Approximately 120 fishing boats take part in Maritime parade which is held for the first time in three years at Konominato in Munakata City, Fukuoka Prefecture, western Japan and Kyusyu region, on October 1, 2024. This parade is part of the Autumn Grand Festival to give thanks for a bountiful harvest, maritime safety, and large catch of fish.( The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images )