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Ainu people hold ritual in Hokkaido

Indigenous Ainu people take part in a "kotan-nomi" ritual to celebrate the autumn harvest on Nov. 1, 2015, at a museum dedicated to the ethnic minority group in the Hokkaido town of Shiraoi, northern Japan.

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Rugby: Out with the old, in with the new as Joseph names 17 new caps

TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 28 Kyodo - Japan head coach Jamie Joseph (R) and co-captain Harumichi Tatekawa pose for a photo at a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 28, 2016. Joseph named a 32-man squad that contains 17 uncapped players and just 12 survivors from the 2015 Rugby World Cup for the first of their autumn test series -- against Argentina on Nov. 5 in Tokyo.

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Yokozuna Harumafuji out of autumn basho with elbow issue

TOKYO, Sept. 10 Kyodo - Mongolian yokozuna (grand champion) Harumafuji leaves his stable in Tokyo on Sept. 10, 2015, for a hospital as his stable master Isegahama said Harumafuji will not compete in the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament scheduled to begin on Sept. 13 due to a troubled right elbow.

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Retired Japanese footballer coaches children in Bosnia

MOSTAR, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Former Japan captain and retired footballer Tsuneyasu Miyamoto (C) shakes hands with children after giving a soccer lesson in Mostar, southern Bosnia and Herzegovina, on Sept. 17, 2014. Miyamoto is preparing to launch a kids' football academy there in autumn 2015 to help enhance ethnic reconciliation in the region.

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Retired Japanese footballer coaches children in Bosnia

MOSTAR, Bosnia and Herzegovina - Former Japan captain and retired footballer Tsuneyasu Miyamoto (C) coaches children during a soccer lesson in Mostar, southern Bosnia and Herzegovina, on Sept. 17, 2014. Miyamoto is preparing to launch a kids' football academy there in autumn 2015 to help enhance ethnic reconciliation in the region.

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Athens to turn refugee camp into public park

STORY: Athens to turn refugee camp into public park DATELINE: Dec. 13, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the temporary accommodation center 2. SOUNDBITE (Greek): KYRIAKOS MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister 3. various of the temporary accommodation center 4. various of asylum seekers STORYLINE: The Greek government said on Monday that the Eleonas camp for asylum seekers, the country's first official temporary accommodation center in the Greek capital, will be turned into a park for the local community. Eleonas was built in a former industrial zone in the autumn of 2015 to accommodate 2,000 people. The last group of its residents were transferred to other facilities this November. On Monday, Greece's Migration and Asylum Ministry, which had temporarily assumed responsibility for the 1,000-hectare site from the City of Athens, signed a handover agreement. SOUNDBITE (Greek): KYRIAKOS MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister "The handover of this site today back to the C

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Rare plant species blossoms in NW China after "disappearing" for over a hundred years

STORY: Rare plant species blossoms in NW China after "disappearing" for over a hundred years DATELINE: April 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of students and teachers observing the Primula filchnerae 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHU SHA, Teacher of Yuandong Experimental Primary School 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG YING, Senior researcher of Shaanxi Xi'an Botanical Garden 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHANG YING, Senior researcher of Shaanxi Xi'an Botanical Garden STORYLINE: Primula filchnerae is considered as one of the most endangered species from northwest China's Shaanxi Province. For over a hundred years, it had been believed to be extinct in the wild. After its rediscovery in the Qinling Mountains of Shaanxi in 2015, the species has been preserved thanks to the rescue work made by botanists. In autumn 2021, researchers planted Primula filchnerae in an elementary school in Xi'an to help the students further understand the characteristics of the spe

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Ainu, indigenous people of Japan

An autumn Ainu festival is held at the Ainu Museum in the town of Shiraoi on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Nov. 1, 2015. Ainu people from across Hokkaido took part in the event and offered prayers to thank gods. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ainu, indigenous people of Japan

Traditional cuisine is prepared for ancestors during an autumn Ainu festival in the town of Shiraoi on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Nov. 1, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Inui road of Imperial Palace open to public

People enjoy walking on the Inui road of the Imperial Palace grounds in Tokyo on Dec. 5, 2015, under autumn leaves as the section is open to public through Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Inui road of Imperial Palace open to public

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows people walking on the Inui road of the Imperial Palace grounds in Tokyo on Dec. 5, 2015, under autumn leaves as the section is open to public through Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Inui road of Imperial Palace open to public

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows people walking on the Inui road of the Imperial Palace grounds in Tokyo on Dec. 5, 2015, under autumn leaves as the section is open to public through Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Cherry blossoms bloom amid autumn colors

Photo taken Nov. 19, 2015, shows cherry blossoms blooming amid autumn colors in the central Japan city of Toyota, near Nagoya. The cherry trees bloom in spring and autumn. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Annual kickball festival at Nara shrine draws many visitors

People wearing traditional Japanese costumes try to keep a ball made out of deerskin in the air during the "Kemari Matsuri," a kickball festival, at Tanzan Shrine in the western Japanese prefecture of Nara on Nov. 3, 2015, against the backdrop of autumn leaves in red and yellow. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Colorful floats parade at southwestern Japan festival

Men and children draw a massive float along a street in Karatsu in the southwestern Japanese prefecture of Saga during the annual "Karatsu Kunchi" autumn festival on Nov. 3, 2015. Drawing approximately 270,000 onlookers, a total of 14 floats were drawn over several hours from Karatsu Shrine to the "otabisho," a temporary resting place for a Shinto deity. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Autumn opening of Kyoto Imperial Palace starts

Tourists visit the Kyoto Imperial Palace in the ancient Japanese capital Kyoto on Oct. 30, 2015, when it opened for autumn visiting. The facility is opened to the public through Nov. 3. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Autumn opening of Kyoto Imperial Palace starts

Tourists visit the Kyoto Imperial Palace in the ancient Japanese capital Kyoto on Oct. 30, 2015, when it opened for autumn visiting. The facility is opened to the public through Nov. 3. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Autumn opening of Kyoto Imperial Palace starts

Tourists visit the Kyoto Imperial Palace in the ancient Japanese capital Kyoto on Oct. 30, 2015, when it opened for autumn visiting. The facility is opened to the public through Nov. 3. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Autumn opening of Kyoto Imperial Palace starts

Tourists visit the Kyoto Imperial Palace in the ancient Japanese capital Kyoto on Oct. 30, 2015, when it opened for autumn visiting. The facility is opened to the public through Nov. 3. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New Giants manager Takahashi observes autumn training

New Yomiuri Giants manager Yoshinobu Takahashi (in suit) observes autumn training at the club's ballpark in Kawasaki near Tokyo on Oct. 28, 2015, for the first time since assuming his post. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New Giants manager Takahashi observes autumn training

New Yomiuri Giants manager Yoshinobu Takahashi (L) talks with the team's Shinnosuke Abe at the club's ballpark in Kawasaki near Tokyo on Oct. 28, 2015. Takahashi visited the ballpark to observe autumn training for the first time since assuming his post. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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World's 1st seedless persimmons of sweeter variety go on sale

A woman holds a box containing two "Akiou" (king of autumn) persimmons, the world's first seedless persimmons of a sweeter variety developed by Fukuoka Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 20, 2015. The boxes of two Akiou persimmons fetched up to 100,000 yen ($834) at the first sale of the crop at a market on Oct. 17. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Lake Chuzenji peninsula in Nikko ablaze with autumn leaves

A sightseeing boat cruises near a boot-like peninsula full of autumn leaves on Lake Chuzenji in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, as shown in this photo taken on Oct. 22, 2015 from a Kyodo News helicopter. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Yokozuna Hakuho joins autumn tour

Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho performs a ring entrance ceremony in the western Japan city of Marugame on Oct. 20, 2015. Hakuho withdrew on the third day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in September with an injured left knee. He returned the same day to the autumn tour of regional cities. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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70 Japanese lawmakers visit Yasukuni Shrine

A nonpartisan group of Japanese lawmakers make their way to offer prayers as a group at the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2015 during its autumn festival. The visit by some 70 lawmakers followed worship at the Shinto shrine by two Cabinet ministers Oct. 18. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent an offering Oct. 17 without paying a visit out of consideration for Japan's Asian neighbors that regard the shrine as a symbol of Japan's past militarism. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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70 Japanese lawmakers visit Yasukuni Shrine

A nonpartisan group of Japanese lawmakers make their way to offer prayers as a group at the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Oct. 20, 2015 during its autumn festival. The visit by some 70 lawmakers followed worship at the Shinto shrine by two Cabinet ministers Oct. 18. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent an offering Oct. 17 without paying a visit out of consideration for Japan's Asian neighbors that regard the shrine as a symbol of Japan's past militarism. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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2 Cabinet ministers visit war-linked Yasukuni Shrine during festival

Justice Minister Mitsuhide Iwaki is seen after offering prayers at the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Oct. 18, 2015. Two Cabinet ministers visited the Shinto shrine during its annual autumn festival a day after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent an offering without attending out of consideration for Japan's Asian neighbors. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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2 Cabinet ministers visit war-linked Yasukuni Shrine during festival

Justice Minister Mitsuhide Iwaki arrives at the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Oct. 18, 2015. Two Cabinet ministers visited the Shinto shrine during its annual autumn festival a day after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent an offering without attending out of consideration for Japan's Asian neighbors. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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2 Cabinet ministers visit war-linked Yasukuni Shrine during festival

Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks with reporters after offering prayers at the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Oct. 18, 2015. Two Cabinet ministers visited the Shinto shrine during its annual autumn festival a day after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent an offering without attending out of consideration for Japan's Asian neighbors. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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2 Cabinet ministers visit war-linked Yasukuni Shrine during festival

Justice Minister Mitsuhide Iwaki speaks with reporters after offering prayers at the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Oct. 18, 2015. Two Cabinet ministers visited the Shinto shrine during its annual autumn festival a day after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent an offering without attending out of consideration for Japan's Asian neighbors. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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2 Cabinet ministers visit war-linked Yasukuni Shrine during festival

Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Oct. 18, 2015. Two Cabinet ministers visited the Shinto shrine during its annual autumn festival a day after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent an offering without attending out of consideration for Japan's Asian neighbors. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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2 Cabinet ministers visit war-linked Yasukuni Shrine during festival

Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Sanae Takaichi is seen after offering prayers at the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Oct. 18, 2015. Two Cabinet ministers visited the Shinto shrine during its annual autumn festival a day after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent an offering without attending out of consideration for Japan's Asian neighbors. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Abe sends ritual offering to war-linked Yasukuni Shrine

"Masakaki" tree offerings made by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe are shown at the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Oct. 17, 2015, the first day of a four-day annual autumn festival at the shrine, which has been a source of diplomatic friction between Japan and several of its Asian neighbors. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Akita Prefecture to launch 2 new rice products

Two women who are Miss Akitakomachi, a title for publicizing the "Akitakomachi" mainstay rice product of the northeastern Japan prefecture of Akita, pose for a photo with the prefecture's two new rice products in the prefectural capital on Oct. 16, 2015, a day prior to their launch. The new brands are "Akinokirameki" (R side) meaning "sparkle in autumn," and "Tsubuzoroi" meaning "uniform excellence." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Akita Prefecture to launch 2 new rice products

Two women who are Miss Akitakomachi, a title for publicizing the "Akitakomachi" mainstay rice product of the northeastern Japan prefecture of Akita, pose for a photo with the prefecture's two new rice products in the prefectural capital on Oct. 16, 2015, a day prior to their launch. The new brands are "Akinokirameki" (R side) meaning "sparkle in autumn," and "Tsubuzoroi" meaning "uniform excellence." (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hanyu wins Autumn Classic figure skating competition

Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs during the men's free program at the Skate Canada Autumn Classic figure skating competition in Barrie, Canada, on Oct. 15, 2015. The world and Olympic champion claimed his first victory of the season with a total of 277.19 points. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hanyu wins Autumn Classic figure skating competition

Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs during the men's free program at the Skate Canada Autumn Classic figure skating competition in Barrie, Canada, on Oct. 15, 2015. The world and Olympic champion claimed his first victory of the season with a total of 277.19 points. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hanyu wins Autumn Classic figure skating competition

Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs during the men's free program at the Skate Canada Autumn Classic figure skating competition in Barrie, Canada, on Oct. 15, 2015. The world and Olympic champion claimed his first victory of the season with a total of 277.19 points. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hanyu wins Autumn Classic figure skating competition

Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan holds his gold medal during the men's singles victory ceremony at the Skate Canada Autumn Classic figure skating competition in Barrie, Canada, on Oct. 15, 2015. The world and Olympic champion scored a total of 277.19 points in the competition. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hanyu wins Autumn Classic figure skating competition

Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs during the men's free program at the Skate Canada Autumn Classic figure skating competition in Barrie, Canada, on Oct. 15, 2015. The world and Olympic champion claimed his first victory of the season with a total of 277.19 points. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's Imai wins silver in Autumn Classic

Haruka Imai of Japan performs during the women's free program at the Skate Canada Autumn Classic figure skating competition in Barrie, Canada, on Oct. 15, 2015. Imai won the silver with 174.89 total points. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's Imai wins silver in Autumn Classic

Haruka Imai of Japan holds her silver medal during the women's singles victory ceremony at the Skate Canada Autumn Classic figure skating competition in Barrie, Canada, on Oct. 15, 2015. Imai scored 174.89 total points in the competition. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's Imai wins silver in Autumn Classic

Haruka Imai of Japan performs during the women's free program at the Skate Canada Autumn Classic figure skating competition in Barrie, Canada, on Oct. 15, 2015. Imai won the silver with 174.89 total points. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hanyu tops men's short program in Autumn Classic

Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs during the men's short program at the Skate Canada Autumn Classic figure skating competition in Barrie, Canada, on Oct. 14, 2015. The Sochi Olympic champion took the lead with 93.14 points. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hanyu tops men's short program in Autumn Classic

Yuzuru Hanyu of Japan performs during the men's short program at the Skate Canada Autumn Classic figure skating competition in Barrie, Canada, on Oct. 14, 2015. The Sochi Olympic champion took the lead with 93.14 points. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hanyu gets ready for competition in Canada

Sochi Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu performs an Ina Bauer during a practice session in Barrie, Canada, on Oct. 13, 2015, prior to the Skate Canada Autumn Classic figure skating competition. The men's short program is scheduled for Oct. 14. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hanyu gets ready for competition in Canada

Sochi Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu works out during a practice session in Barrie, Canada, on Oct. 13, 2015, prior to the Skate Canada Autumn Classic figure skating competition. The men's short program is scheduled for Oct. 14. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Hanyu gets ready for competition in Canada

Sochi Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu launches into a jump during a practice session in Barrie, Canada, on Oct. 13, 2015, prior to the Skate Canada Autumn Classic figure skating competition. The men's short program is scheduled for Oct. 14. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Yokozuna Kakuryu performs Dohyoiri ritual at Nikko Toshogu

Yokozuna (grand champion) Kakuryu, who won the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in September, performs the Dohyoiri (entering the ring) ritual at Nikko Toshogu Shrine in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, on Oct. 7, 2015. The yokozuna dohyoiri was held for the first time at the shrine as part of events marking the 400th anniversary of the death of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Red-crowned cranes in Hokkaido

Red-crowned cranes are seen flying over the village of Tsurui in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido on Oct. 11, 2015, as the tree covering the surrounding mountains display their autumn leaves in various shades of red and yellow. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo