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Japan: Heavy Snowfall in Hokkaido, Flights Disrupted 2

On January 8, heavy snow across Hokkaido caused major travel chaos. At New Chitose Airport, 27 flights were canceled and many delayed due to de-icing operations. JR Hokkaido suspended 29 services, including 25 "Rapid Airport" trains, while multiple expressways were closed. These disruptions led to massive queues at the airport, with travelers lining up across two floors for the train station.

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Hipodroomi depvelopment

09.11.2025. Tallinn. Hipodroomi depvelopment is under construction. The Hipodroomi development is a large-scale mixed-use project transforming the historic horse racing area into a modern urban district. It will feature residential buildings, offices, retail spaces, and green areas, creating a vibrant community hub. Photo Eero VabamÃ¤gi, Postimees

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Hipodroomi depvelopment

09.11.2025. Tallinn. Hipodroomi depvelopment is under construction. The Hipodroomi development is a large-scale mixed-use project transforming the historic horse racing area into a modern urban district. It will feature residential buildings, offices, retail spaces, and green areas, creating a vibrant community hub. Photo Eero VabamÃ¤gi, Postimees

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Hipodroomi depvelopment

09.11.2025. Tallinn. Hipodroomi depvelopment is under construction. The Hipodroomi development is a large-scale mixed-use project transforming the historic horse racing area into a modern urban district. It will feature residential buildings, offices, retail spaces, and green areas, creating a vibrant community hub. Photo Eero VabamÃ¤gi, Postimees

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Qatar Arc de Triomphe - Paris

Microphone or micro logo illustration of Horse Racing Ireland during the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at the Hippodrome Longchamp horse race course on October 5, 2025 in Paris France Photo by Victor Joly/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Princess Aiko visits horse park

Japanese Princess Aiko (far R) visits Equestrian Park in Tokyo on Sept. 23, 2025, designated horse day by the Japan Racing Association.

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Princess Aiko visits horse park

Japanese Princess Aiko visits Equestrian Park in Tokyo on Sept. 23, 2025, designated horse day by the Japan Racing Association.

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Princess Aiko visits horse park

Japanese Princess Aiko visits Equestrian Park in Tokyo on Sept. 23, 2025, designated horse day by the Japan Racing Association.

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Nagqu Horse Racing Festival - China

Contestants compete in the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, September 7, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. In addition to traditional horse racing, the festival also features a variety of ethnic sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nagqu Horse Racing Festival - China

A contestant competes in the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, September 6, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. In addition to traditional horse racing, the festival also features a variety of ethnic sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Jiang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nagqu Horse Racing Festival - China

Contestants compete in the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, September 6, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. In addition to traditional horse racing, the festival also features a variety of ethnic sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Jiang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nagqu Horse Racing Festival - China

Contestants compete in the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, September 6, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. In addition to traditional horse racing, the festival also features a variety of ethnic sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nagqu Horse Racing Festival - China

Contestants wait to compete in the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, September 6, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. In addition to traditional horse racing, the festival also features a variety of ethnic sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nagqu Horse Racing Festival - China

Riders attend a blessing ceremony before a competition at the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, September 7, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. In addition to traditional horse racing, the festival also features a variety of ethnic sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Jiang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nagqu Horse Racing Festival - China

A horse owner soothes a horse at the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, September 7, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. In addition to traditional horse racing, the festival also features a variety of ethnic sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nagqu Horse Racing Festival - China

Contestants wait to compete in the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, September 6, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. In addition to traditional horse racing, the festival also features a variety of ethnic sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nagqu Horse Racing Festival - China

A contestant competes in the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, September 6, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. In addition to traditional horse racing, the festival also features a variety of ethnic sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nagqu Horse Racing Festival - China

An aerial drone photo taken on September 7, 2025 shows contestants competing in the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. In addition to traditional horse racing, the festival also features a variety of ethnic sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Jiang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nagqu Horse Racing Festival - China

An aerial drone photo taken on September 7, 2025 shows contestants competing in the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. In addition to traditional horse racing, the festival also features a variety of ethnic sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nagqu Horse Racing Festival - China

An aerial drone photo taken on September 7, 2025 shows contestants competing in the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. In addition to traditional horse racing, the festival also features a variety of ethnic sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Jiang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nagqu Horse Racing Festival - China

Contestants wait to compete in the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, September 7, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. In addition to traditional horse racing, the festival also features a variety of ethnic sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nagqu Horse Racing Festival - China

Contestants compete in the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, September 6, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. In addition to traditional horse racing, the festival also features a variety of ethnic sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Jiang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nagqu Horse Racing Festival - China

An aerial drone photo taken on September 6, 2025 shows contestants competing in the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. In addition to traditional horse racing, the festival also features a variety of ethnic sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nagqu Horse Racing Festival - China

Contestants compete in the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, September 6, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. In addition to traditional horse racing, the festival also features a variety of ethnic sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nagqu Horse Racing Festival - China

A contestant competes in Tibetan Sling competition, a traditional Tibetan competition that tests accuracy in stone throwing, during the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, September 6, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. In addition to traditional horse racing, the festival also features a variety of ethnic sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nagqu Horse Racing Festival - China

An aerial drone photo taken on September 7, 2025 shows contestants competing in the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. In addition to traditional horse racing, the festival also features a variety of ethnic sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Jiang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nagqu Horse Racing Festival - China

A rider gestures during a blessing ceremony before a competition at the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, September 7, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. In addition to traditional horse racing, the festival also features a variety of ethnic sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Jiang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nagqu Horse Racing Festival - China

An aerial drone photo taken on September 6, 2025 shows contestants competing in the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. In addition to traditional horse racing, the festival also features a variety of ethnic sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nagqu Horse Racing Festival - China

An aerial drone photo taken on September 7, 2025 shows contestants competing in the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. In addition to traditional horse racing, the festival also features a variety of ethnic sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Horse Racing Festival - China

This drone photo shows riders demonstrating equestrian skills during the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 5, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. The festival features sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Fan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Horse Racing Festival - China

Riders showcase equestrian skills during the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 5, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. The festival features sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Fan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Horse Racing Festival - China

A performance is staged at the opening ceremony of the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 5, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. The festival features sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Horse Racing Festival - China

Riders perform an equestrian show at the opening ceremony of the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 5, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. The festival features sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Horse Racing Festival - China

A young rider competes in the 10,000-meter race during the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 5, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. The festival features sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Fan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Horse Racing Festival - China

An aerial drone photo shows young riders participating in the 10,000-meter race during the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 5, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. The festival features sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Fan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Horse Racing Festival - China

An aerial drone photo shows the opening ceremony of the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 5, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. The festival features sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Horse Racing Festival - China

A rider competes in the 12,000-meter trotting race during the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 5, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. The festival features sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Xinhua/Jiang Fan/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Horse Racing Festival - China

A rider performs an equestrian show at the opening ceremony of the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 5, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. The festival features sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Horse Racing Festival - China

A performance is staged at the opening ceremony of the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 5, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. The festival features sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Horse Racing Festival - China

A performance is staged at the opening ceremony of the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 5, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. The festival features sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Horse Racing Festival - China

Riders perform an equestrian show at the opening ceremony of the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 5, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. The festival features sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (front, 3rd from R) and Empress Masako (front, 2nd from R) are pictured at the venue of horse racing together with Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh (front, R) during the Naadam festival near Ulaanbaatar on July 12, 2025.

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Naadam festival in Mongolia

Horse racing is held during the Naadam festival near Ulaanbaatar on July 12, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C, far L) and Empress Masako (C, 2nd from L) watch horse racing with Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh (C, 3rd from L) during the Naadam festival near Ulaanbaatar on July 12, 2025.

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (L) and Empress Masako (C) watch horse racing with Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh (R) during the Naadam festival near Ulaanbaatar on July 12, 2025.

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (R) are greeted by Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh (3rd from R) after arriving at the venue for horse racing during the Naadam festival near Ulaanbaatar on July 12, 2025.

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (L) and Empress Masako (C) watch horse racing with Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh (R) during the Naadam festival near Ulaanbaatar on July 12, 2025.

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Japan emperor's state visit to Mongolia

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (L) and Empress Masako (C) watch horse racing with Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh (R) during the Naadam festival near Ulaanbaatar on July 12, 2025.

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Rehabilitation of injured racing horse

An injured racing horse swims in a pool at a rehabilitation center for racing horses in the Fukushima Prefecture city of Iwaki, northeastern Japan, on May 22, 2025, the pool's opening day for the year.

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Rehabilitation of injured racing horse

An injured racing horse swims in a pool at a rehabilitation center for racing horses in the Fukushima Prefecture city of Iwaki, northeastern Japan, on May 22, 2025, the pool's opening day for the year.