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Special light-up at temple in northeastern Japan

The interior of Shiramizu Amidado hall, a national treasure, in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture in northeastern Japan, is lit up for a test run of projection mapping display on Nov. 13, 2025, ahead of its public opening scheduled for the following day.

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Special light-up at temple in northeastern Japan

The interior of Shiramizu Amidado hall, a national treasure, in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture in northeastern Japan, is lit up for a test run of projection mapping display on Nov. 13, 2025, ahead of its public opening scheduled for the following day.

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Special light-up at temple in northeastern Japan

The interior of Shiramizu Amidado hall, a national treasure, in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture in northeastern Japan, is lit up for a test run of projection mapping display on Nov. 13, 2025, ahead of its public opening scheduled for the following day.

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Signal Festival Takes Place In Prague - Czech Republic

Visitors watch a projection of video mapping during the Signal Festival in Prague, the Czech Republic, Oct. 17, 2025. The streets and historic landmarks of Prague have once again come alive with light and digital art as the 13th edition of the Signal Festival opened on Thursday evening. Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Signal Festival Takes Place In Prague - Czech Republic

Visitors watch a projection of video mapping during the Signal Festival in Prague, the Czech Republic, Oct. 17, 2025. The streets and historic landmarks of Prague have once again come alive with light and digital art as the 13th edition of the Signal Festival opened on Thursday evening. Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Signal Festival Takes Place In Prague - Czech Republic

Visitors watch a projection of video mapping during the Signal Festival in Prague, the Czech Republic, Oct. 17, 2025. The streets and historic landmarks of Prague have once again come alive with light and digital art as the 13th edition of the Signal Festival opened on Thursday evening. Photo by Dana Kesnerova/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Exhibition in Osaka

Photo taken on June 2, 2025, shows projection mapping mimicking Tottori Sand Dunes at the Kansai Pavilion section for the western Japan prefecture of Tottori at the World Exposition in Osaka.

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Bulgaria: Festival of Lights Turns Sofia Into Open-Air Gallery

Sofia's LUNAR Festival of Lights transformed the capital into an extraordinary open-air gallery from May 8 to 11. Over 20 artists from around the globe presented stunning 3D projection mapping and laser shows at 14 key locations, turning historic buildings, parks, and squares into an open-air gallery of light.

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World Exposition opens in Osaka

Photo shows projection mapping on the wall of Expo Hall Shinning Hat on the opening day of the six-month World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, on April 13, 2025.

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France: Nike Pays Tribute To Rafael Nadal In Paris

A 10-meter-high video of Rafael Nadal, who had bid farewell to tennis at the Davis Cup, was projected at Place du Trocadero in Paris on November 19. The tribute was organized by Nike, Nadal’s sponsor since 2008.

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AIGC Naked Eye 3D Projection Architecture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - 3D mapping works by Chinese and foreign artists are projected on the exterior wall of a classical European palace through 20K ultra-high-definition light and shadow technology, Shanghai, China, October 4, 2024. Artificial Intelligent-generated Content (AIGC) gives new life to old buildings, presenting cultural aesthetics of different countries through high-tech light shows, and bringing stunning visual experiences to citizens and visitors.

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AIGC Naked Eye 3D Projection Architecture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - 3D mapping works by Chinese and foreign artists are projected on the exterior wall of a classical European palace through 20K ultra-high-definition light and shadow technology, Shanghai, China, October 4, 2024. Artificial Intelligent-generated Content (AIGC) gives new life to old buildings, presenting cultural aesthetics of different countries through high-tech light shows, and bringing stunning visual experiences to citizens and visitors.

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AIGC Naked Eye 3D Projection Architecture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - 3D mapping works by Chinese and foreign artists are projected on the exterior wall of a classical European palace through 20K ultra-high-definition light and shadow technology, Shanghai, China, October 4, 2024. Artificial Intelligent-generated Content (AIGC) gives new life to old buildings, presenting cultural aesthetics of different countries through high-tech light shows, and bringing stunning visual experiences to citizens and visitors.

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AIGC Naked Eye 3D Projection Architecture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - 3D mapping works by Chinese and foreign artists are projected on the exterior wall of a classical European palace through 20K ultra-high-definition light and shadow technology, Shanghai, China, October 4, 2024. Artificial Intelligent-generated Content (AIGC) gives new life to old buildings, presenting cultural aesthetics of different countries through high-tech light shows, and bringing stunning visual experiences to citizens and visitors.

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AIGC Naked Eye 3D Projection Architecture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - 3D mapping works by Chinese and foreign artists are projected on the exterior wall of a classical European palace through 20K ultra-high-definition light and shadow technology, Shanghai, China, October 4, 2024. Artificial Intelligent-generated Content (AIGC) gives new life to old buildings, presenting cultural aesthetics of different countries through high-tech light shows, and bringing stunning visual experiences to citizens and visitors.

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AIGC Naked Eye 3D Projection Architecture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - 3D mapping works by Chinese and foreign artists are projected on the exterior wall of a classical European palace through 20K ultra-high-definition light and shadow technology, Shanghai, China, October 4, 2024. Artificial Intelligent-generated Content (AIGC) gives new life to old buildings, presenting cultural aesthetics of different countries through high-tech light shows, and bringing stunning visual experiences to citizens and visitors.

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AIGC Naked Eye 3D Projection Architecture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - 3D mapping works by Chinese and foreign artists are projected on the exterior wall of a classical European palace through 20K ultra-high-definition light and shadow technology, Shanghai, China, October 4, 2024. Artificial Intelligent-generated Content (AIGC) gives new life to old buildings, presenting cultural aesthetics of different countries through high-tech light shows, and bringing stunning visual experiences to citizens and visitors.

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AIGC Naked Eye 3D Projection Architecture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - 3D mapping works by Chinese and foreign artists are projected on the exterior wall of a classical European palace through 20K ultra-high-definition light and shadow technology, Shanghai, China, October 4, 2024. Artificial Intelligent-generated Content (AIGC) gives new life to old buildings, presenting cultural aesthetics of different countries through high-tech light shows, and bringing stunning visual experiences to citizens and visitors.

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AIGC Naked Eye 3D Projection Architecture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - 3D mapping works by Chinese and foreign artists are projected on the exterior wall of a classical European palace through 20K ultra-high-definition light and shadow technology, Shanghai, China, October 4, 2024. Artificial Intelligent-generated Content (AIGC) gives new life to old buildings, presenting cultural aesthetics of different countries through high-tech light shows, and bringing stunning visual experiences to citizens and visitors.

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AIGC Naked Eye 3D Projection Architecture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - 3D mapping works by Chinese and foreign artists are projected on the exterior wall of a classical European palace through 20K ultra-high-definition light and shadow technology, Shanghai, China, October 4, 2024. Artificial Intelligent-generated Content (AIGC) gives new life to old buildings, presenting cultural aesthetics of different countries through high-tech light shows, and bringing stunning visual experiences to citizens and visitors.

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AIGC Naked Eye 3D Projection Architecture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - 3D mapping works by Chinese and foreign artists are projected on the exterior wall of a classical European palace through 20K ultra-high-definition light and shadow technology, Shanghai, China, October 4, 2024. Artificial Intelligent-generated Content (AIGC) gives new life to old buildings, presenting cultural aesthetics of different countries through high-tech light shows, and bringing stunning visual experiences to citizens and visitors.

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AIGC Naked Eye 3D Projection Architecture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - 3D mapping works by Chinese and foreign artists are projected on the exterior wall of a classical European palace through 20K ultra-high-definition light and shadow technology, Shanghai, China, October 4, 2024. Artificial Intelligent-generated Content (AIGC) gives new life to old buildings, presenting cultural aesthetics of different countries through high-tech light shows, and bringing stunning visual experiences to citizens and visitors.

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AIGC Naked Eye 3D Projection Architecture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - 3D mapping works by Chinese and foreign artists are projected on the exterior wall of a classical European palace through 20K ultra-high-definition light and shadow technology, Shanghai, China, October 4, 2024. Artificial Intelligent-generated Content (AIGC) gives new life to old buildings, presenting cultural aesthetics of different countries through high-tech light shows, and bringing stunning visual experiences to citizens and visitors.

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AIGC Naked Eye 3D Projection Architecture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - 3D mapping works by Chinese and foreign artists are projected on the exterior wall of a classical European palace through 20K ultra-high-definition light and shadow technology, Shanghai, China, October 4, 2024. Artificial Intelligent-generated Content (AIGC) gives new life to old buildings, presenting cultural aesthetics of different countries through high-tech light shows, and bringing stunning visual experiences to citizens and visitors.

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AIGC Naked Eye 3D Projection Architecture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - 3D mapping works by Chinese and foreign artists are projected on the exterior wall of a classical European palace through 20K ultra-high-definition light and shadow technology, Shanghai, China, October 4, 2024. Artificial Intelligent-generated Content (AIGC) gives new life to old buildings, presenting cultural aesthetics of different countries through high-tech light shows, and bringing stunning visual experiences to citizens and visitors.

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AIGC Naked Eye 3D Projection Architecture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - 3D mapping works by Chinese and foreign artists are projected on the exterior wall of a classical European palace through 20K ultra-high-definition light and shadow technology, Shanghai, China, October 4, 2024. Artificial Intelligent-generated Content (AIGC) gives new life to old buildings, presenting cultural aesthetics of different countries through high-tech light shows, and bringing stunning visual experiences to citizens and visitors.

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AIGC Naked Eye 3D Projection Architecture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - 3D mapping works by Chinese and foreign artists are projected on the exterior wall of a classical European palace through 20K ultra-high-definition light and shadow technology, Shanghai, China, October 4, 2024. Artificial Intelligent-generated Content (AIGC) gives new life to old buildings, presenting cultural aesthetics of different countries through high-tech light shows, and bringing stunning visual experiences to citizens and visitors.

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AIGC Naked Eye 3D Projection Architecture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - 3D mapping works by Chinese and foreign artists are projected on the exterior wall of a classical European palace through 20K ultra-high-definition light and shadow technology, Shanghai, China, October 4, 2024. Artificial Intelligent-generated Content (AIGC) gives new life to old buildings, presenting cultural aesthetics of different countries through high-tech light shows, and bringing stunning visual experiences to citizens and visitors.

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AIGC Naked Eye 3D Projection Architecture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - 3D mapping works by Chinese and foreign artists are projected on the exterior wall of a classical European palace through 20K ultra-high-definition light and shadow technology, Shanghai, China, October 4, 2024. Artificial Intelligent-generated Content (AIGC) gives new life to old buildings, presenting cultural aesthetics of different countries through high-tech light shows, and bringing stunning visual experiences to citizens and visitors.

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AIGC Naked Eye 3D Projection Architecture

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 4, 2024 - 3D mapping works by Chinese and foreign artists are projected on the exterior wall of a classical European palace through 20K ultra-high-definition light and shadow technology, Shanghai, China, October 4, 2024. Artificial Intelligent-generated Content (AIGC) gives new life to old buildings, presenting cultural aesthetics of different countries through high-tech light shows, and bringing stunning visual experiences to citizens and visitors.

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World's largest projection mapping displays begin in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, Feb. 25 Kyodo - Nightly projection mapping displays begin on one of the two towers that host the headquarters of the Tokyo metropolitan government on Feb. 25, 2024. Images projected on the eastern facade of the complex's 48-story main building No. 1, covering an area measuring some 127 meters in height and 110 m in width from the building's fourth to 32nd floors, have been certified as the world's largest by Guinness World Records. (Kyodo)

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World's largest projection mapping displays begin in Tokyo

Nightly projection mapping displays begin on one of the two towers that host the headquarters of the Tokyo metropolitan government on Feb. 25, 2024. Images projected on the eastern facade of the complex's 48-story main building No. 1, covering an area measuring some 127 meters in height and 110 m in width from the building's fourth to 32nd floors, have been certified as the world's largest by Guinness World Records.

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World's largest projection mapping displays begin in Tokyo

Nightly projection mapping displays begin on one of the two towers that host the headquarters of the Tokyo metropolitan government on Feb. 25, 2024. Images projected on the eastern facade of the complex's 48-story main building No. 1, covering an area measuring some 127 meters in height and 110 m in width from the building's fourth to 32nd floors, have been certified as the world's largest by Guinness World Records.

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World's largest projection mapping displays begin in Tokyo

Nightly projection mapping displays begin on one of the two towers that host the headquarters of the Tokyo metropolitan government on Feb. 25, 2024. Images projected on the eastern facade of the complex's 48-story main building No. 1, covering an area measuring some 127 meters in height and 110 m in width from the building's fourth to 32nd floors, have been certified as the world's largest by Guinness World Records.

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World's largest projection mapping displays begin in Tokyo

Nightly projection mapping displays begin on one of the two towers that host the headquarters of the Tokyo metropolitan government on Feb. 25, 2024. Images projected on the eastern facade of the complex's 48-story main building No. 1, covering an area measuring some 127 meters in height and 110 m in width from the building's fourth to 32nd floors, have been certified as the world's largest by Guinness World Records.

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Spouses of G-7 leaders in Hiroshima

Spouses of Group of Seven leaders watch projection mapping in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on May 19, 2023, as part of the May 19-21 G-7 summit's cultural program. (Pool photo)

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Spouses of G-7 leaders in Hiroshima

Spouses of Group of Seven leaders watch projection mapping in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on May 19, 2023, as part of the May 19-21 G-7 summit's cultural program. (Pool photo)

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Festival of Lights opens in Zagreb

STORY: Festival of Lights opens in Zagreb DATELINE: March 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:27 LOCATION: Zagreb CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of light installations 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TINA MARKOVIC, Artist 3. various of the central square in Zagreb and 3D mapping on the museum building 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARIN PETKOV, Artist 5. various of a 3D mapping made by Petkov 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): BIRGIT ZANDER, Inventor of Lights Festival in Berlin 7. various of light installations STORYLINE: Zagreb's annual Festival of Lights opened on Wednesday, bringing impressive visual installations and light art to the streets of the Croatian capital. During the five-day festival, Zagreb's streets, parks, and squares will be illuminated by Croatian and international artists using the latest light projection technology. The festival marks the arrival of spring as light symbolizes awakening and growth. It also marks the beginning of the new tourist season in Croatia's capital. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TINA MARK

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Multinational artworks light up streets in China's Chongqing

STORY: Multinational artworks light up streets in China's Chongqing DATELINE: Jan. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:32 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of artworks STORYLINE: The first International Light Art Festival opened in SW China's Chongqing on Friday evening, lighting up the streets with artworks by teams from more than a dozen countries, including China, Italy, France, Germany, Bulgaria, and Romania. 3D mapping technology and projection technology are used in the art show and presented a strong visual impact. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Chongqing, China. (XHTV)

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3D image of fox projected over tumulus in western Japan

KASHIHARA, Japan - A three-dimensional image of a fox is projected over the Ishibutai tumulus made of large rocks in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 13, 2014, for the test illumination of "projection mapping."

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3D image of planet projected on tumulus in west Japan

KASHIHARA, Japan - A three-dimensional image of a planet is projected over the Ishibutai tumulus made of large rocks in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 13, 2014, for the test illumination of "projection mapping."

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Projection mapping starts at sand museum in western Japan

TOTTORI, Japan - A "3D projection mapping" project to display animated images on sand statues starts at the Sand Museum in Tottori, western Japan, on Aug. 13, 2014. The city is known for the Tottori Sand Dunes.

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Bandai's 'Hako Vision' wins toy award

TOKYO, Japan - Bandai Co.'s Hako Vision, a toy creating images in a palm-size box using projection mapping techniques, is seen in this undated photo. It won the Japan Toy Association's grand prize in the innovative toy section for the 2014 Japan toy awards.

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Bandai's 'Hako Vision' wins toy award

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Bandai Co.'s Hako Vision, a toy creating images in a palm-size box using projection mapping techniques, in Tokyo on June 10, 2014. It won the Japan Toy Association's grand prize in the innovative toy section for the 2014 Japan toy awards.

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Projection mapping art event at Nara's Takamatsuzuka Tomb

NARA, Japan - The image of a Vermillion bird from one of the four murals at Takamatsuzaka Tomb depicting the gods said to rule over the four cardinal compass directions is projected around the cone-shaped ancient burial mound in the village of Asuka, Nara Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 20, 2014. The projection mapping was shown to the press ahead of the start of an event by Japanese and British artists from Feb. 22.

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Projection mapping of Osaka library

The Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library is illuminated in a test projection mapping of the landmark in the western Japanese city of Osaka on Dec. 11, 2015, ahead of the annual illumination event beginning the following day for a run until Dec. 25. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese surgeon uses projection mapping for liver cancer operation

A 3-D image is directly mapped onto an internal organ model using projection mapping in Kyoto, western Japan, on Oct. 16, 2015. A group of researchers at the state-run university said that day they have developed a device in collaboration with Panasonic Corp. that can directly map onto a patient's liver a 3-D image showing the position of cancer vis-a-vis normal tissue. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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3D images illuminate Osaka Castle for Hanshin Tigers' 80th anniv.

Three-dimensional images, including the logo of the Hanshin Tigers, are projected onto Osaka Castle during a special illumination event on Feb. 5, 2015, to celebrate the popular professional baseball team's 80th anniversary in Osaka, western Japan. The 3D projection mapping event will run through Feb. 22. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New hula dance fused with projection mapping

A new dance show by hula dancers at the amusement park Spa Resort Hawaiians in Iwaki, Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, is shown on Jan. 15, 2015, fused with projection mapping. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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FEATURE: A trip down Sapporo Snow Festival's winter wonderland

Photo taken Feb. 5, 2016, shows projection-mapping of a snow sculpture of the Hokkaido Shinkansen bullet train displayed at the Sapporo Snow Festival, which started the same day in the northern Japanese city of Sapporo. The seven-day event is expected to attract more than two million foreign and domestic tourists. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo