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25th anniv. of U.S. sub's collision with school boat

Students of Uwajima Fisheries High School offer flowers during a memorial service at the school in Uwajima in Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 10, 2026, marking the 25th anniversary of a fatal accident in which the U.S. Navy submarine Greeneville collided with the institution's training boat Ehime Maru off Hawaii. Among the 35 people aboard the Japanese training vessel, four students, two teachers and three crew members were killed.

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US: Massive Ice Volcano Forms at Letchworth State Park Amid Winter Weather Advisories

A massive "ice volcano" was formed at Letchworth State Park, spanning Livingston and Wyoming counties, in upstate New York, as a frozen fountain inched upward to create a spectacular icy geyser. The phenomenon occurred amid a Cold Weather Advisory for western New York, where dangerously low wind chills posed a severe risk of frostbite.

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Taiwanese diver dies amid search at 1942 mine accident site in Japan

Firefighters (front) head to rescue a Taiwanese diver who suffered a seizure while taking part in a search for remains at the site of a 1942 undersea coal mine disaster in Ube in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 7, 2026. The diver was later confirmed dead.

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Taiwanese diver dies amid search at 1942 mine accident site in Japan

Firefighters head to rescue a Taiwanese diver who suffered a seizure while taking part in a search for remains at the site of a 1942 undersea coal mine disaster in Ube in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 7, 2026. The diver was later confirmed dead.

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Fire festival in western Japan

A traditional fire festival dating back about 1,400 years is held at Kamikura shrine in Shingu in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Fire festival in western Japan

A traditional fire festival dating back about 1,400 years is held at Kamikura shrine in Shingu in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Feb. 6, 2026.

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Fire festival in western Japan

A traditional fire festival dating back about 1,400 years is held at Kamikura shrine in Shingu in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama on Feb. 6, 2026.

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[Breaking News]Illumination event in Kobe in memory of quake victims

KOBE, Japan, Jan. 30 Kyodo - The "Luminarie" illumination event opens on Jan. 30, 2026, in memory of the victims of the January 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake in the western Japan city and its vicinity that killed more than 6,400 people. (Kyodo)

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Traditional bean-throwing event

NACHIKATSUURA, Japan, Jan. 27 Kyodo - A traditional bean-throwing event is held at the World Heritage-listed Fudarakusan-ji temple in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 27, 2026, for Setsubun celebration in February. (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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Japan: Self Defense Force Requested for Spreading Wildfire in Western Saitama

A wildfire that was initially contained after breaking out in Chichibu, western Saitama, on Wednesday, February 4, expanded to 40 hectares after reigniting Thursday night. The prefectural government was prompted to request the dispatch of the Self-Defense Forces on Friday to combat the spreading blaze.

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Campaigning for general election in Japan

Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki leaves after making a stump speech in Kobe, western Japan, on Feb. 3, 2026, ahead of the House of Representatives election on Feb. 8.

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Campaigning for general election in Japan

Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki (C) poses for a photo following a stump speech in Kobe, western Japan, on Feb. 3, 2026, ahead of the House of Representatives election on Feb. 8.

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Campaigning for general election in Japan

Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki (C) smiles following a stump speech in Kobe, western Japan, on Feb. 3, 2026, ahead of the House of Representatives election on Feb. 8.

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Campaigning for general election in Japan

Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki (C) waves his hand following a stump speech in Kobe, western Japan, on Feb. 3, 2026, ahead of the House of Representatives election on Feb. 8.

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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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Flying vehicle test flight field

Photo taken on Jan. 30, 2026, shows a field to be used for test flight of a flying vehicle in Yamaguchi, western Japan, unveiled to the media by SkyDrive, based in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture. The scheduled demonstration flight on the day was canceled due to strong wind.

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Flying vehicle test flight field

Photo taken on Jan. 30, 2026, shows a field to be used for test flight of a flying vehicle in Yamaguchi, western Japan, unveiled to the media by SkyDrive, based in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture. The scheduled demonstration flight on the day was canceled due to strong wind.

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Flying vehicle test flight field

Photo taken on Jan. 30, 2026, shows a field to be used for test flight of a flying vehicle in Yamaguchi, western Japan, unveiled to the media by SkyDrive, based in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture. The scheduled demonstration flight on the day was canceled due to strong wind.

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