Three beautiful female athletes on the podium at the World Championships in Japan.

The winners Mao Asada (Gold), Julia Lipnitskaia (Silver) and Carolina Kostner (Bronze)

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Cherry Blossoms Open in Japan

Spring has officially started in Japan after scientists declare that the cherry blossom has opened. (March ) By AssociatedPress

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Japan: rain of thunderbolts

Impressive natural phenomenon in southern Japan: rain of thunderbolts during the eruption of the volcano Sakurajima.

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