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China: Guppies Change Color After Being Transferred to Black Basin in Guangxi

On May 22, 2026, a video from Guangxi, southern China, showed guppies appearing to change color instantly — turning from pink to blue — when transferred from a white basin to a black one. Chinese netizens noted that guppies are tropical fish whose body color can be influenced by their surrounding environment.

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People learn the skills of kayaking at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 28, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A young man experiences motor surfing in the Minjiang River, in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People install batteries of surfboards at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A young man and his child paddle a kayak in the Minjiang River, in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Water sports enthusiasts enjoy the sunset at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 28, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A young man selects his kayak at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Water sports enthusiasts carry motor surfboards at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo shows a young man paddling a kayak in the Minjiang River, in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A young man paddles a kayak in the Minjiang River, in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Water sports enthusiasts communicate with each other at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo shows people experiencing motor surfing in the Minjiang River, in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A young man experiences motor surfing in the Minjiang River, in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A young woman paddles a kayak in the Minjiang River, in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A young man selects his kayak at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on April 27, 2024 shows young people talking with each other while experiencing paddleboarding in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Water sports enthusiasts select the paddle board at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A young man selects his kayak at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A water sports enthusiast carries a paddle board at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo shows a young woman experiencing motor surfing in the Minjiang River, in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(ChineseToday)New lifestyle gains popularity among young Chinese

(240505) -- FUZHOU, May 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Water sports enthusiasts clean a motor surfboard at the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City, southeast China's Fujian Province, April 27, 2024. Located in the Minjiang River basin, the Oasis Camp in Jingxi Town of Fuzhou City is surrounded by lush green mountains and clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor water sports. In recent years, motor surfing, kayaking, and paddleboarding have emerged as the "new favorites" for the young people here. "Lying on the paddle board, gazing at the blue sky, white clouds, and sunset, is also a kind of contentment," outdoor sports enthusiast Lin Li said. Lin visits the camp almost every week, which also inspires his family to get into the water sports. (Xinhua/Zhou Yi)

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(SP)SINGAPORE-BRITAIN'S PRINCE WILLIAM-DRAGON BOAT

(SP)SINGAPORE-BRITAIN'S PRINCE WILLIAM-DRAGON BOAT

(231106) -- SINGAPORE, Nov. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Britain's Prince William (in white), Prince of Wales, paddles in a dragon boat during a practice session with members of the British Dragons, a local dragon boating club, at Singapore's Kallang Basin on Nov. 6, 2023. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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(SP)SINGAPORE-BRITAIN'S PRINCE WILLIAM-DRAGON BOAT

(SP)SINGAPORE-BRITAIN'S PRINCE WILLIAM-DRAGON BOAT

(231106) -- SINGAPORE, Nov. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Britain's Prince William (in white), Prince of Wales, paddles in a dragon boat during a practice session with members of the British Dragons, a local dragon boating club, at Singapore's Kallang Basin on Nov. 6, 2023. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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(SP)SINGAPORE-BRITAIN'S PRINCE WILLIAM-DRAGON BOAT

(SP)SINGAPORE-BRITAIN'S PRINCE WILLIAM-DRAGON BOAT

(231106) -- SINGAPORE, Nov. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Britain's Prince William (in white), Prince of Wales, paddles in a dragon boat during a practice session with members of the British Dragons, a local dragon boating club, at Singapore's Kallang Basin on Nov. 6, 2023. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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(SP)SINGAPORE-BRITAIN'S PRINCE WILLIAM-DRAGON BOAT

(SP)SINGAPORE-BRITAIN'S PRINCE WILLIAM-DRAGON BOAT

(231106) -- SINGAPORE, Nov. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Britain's Prince William (in white), Prince of Wales, paddles in a dragon boat during a practice session with members of the British Dragons, a local dragon boating club, at Singapore's Kallang Basin on Nov. 6, 2023. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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★President Joe Biden deliver remarks at the 10th Anniversary celebration of the dedication of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memor

★President Joe Biden deliver remarks at the 10th Anniversary celebration of the dedication of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memor

The South Lawn of the White House is seen after President Joe Biden delivering remarks at the 10th Anniversary celebration of the dedication of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial near the Tidal Basin on the National Mall on October 21, 2021 in Washington, DC. Photo by Oliver Contreras/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thousands visit site of first nuclear bomb test

Thousands visit site of first nuclear bomb test

People gather around a black lava obelisk showing the ground zero of the first atomic bomb test, at the U.S. Army's White Sands Missile Range in southern New Mexico's Tularosa Basin on April 4, 2015. The plutonium bomb exploded just before 5:30 a.m. on July 16, 1945. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Thousands visit site of first nuclear bomb test

Thousands visit site of first nuclear bomb test

People visit the Trinity Site, where the world's first atomic bomb test took place, at the U.S. Army's White Sands Missile Range in southern New Mexico's Tularosa Basin on April 4, 2015. The plutonium bomb exploded just before 5:30 a.m. on July 16, 1945. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Thousands visit site of first nuclear bomb test 70 years on

Thousands visit site of first nuclear bomb test 70 years on

Visitors take a photograph in front of a black lava obelisk showing the ground zero of the first atomic bomb test at the Trinity Site at the U.S. Army's White Sands Missile Range in southern New Mexico's Tularosa Basin on April 4, 2015, which opened to the public the same day. The plutonium bomb was tested just before 5:30 a.m. on July 16, 1945. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Thousands visit site of first nuclear bomb test 70 years on

Thousands visit site of first nuclear bomb test 70 years on

Local people hold up signs protesting in front of a gate to the Trinity Site, where the world's first atomic bomb test took place, at the U.S. Army's White Sands Missile Range in southern New Mexico's Tularosa Basin on April 4, 2015, which opened to the public the same day. They gathered to gain recognition and compensation for those affected by the fallout from the atomic bomb test. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Thousands visit site of first nuclear bomb test 70 years on

Thousands visit site of first nuclear bomb test 70 years on

Visitors take a photograph in front of a fence surrounding the Trinity Site, where the world's first atomic bomb test took place, at the U.S. Army's White Sands Missile Range in southern New Mexico's Tularosa Basin on April 4, 2015, which opened to the public the same day. The plutonium bomb was tested just before 5:30 a.m. on July 16, 1945. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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The Suibansha (sacred fountain),Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The Suibansha (sacred fountain),Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The white building in the centre is the Omizuya, with a granite water basin donated by the Nabeshima Clan in 1618. This is said to be the first structure in a shrine washing place using a water basin rather than a naturally occurring stream or spring for cleansing hands. The basin is 1.2m wide, 2.6m long, and 1m tall.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number93‐12‐0]

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The Suibansha (sacred fountain),Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The Suibansha (sacred fountain),Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The white building in the centre is the Omizuya, which has a granite water basin donated by the Nabeshima Clan in 1618. To the right is the Rinzo (Kyozo) where sutras are stored. The Chinese-style bronze gate, Karagane Torii, which was built by Tokugawa Iemitsu, stands in the right foreground. This is the first bronze gate in Japan. Visitors pass through the gate, ascend the stone steps and arrive in front of Yomeimon.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number88‐10‐0]

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Shiraito Falls

Shiraito Falls

Distant view of Shiraito Falls. Water wells up from the 20 meter-high lava bed which stretches for two hundred meters, and spills over as hundreds of white threads into the basin below. The water creates Shiba River and flows into Fuji River. These falls were designated as a National Scenic Spot in 1936.==Date:unknown, Place:Shizuoka, Photo:A. Farsari, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number82‐50‐0]

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The Suibansha (sacred fountain),Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The Suibansha (sacred fountain),Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The white building in the centre is the Omizuya, with a granite water basin donated by the Nabeshima Clan in 1618. This is said to be the first structure in a shrine washing place using a water basin rather than a naturally occurring stream or spring for cleansing hands. The basin is 1.2m wide, 2.6m long, and 1m tall.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:A. Farsari, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number82‐36‐0]

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The Suibansha (sacred fountain),Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The Suibansha (sacred fountain),Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The white building in the centre is the Omizuya, with a granite water basin donated by the Nabeshima Clan in 1618. This is said to be the first structure in a shrine washing place using a water basin rather than a naturally occurring stream or spring for cleansing hands. The Rinzo (Kyozo), where the sutras are stored, is to the right.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number80‐38‐0]

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The Suibansha (sacred fountain),Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The Suibansha (sacred fountain),Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The white building in the centre is the Omizuya, with a granite water basin donated by the Nabeshima Clan in 1618. This is said to be the first structure in a shrine washing place using a water basin rather than a naturally occurring stream or spring for cleansing hands. The basin is 1.2m wide, 2.6m long, and 1m tall.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:R. Stillfried, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number78‐37‐0]

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The Kamijinko (sacred storehouse) and second gate,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The Kamijinko (sacred storehouse) and second gate,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

From the Front Gate if Nikko Toshogu, from left, the Wash basin, Bronze Torii, Rinzo and Kamijinko. The Kamijinko to the right corner is built Azekura style, and it has carvings of two white and black elephants with a rough draft drawn by Kano Tanyu. Many lanterns donated by warlords line up in front.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number37‐57‐0]

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