Samurai battles on horseback in Fukushima Prefecture
A festival featuring the reenactment of samurai battles on horseback takes place in Fukushima Prefecture.
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Sumida River fireworks resume with over 1 million spectators
The Sumida River Fireworks Festival is held in Tokyo following a three-year hiatus, with more than 1 million spectators ...
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Princess Kako visits cutting edge medical facility
Princess Kako visits a cutting-edge medical facility in central Japan.
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Japan Expo held in Paris suburbs
The Japan Expo takes place in the Paris suburbs, with the 2025 World Expo's official character promoting the event sched...
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Retired emperor takes in Matisse exhibit in Tokyo
Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko take in an exhibition on the works of French artist Henri Matisse a...
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Kyoto's Gion festival reaches climax
The Gion Matsuri festival reaches a climax with a float procession in the ancient Japanese capital of Kyoto amid the sum...
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Horseback archery show in eastern Japan
A show featuring traditional Japanese horseback archery called "yabusame" takes place in Kanagawa Prefecture, southwest ...
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China animation expo underway in Shanghai
The China International Cartoon and Game Expo gets underway in Shanghai, with emphasis on the Chinese animation industry...
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Ceiling painting peels off at Tokyo's Sensoji Temple
A ceiling painting at Tokyo's famous Sensoji Temple is removed after it started to peel off.
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Craftsmen prepare for Kyoto's Gion Matsuri
Craftsmen prepare for the float procession for the famous Gion Matsuri Festival in Kyoto.
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