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Preparation for Sapporo Snow Festival

Preparation is under way on Jan. 7, 2023, to hold the Sapporo Snow Festival in February in Sapporo on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido. The annual festival was held in 2021 and 2022 without spectators amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Preparation for Sapporo Snow Festival

Preparation is under way on Jan. 7, 2023, to hold the Sapporo Snow Festival in February in Sapporo on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido. The annual festival was held in 2021 and 2022 without spectators amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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National Stadium, main venue of Tokyo Olympics

People look toward the National Stadium (C), the main venue of the Tokyo Olympics, from the Shibuya Sky observation deck in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2021. The Olympics were held between July 23 and Aug. 8 without spectators from the general public at almost all venues amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Speed skating test event in Beijing

A speed skating test event before the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is held on Oct. 8, 2021, at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, without spectators amid worries over the novel coronavirus.

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Speed skating test event in Beijing

A speed skating test event before the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is held on Oct. 8, 2021, at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, without spectators amid worries over the novel coronavirus.

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Speed skating games in Beijing

A speed skating test event before the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics is held on Oct. 8, 2021, at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing, without spectators amid worries over the novel coronavirus.

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Tokyo Olympic chief "proud" of hosting games despite pandemic

The president of the Tokyo Games organizing committee said Monday she is "proud" of Japan having hosted the Olympics and Paralympics despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at a press conference a day after the closing of the Paralympics, Seiko Hashimoto said the organizers held the Tokyo Games after a one-year postponement without major problems and with an emphasis on the safety of all participants and the Japanese public.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

People take photos of fireworks as the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics is held at the National Stadium without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic on Aug. 24, 2021.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

A woman watches a livestream of the Tokyo Paralympic opening ceremony on a tablet as the ceremony is held at the National Stadium (background) without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic on Aug. 24, 2021.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Fireworks soar above the National Stadium in Tokyo as the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games is held without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic on Aug. 24, 2021.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

People take photos of fireworks as the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics is held at the National Stadium without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic on Aug. 24, 2021.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Fireworks soar above the National Stadium in Tokyo as the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games is held without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic on Aug. 24, 2021.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Fireworks soar above the National Stadium in Tokyo as the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games is held without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic on Aug. 24, 2021.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Fireworks soar above the National Stadium in Tokyo as the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games is held without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic on Aug. 24, 2021.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Athletes march at Tokyo's National Stadium as the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games is held without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic on Aug. 24, 2021.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Athletes march at Tokyo's National Stadium as the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games is held without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic on Aug. 24, 2021.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics is held at the National Stadium in Tokyo without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic on Aug. 24, 2021.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics is held at the National Stadium in Tokyo without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic on Aug. 24, 2021.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Athletes march at Tokyo's National Stadium as the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games is held without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic on Aug. 24, 2021.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Athletes march at Tokyo's National Stadium as the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games is held without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic on Aug. 24, 2021.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics is held at the National Stadium in Tokyo without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic on Aug. 24, 2021.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics is held at the National Stadium in Tokyo without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic on Aug. 24, 2021.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Protesters calling for the cancellation of the Tokyo Paralympics amid the coronavirus pandemic gather near the National Stadium in Tokyo as the opening ceremony of the games is held without spectators from the general public on Aug. 24, 2021.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Fireworks soar above the National Stadium in Tokyo as the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games is held without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic on Aug. 24, 2021.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

People take photos of fireworks as the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics is held at the National Stadium without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic on Aug. 24, 2021.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Fireworks soar above the National Stadium in Tokyo as the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games is held without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic on Aug. 24, 2021.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

People take photos of fireworks as the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics is held at the National Stadium without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic on Aug. 24, 2021.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Fireworks soar above the National Stadium in Tokyo as the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games is held without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic on Aug. 24, 2021.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Fireworks soar above the National Stadium in Tokyo as the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games is held without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic on Aug. 24, 2021.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Fireworks soar above the National Stadium in Tokyo as the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games is held without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic on Aug. 24, 2021.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Fireworks soar above the National Stadium in Tokyo as the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games is held without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic on Aug. 24, 2021.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Fireworks soar above the National Stadium in Tokyo as the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games is held without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic on Aug. 24, 2021.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Photo taken Aug. 24, 2021, shows Tokyo's National Stadium ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games to be held without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Fireworks soar above the National Stadium in Tokyo as the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games is held without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic on Aug. 24, 2021.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Photo taken Aug. 24, 2021, shows Tokyo's National Stadium ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games to be held without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Police officers stand guard near the National Stadium in Tokyo on Aug. 24, 2021, ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games to be held without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Photo taken Aug. 24, 2021, shows Tokyo's National Stadium ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games to be held without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Photo taken Aug. 24, 2021, shows Tokyo's National Stadium ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games to be held without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Photo taken Aug. 24, 2021, shows the National Stadium in Tokyo ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games to be held without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Photo taken Aug. 24, 2021, shows the National Stadium in Tokyo ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games to be held without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tokyo Paralympics: Opening Ceremony

Photo taken Aug. 24, 2021, shows the National Stadium in Tokyo ahead of the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Games to be held without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tokyo Olympics: Closing Ceremony

Police officers patrol near the National Stadium on Aug. 8, 2021, during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics. The ceremony was held without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic. Anti-Olympic protesters gather outside the National Stadium in Tokyo prior to the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 8, 2021.

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Tokyo Olympics: Closing Ceremony

People gather outside the National Stadium during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 8, 2021. The ceremony was held without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tokyo Olympics: Closing Ceremony

The Tokyo Olympic closing ceremony is held on Aug. 8, 2021, at the National Stadium in Tokyo, without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tokyo Olympics: Closing Ceremony

The Tokyo Olympic closing ceremony is held on Aug. 8, 2021, at the National Stadium in Tokyo, without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tokyo Olympics: Closing Ceremony

The Tokyo Olympic closing ceremony is held on Aug. 8, 2021, at the National Stadium in Tokyo, without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tokyo Olympics: Closing Ceremony

People watch fireworks soar above the National Stadium during the closing ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 8, 2021. The ceremony was held without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tokyo Olympics: Closing Ceremony

The Tokyo Olympic closing ceremony is held on Aug. 8, 2021, at the National Stadium in Tokyo, without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tokyo Olympics: Closing Ceremony

The Tokyo Olympic closing ceremony is held on Aug. 8, 2021, at the National Stadium, without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tokyo Olympics: Closing Ceremony

The Tokyo Olympic closing ceremony is held on Aug. 8, 2021, at the National Stadium, without spectators from the general public amid the coronavirus pandemic.