Pictures of the Week (Aug. 1 – Aug. 7)

Students protest against "war bill" and revision of article 9 of the Constitution in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan – Students protesting in the streets of Shibuya against the so-called “war bill” and the revision of article 9 of the Constitution. According to the event promoters, some 5,000 high school students marched through the streets of Shibuya, one of Tokyo’s most famous neighborhoods, expressing their opposition to the US-Japan Security Treaty Bill. (Photo by Alessandro Di Ciommo/AFLO)

Athletics: 2015 All-Japan Inter High School Championships
Wakayama, Japan – Kyushu Gakuin team group celebrate during the 2015 All-Japan Inter High School Championships Men’s 4400mR Final at Kimiidera Athletic Stadium, August 2, 2015. (Photo by YUTAKA/AFLO SPORT)

16th FINA World Championships Kazan 2015
Kazan, Russia – General view of the 16th FINA World Championships Kazan 2015 Men’s 27m high diving competition at Kazanka, August 3, 2015. (Photo by Yohei Osada/AFLO SPORT)

70th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bomb
Hiroshima, Japan – People float colorful paper lanterns with message into the Motoyasu River in front of the Atomic Bomb Dome marking the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing, August 6, 2015. (Photo by AFLO)

International Basketball Federation meets to decide host for 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup
Tokyo, Japan – China and Philippines 2019 bid committee members Yao Ming (L) and Manny Pacquiao (R) pose for the media during a press conference as the Central Board of International Basketball Federation (FIBA) meets in Tokyo to decide the host country for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, August 7, 2015. The Philippines and the People’s Republic of China are both bidding to host the event. (Photo by Yusuke Nakanishi/AFLO SPORT)