Animator, Studio Ghibli co-founder Takahata's exhibition in Paris

Animator, Studio Ghibli co-founder Takahata's exhibition in Paris

People view works by late Japanese animation director Isao Takahata at an exhibition dedicated to his works and life in Paris on Dec. 6, 2025. The event marks the first major European retrospective of Takahata, who co-founded Studio Ghibli and directed the award-winning animation "Grave of the Fireflies."

Animator, Studio Ghibli co-founder Takahata's exhibition in Paris

Animator, Studio Ghibli co-founder Takahata's exhibition in Paris

People view works by late Japanese animation director Isao Takahata at an exhibition dedicated to his works and life in Paris on Dec. 6, 2025. The event marks the first major European retrospective of Takahata, who co-founded Studio Ghibli and directed the award-winning animation "Grave of the Fireflies."

Animator, Studio Ghibli co-founder Takahata's exhibition in Paris

Animator, Studio Ghibli co-founder Takahata's exhibition in Paris

People view works by late Japanese animation director Isao Takahata at an exhibition dedicated to his works and life in Paris on Dec. 6, 2025. The event marks the first major European retrospective of Takahata, who co-founded Studio Ghibli and directed the award-winning animation "Grave of the Fireflies."

Illustration - Gironde

Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, GIRONDE (33), AERIAL VIEW OF THE POINTE DE GRAVE AT THE MOUTH AND ESTUARY OF THE GIRONDE RIVER AT LE-VERDON-SUR-MER Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Toulouse

Illustration - Toulouse

FRANCE, HAUTE-GARONNE (31) TOULOUSE, THE EDGES OF THE GARONNE RIVER, THE PONT SAINT-PIERRE AND THE DOME OF THE GRAVE HOSPITAL, AERIAL VIEW Photo by Jean Bernard Nadeau/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Toulouse

Illustration - Toulouse

FRANCE, HAUTE-GARONNE (31) TOULOUSE, THE EDGES OF THE GARONNE RIVER, THE PONT SAINT-PIERRE AND THE DOME OF THE GRAVE HOSPITAL, AERIAL VIEW Photo by Jean Bernard Nadeau/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Toulouse

Illustration - Toulouse

FRANCE, HAUTE-GARONNE (31) TOULOUSE, THE EDGES OF THE GARONNE RIVER, THE PONT SAINT-PIERRE AND THE DOME OF THE GRAVE HOSPITAL, AERIAL VIEW Photo by Jean Bernard Nadeau/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Toulouse

Illustration - Toulouse

FRANCE, HAUTE-GARONNE (31) TOULOUSE, THE EDGES OF THE GARONNE RIVER, THE PONT SAINT-PIERRE AND THE DOME OF THE GRAVE HOSPITAL, AERIAL VIEW Photo by Jean Bernard Nadeau/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Toulouse

Illustration - Toulouse

FRANCE, HAUTE-GARONNE (31) TOULOUSE, THE EDGES OF THE GARONNE RIVER, THE PONT SAINT-PIERRE AND THE DOME OF THE GRAVE HOSPITAL, AERIAL VIEW Photo by Jean Bernard Nadeau/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Occitanie

Illustration - Occitanie

FRANCE TARN-ET-GARONNE (82) AERIAL VIEW OF SAINT-NICOLAS-DE-LA-GRAVE VILLAGE CLOSE TO THE GARONNE RIVER Photo by Frederic Hedelin/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - The Alps in Summer

Illustration - The Alps in Summer

FRANCE. HAUTES-ALPES (05) LA GRAVE. ROMANCHE VALLEY. PANORAMIC VIEW OF THE VILLAGE OF LA GRAVE IN SUMMER. ECRINS NATIONAL PARK Photo by Francois Roux/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ethiopia Tigray in Crisis

Ethiopia Tigray in Crisis

A view from Mariam Shewito Mountain, near the site of a mass grave, in Adwa, Ethiopia on March 31, 2025. The suspension of USAID and cuts from other aid organisations have severely impacted citizens, leaving displaced communities without adequate food or medicine. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Royal Tour of Italy - Day 4

Royal Tour of Italy - Day 4

view of poet Dante Alighieri’s grave, during day four of King Charles III and Queen Camilla's State visit to The Republic of Italy on April 10, 2025 in Ravenna, Italy. Photo by Marco Piovanotto/ABACAPRESS.COM

Royal Tour of Italy - Day 4

Royal Tour of Italy - Day 4

view of poet Dante Alighieri’s grave, during day four of King Charles III and Queen Camilla's State visit to The Republic of Italy on April 10, 2025 in Ravenna, Italy. Photo by Marco Piovanotto/ABACAPRESS.COM

Royal Tour of Italy - Day 4

Royal Tour of Italy - Day 4

view of poet Dante Alighieri’s grave, during day four of King Charles III and Queen Camilla's State visit to The Republic of Italy on April 10, 2025 in Ravenna, Italy. Photo by Marco Piovanotto/ABACAPRESS.COM

Royal Tour of Italy - Day 4

Royal Tour of Italy - Day 4

view of poet Dante Alighieri’s grave, during day four of King Charles III and Queen Camilla's State visit to The Republic of Italy on April 10, 2025 in Ravenna, Italy. Photo by Marco Piovanotto/ABACAPRESS.COM

Minister of Justice Didier Migaud visits the Versailles judicial court - Versailles

Minister of Justice Didier Migaud visits the Versailles judicial court - Versailles

View of the serious danger telephone system (dispositif telephone grave danger). French Minister of Justice visits the Versailles judicial court on the theme of domestic violence, in Versailles, France on October 25, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Minister of Justice Didier Migaud visits the Versailles judicial court - Versailles

Minister of Justice Didier Migaud visits the Versailles judicial court - Versailles

View of the serious danger telephone system (dispositif telephone grave danger). French Minister of Justice visits the Versailles judicial court on the theme of domestic violence, in Versailles, France on October 25, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Minister of Justice Didier Migaud visits the Versailles judicial court - Versailles

Minister of Justice Didier Migaud visits the Versailles judicial court - Versailles

View of the serious danger telephone system (dispositif telephone grave danger). French Minister of Justice visits the Versailles judicial court on the theme of domestic violence, in Versailles, France on October 25, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Minister of Justice Didier Migaud visits the Versailles judicial court - Versailles

Minister of Justice Didier Migaud visits the Versailles judicial court - Versailles

View of the serious danger telephone system (dispositif telephone grave danger). French Minister of Justice visits the Versailles judicial court on the theme of domestic violence, in Versailles, France on October 25, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Minister of Justice Didier Migaud visits the Versailles judicial court - Versailles

Minister of Justice Didier Migaud visits the Versailles judicial court - Versailles

View of the serious danger telephone system (dispositif telephone grave danger). French Minister of Justice visits the Versailles judicial court on the theme of domestic violence, in Versailles, France on October 25, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Minister of Justice Didier Migaud visits the Versailles judicial court - Versailles

Minister of Justice Didier Migaud visits the Versailles judicial court - Versailles

View of the serious danger telephone system (dispositif telephone grave danger). French Minister of Justice visits the Versailles judicial court on the theme of domestic violence, in Versailles, France on October 25, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Minister of Justice Didier Migaud visits the Versailles judicial court - Versailles

Minister of Justice Didier Migaud visits the Versailles judicial court - Versailles

View of the serious danger telephone system (dispositif telephone grave danger). French Minister of Justice visits the Versailles judicial court on the theme of domestic violence, in Versailles, France on October 25, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Minister of Justice Didier Migaud visits the Versailles judicial court - Versailles

Minister of Justice Didier Migaud visits the Versailles judicial court - Versailles

View of the serious danger telephone system (dispositif telephone grave danger). French Minister of Justice visits the Versailles judicial court on the theme of domestic violence, in Versailles, France on October 25, 2024. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israel's Memorial Day - Tel Aviv

Israel's Memorial Day - Tel Aviv

View of a grave during an event of the Yom HaZikaron, Israel's Memorial Day event, at the military cemetery in the Israeli city of Rehovot near Tel Aviv, Israel, on May 13, 2024. Tension between the Israeli government and the relatives and friends of the victims of Israel's war in Gaza is increasing with calls on the Israeli government to accept the hostage deal with Hamas and for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step down. The Israeli war cabinet has persisted in a wider operation on Rafah, Gaza Strip, despite the growing opposition by Israelis and Israel's long-standing allies like the United States that pushed for a ceasefire and secured the release of hostages held by Hamas. Photo Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israel's Memorial Day - Tel Aviv

Israel's Memorial Day - Tel Aviv

View of a grave during an event of the Yom HaZikaron, Israel's Memorial Day event, at the military cemetery in the Israeli city of Rehovot near Tel Aviv, Israel, on May 13, 2024. Tension between the Israeli government and the relatives and friends of the victims of Israel's war in Gaza is increasing with calls on the Israeli government to accept the hostage deal with Hamas and for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to step down. The Israeli war cabinet has persisted in a wider operation on Rafah, Gaza Strip, despite the growing opposition by Israelis and Israel's long-standing allies like the United States that pushed for a ceasefire and secured the release of hostages held by Hamas. Photo Itai Ron/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Storm Kathleen Brings Strong Winds, High Waves To Ireland, UK Coasts 2

Storm Kathleen brought strong winds to Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and parts of western England on Saturday, April 6. Videos posted on social media show big waves hitting the coasts across the regions.

MEXICO-DAY-OF-DEAD

MEXICO-DAY-OF-DEAD

View of a tomb at the San Pedro Tláhuac cemetery, to await the arrival of their deceased loved ones, relatives decorate with flowers, bring them food and sing to them at the graves as Mexican traditions of Day of the Dead to wish their a good return on the road to Mictlan. On November 1, 2021 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Fernanda Royas/Eyepix/NurPhoto) (Credit:Eyepix/NurPhoto/Kyodo News Images)

President Macron Pays His Respects At The Grave Of Jacques Brel - Marquesas Islands

President Macron Pays His Respects At The Grave Of Jacques Brel - Marquesas Islands

France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) and Hiva Oa Mayor Joëlle Frebault (L) look at the view after paying their respects at the grave of singer Jacques Brel, during his visit to Atuona on Hiva Oa, the second largest island of the Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia on July 25, 2021. Photo by Ludovic Marin / Pool / ABACAPRESS.COM

President Macron Pays His Respects At The Grave Of Jacques Brel - Marquesas Islands

President Macron Pays His Respects At The Grave Of Jacques Brel - Marquesas Islands

France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) and Hiva Oa Mayor Joëlle Frebault (2nd R) look at the view after paying their respects at the grave of singer Jacques Brel, during his visit to Atuona on Hiva Oa, the second largest island of the Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia on July 25, 2021. Photo by Ludovic Marin / Pool / ABACAPRESS.COM

Stone steps of Kurodani Konkai Komyoji Temple

Stone steps of Kurodani Konkai Komyoji Temple

View of the stairs of Kurodani Komyoji Temple taken from Gokuraku-bashi, a stone bridge. Gravestones flank both sides of the stairs. A woman with a parasol poses for the camera in the middle of the stairs. Monju Pagoda rises behind the trees above the stairs. Renchi-in (Kumagai-do) is visible on the right. The statue of Amida Buddha on the left of the stairs was moved and no longer exists today.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:Nobushige Horiuchi, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number96‐94‐0]

Stone steps of Kurodani Konkai Komyoji Temple

Stone steps of Kurodani Konkai Komyoji Temple

Eastern view of the stairs of Kurodani Konkai Komyoji Temple at the northern approach of Renchi-in (Kumagawa-do). Gravestones flank both sides of the stairs. A mother and daughter walk up the stairs. Monju Pagoda rises behind the trees above the stairs. The statue of Amida Buddha in the centre on the left of the stairs was moved and no longer exists today. The three-story Monju Pagoda was built in 1634 to commemorate Tokugawa Hidetada, the second Tokugawa Shogun.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number85‐28‐0]

The Chokugaku-mon Gate (with Emperor's framed calligraphy) seen from the middle gate of Yusho-in,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

The Chokugaku-mon Gate (with Emperor's framed calligraphy) seen from the middle gate of Yusho-in,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

This is a view of the Karamon Gate at the Hall of Worship in the mausoleum from the inside. The area in front of the pillars on both sides is the front corridor. This photograph portrays some of the splendid interior decoration of the mausoleum. The stone lanterns donated by feudal lords stand solemnly outside the Chokugaku Gate in the centre.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number80‐31‐0]

The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

This view of Chokugakumon on the left and mizuya (washing area) on the right and was taken from the northwest corner of the precinct in front of the Hall of Worship. Many copper lanterns were installed along the fence. At the Tokugawa mausoleums, stone lanterns were placed outside the gate and copper lanterns inside.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:F. Beato, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number62‐8‐0]

A view of the city from the Otani Main Tomb,Nishi Honganji Temple

A view of the city from the Otani Main Tomb,Nishi Honganji Temple

The temple approach is seen from the sanmon gate of Nishi-Otani Temple, facing west. The city of Kyoto and the Nishiyama Mountain Range are visible in the background. A stone lantern stands in front of the gate. The garden is well maintained and has cycad trees. A driver, his rickshaw and a person with an umbrella are visible at the gate. Tall trees are visible to the north.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number52‐23‐0]

A cemetery at the foot of atago

A cemetery at the foot of atago

Atago shita was the popular name of the eastern lowland area around Mt. Atago. The picture is a bird's eye view of the cemetery and temples from Mt. Atago. Atago Shrine, donations for the construction of which were collected by the Atago Shrine in Kyoto, stands at the peak of Mt. Atago. It was a favourite spot for watching snow or the moon in the Edo Era.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number22‐1‐0]

Canal and houses in YOKOHAMA

Canal and houses in YOKOHAMA

Taken by Beato. The caption is View of Yokohama from a sunny hill . This is a view of Yoshida Shinden from the Bluff. There is a cemetery with tombstones in the valley.==Date:unknown, Place:Yokohama, Photo:F. Beato, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number17‐10‐0]

Cemetery for foreigners at NAGASAKI kawakamicho

Cemetery for foreigners at NAGASAKI kawakamicho

Written March 1866 by Beato. This is the Oura International Cemetery in Kawakami-machi built by agreement between the British consul and Japanese officials in 1861. It was closed in 1888. There are still no houses around the cemetery, and many of the cemetery plots are still vacant.==Date:1866, Place:Nagasaki, Photo:F. Beato, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number17‐5‐0]