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Japan: Record Rainfall Strands Thousands at Soga Station in Chiba 2

Record-breaking heavy rainfall caused widespread train suspensions, leaving more than 10,000 people stranded across Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13. Around Soga Station, floodwaters rose to waist height, forcing about 4,000 people to spend the night at the station until morning.

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Japan: Record Rainfall Strands Thousands at Soga Station in Chiba

Record-breaking heavy rainfall caused widespread train suspensions, leaving more than 10,000 people stranded across Chiba Prefecture on Thursday, August 13. Around Soga Station, floodwaters rose to waist height, forcing about 4,000 people to spend the night at the station until morning.

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Summer lantern event at Kyoto temple

Lanterns illuminate the grounds of Higashi Honganji, a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on Aug. 14, 2026, the opening day of the three-day summer event called "Mantoue." Some 10,000 lanterns are featured in the 65th event with about 40,000 people expected to visit.

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Summer lantern event at Kyoto temple

Lanterns illuminate the grounds of Higashi Honganji, a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on Aug. 14, 2026, the opening day of the three-day summer event called "Mantoue." Some 10,000 lanterns are featured in the 65th event with about 40,000 people expected to visit.

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Summer lantern event at Kyoto temple

Lanterns illuminate the grounds of Higashi Honganji, a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on Aug. 14, 2026, the opening day of the three-day summer event called "Mantoue." Some 10,000 lanterns are featured in the 65th event with about 40,000 people expected to visit.

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Construction Site of Ice and Snow World - China

This photo taken on Dec. 3, 2025 shows the construction site of Ice and Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The 27th edition of Ice and Snow World in Harbin has recently kicked off its construction work, which involves more than 10,000 workers and about 1,000 machines. The park area is expected to be extended to 1.2 million square meters, the largest of all editions in history. Photo by Zhang Shu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of Ice and Snow World - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 5, 2025 shows workers operating at the construction site of Ice and Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The 27th edition of Ice and Snow World in Harbin has recently kicked off its construction work, which involves more than 10,000 workers and about 1,000 machines. The park area is expected to be extended to 1.2 million square meters, the largest of all editions in history. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of Ice and Snow World - China

Workers are seen at the construction site of Ice and Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 5, 2025. The 27th edition of Ice and Snow World in Harbin has recently kicked off its construction work, which involves more than 10,000 workers and about 1,000 machines. The park area is expected to be extended to 1.2 million square meters, the largest of all editions in history. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of Ice and Snow World - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 3, 2025 shows the construction site of Ice and Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The 27th edition of Ice and Snow World in Harbin has recently kicked off its construction work, which involves more than 10,000 workers and about 1,000 machines. The park area is expected to be extended to 1.2 million square meters, the largest of all editions in history. Photo by Zhang Shu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of Ice and Snow World - China

A drone photo taken on Dec. 4, 2025 shows the construction site of Ice and Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The 27th edition of Ice and Snow World in Harbin has recently kicked off its construction work, which involves more than 10,000 workers and about 1,000 machines. The park area is expected to be extended to 1.2 million square meters, the largest of all editions in history. Photo by Liu Yang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of Ice and Snow World - China

A drone photo taken on Dec. 4, 2025 shows the construction site of Ice and Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The 27th edition of Ice and Snow World in Harbin has recently kicked off its construction work, which involves more than 10,000 workers and about 1,000 machines. The park area is expected to be extended to 1.2 million square meters, the largest of all editions in history. Photo by Liu Yang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of Ice and Snow World - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 5, 2025 shows workers operating at the construction site of Ice and Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The 27th edition of Ice and Snow World in Harbin has recently kicked off its construction work, which involves more than 10,000 workers and about 1,000 machines. The park area is expected to be extended to 1.2 million square meters, the largest of all editions in history. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of Ice and Snow World - China

Workers are seen at the construction site of Ice and Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 5, 2025. The 27th edition of Ice and Snow World in Harbin has recently kicked off its construction work, which involves more than 10,000 workers and about 1,000 machines. The park area is expected to be extended to 1.2 million square meters, the largest of all editions in history. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of Ice and Snow World - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 5, 2025 shows workers operating at the construction site of Ice and Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The 27th edition of Ice and Snow World in Harbin has recently kicked off its construction work, which involves more than 10,000 workers and about 1,000 machines. The park area is expected to be extended to 1.2 million square meters, the largest of all editions in history. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of Ice and Snow World - China

A worker trims a piece of ice at the construction site of Ice and Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 5, 2025. The 27th edition of Ice and Snow World in Harbin has recently kicked off its construction work, which involves more than 10,000 workers and about 1,000 machines. The park area is expected to be extended to 1.2 million square meters, the largest of all editions in history. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Construction Site of Ice and Snow World - China

A worker operates with a chainsaw at the construction site of Ice and Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 5, 2025. The 27th edition of Ice and Snow World in Harbin has recently kicked off its construction work, which involves more than 10,000 workers and about 1,000 machines. The park area is expected to be extended to 1.2 million square meters, the largest of all editions in history. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Military parade marking the Day of Serbian Unity

A military parade marking the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag is held in Belgrade, Serbia, September 20, 2025. Serbia showcased its military strength on Saturday with the "Power of Unity" parade held in front of the Palace of Serbia, marking the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag. According to the Ministry of Defence, the parade brought together about 10,000 personnel and featured some 2,500 pieces of weaponry and equipment, including more than 600 vehicles, 70 aircraft and 20 vessels. Photo by Wang Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Military parade marking the Day of Serbian Unity

People interact with military personnel during a military parade marking the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag in Belgrade, Serbia, September 20, 2025. Serbia showcased its military strength on Saturday with the "Power of Unity" parade held in front of the Palace of Serbia, marking the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag. According to the Ministry of Defence, the parade brought together about 10,000 personnel and featured some 2,500 pieces of weaponry and equipment, including more than 600 vehicles, 70 aircraft and 20 vessels. Photo by Wang Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Military parade marking the Day of Serbian Unity

A military parade marking the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag is held in Belgrade, Serbia, September 20, 2025. Serbia showcased its military strength on Saturday with the "Power of Unity" parade held in front of the Palace of Serbia, marking the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag. According to the Ministry of Defence, the parade brought together about 10,000 personnel and featured some 2,500 pieces of weaponry and equipment, including more than 600 vehicles, 70 aircraft and 20 vessels. Photo by Wang Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Military parade marking the Day of Serbian Unity

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic attends a military parade marking the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag in Belgrade, Serbia, September 20, 2025. Serbia showcased its military strength on Saturday with the "Power of Unity" parade held in front of the Palace of Serbia, marking the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag. According to the Ministry of Defence, the parade brought together about 10,000 personnel and featured some 2,500 pieces of weaponry and equipment, including more than 600 vehicles, 70 aircraft and 20 vessels. Photo by Wang Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Military parade marking the Day of Serbian Unity

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic attends a military parade marking the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag in Belgrade, Serbia, September 20, 2025. Serbia showcased its military strength on Saturday with the "Power of Unity" parade held in front of the Palace of Serbia, marking the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag. According to the Ministry of Defence, the parade brought together about 10,000 personnel and featured some 2,500 pieces of weaponry and equipment, including more than 600 vehicles, 70 aircraft and 20 vessels. Photo by Predrag Milosavljevic/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Military parade marking the Day of Serbian Unity

A military parade marking the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag is held in Belgrade, Serbia, September 20, 2025. Serbia showcased its military strength on Saturday with the "Power of Unity" parade held in front of the Palace of Serbia, marking the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag. According to the Ministry of Defence, the parade brought together about 10,000 personnel and featured some 2,500 pieces of weaponry and equipment, including more than 600 vehicles, 70 aircraft and 20 vessels. Photo by Wang Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Military parade marking the Day of Serbian Unity

A military parade marking the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag is held in Belgrade, Serbia, September 20, 2025. Serbia showcased its military strength on Saturday with the "Power of Unity" parade held in front of the Palace of Serbia, marking the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag. According to the Ministry of Defence, the parade brought together about 10,000 personnel and featured some 2,500 pieces of weaponry and equipment, including more than 600 vehicles, 70 aircraft and 20 vessels. Photo by Wang Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Military parade marking the Day of Serbian Unity

A military parade marking the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag is held in Belgrade, Serbia, September 20, 2025. Serbia showcased its military strength on Saturday with the "Power of Unity" parade held in front of the Palace of Serbia, marking the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag. According to the Ministry of Defence, the parade brought together about 10,000 personnel and featured some 2,500 pieces of weaponry and equipment, including more than 600 vehicles, 70 aircraft and 20 vessels. Photo by Predrag Milosavljevic/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Military parade marking the Day of Serbian Unity

A military parade marking the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag is held in Belgrade, Serbia, September 20, 2025. Serbia showcased its military strength on Saturday with the "Power of Unity" parade held in front of the Palace of Serbia, marking the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag. According to the Ministry of Defence, the parade brought together about 10,000 personnel and featured some 2,500 pieces of weaponry and equipment, including more than 600 vehicles, 70 aircraft and 20 vessels. Photo by Wang Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Military parade marking the Day of Serbian Unity

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic attends a military parade marking the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag in Belgrade, Serbia, September 20, 2025. Serbia showcased its military strength on Saturday with the "Power of Unity" parade held in front of the Palace of Serbia, marking the Day of Serbian Unity, Freedom and the National Flag. According to the Ministry of Defence, the parade brought together about 10,000 personnel and featured some 2,500 pieces of weaponry and equipment, including more than 600 vehicles, 70 aircraft and 20 vessels. Photo by Wang Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Ireland: Storm Floris Brings Strong Winds and Power Outages 2

Storm Floris swept across Ireland on Monday, August 4, bringing strong winds and causing disruption in several regions. More than 10,000 homes and businesses, mainly in the northwest, lost power, and about 2,700 remained without power by evening despite restoration efforts.

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Ireland: Storm Floris Brings Strong Winds and Power Outages

Storm Floris swept across Ireland on Monday, August 4, bringing strong winds and causing disruption in several regions. More than 10,000 homes and businesses, mainly in the northwest, lost power, and about 2,700 remained without power by evening despite restoration efforts.

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US: Shots Fired During ‘No Kings’ Protest in Salt Lake City, Utah 3

Shots were fired near "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday, June 14, leaving one person critically injured. Three people were taken into custody, according to reports. The shooting happened just before 8 p.m during the anti-Trump march attended by about 10,000 people.

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US: Shots Fired During ‘No Kings’ Protest in Salt Lake City, Utah 2

Shots were fired near "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday, June 14, leaving one person critically injured. Three people were taken into custody, according to reports. The shooting happened just before 8 p.m during the anti-Trump march attended by about 10,000 people. This video shot from people running for cover near the scene.

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US: Shots Fired During ‘No Kings’ Protest in Salt Lake City, Utah 4

Shots were fired near "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday, June 14, leaving one person critically injured. Three people were taken into custody, according to reports. The shooting happened just before 8 p.m during the anti-Trump march attended by about 10,000 people.

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US: Shots Fired During ‘No Kings’ Protest in Salt Lake City, Utah

Shots were fired near "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday, June 14, leaving one person critically injured. Three people were taken into custody, according to reports. The shooting happened just before 8 p.m during the anti-Trump march attended by about 10,000 people. This video shot from above shows people running for cover near the scene.

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Mount Fanjing Matcha Industry - China

A drone photo shows a farmer weeding at a tea garden in Jiangkou County of Tongren, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on April 16, 2025. Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. The county boasts over 10,000 hectares of tea plantations, nearly a fifth of which are dedicated to matcha production. In 2024, Jiangkou County produced more than 1,200 tonnes of matcha with a total output value of 350 million yuan (about 48.02 million U.S. dollars). The local matcha products have been exported to more than 40 overseas markets. Experts and agronomists believe that Guizhou, located on a plateau, possesses geographical and climatic advantages such as high altitude, low latitude, abundant fog and limited sunlight ideal for growing tea. Therefore, tea produced in this area is green, ecological and organic. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mount Fanjing Matcha Industry - China

An aerial drone photo shows a tea garden in Jiangkou County of Tongren, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on April 16, 2025. Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. The county boasts over 10,000 hectares of tea plantations, nearly a fifth of which are dedicated to matcha production. In 2024, Jiangkou County produced more than 1,200 tonnes of matcha with a total output value of 350 million yuan (about 48.02 million U.S. dollars). The local matcha products have been exported to more than 40 overseas markets. Experts and agronomists believe that Guizhou, located on a plateau, possesses geographical and climatic advantages such as high altitude, low latitude, abundant fog and limited sunlight ideal for growing tea. Therefore, tea produced in this area is green, ecological and organic. Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mount Fanjing Matcha Industry - China

Workers pack matcha powder at a tea industrial park in Jiangkou County of Tongren, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on April 14, 2025. Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. The county boasts over 10,000 hectares of tea plantations, nearly a fifth of which are dedicated to matcha production. In 2024, Jiangkou County produced more than 1,200 tonnes of matcha with a total output value of 350 million yuan (about 48.02 million U.S. dollars). The local matcha products have been exported to more than 40 overseas markets. Experts and agronomists believe that Guizhou, located on a plateau, possesses geographical and climatic advantages such as high altitude, low latitude, abundant fog and limited sunlight ideal for growing tea. Therefore, tea produced in this area is green, ecological and organic. Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mount Fanjing Matcha Industry - China

A worker packs matcha powder at a tea industrial park in Jiangkou County of Tongren, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on April 14, 2025. Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. The county boasts over 10,000 hectares of tea plantations, nearly a fifth of which are dedicated to matcha production. In 2024, Jiangkou County produced more than 1,200 tonnes of matcha with a total output value of 350 million yuan (about 48.02 million U.S. dollars). The local matcha products have been exported to more than 40 overseas markets. Experts and agronomists believe that Guizhou, located on a plateau, possesses geographical and climatic advantages such as high altitude, low latitude, abundant fog and limited sunlight ideal for growing tea. Therefore, tea produced in this area is green, ecological and organic. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mount Fanjing Matcha Industry - China

A staff member checks the raw materials for matcha production at a tea industrial park in Jiangkou County of Tongren, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on April 14, 2025. Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. The county boasts over 10,000 hectares of tea plantations, nearly a fifth of which are dedicated to matcha production. In 2024, Jiangkou County produced more than 1,200 tonnes of matcha with a total output value of 350 million yuan (about 48.02 million U.S. dollars). The local matcha products have been exported to more than 40 overseas markets. Experts and agronomists believe that Guizhou, located on a plateau, possesses geographical and climatic advantages such as high altitude, low latitude, abundant fog and limited sunlight ideal for growing tea. Therefore, tea produced in this area is green, ecological and organic. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mount Fanjing Matcha Industry - China

Raw materials for matcha production are on display in a tea industrial park in Jiangkou County of Tongren, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on April 14, 2025. Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. The county boasts over 10,000 hectares of tea plantations, nearly a fifth of which are dedicated to matcha production. In 2024, Jiangkou County produced more than 1,200 tonnes of matcha with a total output value of 350 million yuan (about 48.02 million U.S. dollars). The local matcha products have been exported to more than 40 overseas markets. Experts and agronomists believe that Guizhou, located on a plateau, possesses geographical and climatic advantages such as high altitude, low latitude, abundant fog and limited sunlight ideal for growing tea. Therefore, tea produced in this area is green, ecological and organic. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mount Fanjing Matcha Industry - China

A staff member produces matcha at a tea industrial park in Jiangkou County of Tongren, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on April 14, 2025. Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. The county boasts over 10,000 hectares of tea plantations, nearly a fifth of which are dedicated to matcha production. In 2024, Jiangkou County produced more than 1,200 tonnes of matcha with a total output value of 350 million yuan (about 48.02 million U.S. dollars). The local matcha products have been exported to more than 40 overseas markets. Experts and agronomists believe that Guizhou, located on a plateau, possesses geographical and climatic advantages such as high altitude, low latitude, abundant fog and limited sunlight ideal for growing tea. Therefore, tea produced in this area is green, ecological and organic. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mount Fanjing Matcha Industry - China

An aerial drone photo shows a farmer applying shading nets at a tea garden in Jiangkou County of Tongren, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on April 16, 2025. Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. The county boasts over 10,000 hectares of tea plantations, nearly a fifth of which are dedicated to matcha production. In 2024, Jiangkou County produced more than 1,200 tonnes of matcha with a total output value of 350 million yuan (about 48.02 million U.S. dollars). The local matcha products have been exported to more than 40 overseas markets. Experts and agronomists believe that Guizhou, located on a plateau, possesses geographical and climatic advantages such as high altitude, low latitude, abundant fog and limited sunlight ideal for growing tea. Therefore, tea produced in this area is green, ecological and organic. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mount Fanjing Matcha Industry - China

Matcha beverages are displayed at a tea industrial park in Jiangkou County of Tongren, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on April 14, 2025. Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. The county boasts over 10,000 hectares of tea plantations, nearly a fifth of which are dedicated to matcha production. In 2024, Jiangkou County produced more than 1,200 tonnes of matcha with a total output value of 350 million yuan (about 48.02 million U.S. dollars). The local matcha products have been exported to more than 40 overseas markets. Experts and agronomists believe that Guizhou, located on a plateau, possesses geographical and climatic advantages such as high altitude, low latitude, abundant fog and limited sunlight ideal for growing tea. Therefore, tea produced in this area is green, ecological and organic. Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mount Fanjing Matcha Industry - China

A staff member works at a matcha factory in Jiangkou County of Tongren, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on April 14, 2025. Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. The county boasts over 10,000 hectares of tea plantations, nearly a fifth of which are dedicated to matcha production. In 2024, Jiangkou County produced more than 1,200 tonnes of matcha with a total output value of 350 million yuan (about 48.02 million U.S. dollars). The local matcha products have been exported to more than 40 overseas markets. Experts and agronomists believe that Guizhou, located on a plateau, possesses geographical and climatic advantages such as high altitude, low latitude, abundant fog and limited sunlight ideal for growing tea. Therefore, tea produced in this area is green, ecological and organic. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mount Fanjing Matcha Industry - China

Matcha powder is pictured at a matcha factory in Jiangkou County of Tongren, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on April 14, 2025. Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. The county boasts over 10,000 hectares of tea plantations, nearly a fifth of which are dedicated to matcha production. In 2024, Jiangkou County produced more than 1,200 tonnes of matcha with a total output value of 350 million yuan (about 48.02 million U.S. dollars). The local matcha products have been exported to more than 40 overseas markets. Experts and agronomists believe that Guizhou, located on a plateau, possesses geographical and climatic advantages such as high altitude, low latitude, abundant fog and limited sunlight ideal for growing tea. Therefore, tea produced in this area is green, ecological and organic. Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mount Fanjing Matcha Industry - China

A staff member makes matcha beverage at a tea industrial park in Jiangkou County of Tongren, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on April 14, 2025. Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. The county boasts over 10,000 hectares of tea plantations, nearly a fifth of which are dedicated to matcha production. In 2024, Jiangkou County produced more than 1,200 tonnes of matcha with a total output value of 350 million yuan (about 48.02 million U.S. dollars). The local matcha products have been exported to more than 40 overseas markets. Experts and agronomists believe that Guizhou, located on a plateau, possesses geographical and climatic advantages such as high altitude, low latitude, abundant fog and limited sunlight ideal for growing tea. Therefore, tea produced in this area is green, ecological and organic. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mount Fanjing Matcha Industry - China

A staff member makes matcha beverage at a tea industrial park in Jiangkou County of Tongren, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on April 14, 2025. Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. The county boasts over 10,000 hectares of tea plantations, nearly a fifth of which are dedicated to matcha production. In 2024, Jiangkou County produced more than 1,200 tonnes of matcha with a total output value of 350 million yuan (about 48.02 million U.S. dollars). The local matcha products have been exported to more than 40 overseas markets. Experts and agronomists believe that Guizhou, located on a plateau, possesses geographical and climatic advantages such as high altitude, low latitude, abundant fog and limited sunlight ideal for growing tea. Therefore, tea produced in this area is green, ecological and organic. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mount Fanjing Matcha Industry - China

An aerial drone photo shows a tea garden in Jiangkou County of Tongren, southwest China's Guizhou Province, on April 16, 2025. Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jiangkou County is a powerhouse in the world's matcha industry. The county boasts over 10,000 hectares of tea plantations, nearly a fifth of which are dedicated to matcha production. In 2024, Jiangkou County produced more than 1,200 tonnes of matcha with a total output value of 350 million yuan (about 48.02 million U.S. dollars). The local matcha products have been exported to more than 40 overseas markets. Experts and agronomists believe that Guizhou, located on a plateau, possesses geographical and climatic advantages such as high altitude, low latitude, abundant fog and limited sunlight ideal for growing tea. Therefore, tea produced in this area is green, ecological and organic. Photo by Ou Dongqu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Exposition opens in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows about 10,000 people singing Ode to Joy at the 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring on the opening day of the six-month event on an artificial island in Osaka, western Japan, on April 13, 2025.

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World Exposition opens in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows about 10,000 people singing Ode to Joy at the 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring on the opening day of the six-month event on an artificial island in Osaka, western Japan, on April 13, 2025.

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Kyoto Mayor Matsui

KYOTO, Japan, Jan. 14 Kyodo - Kyoto Mayor Koji Matsui explains during a press conference in Kyoto on Jan. 14, 2025, about the city government's decision to raise its lodging tax for people staying at hotels and other accommodations from March 2026, setting the maximum rate at a sharply higher 10,000 yen ($64) per person per night. (Kyodo)

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Kyoto Mayor Matsui

Kyoto Mayor Koji Matsui explains during a press conference in Kyoto on Jan. 14, 2025, about the city government's decision to raise its lodging tax for people staying at hotels and other accommodations from March 2026, setting the maximum rate at a sharply higher 10,000 yen ($64) per person per night.