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Fan-throwing ceremony at western Japan temple

Priests throw heart-shaped "uchiwa" fans from the balcony of a drum tower during a traditional ceremony at Toshodai-ji temple in Nara, western Japan, on May 19, 2026. The ceremony started about 770 years ago to ward off evil spirits and harmful insects.

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Fan-throwing ceremony at western Japan temple

Priests throw heart-shaped "uchiwa" fans from the balcony of a drum tower during a traditional ceremony at Toshodai-ji temple in Nara, western Japan, on May 19, 2026. The ceremony started about 770 years ago to ward off evil spirits and harmful insects.

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Fan-throwing ceremony at western Japan temple

Priests throw heart-shaped "uchiwa" fans from the balcony of a drum tower during a traditional ceremony at Toshodai-ji temple in Nara, western Japan, on May 19, 2026. The ceremony started about 770 years ago to ward off evil spirits and harmful insects.

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Fan-throwing ceremony at western Japan temple

Priests throw heart-shaped "uchiwa" fans from the balcony of a drum tower during a traditional ceremony at Toshodai-ji temple in Nara, western Japan, on May 19, 2026. The ceremony started about 770 years ago to ward off evil spirits and harmful insects.

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[Breaking News]Key bond yield hits 27-year high

TOKYO, Japan, April 13 Kyodo - A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.515 percent, its highest level in about 27 years, on April 30, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Key bond yield hits 27-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.515 percent, its highest level in about 27 years, on April 30, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Key bond yield hits 27-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.515 percent, its highest level in about 27 years, on April 30, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Key bond yield hits 27-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.515 percent, its highest level in about 27 years, on April 30, 2026.

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Ritual at Ise Jingu shrine

ISE, Japan, April 21 Kyodo - Priests conduct a ritual to pray for the safety of construction at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 21, 2026, ahead of the start of the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine hall reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. The 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall. (Kyodo)

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Ritual at Ise Jingu shrine

Priests conduct a ritual to pray for the safety of construction at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 21, 2026, ahead of the start of the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine hall reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. The 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Ritual at Ise Jingu shrine

Priests conduct a ritual to pray for the safety of construction at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 21, 2026, ahead of the start of the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine hall reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. The 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Ritual at Ise Jingu shrine

Priests conduct a ritual to pray for the safety of construction at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 21, 2026, ahead of the start of the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine hall reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. The 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Ritual at Ise Jingu shrine

Priests conduct a ritual to pray for the safety of construction at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 21, 2026, ahead of the start of the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine hall reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. The 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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[Breaking News]Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

ISE, Japan, April 13 Kyodo - Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall. (Kyodo)

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Air Japan's final flight

Photo taken at Narita airport near Tokyo on March 28, 2026, shows a plane of Air Japan, a medium-priced international flight brand launched by ANA Holdings Inc. in February 2024 that has financially underperformed. The brand's final flight bound for Bangkok departed the airport the same day, after carrying about 960,000 people in two years.

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Japan Tobacco CEO

Takehiko Tsutsui, president and chief executive officer of Japan Tobacco Inc., gives an interview at the company's headquarters in Tokyo on Feb. 16, 2026, saying the company plans to invest about 800 billion yen over the next three years to expand its market share in its growing heated tobacco business.

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Japan Tobacco CEO

Takehiko Tsutsui, president and chief executive officer of Japan Tobacco Inc., gives an interview at the company's headquarters in Tokyo on Feb. 16, 2026, saying the company plans to invest about 800 billion yen over the next three years to expand its market share in its growing heated tobacco business.

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Japan Tobacco President, CEO Tsutsui

Takehiko Tsutsui, president and chief executive officer of Japan Tobacco Inc., gives an interview at the company's headquarters in Tokyo on Feb. 16, 2026, saying the company plans to invest about 800 billion yen over the next three years to expand its market share in its growing heated tobacco business.

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[Breaking News]Fire festival in western Japan

SHINGU, Japan, Feb. 6 Kyodo - 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. (Kyodo)

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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]New Japan Coast Guard patrol boat Soya

KUSHIRO, Japan, Dec. 29 Kyodo - The Japan Coast Guard's new patrol vessel, the icebreaker Soya, arrives at Kushiro port in Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Dec. 28, 2025. The 4,200-ton vessel replaced the JCG's oldest patrol vessel with the same name, which was decommissioned in November after traveling about 1.91 million kilometers, equivalent to 48 trips around the Earth, during 47 years of operation. (Kyodo)

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2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Photo shows snow-covered temporary housing in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 2, 2026, about two years after a powerful earthquake hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area on Jan. 1, 2024.

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2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Photo shows snow-covered temporary housing in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 2, 2026, about two years after a powerful earthquake hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area on Jan. 1, 2024.

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New Japan Coast Guard patrol boat Soya

The Japan Coast Guard's new patrol vessel, the icebreaker Soya, arrives at Kushiro port in Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Dec. 28, 2025. The 4,200-ton vessel replaced the JCG's oldest patrol vessel with the same name, which was decommissioned in November after traveling about 1.91 million kilometers, equivalent to 48 trips around the Earth, during 47 years of operation.

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New Japan Coast Guard patrol boat Soya

The Japan Coast Guard's new patrol vessel, the icebreaker Soya, arrives at Kushiro port in Kushiro in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Dec. 28, 2025. The 4,200-ton vessel replaced the JCG's oldest patrol vessel with the same name, which was decommissioned in November after traveling about 1.91 million kilometers, equivalent to 48 trips around the Earth, during 47 years of operation.

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Restoration of The Ancient King Khufu's Second Solar Boat - Cairo

The restoration team work on the restoration project for the ancient King Khufu's second solar boat at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, December 23, 2025. Egypt on Tuesday began reassembling ancient King Khufu's second solar boat at the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum, a restoration process expected to take about four years and open for visitors to watch live. Photo by Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Restoration of The Ancient King Khufu's Second Solar Boat - Cairo

The restoration team work on the restoration project for the ancient King Khufu's second solar boat at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, December 23, 2025. Egypt on Tuesday began reassembling ancient King Khufu's second solar boat at the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum, a restoration process expected to take about four years and open for visitors to watch live. Photo by Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Restoration of The Ancient King Khufu's Second Solar Boat - Cairo

The restoration team work on the restoration project for the ancient King Khufu's second solar boat at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, December 23, 2025. Egypt on Tuesday began reassembling ancient King Khufu's second solar boat at the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum, a restoration process expected to take about four years and open for visitors to watch live. Photo by Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Restoration of The Ancient King Khufu's Second Solar Boat - Cairo

The restoration team work on the restoration project for the ancient King Khufu's second solar boat at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, December 23, 2025. Egypt on Tuesday began reassembling ancient King Khufu's second solar boat at the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum, a restoration process expected to take about four years and open for visitors to watch live. Photo by Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Restoration of The Ancient King Khufu's Second Solar Boat - Cairo

The restoration team work on the restoration project for the ancient King Khufu's second solar boat at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, December 23, 2025. Egypt on Tuesday began reassembling ancient King Khufu's second solar boat at the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum, a restoration process expected to take about four years and open for visitors to watch live. Photo by Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Restoration of The Ancient King Khufu's Second Solar Boat - Cairo

The restoration team work on the restoration project for the ancient King Khufu's second solar boat at the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt, December 23, 2025. Egypt on Tuesday began reassembling ancient King Khufu's second solar boat at the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum, a restoration process expected to take about four years and open for visitors to watch live. Photo by Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Living Nativity Scene In Buitrago de Lozoya - Spain

Representation of a Living Nativity Scene in Buitrago de Lozoya, on December 20, 2025, in Buitrago de Lozoya, Madrid (Spain). The Cultural Association "Belén Viviente de Buitrago del Lozoya" is a non-profit cultural association that has been performing for 34 years a static theatrical tradition with more than 41 biblical scenes recreated all outdoors along about 1,300 meters spread over the old town (coracha, church and walls). The Living Nativity Scene of Buitrago del Lozoya is the most deeply rooted tradition of the municipality and is recognized at regional and national level. Photo by Rafael Bastante / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM