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Traditional "hina" dolls featuring big names in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, Feb. 4 Kyodo - Video taken in Tokyo on Feb. 4, 2026, shows traditional Japanese "hina" dolls unveiled by Kyugetsu Co., featuring Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani (1st row, far L), figure skater Kaori Sakamoto (1st row, 2nd from L), ski jumper Sara Takanashi (1st row, 3rd from L), curler Sayaka Yoshimura (1st row, 2nd from R), Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami (1st row, far R), snowboarder Ayumu Hirano (2nd row, L) and speed skater Miho Takagi (2nd row, R). (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Bean-throwing event in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan, Feb. 3 Kyodo - Maiko traditional Japanese entertainers scatter roasted beans during a Setsubun bean-throwing event at Yasaka shrine in Kyoto, western Japan, on Feb. 2, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Traditional "hina" dolls featuring big names in Japan

Photo taken in Tokyo on Feb. 4, 2026, shows traditional Japanese "hina" dolls unveiled by Kyugetsu Co., featuring Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani (1st row, far L), figure skater Kaori Sakamoto (1st row, 2nd from L), speed skater Miho Takagi (1st row, 2nd from R), ski jumper Sara Takanashi (1st row, far R), snowboarder Ayumu Hirano (2nd row L) and curler Sayaka Yoshimura (2nd row R).

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Traditional "hina" dolls featuring big names in Japan

Photo taken in Tokyo on Feb. 4, 2026, shows traditional Japanese "hina" dolls unveiled by Kyugetsu Co., featuring Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani (1st row, far L), figure skater Kaori Sakamoto (1st row, 2nd from L), ski jumper Sara Takanashi (1st row, 3rd from L), curler Sayaka Yoshimura (1st row, 2nd from R), Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami (1st row, far R), snowboarder Ayumu Hirano (2nd row, L) and speed skater Miho Takagi (2nd row, R).

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Traditional "hina" dolls featuring big names in Japan

Photo taken in Tokyo on Feb. 4, 2026, shows traditional Japanese "hina" dolls unveiled by Kyugetsu Co., featuring Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani (front L), figure skater Kaori Sakamoto (front R), ski jumper Sara Takanashi (2nd row, R) and speed skater Miho Takagi (2nd row, 2nd from R).

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Bean-throwing event in Kyoto

Maiko traditional Japanese entertainers scatter roasted beans during a Setsubun bean-throwing event at Yasaka shrine in Kyoto, western Japan, on Feb. 2, 2026.

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Bean-throwing event in Kyoto

Maiko traditional Japanese entertainers scatter roasted beans during a Setsubun bean-throwing event at Yasaka shrine in Kyoto, western Japan, on Feb. 2, 2026.

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Traditional Japanese crafts exhibition in Milan

Kabazaiku cherry bark containers from Akita Prefecture are displayed at an exhibition featuring traditional Japanese crafts in Milan on Jan. 29, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Olympics the following month.

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Traditional Japanese crafts exhibition in Milan

Kabazaiku cherry bark containers from Akita Prefecture are displayed at an exhibition featuring traditional Japanese crafts in Milan on Jan. 29, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Olympics the following month.

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Traditional Japanese crafts exhibition in Milan

A Wajima lacquerware tiered box from Ishikawa Prefecture is displayed at an exhibition featuring traditional Japanese crafts in Milan on Jan. 29, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Olympics the following month.

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Traditional Japanese crafts exhibition in Milan

Visitors view an exhibition showcasing traditional Japanese crafts in Milan on Jan. 29, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Olympics the following month.

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko (front), in Laotian traditional dress, is pictured with Lao Vice President Pany Yathotou at the Lao president's office in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, during her official trip to Laos. (Pool photo)

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko (L), in Laotian traditional dress, is pictured with Lao Vice President Pany Yathotou at the Lao president's office in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, during her official trip to Laos. (Pool photo)

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko (C), in Laotian traditional dress, poses for a photo in front of Pha That Luang, or the Great Stupa, in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, during her official trip to Laos.

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko (2nd from R), in Laotian traditional dress, visits Pha That Luang, or the Great Stupa, in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, during her official trip to Laos.

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko (L), in Laotian traditional dress, is pictured with Lao Vice President Pany Yathotou at the Lao president's office in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, during her official trip to Laos. (Pool photo)

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko, in Laotian traditional dress, poses for a photo in front of Pha That Luang, or the Great Stupa, in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, during her official trip to Laos.

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko, in Laotian traditional dress, poses for a photo in front of Pha That Luang, or the Great Stupa, in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, during her official trip to Laos.

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Tokyo Deaflympics: Closing ceremony

Actors perform a traditional Japanese Kabuki play during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Deaflympics on Nov. 26, 2025, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in the Japanese capital.

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Tokyo Deaflympics: Closing ceremony

Actors perform a Kyogen Japanese traditional comic play during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Deaflympics on Nov. 26, 2025, at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in the Japanese capital.

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Ruka Nordic weekend

Chika Kobayashi of Japan competes during the women's cross-country skiing 10km classic style competition at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic in Kuusamo, Finland, on November 28, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Ruka Nordic weekend

Chika Honda (35) of Japan and Moa Lundgren (8) of Seeden compete during the women's cross-country skiing 10km classic style competition at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic in Kuusamo, Finland, on November 28, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko visits an exhibition of traditional dresses in Vientiane on Nov. 21, 2025, during her official trip to Laos. (Pool photo)

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko (front, L) visits an exhibition of traditional dresses in Vientiane on Nov. 21, 2025, during her official trip to Laos. (Pool photo)

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko (L) attends a traditional Lao ritual to wish for people's health and good luck in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, during her official trip to Laos. (Pool photo)

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko (back, L) attends a traditional Lao ritual to wish for people's health and good luck in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, during her official trip to Laos. (Pool photo)

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko (back, far L) attends a traditional Lao ritual to wish for people's health and good luck in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, during her official trip to Laos. (Pool photo)

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko attends a traditional Lao ritual to wish for people's health and good luck in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, during her official trip to Laos. (Pool photo)

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko, in Laotian traditional dress, meets Lao Vice President Pany Yathotou in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, during her official trip to Laos. (Pool photo)

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko (L), in Laotian traditional dress, shakes hands with Lao Vice President Pany Yathotou in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, during her official trip to Laos. (Pool photo)

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko (L), in Laotian traditional dress, meets Lao Vice President Pany Yathotou in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, during her official trip to Laos. (Pool photo)

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko (L), in Laotian traditional dress, meets Lao Vice President Pany Yathotou in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, during her official trip to Laos. (Pool photo)

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko (L), in Laotian traditional dress, meets Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, during her official trip to Laos. (Pool photo)

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko (L), in Laotian traditional dress, meets Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, during her official trip to Laos. (Pool photo)

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko, in Laotian traditional dress, meets Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, during her official trip to Laos. (Pool photo)

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko (3rd from R), in Laotian traditional dress, visits Pha That Luang, or the Great Stupa, in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, during her official trip to Laos. (Pool photo)

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko (3rd from R), in Laotian traditional dress, visits Pha That Luang, or the Great Stupa, in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, during her official trip to Laos. (Pool photo)

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko, in Laotian traditional dress, poses for a photo in front of Pha That Luang, or the Great Stupa, in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, during her official trip to Laos.

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Princess Kako at craft exhibition

Japanese Princess Kako attends the award ceremony of a traditional craft exhibition in Tokyo on Sept. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Princess Kako at craft exhibition

Japanese Princess Kako attends the award ceremony of a traditional craft exhibition in Tokyo on Sept. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor at gagaku concert

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and his daughter Princess Aiko prepare to watch a gagaku, or traditional Japanese court music and dance, performance at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Oct. 26, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Autumn gagaku concert

An autumn concert featuring gagaku, or traditional Japanese court music and dance, is held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Oct. 26, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor at gagaku concert

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and his daughter Princess Aiko prepare to watch a gagaku, or traditional Japanese court music and dance, performance at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Oct. 26, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

Japanese traditional female entertainers called maiko, or apprentice geiko, take part in a final practice session in Kyoto on Sept. 30, 2025, ahead of their dance performances in early October.

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Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

Japanese traditional female entertainers called maiko, or apprentice geiko, take part in a final practice session in Kyoto on Sept. 30, 2025, ahead of their dance performances in early October.

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Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

Japanese traditional female entertainers called maiko, or apprentice geiko, take part in a final practice session in Kyoto on Sept. 30, 2025, ahead of their dance performances in early October.

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Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

Japanese traditional female entertainers called maiko, or apprentice geiko, take part in a final practice session in Kyoto on Sept. 30, 2025, ahead of their dance performances in early October.

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Japan: Historic Kishiwada Danjiri Festival Kicks Off in Osaka With Massive Floats

The annual Kishiwada Danjiri Festival began on September 13 in Kishiwada City, Osaka Prefecture, running through September 14. Thirty-four massive wooden floats, each over 4 meters tall and weighing more than 4 tons, raced through the city streets of the Kishiwada and Haruki districts to the spirited chant of “Sorya, Sorya.” Festival participants in matching happi coats pulled the floats with ropes, while “daiku-gata” performers danced atop the roofs with fans. At intersections, the floats performed the festival’s signature “yarimawashi,” a dramatic 90-degree turn executed at high speed, thrilling spectators with cheers. Drums, flutes, and bells added to the festive atmosphere. The festival, held for over 300 years since the Edo period, continues late into the evening on September 13, with a ceremonial shrine visit (“Miyairi”) scheduled on September 14.

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Japan Prince Hisahito in Ise

Japanese Prince Hisahito visits the Ise Jingu shrine in Ise in Mie Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 8, 2025, two days after undergoing a series of traditional ceremonies at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to commemorate his coming of age. (Pool photo)

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Japan Prince Hisahito in Ise

Japanese Prince Hisahito visits the Ise Jingu shrine in Ise in Mie Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 8, 2025, two days after undergoing a series of traditional ceremonies at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo to commemorate his coming of age. (Pool photo)