"Local utility"

#13767892

30 May 2026

An elderly resident pushes a mobility walker through Daedong Village on Yeojado Island in Yeosu, South Korea, on May 29, 2026. Bicycles and small utility vehicles are commonly used for transportation on the island, where a small coastal community continues to live alongside the tidal-flat ecosystem of Yeojaman Bay. The area is being considered for inclusion in the proposed second-phase expansion of the UNESCO World Heritage property “Getbol, Korean Tidal Flats.”

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#13633542

26 Apr 2026

The BEW Berliner Energie und Warme logo sign is seen in Berlin, Germany, on April 21, 2026. The image shows the branding and corporate identity of the local municipal energy utility company, which provides heat and power in the German capital.

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#13633549

26 Apr 2026

The BEW Berliner Energie und Warme logo sign is seen in Berlin, Germany, on April 21, 2026. The image shows the branding and corporate identity of the local municipal energy utility company, which provides heat and power in the German capital.

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#13611968

22 Apr 2026

NAGASAKI, JAPAN - APRIL 22: A row of white Suzuki Every light commercial vans, common 'kei' vehicles in Japan, are parked along a narrow street in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, on April 22, 2026. These compact vehicles are essential for urban logistics and local delivery services in Japan's densely populated areas due to their ability to navigate tight spaces and their efficient fuel consumption.

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#13611976

22 Apr 2026

NAGASAKI, JAPAN - APRIL 22: A red circular post box, a nostalgic symbol of the Japanese postal system, stands at the base of a stone staircase in a residential neighborhood in Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, on April 22, 2026. While modern square mailboxes are now the standard, these vintage cast-iron pillars, known as 'Maru-post,' are maintained in many cities as beloved local landmarks and functional pieces of street heritage.

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#13607800

21 Apr 2026

KUDAMATSU, JAPAN - APRIL 20: A series of communal mesh garbage collection bins for the Shimokasado neighborhood pictured in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, on April 20, 2026. The bins feature detailed local association (jichikai) signage and strict warning notices against illegal dumping, reflecting Japan's highly organized and community-driven waste management system.

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#13602739

20 Apr 2026

KUDAMATSU, JAPAN - APRIL 18: The illuminated 'SERVICE STATION' sign and a series of blue service icons for oil, car wash, battery, tire, and repair glow above a vehicle maintenance bay at dusk in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, on April 18, 2026.

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#13602695

20 Apr 2026

KUDAMATSU, JAPAN - APRIL 18: An ornate, decorative manhole cover featuring a fire engine illustration and the city's emblem is set within a bright orange circular road marking in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, on April 18, 2026.

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#13575640

14 Apr 2026

SHUNAN, JAPAN - APRIL 14: A high-speed Shinkansen train and a local commuter train pass through a dense urban and industrial corridor in the Kushigahama district of Shunan, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, on April 14, 2026. The scene illustrates the complex intersection of Japan's critical rail infrastructure, residential neighborhoods, and regional energy grids, set against the backdrop of the Chugoku mountains.

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#13575643

14 Apr 2026

SHUNAN, JAPAN - APRIL 14: Two massive chimneys, one emitting a plume of white smoke, stand at the Chugoku Electric Power Company's Shunan Power Station on the coast of Shunan, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, on April 14, 2026. This thermal power facility is a key energy source for the heavy industrial complexes of the Tokuyama-Kudamatsu industrial zone, situated along the scenic Seto Inland Sea.

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#13575624

14 Apr 2026

SHUNAN, JAPAN - APRIL 14: A high-speed train crosses an elevated track against the backdrop of a petrochemical refinery and thermal power stacks in Shunan, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, on April 14, 2026. The city is a major industrial hub in the Chugoku region, hosting extensive coastal manufacturing and energy facilities that are a primary driver of the local economy.

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#13575592

14 Apr 2026

KUDAMATSU, JAPAN - APRIL 14: A Suzuki Carry truck is parked in front of the Suzuki Yamato dealership as a Suzuki Every microvan passes by in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, on April 14, 2026.

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#13575593

14 Apr 2026

KUDAMATSU, JAPAN - APRIL 14: A Suzuki Carry truck is parked in front of the Suzuki Yamato dealership as a Suzuki Every microvan passes by in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, on April 14, 2026.

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#13575602

14 Apr 2026

KUDAMATSU, JAPAN - APRIL 14: A network of high-voltage transmission towers and power lines spans a rural landscape in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, on April 14, 2026.

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#13575603

14 Apr 2026

KUDAMATSU, JAPAN - APRIL 14: A network of high-voltage transmission towers and power lines spans a rural landscape in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, on April 14, 2026.

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#13575604

14 Apr 2026

KUDAMATSU, JAPAN - APRIL 14: A network of high-voltage transmission towers and power lines spans a rural landscape in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan, on April 14, 2026.

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