sakura, after its launch ceremony in Yokohama near Tokyo. The 95-meter vessel with an engine displacement of 1,900 tons will be commissioned in 2027.

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Wrestling: World championships

Sakura Motoki of Japan celebrates as she won in the women's 62-kilogram category at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb on Sept. 18, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Sakura Motoki (R) of Japan wins the women's 62-kilogram final against Kim Ok Ju of North Korea at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb on Sept. 18, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Sakura Motoki (L) of Japan competes against Kim Ok Ju of North Korea in the women's 62-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb on Sept. 18, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Sakura Motoki of Japan celebrates with a national flag after defeating Kim Ok Ju of North Korea in the women's 62-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb on Sept. 18, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Sakura Motoki (R) of Japan competes against Kim Ok Ju of North Korea in the women's 62-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb on Sept. 18, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Sakura Onishi of Japan celebrates after winning gold in the women's freestyle 59-kilogram category at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 16, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Sakura Onishi of Japan celebrates after winning gold in the women's freestyle 59-kilogram category at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 16, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Sakura Onishi of Japan celebrates after winning gold in the women's freestyle 59-kilogram category at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 16, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Sakura Onishi (top) of Japan competes against Mariia Vynnyk of Ukraine in the women's freestyle 59-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 16, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Sakura Onishi (top) of Japan competes against Mariia Vynnyk of Ukraine in the women's freestyle 59-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 16, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Sakura Onishi (top) of Japan reacts after beating Mariia Vynnyk of Ukraine in the women's freestyle 59-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 16, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Sakura Onishi of Japan celebrates after winning gold in the women's freestyle 59-kilogram category at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 16, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Sakura Onishi of Japan celebrates after winning gold in the women's freestyle 59-kilogram category at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 16, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Sakura Onishi (R) of Japan reacts after beating Mariia Vynnyk of Ukraine in the women's freestyle 59-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 16, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Sakura Onishi of Japan celebrates after winning gold in the women's freestyle 59-kilogram category at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 16, 2025.

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Wrestling: World championships

Sakura Onishi (R) of Japan competes against Mariia Vynnyk of Ukraine in the women's freestyle 59-kilogram final at the world wrestling championships in Zagreb, Croatia, on Sept. 16, 2025.

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PFW - Chanel Photocall

Sakura Ando attending the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France on July 08, 2025. Photo by Jerome Domine/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Chanel Photocall

Sakura Ando attending the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France on July 08, 2025. Photo by Jerome Domine/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Chanel Photocall

Sakura Ando attending the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France on July 08, 2025. Photo by Jerome Domine/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Chanel Photocall

Sakura Ando attending the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France on July 08, 2025. Photo by Jerome Domine/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Chanel Photocall

Sakura Ando attending the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France on July 08, 2025. Photo by Jerome Domine/ABACAPRESS.COM