Lusheng and Horse Fighting Festival in Rongshui Miao Autonomous County - China

Lusheng and Horse Fighting Festival in Rongshui Miao Autonomous County - China

An aerial drone photo taken on on November 29, 2025 shows local residents dancing to the accompaniment of Lusheng, a traditional reed-pipe wind instrument to celebrate Lusheng and horse fighting festival in Rongshui Miao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Rongshui County has leveraged its unique cultural resources of Lusheng to strengthen the inheritance of Miao ethnic culture and empower rural revitalization. Photo by Zheng Changhao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japanese singer and actress Yoshiko Yamaguchi

Japanese singer and actress Yoshiko Yamaguchi

TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 9 Kyodo - Yoshiko Yamaguchi, a China-born Japanese singer and actress, sings the song "Fragrance of the Night" with piano accompaniment by composer Ryoichi Hattori as she reunites with Li Jinguang, composer of the song, for the first time in 37 years at a hotel in Tokyo on July 29, 1981. Born in Manchuria in northeast China in 1920, Yamaguchi made her debut under the name of Li Xianglan, hiding her Japanese nationality, and became popular both in China and Japan. Her real name was Yoshiko Otaka. (Kyodo) =Kyodo

President Arnold Rüütel's memorial service at Toompea

President Arnold Rüütel's memorial service at Toompea

11.01.2025, Tallinn. President Arnold Rüütel's funeral cortege stopped at Toompea. At sunrise, a commemorative ceremony took place in the Governor's Garden, during which a flag was raised on top of Pikk Hermann tower to the accompaniment of the Estonian national anthem. Photo Sander Ilvest, Postimees

President Arnold Rüütel's memorial service at Toompea

President Arnold Rüütel's memorial service at Toompea

11.01.2025, Tallinn. President Arnold Rüütel's funeral cortege stopped at Toompea. At sunrise, a commemorative ceremony took place in the Governor's Garden, during which a flag was raised on top of Pikk Hermann tower to the accompaniment of the Estonian national anthem. Photo Sander Ilvest, Postimees

President Arnold Rüütel's memorial service at Toompea

President Arnold Rüütel's memorial service at Toompea

11.01.2025, Tallinn. President Arnold Rüütel's funeral cortege stopped at Toompea. At sunrise, a commemorative ceremony took place in the Governor's Garden, during which a flag was raised on top of Pikk Hermann tower to the accompaniment of the Estonian national anthem. Photo Sander Ilvest, Postimees

President Arnold Rüütel's memorial service at Toompea

President Arnold Rüütel's memorial service at Toompea

11.01.2025, Tallinn. President Arnold Rüütel's funeral cortege stopped at Toompea. At sunrise, a commemorative ceremony took place in the Governor's Garden, during which a flag was raised on top of Pikk Hermann tower to the accompaniment of the Estonian national anthem. Photo Sander Ilvest, Postimees

President Arnold Rüütel's memorial service at Toompea

President Arnold Rüütel's memorial service at Toompea

11.01.2025, Tallinn. President Arnold Rüütel's funeral cortege stopped at Toompea. At sunrise, a commemorative ceremony took place in the Governor's Garden, during which a flag was raised on top of Pikk Hermann tower to the accompaniment of the Estonian national anthem. Photo Sander Ilvest, Postimees

President Arnold Rüütel's memorial service at Toompea

President Arnold Rüütel's memorial service at Toompea

11.01.2025, Tallinn. President Arnold Rüütel's funeral cortege stopped at Toompea. At sunrise, a commemorative ceremony took place in the Governor's Garden, during which a flag was raised on top of Pikk Hermann tower to the accompaniment of the Estonian national anthem. Photo Sander Ilvest, Postimees

President Arnold Rüütel's memorial service at Toompea

President Arnold Rüütel's memorial service at Toompea

11.01.2025, Tallinn. President Arnold Rüütel's funeral cortege stopped at Toompea. At sunrise, a commemorative ceremony took place in the Governor's Garden, during which a flag was raised on top of Pikk Hermann tower to the accompaniment of the Estonian national anthem. Photo Sander Ilvest, Postimees

"Laowai" in China | A Peruvian agricultural expert's adventure with blueberry in Yunnan

"Laowai" in China | A Peruvian agricultural expert's adventure with blueberry in Yunnan

(240712) -- MENGZI, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Marcelo Vergaray (4th L) makes cymbal accompaniment for a local lion dance team in Shilipu Village of Mengzi, southwest China's Yunnan Province, July 10, 2024. Marcelo Vergaray is a 31-year-old fourth-generation Chinese-Peruvian immigrant from Peru. Driven by his agricultural passion, he came to Mengzi, a city in the Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture of southwest China's Yunnan Province, taking up the role of production manager at Hortifrut and Joyvio, a joint venture agricultural technology company. Here, he collaborates with a professional team to manage blueberry plantations. The unique natural conditions in Mengzi make it suitable for blueberry cultivation, distinguished by a long picking season that starts in November and lasts until June the following year. This harvest period strategically fills a gap in domestic and international blueberry markets. With his expertise, Vergaray has introduced new technologies and blueberry vari

Pope Francis Meets Grand Master Of The Order Of Malta - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets Grand Master Of The Order Of Malta - Vatican

Pope Francis meets Fra’ John Timothy Dunlap, Prince and Grand Master and head of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta on June 27, 2024 at the Vatican. The focus was on interventions in support of the Ukrainian population, from medical and social assistance to the distribution of meals and medicines, from transportation and accompaniment to reception points situated in various locations in Ukraine and neighbouring countries. Dunlap is the first Prince and Grand Master not to be of noble or aristocratic ancestry, which was traditionally a requirement for the role until a revision to the Order's constitution ordered by Pope Francis in 2022. The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta, founded in Jerusalem around the year 1048, is a primary subject of international law and a Catholic and lay religious order. Its mission is to bear witness to the faith and assist the poor and sick. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Grand Master Of The Order Of Malta - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets Grand Master Of The Order Of Malta - Vatican

Pope Francis meets Fra’ John Timothy Dunlap, Prince and Grand Master and head of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta on June 27, 2024 at the Vatican. The focus was on interventions in support of the Ukrainian population, from medical and social assistance to the distribution of meals and medicines, from transportation and accompaniment to reception points situated in various locations in Ukraine and neighbouring countries. Dunlap is the first Prince and Grand Master not to be of noble or aristocratic ancestry, which was traditionally a requirement for the role until a revision to the Order's constitution ordered by Pope Francis in 2022. The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta, founded in Jerusalem around the year 1048, is a primary subject of international law and a Catholic and lay religious order. Its mission is to bear witness to the faith and assist the poor and sick. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Grand Master Of The Order Of Malta - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets Grand Master Of The Order Of Malta - Vatican

Pope Francis meets Fra’ John Timothy Dunlap, Prince and Grand Master and head of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta on June 27, 2024 at the Vatican. The focus was on interventions in support of the Ukrainian population, from medical and social assistance to the distribution of meals and medicines, from transportation and accompaniment to reception points situated in various locations in Ukraine and neighbouring countries. Dunlap is the first Prince and Grand Master not to be of noble or aristocratic ancestry, which was traditionally a requirement for the role until a revision to the Order's constitution ordered by Pope Francis in 2022. The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta, founded in Jerusalem around the year 1048, is a primary subject of international law and a Catholic and lay religious order. Its mission is to bear witness to the faith and assist the poor and sick. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Grand Master Of The Order Of Malta - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets Grand Master Of The Order Of Malta - Vatican

Pope Francis meets Fra’ John Timothy Dunlap, Prince and Grand Master and head of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta on June 27, 2024 at the Vatican. The focus was on interventions in support of the Ukrainian population, from medical and social assistance to the distribution of meals and medicines, from transportation and accompaniment to reception points situated in various locations in Ukraine and neighbouring countries. Dunlap is the first Prince and Grand Master not to be of noble or aristocratic ancestry, which was traditionally a requirement for the role until a revision to the Order's constitution ordered by Pope Francis in 2022. The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta, founded in Jerusalem around the year 1048, is a primary subject of international law and a Catholic and lay religious order. Its mission is to bear witness to the faith and assist the poor and sick. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Grand Master Of The Order Of Malta - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets Grand Master Of The Order Of Malta - Vatican

Pope Francis meets Fra’ John Timothy Dunlap, Prince and Grand Master and head of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta on June 27, 2024 at the Vatican. The focus was on interventions in support of the Ukrainian population, from medical and social assistance to the distribution of meals and medicines, from transportation and accompaniment to reception points situated in various locations in Ukraine and neighbouring countries. Dunlap is the first Prince and Grand Master not to be of noble or aristocratic ancestry, which was traditionally a requirement for the role until a revision to the Order's constitution ordered by Pope Francis in 2022. The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta, founded in Jerusalem around the year 1048, is a primary subject of international law and a Catholic and lay religious order. Its mission is to bear witness to the faith and assist the poor and sick. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets Grand Master Of The Order Of Malta - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets Grand Master Of The Order Of Malta - Vatican

Pope Francis meets Fra’ John Timothy Dunlap, Prince and Grand Master and head of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta on June 27, 2024 at the Vatican. The focus was on interventions in support of the Ukrainian population, from medical and social assistance to the distribution of meals and medicines, from transportation and accompaniment to reception points situated in various locations in Ukraine and neighbouring countries. Dunlap is the first Prince and Grand Master not to be of noble or aristocratic ancestry, which was traditionally a requirement for the role until a revision to the Order's constitution ordered by Pope Francis in 2022. The Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St. John of Jerusalem, of Rhodes and of Malta, founded in Jerusalem around the year 1048, is a primary subject of international law and a Catholic and lay religious order. Its mission is to bear witness to the faith and assist the poor and sick. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

GANAN, CHIAN - FEBRUARY 11, 2016 - Monks wearing colorful costumes, masks and rituals perform Vajra dance to the accompaniment of sacrificial music in Geerdi Temple in Gannan, Gansu province, China, February 10, 2017.

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

GANAN, CHIAN - FEBRUARY 11, 2016 - Monks wearing colorful costumes, masks and rituals perform Vajra dance to the accompaniment of sacrificial music in Geerdi Temple in Gannan, Gansu province, China, February 10, 2017.

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

GANAN, CHIAN - FEBRUARY 11, 2016 - Monks wearing colorful costumes, masks and rituals perform Vajra dance to the accompaniment of sacrificial music in Geerdi Temple in Gannan, Gansu province, China, February 10, 2017.

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

GANAN, CHIAN - FEBRUARY 11, 2016 - Monks wearing colorful costumes, masks and rituals perform Vajra dance to the accompaniment of sacrificial music in Geerdi Temple in Gannan, Gansu province, China, February 10, 2017.

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

GANAN, CHIAN - FEBRUARY 11, 2016 - Monks wearing colorful costumes, masks and rituals perform Vajra dance to the accompaniment of sacrificial music in Geerdi Temple in Gannan, Gansu province, China, February 10, 2017.

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

GANAN, CHIAN - FEBRUARY 11, 2016 - Monks wearing colorful costumes, masks and rituals perform Vajra dance to the accompaniment of sacrificial music in Geerdi Temple in Gannan, Gansu province, China, February 10, 2017.

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

GANAN, CHIAN - FEBRUARY 11, 2016 - Monks wearing colorful costumes, masks and rituals perform Vajra dance to the accompaniment of sacrificial music in Geerdi Temple in Gannan, Gansu province, China, February 10, 2017.

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

GANAN, CHIAN - FEBRUARY 11, 2016 - Monks wearing colorful costumes, masks and rituals perform Vajra dance to the accompaniment of sacrificial music in Geerdi Temple in Gannan, Gansu province, China, February 10, 2017.

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

GANAN, CHIAN - FEBRUARY 11, 2016 - Monks wearing colorful costumes, masks and rituals perform Vajra dance to the accompaniment of sacrificial music in Geerdi Temple in Gannan, Gansu province, China, February 10, 2017.

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

GANAN, CHIAN - FEBRUARY 11, 2016 - Monks wearing colorful costumes, masks and rituals perform Vajra dance to the accompaniment of sacrificial music in Geerdi Temple in Gannan, Gansu province, China, February 10, 2017.

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

GANAN, CHIAN - FEBRUARY 11, 2016 - Monks wearing colorful costumes, masks and rituals perform Vajra dance to the accompaniment of sacrificial music in Geerdi Temple in Gannan, Gansu province, China, February 10, 2017.

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

GANAN, CHIAN - FEBRUARY 11, 2016 - Monks wearing colorful costumes, masks and rituals perform Vajra dance to the accompaniment of sacrificial music in Geerdi Temple in Gannan, Gansu province, China, February 10, 2017.

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

GANAN, CHIAN - FEBRUARY 11, 2016 - Monks wearing colorful costumes, masks and rituals perform Vajra dance to the accompaniment of sacrificial music in Geerdi Temple in Gannan, Gansu province, China, February 10, 2017.

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

GANAN, CHIAN - FEBRUARY 11, 2016 - Monks wearing colorful costumes, masks and rituals perform Vajra dance to the accompaniment of sacrificial music in Geerdi Temple in Gannan, Gansu province, China, February 10, 2017.

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

GANAN, CHIAN - FEBRUARY 11, 2016 - Monks wearing colorful costumes, masks and rituals perform Vajra dance to the accompaniment of sacrificial music in Geerdi Temple in Gannan, Gansu province, China, February 10, 2017.

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

GANAN, CHIAN - FEBRUARY 11, 2016 - Monks wearing colorful costumes, masks and rituals perform Vajra dance to the accompaniment of sacrificial music in Geerdi Temple in Gannan, Gansu province, China, February 10, 2017.

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

GANAN, CHIAN - FEBRUARY 11, 2016 - Monks wearing colorful costumes, masks and rituals perform Vajra dance to the accompaniment of sacrificial music in Geerdi Temple in Gannan, Gansu province, China, February 10, 2017.

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

GANAN, CHIAN - FEBRUARY 11, 2016 - Monks wearing colorful costumes, masks and rituals perform Vajra dance to the accompaniment of sacrificial music in Geerdi Temple in Gannan, Gansu province, China, February 10, 2017.

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

GANAN, CHIAN - FEBRUARY 11, 2016 - Monks wearing colorful costumes, masks and rituals perform Vajra dance to the accompaniment of sacrificial music in Geerdi Temple in Gannan, Gansu province, China, February 10, 2017.

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

Monks Perform Vajra Dance in Gannan

GANAN, CHIAN - FEBRUARY 11, 2016 - Monks wearing colorful costumes, masks and rituals perform Vajra dance to the accompaniment of sacrificial music in Geerdi Temple in Gannan, Gansu province, China, February 10, 2017.

Russia-China gala concert held in Moscow

STORY: Russia-China gala concert held in Moscow SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 15, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 17, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:39 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the concert 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): VERA KONONOVA, Organizer of the concert 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CAO XU, Chinese composer STORYLINE: Moscow International House of Music held the "Russia-China" gala concert on Monday evening. The program featured Chinese and Russian classical music performed by young soloists from both countries to the accompaniment of the State Kremlin Orchestra. SOUNDBITE 1 (Russian): VERA KONONOVA, Organizer of the concert "Our concert emphasizes that we are fraternal peoples. China and Russia are friendly countries that are connected not only by centuries-old friendship, but also by culture. Culture cannot divide us, but only unite us." Cao Xu, a young Chinese composer and student of Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory, wrote the composition "On the Road" for the concert. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CAO XU

Italian winery explores opportunities in Chinese market

STORY: Italian winery explores opportunities in Chinese market DATELINE: Oct. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a winery 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MICHELLE HU, Operation Director of Marquis (Tianjin) Trading Co., Ltd. 3. various of the Italian wine 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MICHELLE HU, Operation Director of Marquis (Tianjin) Trading Co., Ltd. 5. various of bilateral trade between China and Italy STORYLINE: In the picturesque wine-producing region of Chianti Classico nestled in Italy's Tuscany region, the Sangiovese grapes bask in the sunlight within a winery named Tenuta Perano. At present, three types of Tenuta Perano's products are sold in China, and the company aims to triple its business within the next five years in the Asian country's growing market. According to its agent in China, with a rich variety of flavors, Italian wines can be the perfect accompaniment to many local delicacies in China. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): MICHELLE HU, Operatio

CHINA-JIANGXI-NANCHANG-VISION IMPAIRED TEACHER(CN)

CHINA-JIANGXI-NANCHANG-VISION IMPAIRED TEACHER(CN)

(230617) -- NANCHANG, June 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zheng Danyi provides piano accompaniment as the students dance in Jiangxi Zhongshan Dance School in Nanchang City, east China's Jiangxi Province, June 14, 2023. Zheng Danyi, 31, visually impaired since birth, attended a school for visually impaired students and enrolled her in an electronic organ interest class where she learned to play music alongside children with healthy vision. Her passion for music was ignited from then on. In September 2017, Zheng Danyi became a piano teacher in Jiangxi Zhongshan Dance School. Due to the challenges that come with being visually impaired, she arrives early every day to practice and prepare for classes. She also works overtime at home to ensure that she can teach effectively. Nowadays, Zheng Danyi is also a volunteer piano instructor for a disabled art troupe once every half month. Despite the difficulties of traveling due to her visual impairment, she remains committed to helping others pursue their artistic passions

Momoiro Clover Z performs on 'Day of Koban'

Momoiro Clover Z performs on 'Day of Koban'

TOKYO, Japan - Members of Japanese idol group Momoiro Clover Z perform with accompaniment from the band of the Metropolitan Police Department in Tokyo on Aug. 25, 2015. The MPD has designated Aug. 25 as the "Day of Koban" as the first koban or police box was decided to be placed in Tokyo on the day of 1874.

Japanese harp player, pianist perform in Vienna

Japanese harp player, pianist perform in Vienna

VIENNA, Austria - Japanese "koto" (harp) player Fuyuki Enokido and compatriot pianist Yuka Katori hold a joint concert at the Japanese ambassador's residence in Vienna, Austria, on July 15, 2014. The concert included a koto tune arranged for piano accompaniment by a local musician some 120 years ago.

2011 tsunami-surviving piano returns to home school

2011 tsunami-surviving piano returns to home school

KAMAISHI, Japan - Pupils of Toni Elementary School sing a school song in Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on June 2, 2014, to the accompaniment of a repaired grand piano which survived the 2011 tsunami disaster.

Xinjiang, My home: Kindergarten teacher loves children

STORY: Xinjiang, My home: Kindergarten teacher loves children DATELINE: March 28, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: AWATI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: SOUNDBITE (Chinese): IBADET TURSUN, Kindergarten teacher STORYLINE: Ibadet Tursun, a kindergarten teacher from Awati County of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has devoted all her love to education. She loves her students as if they were her own children. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): IBADET TURSUN, Kindergarten teacher "Good morning, teacher. Today we're learning the 'accompaniment to the song with Orff instruments.' Could you tell me what kinds of instrument do we have?" SOUNDBITE (Chinese): Students "Tabour." "We've instrument that can play like this." "Morin khuur." "I want to have a try!" SOUNDBITE (Chinese): IBADET TURSUN, Kindergarten teacher "Hi, I'm Ibadet Tursun, a kindergarten teacher, and also a mother of two girls. Since July 2019, I've been working at Awati County No. 7 Kindergarten. You've to be patient enough to take care of

EARLY CINEMA WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT

EARLY CINEMA WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT

EARLY CINEMA WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT

EARLY CINEMA WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT

EARLY CINEMA WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT

EARLY CINEMA WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT

FOLLOW A STAR

FOLLOW A STAR

FOLLOW A STAR COPYRIGHT: CARLTON / RANK NORMAN WISDOM PIANO PLAYING, ACCOMPANIMENT Date: 1950

Japanese, U.S. military bands jointly perform in Washington

Japanese, U.S. military bands jointly perform in Washington

Petty Officer Third Class Yukari Miyake (foreground) of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force sings with accompaniment by Japanese and U.S. military bands during a ceremony at the Japanese ambassador's residence in Washington on Oct. 5, 2015. The event was held to celebrate the 61st anniversary of the Self-Defense Forces' founding and to express Japan's gratitude for the U.S. military's "Tomodachi" (Friend) rescue and support operations following the 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster that ravaged northeastern Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

A girl dancing to the shamisen

A girl dancing to the shamisen

A dance performed to the accompaniment of a shamisen lute. There are Hanayanagi, Fujima and other schools of traditional Japanese dance. The women seem to be sisters. The younger is wearing a coat for outings. The older sister is wearing an apron for household activities. A koto harp is placed against the wall.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:A. Farsari, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number95‐24‐0]

Momoiro Clover Z performs on 'Day of Koban'

Momoiro Clover Z performs on 'Day of Koban'

TOKYO, Japan - Members of Japanese idol group Momoiro Clover Z perform with accompaniment from the band of the Metropolitan Police Department in Tokyo on Aug. 25, 2015. The MPD has designated Aug. 25 as the "Day of Koban" as the first koban or police box was decided to be placed in Tokyo on the day of 1874. (Kyodo)

Japanese harp player, pianist perform in Vienna

Japanese harp player, pianist perform in Vienna

VIENNA, Austria - Japanese "koto" (harp) player Fuyuki Enokido and compatriot pianist Yuka Katori hold a joint concert at the Japanese ambassador's residence in Vienna, Austria, on July 15, 2014. The concert included a koto tune arranged for piano accompaniment by a local musician some 120 years ago. (Kyodo)