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Penh Water Festival - Phnom Penh

Contestants rally their boats during the Water Festival in the Tonle Sap River in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on November 14, 2024. Cambodia began on Thursday to celebrate the annual Water Festival with thrilling dragon boat races, attracting tens of thousands of spectators from across the country. The festival is one of the most joyful festivals in the Southeast Asian country, and boat races are the centerpiece of the three-day festival, which will last till Saturday. Photo by Sovannara/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Penh Water Festival - Phnom Penh

Contestants race their boats during the Water Festival in the Tonle Sap River in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on November 14, 2024. Cambodia began on Thursday to celebrate the annual Water Festival with thrilling dragon boat races, attracting tens of thousands of spectators from across the country. The festival is one of the most joyful festivals in the Southeast Asian country, and boat races are the centerpiece of the three-day festival, which will last till Saturday. Photo by Phearum/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Penh Water Festival - Phnom Penh

Contestants race their boats during the Water Festival in the Tonle Sap River in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on November 14, 2024. Cambodia began on Thursday to celebrate the annual Water Festival with thrilling dragon boat races, attracting tens of thousands of spectators from across the country. The festival is one of the most joyful festivals in the Southeast Asian country, and boat races are the centerpiece of the three-day festival, which will last till Saturday. Photo by Phearum/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Penh Water Festival - Phnom Penh

Contestants race their boats during the Water Festival in the Tonle Sap River in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on November 14, 2024. Cambodia began on Thursday to celebrate the annual Water Festival with thrilling dragon boat races, attracting tens of thousands of spectators from across the country. The festival is one of the most joyful festivals in the Southeast Asian country, and boat races are the centerpiece of the three-day festival, which will last till Saturday. Photo by Sovannara/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)CHINA-WUHAN-FOOTBALL-CSL-WUHAN VS CHENGDU(CN)

(240720) -- WUHAN, July 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Felipe Silva (L) of Chengdu Rongcheng greets the spectators after scoring during the 24th round match between Wuhan Three Towns FC and Chengdu Rongcheng at the 2024 Chinese Super League (CSL) in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, July 20, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Du Zixuan)

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(SP)CHINA-SUZHOU-ATHLETICS-DIAMOND LEAGUE-MEN'S POLE VAULT (CN)

(240427) -- SUZHOU, April 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Armand Duplantis of Sweden greets the spectators after three attempts of 6.25m height of the men's pole vault final at the Yangtze River Delta Athletics Diamond Gala in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 27, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Lili)

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(SP)CHINA-WUHAN-FOOTBALL-CSL-WUHAN VS TIANJIN (CN)

(240426) -- WUHAN, April 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jiang Zhipeng of Wuhan Three Towns FC waves to spectators after the 8th round match between Tianjin Jinmen Tiger and Wuhan Three Towns FC at the 2024 Chinese Super League (CSL) in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, April 26, 2024. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

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U.S.-TEXAS-TEXAS SANDFEST

(240422) -- TEXAS, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Visitors look at sand sculptures exhibited during the 2024 Texas SandFest held in Port Aransas, Texas, the United States, April 20, 2024. The three-day Texas SandFest came to an end on Sunday, with thousands of spectators from all over the world. (Xinhua/Xu Jianmei)

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U.S.-TEXAS-TEXAS SANDFEST

(240422) -- TEXAS, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sculptors repair details of a sand sculpture during the 2024 Texas SandFest held in Port Aransas, Texas, the United States, April 21, 2024. The three-day Texas SandFest came to an end on Sunday, with thousands of spectators from all over the world. (Xinhua/Xu Jianmei)

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U.S.-TEXAS-TEXAS SANDFEST

(240422) -- TEXAS, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman takes pictures of sand sculptures during the 2024 Texas SandFest held in Port Aransas, Texas, the United States, April 20, 2024. The three-day Texas SandFest came to an end on Sunday, with thousands of spectators from all over the world. (Xinhua/Xu Jianmei)

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U.S.-TEXAS-TEXAS SANDFEST

(240422) -- TEXAS, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A sand sculpture is exhibited during the 2024 Texas SandFest held in Port Aransas, Texas, the United States, April 21, 2024. The three-day Texas SandFest came to an end on Sunday, with thousands of spectators from all over the world. (Xinhua/Xu Jianmei)

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U.S.-TEXAS-TEXAS SANDFEST

(240422) -- TEXAS, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Part of a major sand sculpture is exhibited during the 2024 Texas SandFest held in Port Aransas, Texas, the United States, April 21, 2024. The three-day Texas SandFest came to an end on Sunday, with thousands of spectators from all over the world. (Xinhua/Xu Jianmei)

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U.S.-TEXAS-TEXAS SANDFEST

(240422) -- TEXAS, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A child makes a sand castle during the 2024 Texas SandFest held in Port Aransas, Texas, the United States, April 21, 2024. The three-day Texas SandFest came to an end on Sunday, with thousands of spectators from all over the world. (Xinhua/Xu Jianmei)

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U.S.-TEXAS-TEXAS SANDFEST

(240422) -- TEXAS, April 22, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A seagull flies over a major sand sculpture during the 2024 Texas SandFest held in Port Aransas, Texas, the United States, April 21, 2024. The three-day Texas SandFest came to an end on Sunday, with thousands of spectators from all over the world. (Xinhua/Xu Jianmei)

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Cambodia's Water Festival returns after 3-year hiatus due to pandemic

STORY: Cambodia's Water Festival returns after 3-year hiatus due to pandemic SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 26, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:01 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Khmer): LAY SOTHEARA, Boatman 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Khmer): YAN CHANTHAVY, Spectator 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Khmer): SETH SREYNE, Spectator 4. various of Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni watching boat races 5. various of the boat race 6. various of people in the Water Festival STORYLINE: The annual Water Festival, Cambodia's grandest festival, returned on Sunday after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Boat race is the centerpiece of the three-day festival, which sees tens of thousands of oarsmen and spectators from across the Southeast Asian nation flocking to the riverfront in the capital Phnom Penh. Bou Chumserey, vice chairman of the boat-racing technical control committee, said some 337 boats with about 20,417 crew members took part in this year's regatta. "Oarsmen will race their boa

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Chinese Kungfu popular at Israel's Akko Festival

STORY: Chinese Kungfu popular at Israel's Akko Festival DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:45 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Akko Festival 2. various of Kungfu performance 3. SOUNDBITE (English): MAOR HATUEL, Akko resident 4. various of performances at Akko Festival STORYLINE: Chinese Kungfu performed at the Akko Festival in the northern Israeli city of Akko from Monday to Wednesday added a special festive atmosphere to the event and won great popularity with locals. Akko, known for its historical sites and tourist attractions, has previously hosted various China-related cultural activities. This year, the Akko Festival coincided with the Jewish Sukkot holiday and China's National Day holiday, drawing visitors from across Israel. Starting from sundown, Kungfu performances were staged each night for three consecutive days. Before the start of each performance, the stage was packed with spectators eager to occupy front spots. The performances were held beside the w

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Red Bull Soapbox Race wows spectators in Jordan

STORY: Red Bull Soapbox Race wows spectators in Jordan DATELINE: Sept. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:43 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SPORTS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Red Bull Soapbox Race in Amman 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD AWAD, Participant 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD ALMAAITAH, Participant STORYLINE: With more than 10,000 people watching, this year's Red Bull Soapbox Race returned to Jordan's Amman on Friday. Dressed in unique costumes, participants from 39 teams drove their hand-made vehicles in a race of speed, daring, and creativity. The competitors steered their non-engine vehicles following the sloped track while overcoming the curves and artificial barriers as quickly as possible. The performance of the participating teams was evaluated based on three criteria: speed in crossing the track, presentation on the platform, and creativity in design. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD AWAD, Participant "It certainly gives a strong impulse to young people to participate and show their talents and

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COVID-rules-free Fuji Rock outdoor festival kicks off

The annual three-day Fuji Rock outdoor music festival kicks off at a ski slope in the Niigata Prefecture town of Yuzawa on July 28, 2023, with no COVID-linked restrictions on spectators, including shouting, for the first in four years.

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COVID-rules-free Fuji Rock outdoor festival kicks off

The annual three-day Fuji Rock outdoor music festival kicks off at a ski slope in the Niigata Prefecture town of Yuzawa on July 28, 2023, with no COVID-linked restrictions on spectators, including shouting, for the first in four years.

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COVID-rules-free Fuji Rock outdoor festival kicks off

The annual three-day Fuji Rock outdoor music festival kicks off at a ski slope in the Niigata Prefecture town of Yuzawa on July 28, 2023, with no COVID-linked restrictions on spectators, including shouting, for the first in four years.

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Hiroshima

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy waves at spectators from inside a vehicle as he leaves the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on May 21, 2023, on the final day of the three-day Group of Seven summit in the western Japan city.

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Hiroshima

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy waves to spectators from inside a vehicle as he heads to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum on May 21, 2023, on the final day of the three-day Group of Seven summit in the western Japan city of Hiroshima.

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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Hiroshima

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy waves to spectators from inside a vehicle as he heads to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum on May 21, 2023, on the final day of the three-day Group of Seven summit in the western Japan city of Hiroshima.

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"Charm of China" performance held in Bulgaria

STORY: "Charm of China" performance held in Bulgaria DATELINE: March 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: Sofia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the "Charm of China" performance STORYLINE: A music and dance performance titled "Charm of China" was held in the northeastern Bulgarian town of Targovishte on Thursday. The nearly two-hour event was dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the regional association "Friends of China." It was attended by some 200 spectators who enjoyed Chinese songs and dances performed by local children and Chinese students studying in Bulgaria. The climax of the event came when the mixed choir "Rodna Pesen" from Targovishte, which was established 125 years ago, performed three Chinese songs from its repertoire, and together with a Chinese soloist sang a popular Bulgarian song. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Sofia. (XHTV)

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Flower Sea Marathon held in China's Hunan

STORY: Flower Sea Marathon held in China's Hunan DATELINE: March 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: YIYANG, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people running 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHAO HU, Marathon runner 3. various of cole flowers and people running 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MARTIN HUBISZ, Marathon runner STORYLINE: The Luowen Flower Sea Marathon has been held in the city of Yiyang in central China's Hunan Province. The event consists of three categories: 5-km fun run, half marathon and full marathon. The countryside route attracted more than 3,000 marathon runners from all over the country. After fierce competition, Zhao Hu won the men's full marathon and Huang Fei won the women's full marathon. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHAO HU, Marathon runner "I ran in 2 hours 23 minutes today, which was pretty close to my personal best. The weather was really nice. I think the track was really smooth, and the volunteers and the spectators along the way were really enthusiastic. When I passed by them

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COVID mask rules eased in Japan

A number of spectators without masks are pictured at Edion Arena Osaka in western Japan, the venue for the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, on March 13, 2023, as Japan dropped its request for people to wear masks after three years.

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COVID mask rules eased in Japan

A number of spectators without masks are pictured at Edion Arena Osaka in western Japan, the venue for the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, on March 13, 2023, as Japan dropped its request for people to wear masks after three years.

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COVID mask rules eased in Japan

A number of spectators without masks are pictured at Edion Arena Osaka in western Japan, the venue for the Spring Grand Sumo Tournament, on March 13, 2023, as Japan dropped its request for people to wear masks after three years.

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Carnival revelers return to Greece's streets after 3 years

STORY: Carnival revelers return to Greece's streets after 3 years DATELINE: Feb. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:06 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the carnival and crowds 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): IOANNA, Masquerader 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): THANASSIS, Masquerader 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Greek): GIOTA, Masquerader 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Greek): ANDRIANNA, Masquerader 6. various of the carnival and crowds STORYLINE: Thousands of revelers and spectators flooded the streets of Nikaia-Rentis municipality, near Piraeus port, on Sunday for a parade marking the end of Greece's three-week carnival season. After three years of absence due to restrictive measures to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, Attica region's largest carnival returned to spread joy. Some 7,000 revelers participated in the event, singing and dancing around 16 colorful floats satirizing social trends, according to a press release. Their main message was that people can overcome all adversities with a smile. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): IOANNA, Masque

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People welcome Lantern Festival in SW China

STORY: People welcome Lantern Festival in SW China DATELINE: Feb. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:43 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of people celebrating the upcoming Lantern Festival STORYLINE: Located in the heart of the Three Gorges reservoir area, the county of Fengdu in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality is holding various traditional rituals and activities to welcome the upcoming Lantern Festival. Praying for good fortune, offering incense and tributes, people in the county are praying for good fortune in the new year. A light show staged on the banks of the Yangtze River has attracted many spectators. Local residents set off Kongming Lanterns, small hot-air paper balloons, believing the lanterns will bring their wishes to heaven. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chongqing, China. (XHTV)

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Matsuyama at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Japan's Hideki Matsuyama responds to cheers from spectators after birdying on the eighth hole during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 7, 2012. The Asian amateur champion moved up into a tie for 27th at 1 over after three rounds.

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Saito throws scoreless inning in exhibition debut

NAGO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters rookie right-hander Yuki Saito throws in his first exhibition appearance against the Samsung Lions of South Korea at Nago Stadium in Okinawa Prefecture on Feb. 13, 2011. Saito retired all three batters in one inning as the Fighters' second pitcher in front of 5,200 spectators.

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Saito throws scoreless inning in exhibition debut

NAGO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters rookie right-hander Yuki Saito throws in his first exhibition appearance against the Samsung Lions of South Korea at Nago Stadium in Okinawa Prefecture on Feb. 13, 2011. Saito retired all three batters in one inning as the Fighters' second pitcher in front of 5,200 spectators.

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Hakuho makes sumo history

NAGOYA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (C) acknowledges spectators during a parade near Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 25, 2010, to celebrate his victory in the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. The Mongolian yokozuna became the only wrestler in the history of sumo to win three consecutive meets with perfect 15-0 records.

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Hakuho makes sumo history

NAGOYA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho acknowledges spectators during a parade near Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 25, 2010, to celebrate his victory in the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. The Mongolian yokozuna became the only wrestler in the history of sumo to win three consecutive meets with perfect 15-0 records.

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Hakuho makes sumo history

NAGOYA, Japan - Grand champion Hakuho (R) acknowledges spectators during a parade near Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium on July 25, 2010, to celebrate his victory in the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. The Mongolian yokozuna became the only wrestler in the history of sumo to win three consecutive meets with perfect 15-0 records.

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Asada honored for Guinness World Record achievement

TOKYO, Japan - Newly crowned world champion Mao Asada speaks to spectators at an award ceremony at National Yoyogi Stadium in Tokyo on April 11, 2010, after she received recognition by Guinness World Records for her landing of a total of three triple axels at the Vancouver Olympics. The record by Asada, who won the silver medal in Vancouver, will be among those published in the 2011 edition of the Guinness World Records set to go on sale in September.

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Asada honored for Guinness World Record achievement

TOKYO, Japan - Newly crowned world champion Mao Asada waves to spectators at an award ceremony at National Yoyogi Stadium in Tokyo on April 11, 2010, after she received recognition by Guinness World Records for her landing of a total of three triple axels at the Vancouver Olympics. The record by Asada, who won the silver medal in Vancouver, will be among those published in the 2011 edition of the Guinness World Records set to go on sale in September.

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Ishikawa ties for 32nd at Arnold Palmer Invitational

ORLANDO, United States - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa acknowledges spectators during the third round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida, on March 27, 2010. Ishikawa, last season's money leader on the Japanese tour, had four birdies and three bogeys in a round of 71 and shared 32nd place on 1-under 215.

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Asada wins gold medal at worlds

TURIN, Italy - Mao Asada of Japan acknowledges spectators after winning the gold medal at the world figure skating championships on March 27, 2010. The Vancouver Olympic silver medalist, second after the short program, came from behind to beat South Korean arch rival Kim Yu Na, the Olympic gold medalist, and clinched her second world title in three years.

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Waste-cutting panel begins screening, proposes end to projects

TOKYO, Japan - Spectators sit in to watch a key panel tasked with eliminating waste in government spending as the panel, divided into three groups, began screening targeted projects in budget requests for fiscal 2010 at a gymnastic hall in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on Nov. 11, 2009. The Government Revitalization Unit, created under Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama's new government, reviewed 447 projects for which allocations have been requested in the budget beginning April, and at the end of the session recommended an end to landscaping expenses and other changes.

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Big kite festival in Shiga

OTSU, Japan - Towed by 140 people, a jumbo kite measuring 13 meters tall and 12 m wide soars over a river embankment during a big kite festival in Higashiomi, Shiga Prefecture on May 25, staying airborne for more than three and a half minutes. About 260 people from all over Japan flew their own kites at the event, which drew 35,000 spectators.

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Olympic torch relay held in Nagano

NAGANO, Japan - Three spectators show their pro-Chinese stance during the Beijing Olympic torch relay in Nagano on April 26. The placard, in Japanese, reads ''Welcome Beijing Olympic Torch Relay.''

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Spectators enjoy Chichibu night festival

CHICHIBU, Japan - A float goes through the city of Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, on Dec. 3 with the fireworks in the background during the Chichibu night festival, one of Japan's three float festivals along with the Gion festival in Kyoto and the Takayama festival in Gifu Prefecture. (Kyoto)

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Spectators enjoy Chichibu night festival

CHICHIBU, Japan - Fireworks sparkle as floats go through the city of Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, on Dec. 3 during the Chichibu night festival. The festival is one of Japan's three float festivals along with the Gion festival in Kyoto and the Takayama festival in Gifu Prefecture. (Kyoto)

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Ando wins title, Asada 2nd at World Figure Skating

TOKYO, Japan - The three medalists in the women's free skating at the World Figure Skating Championships -- (from front to back) gold medalist Miki Ando of Japan, Mao Asada of Japan and South Korea's Kim Yu Na -- wave to spectators at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on March 24.

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Asagoe, Morigami advance to U.S. Open doubles 3rd round

NEW YORK, United States - Japan's Shinobu Asagoe (L) and Akiko Morigami respond to the spectators after beating the No. 14 seed pair in three sets in the second round of the U.S. Open women's doubles at the National Tennis Center on Sept. 3. The unseeded Japanese pair rallied to win 4-6, 7-6 (8-6), 6-4 over France's Marion Bartoli and Shahar Peer of Israel.

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Chichibu night festival draws record spectators

CHICHIBU, Japan - The Chichibu night festival featuring ornate floats in Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, draws a record 315,000 spectators Dec. 3. The festival is one of Japan's three float festivals along with the Gion festival in Kyoto and the Takayama festival in Gifu Prefecture. (Kyoto)

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Karatsu-Kunchi festival attracts spectators

KARATSU, Japan - Local people carry one of 14 huge floats during the traditional Karatsu-Kunchi festival of the Karatsu Shrine in Saga Prefecture on Nov. 3. The three-day festival ends Nov. 4.

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Sapporo kicks off snow festival

Tourists pose in front of snow sculptures as the Sapporo Snow Festival, the 50th in annual series, opens Friday Feb. 5. A total of 330 large and small sculptures are on display at three separate sites in the Hokkaido capital. Organizers expect over 2 million spectators to attend the event scheduled to run through Feb. 11.