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China: Tourists Rescue Elderly Couple From Overturned Car in Tibet

On May 31, 2026, at a viewing platform along the Nujiang Grand Canyon in Baxu County, Chamdo, Tibet, passing tourists stopped to rescue a 70-year-old couple whose car had overturned during a self-driving trip. It took about 20 minutes to free the couple from the vehicle, who were then taken to hospital for treatment.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters celebrate during a public viewing in Yokosuka near Tokyo on June 21, 2026, after Junya Ito, a native of Yokosuka, scored the team's third goal in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia in Mexico.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters celebrate during a public viewing in Yokosuka near Tokyo on June 21, 2026, after Junya Ito, a native of Yokosuka, scored the team's third goal in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia in Mexico.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters celebrate during a public viewing in Yokosuka near Tokyo on June 21, 2026, after Junya Ito, a native of Yokosuka, scored the team's third goal in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia in Mexico.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters cheer during a public viewing in Tokyo on June 21, 2026, for a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia in Mexico.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters celebrate during a public viewing in Tokyo on June 21, 2026, following Samurai Blue's victory in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia in Mexico.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters celebrate during a public viewing in Tokyo on June 21, 2026, after Japan scored the team's third goal in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia in Mexico.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters celebrate during a public viewing in Tokyo on June 21, 2026, after Japan scored the team's third goal in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia in Mexico.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters celebrate during a public viewing in Tokyo on June 21, 2026, after Japan scored the team's second goal in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia in Mexico.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters celebrate during a public viewing in Tokyo on June 21, 2026, after Japan scored the team's fourth goal in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia in Mexico.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters celebrate during a public viewing in Tokyo on June 21, 2026, after Japan scored the team's fourth goal in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia in Mexico.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters celebrate during a public viewing in Tokyo on June 21, 2026, after Japan scored the team's second goal in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia in Mexico.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters celebrate during a public viewing in Tokyo on June 21, 2026, after Japan scored the opening goal in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia in Mexico.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters celebrate during a public viewing at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama near Tokyo on June 21, 2026, after Samurai Blue scored the team's third goal in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia in Mexico.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters celebrate during a public viewing at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama near Tokyo on June 21, 2026, after Samurai Blue scored the team's second goal in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia in Mexico.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters celebrate during a public viewing at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama near Tokyo on June 21, 2026, after Samurai Blue scored the opening goal in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia in Mexico.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters celebrate during a public viewing at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama near Tokyo on June 21, 2026, after Samurai Blue scored the team's second goal in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia in Mexico.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters celebrate during a public viewing at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama near Tokyo on June 21, 2026, after Samurai Blue scored the opening goal in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia in Mexico.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters celebrate during a public viewing at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama near Tokyo on June 21, 2026, following Samurai Blue's victory in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia in Mexico.

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World Cup 2026 – US: New Yorkers Gather Outside Pizzeria to Watch Match

New Yorkers gathered outside Little Italy Pizza in Manhattan, New York, on Thursday night to watch a FIFA World Cup 2026 match.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan fans cheer during a public viewing in Tokyo on June 15, 2026, for a World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands in Texas.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan fans cheer during a public viewing in Tokyo on June 15, 2026, for a World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands in Texas.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan fans cheer during a public viewing in Tokyo on June 15, 2026, for a World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands in Texas.

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France: Parc des Princes Erupts in Celebration as PSG Clinches Champions League Title

Tens of thousands of PSG fans packed the Parc des Princes on Saturday, May 30, to watch the Champions League final against Arsenal on giant screens. As PSG won on penalties, the crowd celebrated with flares and chants.

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Cherry blossom viewing in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan, April 9 Kyodo - People stroll at the Japan Mint head office in Osaka on April 9, 2026, as its 560-meter-long, tree-lined path opens to the public for annual cherry blossom viewing through April 15. More than 300,000 visitors are expected for the event, which began in 1883. (Kyodo)

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Cherry blossom viewing in Osaka

Cherry blossom viewing in Osaka

People stroll at the Japan Mint head office in Osaka on April 9, 2026, as its 560-meter-long, tree-lined path opens to the public for annual cherry blossom viewing through April 15. More than 300,000 visitors are expected for the event, which began in 1883.

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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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Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 29, 2026, shows Ueno Park in Tokyo crowded with people viewing cherry blossoms.

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Cherry blossoms at Yoyogi Park

Cherry blossoms at Yoyogi Park

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 29, 2026, shows Yoyogi Park in Tokyo crowded with people viewing cherry blossoms.

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Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 29, 2026, shows Ueno Park in Tokyo crowded with people viewing cherry blossoms.

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Cherry blossoms at Yoyogi Park

Cherry blossoms at Yoyogi Park

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 29, 2026, shows Ueno Park in Tokyo crowded with people viewing cherry blossoms.

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Cherry blossoms at Yoyogi Park

Cherry blossoms at Yoyogi Park

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 29, 2026, shows Yoyogi Park in Tokyo crowded with people viewing cherry blossoms.

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Kiyomizu temple lit up in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple lit up in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, western Japan, is lit up during a test event on March 26, 2026, a day before the start of its spring special night viewing through April 5.

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Kiyomizu temple lit up in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple lit up in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, western Japan, is lit up during a test event on March 26, 2026, a day before the start of its spring special night viewing through April 5.

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Kiyomizu temple lit up in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple lit up in Kyoto

Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, western Japan, is lit up during a test event on March 26, 2026, a day before the start of its spring special night viewing through April 5.

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Japan: Tokyo’s Iconic Rikugien Weeping Cherry Tree Reaches Full Bloom

Rikugi-en Garden in Bunkyo, Tokyo, is home to a stunning weeping cherry tree that becomes one of the city's most beloved cherry blossom spots each spring. The large, centuries-old tree is beautifully illuminated at night during the blooming season, creating a magical atmosphere reflected in the garden's traditional pond. The contrast between the delicate pink blossoms and the classical Japanese landscape makes it a must-visit destination for cherry blossom viewing in Tokyo.

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

HANAMAKI, Japan, March 7 Kyodo - People cheer for Japan pitcher Yusei Kikuchi in Hanamaki, his hometown in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, at a public viewing site for a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea on March 7, 2026. (Kyodo)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

People cheer for Japan pitcher Yusei Kikuchi in Hanamaki, his hometown in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, at a public viewing site for a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea on March 7, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

People cheer for Japan pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Bizen, his hometown in Okayama Prefecture, western Japan, at a public viewing site for a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan on March 6, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

People cheer for Japan pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Bizen, his hometown in Okayama Prefecture, western Japan, at a public viewing site for a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Taiwan on March 6, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

Taiwan fans react to a grand slam by Japan's Shohei Ohtani in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game between Japan and Taiwan in Tokyo at a public viewing site in Taipei on March 6, 2026.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Taiwan

People watch a World Baseball Classic Pool C game between Japan and Taiwan on March 6, 2026, at a public viewing site in Taipei.

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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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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

People cheer for Japanese snowboarder Kokomo Murase in Gifu, her hometown in central Japan, in the small hours of Feb. 10, 2026, during a public viewing of the Milan Cortina Olympics women's big air final. Murase won gold.

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Final viewing day for Ueno zoo pandas

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 25 Kyodo - Video shows Xiao Xiao, a male giant panda, at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo on Jan. 25, 2026, the final day of his public viewing. He and his twin sister Lei Lei will be returned to China later January. (Kyodo)

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Final viewing day for Ueno zoo pandas

Final viewing day for Ueno zoo pandas

People in the final group selected by lottery to view male giant panda Xiao Xiao and his twin sister Lei Lei bid farewell to him at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo on Jan. 25, 2026, before the pandas' departure for China later in the month.

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Final viewing day for Ueno zoo pandas

Final viewing day for Ueno zoo pandas

Photo shows Lei Lei, a female giant panda, at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo on Jan. 25, 2026, the final day of her public viewing. She and her twin brother Xiao Xiao will be returned to China later January. (Pool photo)

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Final viewing day for Ueno zoo pandas

Final viewing day for Ueno zoo pandas

Photo shows Xiao Xiao, a male giant panda, at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo on Jan. 25, 2026, the final day of his public viewing. He and his twin sister Lei Lei will be returned to China later January.

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