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Candles lit up at Kyoto temple

Candles lit up at Kyoto temple

Candles are lit on a test basis at Myoshin-ji temple's Torin-in in Kyoto on Oct. 16, 2025, a day ahead of the start of a special nighttime visitation event through Oct. 26.

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Candles lit up at Kyoto temple

Candles lit up at Kyoto temple

Candles are lit on a test basis at Myoshin-ji temple's Torin-in in Kyoto on Oct. 16, 2025, a day ahead of the start of a special nighttime visitation event through Oct. 26.

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Candles lit up at Kyoto temple

Candles lit up at Kyoto temple

Candles are lit on a test basis at Myoshin-ji temple's Torin-in in Kyoto on Oct. 16, 2025, a day ahead of the start of a special nighttime visitation event through Oct. 26.

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Japanese stewartia at Kyoto temple

Japanese stewartia at Kyoto temple

Torin-in temple's garden is dotted with fallen Japanese stewartia flowers in Kyoto, western Japan, on June 9, 2025. It opened to the public for two weeks that day to allow visitors to view the flowers, which bloom and fall in a single day.

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Japanese stewartia at Kyoto temple

Japanese stewartia at Kyoto temple

Torin-in temple's garden is dotted with fallen Japanese stewartia flowers in Kyoto, western Japan, on June 9, 2025. It opened to the public for two weeks that day to allow visitors to view the flowers, which bloom and fall in a single day.

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Japanese stewartia at Kyoto temple

Japanese stewartia at Kyoto temple

Torin-in temple's garden is dotted with fallen Japanese stewartia flowers in Kyoto, western Japan, on June 9, 2025. It opened to the public for two weeks that day to allow visitors to view the flowers, which bloom and fall in a single day.

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Youths gather in China's Fujian to build new bridges of Sino-U.S. friendship

STORY: Youths gather in China's Fujian to build new bridges of Sino-U.S. friendship SHOOTING TIME: June 25-26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: FUZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of youths at "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival" 2. various of the event 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TORIN SAMPLES, Student from the University of Washington, the U.S. 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): JENNIFER LEE, Medical student from the University of Michigan, the U.S. 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ANNE WEN, American student at Peking University 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): LONDON THOMAS, American high school student from Washington State, the U.S. 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): LOU KOHLER VOINOV, American student studying at Tsinghua University 8. various of Kuliang 9. various of the event 10. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): MAYA TAN, Student from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania, the U.S. 11. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): SOPHIA DATTA, American student studying at Tsinghua University STORYLINE: Ab

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Japanese stewartia at Kyoto temple

Japanese stewartia at Kyoto temple

Japanese stewartia flowers are in full bloom at the Torin-in temple garden in Kyoto, western Japan, on June 12, 2023.

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Japanese stewartia at Kyoto temple

Japanese stewartia at Kyoto temple

Japanese stewartia flowers are in full bloom at the Torin-in temple garden in Kyoto, western Japan, on June 12, 2023.

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Japanese stewartia at Kyoto temple

Japanese stewartia at Kyoto temple

Japanese stewartia flowers are in full bloom at the Torin-in temple garden in Kyoto, western Japan, on June 12, 2023.

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'Dry landscape' garden in Kyoto illuminated

'Dry landscape' garden in Kyoto illuminated

KYOTO, Japan - Torin-in Temple's "karesansui"-style rock garden in Kyoto, western Japan, is illuminated with candle light and traditional Japanese lanterns on Oct. 9, 2014. Karesansui, literally meaning a dry mountain and water, is a style of gardening which creates a landscape with only dry materials such as rocks and gravel stones.

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'Dry landscape' garden in Kyoto illuminated

'Dry landscape' garden in Kyoto illuminated

KYOTO, Japan - Two women enjoy Torin-in Temple's "karesansui"-style rock garden illuminated with candle light and traditional Japanese lanterns in Kyoto, western Japan, on Oct. 9, 2014. Karesansui, literally meaning a dry mountain and water, is a style of gardening which creates a landscape with only dry materials such as rocks and gravel stones.

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Event in Kyoto to appreciate short-lived flowers

Event in Kyoto to appreciate short-lived flowers

KYOTO, Japan - An event to enjoy flowers of the Japanese stewartia, which bloom and fall off in a day, begins at Torin-in Temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on June 15, 2014.

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Stewertia flower event takes place in Kyoto

Stewertia flower event takes place in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - An event to appreciate short-lived Japanese stewartia flowers starts at Torin-in Temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on June 15, 2014.

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Flowers for a moment

Flowers for a moment

KYOTO, Japan - Visitors view fallen Japanese stuartia at the Torin-in temple garden at Kyoto's Myoshinji Temple, on June 15, 2010, the first day of a 15-day flower-viewing event. The flower is used as a symbol of transience described in ''The Tale of the Heike,'' because it blossoms and falls from the tree in one day.

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Kyoto temple garden lit up with candles

Kyoto temple garden lit up with candles

KYOTO, Japan - Some 300 candles light up the Torin-in temple garden in the Myoshinji Temple in Kyoto, the ancient capital in western Japan. The lit-up garden was opened to the press on the night of Sept. 20 prior to the start of the temple's special night tourist course from Sept. 24.

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Japanese stewartia in full bloom at Kyoto temple

Japanese stewartia in full bloom at Kyoto temple

Japanese stewartias are in full bloom at the Torin-in temple garden in Kyoto on June 15, 2022. The flower blooms and falls from the tree in one day.

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Japanese stewartia in full bloom at Kyoto temple

Japanese stewartia in full bloom at Kyoto temple

Japanese stewartias are in full bloom at the Torin-in temple garden in Kyoto on June 15, 2022. The flower blooms and falls from the tree in one day.

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The Canadians - film (1961)

The Canadians - film (1961)

Robert Ryan & Torin Thatcher Characters: Inspector William Gannon & Sergeant McGregor Film: The Canadians (1962) Director: Burt Kennedy 11 March 1961 Date: 11-Mar-61

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Drums Of Africa - film (1963)

Drums Of Africa - film (1963)

Lloyd Bochner, Frankie Avalon, Torin Thatcher & Mariette Hartley Characters: David Moore, Brian Ferrers, Jack Cuortemayn, Ruth Knight Film: Drums Of Africa (1963) Director: James B, Clark 15 May 1963 Date: 15-May-63

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Drums Of Africa - film (1963)

Drums Of Africa - film (1963)

Frankie Avalon, Lloyd Bochner & Torin Thatcher Characters: Brian Ferrers, David Moore, Jack Cuortemayn Film: Drums Of Africa (1963) Director: James B, Clark 15 May 1963 Date: 15-May-63

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The Miracle film (1959)

The Miracle film (1959)

Roger Moore, Carroll Baker & Torin Thatcher Characters: Teresa,Capt. Michael Stuart & The Duke of Wellington Film: The Miracle (USA 1959) Director: Irving Rapper 12 November 1959 Date: 12-Nov-59

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Darby'S Rangers film (1958)

Darby'S Rangers film (1958)

James Garner, Edd Byrnes & Torin Thatcher Film: Darby'S Rangers; The Young Invaders (1959) Director: William A. Wellman 12 February 1958 Date: 12-Feb-58

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Affair In Trinidad film (1952)

Affair In Trinidad film (1952)

Torin Thatcher, Rita Hayworth & Howard Wendell Characters: Inspector Smythe, Chris Emery, Anderson Film: Affair In Trinidad (1951) Director: Vincent Sherman 30 June 1952 Aff

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THE 7TH VOYAGE OF SINBAD

THE 7TH VOYAGE OF SINBAD

THE 7TH VOYAGE OF SINBAD TORIN THATCHER Date: 1958

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WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION

WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION

WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION From left in the front bench - TORIN THATCHER, JOHN WILLIAMS, CHARLES LAUGHTON Date: 1957

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THE BLACK SHIELD OF FALWORTH

THE BLACK SHIELD OF FALWORTH

THE BLACK SHIELD OF FALWORTH

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THE BLACK SHIELD OF FALWORTH

THE BLACK SHIELD OF FALWORTH

THE BLACK SHIELD OF FALWORTH JANET LEIGH, TONY CURTIS, TORIN THATCHER Date: 1954

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THE BLACK SHIELD OF FALWORTH

THE BLACK SHIELD OF FALWORTH

THE BLACK SHIELD OF FALWORTH TONY CURTIS, JANET LEIGH, TORIN THATCHER, HERBERT MARSHALL Date: 1954

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THE SNOWS OF KILIMANJARO

THE SNOWS OF KILIMANJARO

THE SNOWS OF KILIMANJARO TORIN THATCHER, AVA GARDNER, GREGORY PECK THE SNOWS OF KILIMANJARO Date: 1952

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THE SPY IN BLACK

THE SPY IN BLACK

THE SPY IN BLACK CONRAD VEIDT, TORIN THATCHER Date: 1939

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Japanese stewartia at Kyoto temple

An annual event to view Japanese stewartia begins at the Torin-in temple garden in Kyoto on June 15, 2021. The flower blooms and falls from the tree in one day. (Kyodo)

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Stewartia flower event takes place in Kyoto

Stewartia flower event takes place in Kyoto

A flower-viewing event to enjoy the Japanese stewartia begins at Torin-in temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on June 15, 2015. The flower is used as a symbol of transience described in "The Tale of the Heike," as it blossoms and falls from the tree in one day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kyoto temple garden lit up with candles

Kyoto temple garden lit up with candles

KYOTO, Japan - Some 300 candles light up the Torin-in temple garden in the Myoshinji Temple in Kyoto, the ancient capital in western Japan. The lit-up garden was opened to the press on the night of Sept. 20 prior to the start of the temple's special night tourist course from Sept. 24.

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Japanese stewartia at Kyoto temple

Japanese stewartia at Kyoto temple

An annual event to view Japanese stewartia begins at the Torin-in temple garden in Kyoto on June 15, 2021. The flower blooms and falls from the tree in one day.

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Japanese stewartia at Kyoto temple

Japanese stewartia at Kyoto temple

An annual event to view Japanese stewartia begins at the Torin-in temple garden in Kyoto on June 15, 2021. The flower blooms and falls from the tree in one day.

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Japanese stewartia at Kyoto temple

Japanese stewartia at Kyoto temple

An annual event to view Japanese stewartia begins at the Torin-in temple garden in Kyoto on June 15, 2021. The flower blooms and falls from the tree in one day.

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Flowers for a moment

Flowers for a moment

KYOTO, Japan - Visitors view fallen Japanese stuartia at the Torin-in temple garden at Kyoto's Myoshinji Temple, on June 15, 2010, the first day of a 15-day flower-viewing event. The flower is used as a symbol of transience described in ''The Tale of the Heike,'' because it blossoms and falls from the tree in one day. (Kyodo)

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'Dry landscape' garden in Kyoto illuminated

'Dry landscape' garden in Kyoto illuminated

KYOTO, Japan - Torin-in Temple's "karesansui"-style rock garden in Kyoto, western Japan, is illuminated with candle light and traditional Japanese lanterns on Oct. 9, 2014. Karesansui, literally meaning a dry mountain and water, is a style of gardening which creates a landscape with only dry materials such as rocks and gravel stones. (Kyodo)

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Stewertia flower event takes place in Kyoto

Stewertia flower event takes place in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - An event to appreciate short-lived Japanese stewartia flowers starts at Torin-in Temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on June 15, 2014. (Kyodo)

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Stewartia flowers viewing event begins in Kyoto

Stewartia flowers viewing event begins in Kyoto

A flower-viewing event to appreciate the Japanese stewartia begins at Torin-in temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on June 15, 2017. The flower is used as a symbol of transience described in "The Tale of the Heike," as it blossoms and falls from the tree in one day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Stewartia flowers viewing event begins in Kyoto

Stewartia flowers viewing event begins in Kyoto

A flower-viewing event to appreciate the Japanese stewartia begins at Torin-in temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on June 15, 2017. The flower is used as a symbol of transience described in "The Tale of the Heike," as it blossoms and falls from the tree in one day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Skiing: Yater-Wallace claims victory in men's halfpipe event

Skiing: Yater-Wallace claims victory in men's halfpipe event

American Torin Yater-Wallace gets air during the men's freestyle skiing World Cup halfpipe event in Pyeongchang, South Korea, on Feb. 18, 2017. Yater-Wallace scored 95.60, claiming victory in the event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Skiing: Yater-Wallace claims victory in men's halfpipe event

Skiing: Yater-Wallace claims victory in men's halfpipe event

American Torin Yater-Wallace gets air during the men's freestyle skiing World Cup halfpipe event in Pyeongchang, South Korea, on Feb. 18, 2017. Yater-Wallace scored 95.60, claiming victory in the event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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