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Traditional dance parade in northeastern Japan

Performers march through the streets on the opening day of the Morioka Sansa dance festival in Morioka in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 1, 2026. About 26,600 people are expected to take part in the four-day event.

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Traditional dance parade in northeastern Japan

Performers march through the streets on the opening day of the Morioka Sansa dance festival in Morioka in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 1, 2026. About 26,600 people are expected to take part in the four-day event.

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Traditional dance parade in northeastern Japan

Performers march through the streets on the opening day of the Morioka Sansa dance festival in Morioka in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 1, 2026. About 26,600 people are expected to take part in the four-day event.

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Traditional dance parade in northeastern Japan

Performers march through the streets on the opening day of the Morioka Sansa dance festival in Morioka in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 1, 2026. About 26,600 people are expected to take part in the four-day event.

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Traditional dance parade in northeastern Japan

Performers march through the streets on the opening day of the Morioka Sansa dance festival in Morioka in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 1, 2026. About 26,600 people are expected to take part in the four-day event.

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Candlelight memorial event in Hiroshima

People march with candles at Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on the night of July 31, 2026, to mourn atomic bomb victims ahead of the 81st anniversary on Aug. 6 of the U.S. atomic bombing on the western Japan city during World War II.

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Candlelight memorial event in Hiroshima

People march with candles at Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on the night of July 31, 2026, to mourn atomic bomb victims ahead of the 81st anniversary on Aug. 6 of the U.S. atomic bombing on the western Japan city during World War II.

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Basketball: Kawamura seeks NBA contract

Former Chicago Bulls player Yuki Kawamura poses for a photo at an event in Tokyo on July 29, 2026. The Japan guard is seeking an NBA contract for the upcoming season.

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Basketball: Kawamura seeks NBA contract

Former Chicago Bulls player Yuki Kawamura speaks at an event in Tokyo on July 29, 2026, saying the Japan guard is seeking an NBA contract for the upcoming season.

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ICC chief Akane calls for defending int'l rule of law

International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane (R) speaks at an event at Nagoya University in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, urging the defense of the international rule of law.

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ICC chief Akane calls for defending int'l rule of law

International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane speaks at an event at Nagoya University in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, urging the defense of the international rule of law.

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BYD Light-Vehicle EV “RACCO” Launch Event

BYD Light-Vehicle EV “RACCO” Launch Event=July 28,2026,Tokyo

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BYD Light-Vehicle EV “RACCO” Launch Event

BYD’s launch event for the “RACCO” compact EV. The photo shows Atsuki Tofukuji, President and CEO of BYD Auto Japan.=July 28,2026,Tokyo

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BYD Light-Vehicle EV “RACCO” Launch Event

BYD’s launch event for the “RACCO” compact EV. The photo shows Liu Xue Liang, BYD Vice President, Chairman of BYD Auto Japan, and President and CEO of BYD Japan.=July 28,2026,Tokyo

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BYD Light-Vehicle EV “RACCO” Launch Event

BYD’s launch event for the “RACCO” compact EV. The photo shows Liu Xue Liang, BYD Vice President, Chairman of BYD Auto Japan, and President and CEO of BYD Japan.=July 28,2026,Tokyo

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BYD Light-Vehicle EV “RACCO” Launch Event

BYD’s launch event for the “RACCO” compact EV. The photo shows Liu Xue Liang, BYD Vice President, Chairman of BYD Auto Japan, and President and CEO of BYD Japan.=July 28,2026,Tokyo

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BYD Light-Vehicle EV “RACCO” Launch Event

BYD Light-Vehicle EV “RACCO” Launch Event=July 28,2026,Tokyo

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BYD Light-Vehicle EV “RACCO” Launch Event

BYD’s launch event for the “RACCO” compact EV. The photo shows, from left to right: Hirohide Tagawa, General Manager of the Product Planning Department at BYD Auto Japan; Liu Xueliang, BYD Vice President, Chairman of BYD Auto Japan, and President and CEO of BYD Japan; Yang Buyi, Product Director of the BYD Ocean Series and Chief Product Officer of the RACCO Project; and Atsuki Tofukuji, President and CEO of BYD Auto Japan.=July 28,2026,Tokyo

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BYD Light-Vehicle EV “RACCO” Launch Event

BYD’s launch event for the “RACCO” compact EV. The photo shows Atsuki Tofukuji, President and CEO of BYD Auto Japan.=July 28,2026,Tokyo

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken on July 29, 2026, shows the inside of a facility in Uki, Kumamoto Prefecture, whose ceiling fell following the previous day's powerful earthquake in the southwestern Japan prefecture. The facility was meant for use as an evacuation center in the event of a disaster.

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[Breaking News]Football player Nakamura pitches BMW new EV

TOKYO, Japan, July 23 Kyodo - Japan football midfielder Keito Nakamura attends an event held in Tokyo on July 22, 2026, to promote BMW's new iX3 electric sport utility vehicle, launched in Japan the same day. A BMW user, Nakamura was named the BMW Friend of the Brand. (Kyodo)

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ICC President Akane calls for support

International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane speaks during an event in Osaka on July 27, 2026, calling for public support amid a campaign by the United States to dismantle the ICC.

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ICC President Akane calls for support

International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane speaks during an event in Osaka on July 27, 2026, calling for public support amid a campaign by the United States to dismantle the ICC.

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Retired figure skater Sakamoto in ice show in Kobe

Retired Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto (R), a two-time Olympic medalist and four-time world champion, attends an event with the popular game character Pikachu and retired figure skater Mai Mihara at Sysmex Kobe Ice Campus in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on July 27, 2026.

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Retired figure skater Sakamoto in ice show in Kobe

Retired Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto (R), a two-time Olympic medalist and four-time world champion, attends an event with the popular game character Pikachu and retired figure skater Mai Mihara at Sysmex Kobe Ice Campus in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on July 27, 2026.

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Boxing: Inoue singles out Rodriguez as next opponent

Undisputed super bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue (L) of Japan holds mitts for a fan during an event in Zama, Kanagawa Prefecture, on July 27, 2026. Inoue named American Jesse Rodriguez as his potential next opponent.

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Canada: Severe Storm Hits Post Malone Concert at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium 7

A severe thunderstorm brought strong winds and heavy rain to Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday, July 25. At Commonwealth Stadium, where the Post Malone concert took place, concertgoers were seen evacuating their seats as the storm's heavy rain and wind battered the stands, and the show was ultimately canceled.

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Canada: Severe Storm Hits Post Malone Concert at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium 6

A severe thunderstorm brought strong winds and heavy rain to Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday, July 25. At Commonwealth Stadium, where the Post Malone concert took place, concertgoers were seen evacuating their seats as the storm's heavy rain and wind battered the stands, and the show was ultimately canceled.

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UK: Thousands Turn Out for London Trans+ Pride March

An estimated 150,000 people marched through central London on Saturday, July 25, for the London Trans+ Pride event. The march began at Langham Place near BBC Broadcasting House and ended at Trafalgar Square.

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Canada: Severe Storm Hits Post Malone Concert at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium 5

A severe thunderstorm brought strong winds and heavy rain to Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday, July 25. At Commonwealth Stadium, where the Post Malone concert took place, concertgoers were seen evacuating their seats as the storm's heavy rain and wind battered the stands, and the show was ultimately canceled.

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Canada: Severe Storm Hits Post Malone Concert at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium 3

A severe thunderstorm brought strong winds and heavy rain to Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday, July 25. At Commonwealth Stadium, where the Post Malone concert took place, concertgoers were seen evacuating their seats as the storm's heavy rain and wind battered the stands, and the show was ultimately cancelled.

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Canada: Severe Storm Hits Post Malone Concert at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium 2

A severe thunderstorm brought strong winds and heavy rain to Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday, July 25. At Commonwealth Stadium, where the Post Malone concert took place, concertgoers were seen evacuating their seats as the storm's heavy rain and wind battered the stands.

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Canada: Severe Storm Hits Post Malone Concert at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium

A severe thunderstorm brought strong winds and heavy rain to Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday, July 25. At Commonwealth Stadium, where the Post Malone concert took place, concertgoers were seen evacuating their seats as the storm's heavy rain and wind battered the stands.

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Bangladesh promotes AI talent for Japan's industry

Bangladeshi Ambassador to Japan Md Daud Ali speaks during an event held in Tokyo on July 22, 2026, to pitch young AI engineers from his country for use in Japan's technology industry.

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Football player Nakamura pitches BMW new EV

Japan football midfielder Keito Nakamura attends an event held in Tokyo on July 22, 2026, to promote BMW's new iX3 electric sport utility vehicle, launched in Japan the same day. A BMW user, Nakamura was named the BMW Friend of the Brand.

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Football player Nakamura pitches BMW new EV

Japan football midfielder Keito Nakamura attends an event held in Tokyo on July 22, 2026, to promote BMW's new iX3 electric sport utility vehicle, launched in Japan the same day. A BMW user, Nakamura was named the BMW Friend of the Brand.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi attends an event in New York on July 17, 2026, two days ahead of the World Cup football final against Spain.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi attends an event in New York on July 17, 2026, two days ahead of the World Cup football final against Spain.

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World AI Conference in Shanghai

Photo taken on July 17, 2026, shows an AI-installed made-in-China smartphone, displayed on the opening day of the World AI Conference in Shanghai. Over 1,100 companies are exhibiting about 3,000 products and services for the four-day event.

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World AI Conference in Shanghai

The World AI Conference opens in Shanghai on July 17, 2026, with over 1,100 companies displaying about 3,000 products and services for the four-day event.

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