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Drill in whaling town ahead of hunting season

TAIJI, Japan, Aug. 20 Kyodo - Japan Coast Guard members conduct an anti-violence drill off Taiji, a whaling town in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama, on Aug. 20, 2025, as the new season's dolphin hunting from September may attract activists from anti-whaling groups. (Kyodo)

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Drill in whaling town ahead of hunting season

Japan Coast Guard members conduct an anti-violence drill off Taiji, a whaling town in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama, on Aug. 20, 2025, as the new season's dolphin hunting from September may attract activists from anti-whaling groups.

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia greet residents during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the 16th century through whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI (r), greets the President of the Xunta de Galicia, Alfonso Serrano (l), during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the 16th century through whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia and the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, during a visit to the town of Burela, on June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia greet residents during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the 16th century through whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

Queen Letizia during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

Residents of the town wait for the arrival of the King and Queen of Spain, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

Queen Letizia during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI (2r) and Queen Letizia (1r) during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the 16th century through whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia and the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, during a visit to the town of Burela, on June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia greet residents during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the 16th century through whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia greet residents during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the 16th century through whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

Residents of the town wait for the arrival of the King and Queen of Spain, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia and the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, during a visit to the town of Burela, on June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

Residents of the town wait for the arrival of the King and Queen of Spain, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia and the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, during a visit to the town of Burela, on June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia and the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Luis Planas, during a visit to the town of Burela, on June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia during a visit to the Fishermen's Guild on June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

Residents of the town wait for the arrival of the King and Queen of Spain, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

Residents of the town wait for the arrival of the King and Queen of Spain, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI greets the locals during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the 16th century through whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the sixteenth century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

Queen Letizia takes a photo with some neighbors during a visit to the town of Burela, June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the 16th century through the whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI (5r) and Queen Letizia (6r) during a visit to the town of Burela on June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the 16th century through whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia Visit Burela

King Felipe VI (5l) and Queen Letizia (2l), and the President of the Xunta de Galicia, Alfonso Rueda (2r), during a visit to the town of Burela, on June 17, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). Burela is a seafaring town with a strong fishing tradition and an economy based on fishing, with its origins in the 16th century through whaling activity. Its port and fishing fleet are outstanding in Galicia, and the town is a tourist destination that combines maritime heritage, beaches and port activity? During their visit the King and Queen will visit the Fishermen's Guild, the Redeiras work ship and the old and new docks. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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[Breaking News]Dolphin hunt in western Japan town

TAIJI, Japan, Sept. 9 Kyodo - A fishing boat drives Risso's dolphins into a cove off Taiji in Wakayama Prefecture on Sept. 8, 2024, for the season's first catch of the cetacean after the hunting season officially began on Sept. 1 in the western Japan whaling town. (Kyodo)

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Dolphin hunt in western Japan town

Fishing boats drive Risso's dolphins into a cove off Taiji in Wakayama Prefecture on Sept. 8, 2024, for the season's first catch of the cetacean after the hunting season officially began on Sept. 1 in the western Japan whaling town.

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Dolphin hunt in western Japan town

A fishing boat drives Risso's dolphins into a cove off Taiji in Wakayama Prefecture on Sept. 8, 2024, for the season's first catch of the cetacean after the hunting season officially began on Sept. 1 in the western Japan whaling town.

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[Breaking News]Risso's dolphins

TAIJI, Japan, July 19 Kyodo - A visitor swims with two Risso's dolphins released into a limited area in Taiji, a whaling town in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama, on July 19, 2024. (Kyodo)

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Risso's dolphins

A visitor swims with two Risso's dolphins released into a limited area in Taiji, a whaling town in the western Japan prefecture of Wakayama, on July 19, 2024.

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Memorial service for whales killed

TAICHI, Japan, April 29 Kyodo - Whalers and former whalers hold an annual memorial service in Taichi, Wakayama Prefecture, on April 29, 2024, in front of a monument of a whale to pray for the repose of the coastal whales they killed. Whaling from the western Japan town dates back over 400 years. (Kyodo)

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Memorial service for whales killed

Whalers and former whalers hold an annual memorial service in Taichi, Wakayama Prefecture, on April 29, 2024, in front of a monument of a whale to pray for the repose of the coastal whales they killed. Whaling from the western Japan town dates back over 400 years.

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[Breaking News] Year-end cleaning at whale museum in Japan

TAIJI, Japan Kyodo - Staff cleans a life-size model of a right whale and divers clean a water tank at the Taiji Whale Museum in Taiji, a whaling town in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 19, 2023, as part of its year-end cleaning activities. (Kyodo)

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Year-end cleaning at whale museum in Japan

Staff clean a life-size model of a right whale at the Taiji Whale Museum in Taiji, a whaling town in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 19, 2023, as part of its year-end cleaning activities.

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Year-end cleaning at whale museum in Japan

Staff clean a life-size model of a right whale at the Taiji Whale Museum in Taiji, a whaling town in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 19, 2023, as part of its year-end cleaning activities.

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Year-end cleaning at whale museum in Japan

Divers clean a water tank at the Taiji Whale Museum in Taiji, a whaling town in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 19, 2023, as part of its year-end cleaning activities.

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Dolphin hunt in western Japan town

A fishing boat drives Risso's dolphins into a cove off Taiji in Wakayama Prefecture on Sept. 20, 2023, for the season's first catch of the cetacean after the hunting season officially began on Sept. 1 in the western Japan whaling town.

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Dolphin hunt in western Japan town

A fishing boat drives Risso's dolphins into a cove off Taiji in Wakayama Prefecture on Sept. 20, 2023, for the season's first catch of the cetacean after the hunting season officially began on Sept. 1 in the western Japan whaling town.

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Memorial service for dead whales in whaling town in Japan

A museum in Taiji, a whaling town in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, holds a memorial service on April 2, 2023, the 54th anniversary of its opening, for whales that died there in the past. The museum keeps dolphins and whales spanning various species.