Protest After PM Takaichi's Taiwan Remarks - Tokyo

Protest After PM Takaichi's Taiwan Remarks - Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 25, 2025. In the chill that followed an early winter rain, clusters of protesters gathered once again in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Tuesday evening, drawn by rising concern over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks on Taiwan. TO GO WITH "Feature: Protests flare again in Tokyo over PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks" Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest After PM Takaichi's Taiwan Remarks - Tokyo

Protest After PM Takaichi's Taiwan Remarks - Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 25, 2025. In the chill that followed an early winter rain, clusters of protesters gathered once again in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Tuesday evening, drawn by rising concern over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks on Taiwan. TO GO WITH "Feature: Protests flare again in Tokyo over PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks" Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest After PM Takaichi's Taiwan Remarks - Tokyo

Protest After PM Takaichi's Taiwan Remarks - Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 25, 2025. In the chill that followed an early winter rain, clusters of protesters gathered once again in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Tuesday evening, drawn by rising concern over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks on Taiwan. TO GO WITH "Feature: Protests flare again in Tokyo over PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks" Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

Protest After PM Takaichi's Taiwan Remarks - Tokyo

Protest After PM Takaichi's Taiwan Remarks - Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 25, 2025. In the chill that followed an early winter rain, clusters of protesters gathered once again in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Tuesday evening, drawn by rising concern over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks on Taiwan. TO GO WITH "Feature: Protests flare again in Tokyo over PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks" Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

Hello Kitty Hello Chill Promotion

Hello Kitty Hello Chill Promotion

Citizens participate in the "Hello Kitty Hello Chill" flash mob at the first floor of Hongyi Square, Nanjing Road Walkway, Shanghai, China on November 17, 2025.

Hello Kitty Hello Chill Promotion

Hello Kitty Hello Chill Promotion

Citizens participate in the "Hello Kitty Hello Chill" flash mob at the first floor of Hongyi Square, Nanjing Road Walkway, Shanghai, China on November 17, 2025.

Hello Kitty Hello Chill Promotion

Hello Kitty Hello Chill Promotion

Citizens participate in the "Hello Kitty Hello Chill" flash mob at the first floor of Hongyi Square, Nanjing Road Walkway, Shanghai, China on November 17, 2025.

Hello Kitty Hello Chill Promotion

Hello Kitty Hello Chill Promotion

Citizens participate in the "Hello Kitty Hello Chill" flash mob at the first floor of Hongyi Square, Nanjing Road Walkway, Shanghai, China on November 17, 2025.

Hello Kitty Hello Chill Promotion

Hello Kitty Hello Chill Promotion

Citizens participate in the "Hello Kitty Hello Chill" flash mob at the first floor of Hongyi Square, Nanjing Road Walkway, Shanghai, China on November 17, 2025.

Hello Kitty Hello Chill Promotion

Hello Kitty Hello Chill Promotion

Citizens participate in the "Hello Kitty Hello Chill" flash mob at the first floor of Hongyi Square, Nanjing Road Walkway, Shanghai, China on November 17, 2025.

Hello Kitty Hello Chill Promotion

Hello Kitty Hello Chill Promotion

Citizens participate in the "Hello Kitty Hello Chill" flash mob at the first floor of Hongyi Square, Nanjing Road Walkway, Shanghai, China on November 17, 2025.

Hello Kitty Hello Chill Promotion

Hello Kitty Hello Chill Promotion

Citizens participate in the "Hello Kitty Hello Chill" flash mob at the first floor of Hongyi Square, Nanjing Road Walkway, Shanghai, China on November 17, 2025.

Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

A pier on Lake Michigan is covered with ice in Chicago, the United States, on February 18, 2025. Despite the sunshine, it is likely the coldest day of this week in Chicago on Tuesday, with the highest temperature being minus 23.9 Celsius degrees and the lowest plunging to minus 28.3 Celsius degrees. The wind chill is at minus 31.6 Celsius degrees. Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

The Chicago River is partially frozen by daybreak in Chicago, the United States, on February 18, 2025. Despite the sunshine, it is likely the coldest day of this week in Chicago on Tuesday, with the highest temperature being minus 23.9 Celsius degrees and the lowest plunging to minus 28.3 Celsius degrees. The wind chill is at minus 31.6 Celsius degrees. Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

A person fully dressed for cold weather crosses a street in Chicago, the United States, on February 18, 2025. Despite the sunshine, it is likely the coldest day of this week in Chicago on Tuesday, with the highest temperature being minus 23.9 Celsius degrees and the lowest plunging to minus 28.3 Celsius degrees. The wind chill is at minus 31.6 Celsius degrees. Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

People bundled up walk on a street in Chicago, the United States, on February 18, 2025. Despite the sunshine, it is likely the coldest day of this week in Chicago on Tuesday, with the highest temperature being minus 23.9 Celsius degrees and the lowest plunging to minus 28.3 Celsius degrees. The wind chill is at minus 31.6 Celsius degrees. Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

A pier on Lake Michigan is covered with ice in Chicago, the United States, on February 18, 2025. Despite the sunshine, it is likely the coldest day of this week in Chicago on Tuesday, with the highest temperature being minus 23.9 Celsius degrees and the lowest plunging to minus 28.3 Celsius degrees. The wind chill is at minus 31.6 Celsius degrees. Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

An art student covers her face from the bitter cold on a street in Chicago, the United States, on February 18, 2025. Despite the sunshine, it is likely the coldest day of this week in Chicago on Tuesday, with the highest temperature being minus 23.9 Celsius degrees and the lowest plunging to minus 28.3 Celsius degrees. The wind chill is at minus 31.6 Celsius degrees. Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

Coldest Day of This Week in Chicago

Small ice bergs are seen in the waters of Lake Michigan in Chicago, the United States, on February 18, 2025. Despite the sunshine, it is likely the coldest day of this week in Chicago on Tuesday, with the highest temperature being minus 23.9 Celsius degrees and the lowest plunging to minus 28.3 Celsius degrees. The wind chill is at minus 31.6 Celsius degrees. Photo by Vincent D. Johnson/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Traditional delicacy on Dahan solar term: mutton

STORY: Traditional delicacy on Dahan solar term: mutton SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 18, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 20, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:20 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AZUBUIKE DIVINE CHIDERA, Student, East China Normal University 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AZUBUIKE DIVINE CHIDERA, Student, East China Normal University STORYLINE: Great Cold, or Dahan, the last solar term on the Chinese lunar calendar, falls on Jan. 20 this year. For many Chinese people, it's the best time to eat mutton to ward off winter chill. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): AZUBUIKE DIVINE CHIDERA, Student, East China Normal University "During the Dahan solar term, it's common to eat some mutton to ward off the cold. Mutton is not only served in the northwest region of China. Here in Shanghai, mutton eaten with some liquor is a part of our intangible cultural heritage. Let's go try it together." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): AZUBUIKE DIVINE CHIDERA, Student, East China Normal University "Now the mutton is almost rea

Kate Moss Celebrates 50th Birthday - Paris

Kate Moss Celebrates 50th Birthday - Paris

Kate Moss alongside boyfriend Haider Ackermann leaves the Ritz, braving the chill in a sheer lace gown and silk cape, as she celebrates her landmark 50th birthday in Paris, France on January 16, 2024. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Kate Moss Celebrates 50th Birthday - Paris

Kate Moss Celebrates 50th Birthday - Paris

Kate Moss alongside boyfriend Haider Ackermann leaves the Ritz, braving the chill in a sheer lace gown and silk cape, as she celebrates her landmark 50th birthday in Paris, France on January 16, 2024. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Kate Moss Celebrates 50th Birthday - Paris

Kate Moss Celebrates 50th Birthday - Paris

Kate Moss alongside boyfriend Nikolai Von Bismark leaves the Ritz, braving the chill in a sheer lace gown and silk cape, as she celebrates her landmark 50th birthday in Paris, France on January 16, 2024. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Kate Moss Celebrates 50th Birthday - Paris

Kate Moss Celebrates 50th Birthday - Paris

Kate Moss alongside boyfriend Nikolai Von Bismark leaves the Ritz, braving the chill in a sheer lace gown and silk cape, as she celebrates her landmark 50th birthday in Paris, France on January 16, 2024. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Kate Moss Celebrates 50th Birthday - Paris

Kate Moss Celebrates 50th Birthday - Paris

Kate Moss alongside boyfriend Haider Ackermann leaves the Ritz, braving the chill in a sheer lace gown and silk cape, as she celebrates her landmark 50th birthday in Paris, France on January 16, 2024. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Kate Moss Celebrates 50th Birthday - Paris

Kate Moss Celebrates 50th Birthday - Paris

Kate Moss alongside boyfriend Haider Ackermann leaves the Ritz, braving the chill in a sheer lace gown and silk cape, as she celebrates her landmark 50th birthday in Paris, France on January 16, 2024. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Kate Moss Celebrates 50th Birthday - Paris

Kate Moss Celebrates 50th Birthday - Paris

Kate Moss alongside boyfriend Haider Ackermann leaves the Ritz, braving the chill in a sheer lace gown and silk cape, as she celebrates her landmark 50th birthday in Paris, France on January 16, 2024. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Kate Moss Celebrates 50th Birthday - Paris

Kate Moss Celebrates 50th Birthday - Paris

Kate Moss alongside boyfriend Haider Ackermann leaves the Ritz, braving the chill in a sheer lace gown and silk cape, as she celebrates her landmark 50th birthday in Paris, France on January 16, 2024. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Kate Moss Celebrates 50th Birthday - Paris

Kate Moss Celebrates 50th Birthday - Paris

Kate Moss alongside boyfriend Nikolai Von Bismark leaves the Ritz, braving the chill in a sheer lace gown and silk cape, as she celebrates her landmark 50th birthday in Paris, France on January 16, 2024. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Kate Moss Celebrates 50th Birthday - Paris

Kate Moss Celebrates 50th Birthday - Paris

Kate Moss alongside boyfriend Haider Ackermann leaves the Ritz, braving the chill in a sheer lace gown and silk cape, as she celebrates her landmark 50th birthday in Paris, France on January 16, 2024. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

World’s Largest Ship 'Icon Of The Seas' - Miami

World’s Largest Ship 'Icon Of The Seas' - Miami

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - View of a swimmer sculpture feature in the Chill Island deck on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, docked at PortMiami a day after arrived to its home base in Miami for the first time, on January 11, 2024. Photo by Pedro Portal/El Nuevo Herald/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

World’s Largest Ship 'Icon Of The Seas' - Miami

World’s Largest Ship 'Icon Of The Seas' - Miami

View of a swimmer sculpture feature in the Chill Island deck on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship, docked at PortMiami a day after arrived to its home base in Miami for the first time, on January 11, 2024. Photo by Pedro Portal/El Nuevo Herald/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM

TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-HOLIDAY SHOPPING-ECONOMIC CHILL

TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-HOLIDAY SHOPPING-ECONOMIC CHILL

(231222) -- ANKARA, Dec. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk past a store in Ankara, Türkiye, on Dec. 18, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Turks' New Year wish-list highlights lingering economic chill" (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-HOLIDAY SHOPPING-ECONOMIC CHILL

TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-HOLIDAY SHOPPING-ECONOMIC CHILL

(231222) -- ANKARA, Dec. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman walks past a store in Ankara, Türkiye, on Dec. 18, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Turks' New Year wish-list highlights lingering economic chill" (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-HOLIDAY SHOPPING-ECONOMIC CHILL

TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-HOLIDAY SHOPPING-ECONOMIC CHILL

(231222) -- ANKARA, Dec. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman stands in front of the window of a store in Ankara, Türkiye, on Dec. 18, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Turks' New Year wish-list highlights lingering economic chill" (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-HOLIDAY SHOPPING-ECONOMIC CHILL

TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-HOLIDAY SHOPPING-ECONOMIC CHILL

(231222) -- ANKARA, Dec. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman leaves a store in Ankara, Türkiye, on Dec. 18, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Turks' New Year wish-list highlights lingering economic chill" (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-HOLIDAY SHOPPING-ECONOMIC CHILL

TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-HOLIDAY SHOPPING-ECONOMIC CHILL

(231222) -- ANKARA, Dec. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People walk past a store in Ankara, Türkiye, on Dec. 18, 2023. TO GO WITH "Feature: Turks' New Year wish-list highlights lingering economic chill" (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

Turks' New Year wishlist highlights lingering economic chill

STORY: Turks' New Year wishlist highlights lingering economic chill SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 18, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:06 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people on the streets and those shopping in Türkiye 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): SERPIL BAHAR, Former nurse, Pensioner 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): OYA SEN, Former teacher, Pensioner 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): ARDA KARAGUN, University student STORYLINE: It's New Year shopping season in Türkiye's capital city Ankara but inflation-hit consumers cannot meet their wishlist because of a lackluster economy. In the Kizilay district, considered the commercial heart of the city, the mood among shoppers is bleak as they told Xinhua that because of high inflation their purchasing power dropped significantly. Due to financial constraints, consumers said that they plan to limit gift-giving to close family or not celebrate New Year at all. Türkiye has been in the grip of staggering inflation for several years and the situat

China holds national commemoration for Nanjing Massacre victims

STORY: China holds national commemoration for Nanjing Massacre victims SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 13, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: NANJING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the memorial ceremony to mourn the 300,000 victims of the Nanjing Massacre held on Wednesday in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province STORYLINE: The people of Nanjing observed a moment of silence, and sirens were heard across the city as China held a memorial ceremony on Wednesday to mourn the 300,000 victims of the Nanjing Massacre. Despite the winter chill, thousands of people, dressed in dark attire, attended the 10th national memorial ceremony for the victims in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, with white flowers pinned to their chests. China's national flag was flown at half-mast in front of the crowd, which included massacre survivors, local students and foreign friends. At 10:01 a.m., sirens began to blare. Drivers in the downtown area stopped their cars and honked, while pedestrians

Gazans longing for lasting peace amid agony brought by conflict

STORY: Gazans longing for lasting peace amid agony brought by conflict SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 25, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:56 LOCATION: Gaza CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Gaza 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AHMED AL-ZAHAR, Gaza resident 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMED SALEH, Gaza resident 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): MOHAMED AL-FAGR, Olive merchant in Gaza 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Arabic): ISMAIL AHMED, Gaza resident STORYLINE: People in the Gaza Strip are struggling to resume temporary normal life during the 4-day humanitarian truce between Hamas and Israel that took effect on Friday. Suffering from the agony brought by displacement, shortage of daily necessities and fuels, Gazans are longing for lasting peace to tide over the upcoming winter chill. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AHMED AL-ZAHAR, Gaza resident "We have not had gas here for about 45 days. We have no gas, no water, and no electricity. We have to chop tree branches to light fire, and if we are lucky enough to get flour, then we woul

Farewell for giant pandas brings warmth to Washington's autumn chill

STORY: Farewell for giant pandas brings warmth to Washington's autumn chill DATELINE: Oct. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:11 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Tian Tian (Sept. 23) 2. various of Mei Xiang (Sept. 23) 3. various of Xiao Qi Ji (Sept. 23) 4. various of the event on Sept. 23 5. various of the event on Sept. 30 STORYLINE: Despite the autumn chill on an early Saturday morning, Washingtonians and visitors from across the United States flocked to the Smithsonian's National Zoo in the nation's capital, seizing what would perhaps be their last chance to see the three giant pandas which are to leave for China later this year. Honoring its agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association (CWCA), the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute will send Xiao Qi Ji, who was born at the zoo three years ago, his mom Mei Xiang, and his dad Tian Tian back to China by early December. To celebrate the joy the pandas have brought to the American people and s

Australia's largest kiteflying festival marks 45th anniversary

STORY: Australia's largest kiteflying festival marks 45th anniversary DATELINE: Sept. 12, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:54 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Festival of the Winds STORYLINE: Waving farewell to a chill winter and welcoming a new spring, the Festival of the Winds returned to Australia's Sydney just in time on Sunday, with innumerable visitors descending on the crescent-shaped Bondi Beach and lost in the allure of kites filling a cloudless azure sky. Here at Australia's largest kiteflying carnival, a collection of sea life, such as humpback whales, manta rays, and octopus, were floating side-by-side on the stable breeze along with mammals like zebras and husky dogs. Penguins no longer waddled in the world of kites, but flapped wings for space against falcons, seagulls, rainbow lorikeets, and even an alien. When professional artists took massive pride in showcasing their creative patterns and skills, members of the public also found their joy by buying a diamond-

"Harbour Chill Carnival" opens in Hong Kong

STORY: "Harbour Chill Carnival" opens in Hong Kong DATELINE: July 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the activities 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): PAUL CHAN, Financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government STORYLINE: Organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), the "Harbour Chill Carnival" kicked off in Hong Kong on Saturday. The "Harbour Chill Carnival" is one of the "Happy Hong Kong" series of activities. The event will be held at Wan Chai Waterfront on Saturday and Sunday evenings for five consecutive weeks. Visitors can enjoy free performances such as street performances, sports performances and the Victoria Harbour Water Concert. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): PAUL CHAN, Financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government "We hope to have a pleasant weekend together with our citizens and tourists. We also hope that when Hong Kong returns to normal and the economy recovers, o

Kenyan coastal fishermen rejoice over export of anchovies to China

STORY: Kenyan coastal fishermen rejoice over export of anchovies to China DATELINE: June 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:13 LOCATION: KWALE, Kenya CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of fishermen 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Swahili): ABDI DURA, Local fisherman 3. various of boats 4. various of factory 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Swahili): SALIM MVURYA, Kenya's cabinet secretary for the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Swahili): MOHAMED SALIM, Fisherman 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (Swahili): RISHADI IKI HAMISI, Chairman of a fishermen's lobby in Kwale County 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (Swahili): MWANAMGENI JUMA, Local resident STORYLINE: Braving an early morning chill that swept over a scenic beachfront in Kenya's coastal county of Kwale, Abdi Dura offloaded a bucket full of anchovies, locally known as "dagaa," into a waiting truck for delivery to a processing factory in a nearby village. The 30-year-old father of two, who was born into a fishing family in a village on the shores of the Indian Ocean, said venturing into

Celebrations all around as traditional Spring festival, Valentine's Day ring in Bangladesh

STORY: Celebrations all around as traditional Spring festival, Valentine's Day ring in Bangladesh DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:52 LOCATION: Dhaka CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of celebrations STORYLINE: With poetry, music, and dance, people in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka and elsewhere Tuesday celebrated a grand festival that waves goodbye to the shivery chill of winter in the country. People in Dhaka gathered in parks and green spaces to celebrate Pohela Falgun, the first day of spring and of the Bengali month Falgun, along with Valentine's Day. Amid vibrant bursts of color, a troupe of artists danced and splashed each other with powder-colored red and yellow at one of the major celebration venues -- the University of Dhaka campus on Tuesday morning. Young couples were seen celebrating their relationship and marking their togetherness with the blazing red and yellow colors -- the representative colors of the festivals. Elsewhere in Bangladesh, people also performed chorus, folk dance and

Severe winter in southwestern Japan

Severe winter in southwestern Japan

A woman waits for a bus to arrive at a bus stop in Saga on Dec. 18, 2022, as a chill hits the southwestern Japan city.

Hot water festival

Hot water festival

NAGANOHARA, Japan - Near-naked men cheer and splash hot water over each other in a "hot water festival" held in the pre-dawn chill at a hot spring resort in the town of Naganohara, Gunma Prefecture, on Jan. 20, 2014. The festival reaches a climax when four chickens burst forth from balls hanging overhead. The festival, intended to bring prosperity to the local community, is said to have its origins in a legend that a dried-up hot spring started to discharge hot water again after local residents dedicated a chicken to it some 400 years ago.

Ex-Koizumi associate concerned Yasukuni may cloud Japan-U.S. ties

Ex-Koizumi associate concerned Yasukuni may cloud Japan-U.S. ties

TOKYO, Japan - Koichi Kato, a one-time political associate of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, speaks at a press conference at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan in Tokyo on Aug. 29. Kato voiced concern that the issue of Japanese leaders' visits to the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine could chill Japan-U.S. ties after the premier leaves office in September.

Nakamura tells frustrated Nakata to chill out

Nakamura tells frustrated Nakata to chill out

BONN, Germany - Japan playmaker Shunsuke Nakamura practices with teammates in Bonn on June 3. Nakamura has hit out at teammate Hidetoshi Nakata's claims that the team's pre-World Cup camp has been a feel-good production. ''Everyone has their own way of going about their preparations,'' Nakamura said.

Koi virus sends chill over Singapore koi hotels

Koi virus sends chill over Singapore koi hotels

SINGAPORE -A couple look at Japanese ornamental carp, koi, at one of eight ''koi farms'' in Singapore. Operators fear their ''koi hotel'' business will be wiped out if Japan fails to control the spread of a virus threatening the fish.