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[Breaking News]Mt. Fuji climbing season

TOKYO, Japan, July 1 Kyodo - Climbers head to the top of Mt. Fuji along the Yoshida route on July 1, 2026. The route in Yamanashi Prefecture, as well as the Subashiri route in Shizuoka Prefecture, opened the same day for the start of the official climbing season through Sept. 10. (Kyodo)

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5th anniversary of Atami landslide

ATAMI, Japan, July 3 Kyodo - Atami Mayor Sakae Saito and Shizuoka Gov. Yasutomo Suzuki observe a moment of silence on July 3, 2026, to commemorate the fifth anniversary of a deadly landslide that hit the city in central Japan. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]25th anniversary event at USJ

OSAKA, Japan, June 30 Kyodo - Visitors watch Universal Studios Japan's 25th anniversary parade in Osaka on June 29, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Haruki Murakami's latest book in bookstore

TOKYO, Japan, July 3 Kyodo - Renowned Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami's new novel "The Tale of KAHO" hits the shelves at a bookstore in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 3, 2026, upon its midnight release. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Football: 2026 World Cup

NARITA, Japan, July 2 Kyodo - Japan men's football team members arrive at Narita airport near Tokyo on July 2, 2026, after competing in the World Cup finals where they were defeated by Brazil in a round of 32 match. (Kyodo)

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Geiko ritual at Kyoto shrine

KYOTO, Japan, July 7 Kyodo - Wearing "yukata" summer kimonos, Geiko and Maiko apprentices visit Yasaka shrine in Kyoto on July 6, 2026, to pray for health and the improvement of their performances in the traditional Osendo ritual. (Kyodo)

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Lantern festival in central Japan town

NOTO, Japan, July 3 Kyodo - People carry giant lantern floats called kiriko on the opening day of the two-day Abare festival, dating back to the Edo era (1603-1868), in Noto in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa on July 3, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Golf: Shiseido JAL Ladies Open

Golf: Shiseido JAL Ladies Open

Ko Kurabayashi hits a shot on the second playoff hole of the Shiseido JAL Ladies Open golf tournament at Totsuka Country Club in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on July 5, 2026.

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Golf: Shiseido JAL Ladies Open

Golf: Shiseido JAL Ladies Open

Ko Kurabayashi holds the victor's trophy after winning the Shiseido JAL Ladies Open golf tournament at Totsuka Country Club in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on July 5, 2026.

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Golf: Shiseido JAL Ladies Open

Golf: Shiseido JAL Ladies Open

Ko Kurabayashi holds the victor's trophy after winning the Shiseido JAL Ladies Open golf tournament at Totsuka Country Club in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on July 5, 2026.

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Golf: Shiseido JAL Ladies Open

Golf: Shiseido JAL Ladies Open

Ko Kurabayashi makes a birdie putt on the second playoff hole of the Shiseido JAL Ladies Open golf tournament at Totsuka Country Club in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on July 5, 2026.

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Pokemon-themed airport on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

Pokemon-themed airport on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

An airport in Wajima in Ishikawa Pref., central Japan, begins operation as the world's first Pokemon-themed airport with a nickname of "Noto Satoyama Pokemon With You Airport" on July 7, 2026, as part of efforts to revitalize the Noto Peninsula area struck by a devastating earthquake on New Year's Day in 2024 and by heavy rains later that year.

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Pokemon-themed airport on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

Pokemon-themed airport on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

An airport in Wajima in Ishikawa Pref., central Japan, begins operation as the world's first Pokemon-themed airport with a nickname of "Noto Satoyama Pokemon With You Airport" on July 7, 2026, as part of efforts to revitalize the Noto Peninsula area struck by a devastating earthquake on New Year's Day in 2024 and by heavy rains later that year.

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Pokemon-themed airport on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

Pokemon-themed airport on quake-hit Noto Peninsula

An airport in Wajima in Ishikawa Pref., central Japan, begins operation as the world's first Pokemon-themed airport with a nickname of "Noto Satoyama Pokemon With You Airport" on July 7, 2026, as part of efforts to revitalize the Noto Peninsula area struck by a devastating earthquake on New Year's Day in 2024 and by heavy rains later that year.

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Japanese wins gold at ballet competition in Moscow

Japanese wins gold at ballet competition in Moscow

Ryoma Hudzeleu of Japan performs en route to winning the men's senior solo division at the 15th International Ballet Competition in Moscow on July 4, 2026.

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Japanese wins gold at ballet competition in Moscow

Japanese wins gold at ballet competition in Moscow

Ryoma Hudzeleu of Japan meets the press after winning the men's senior solo division at the 15th International Ballet Competition in Moscow on July 5, 2026.

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Japanese wins gold at ballet competition in Moscow

Japanese wins gold at ballet competition in Moscow

Ryoma Hudzeleu of Japan performs en route to winning the men's senior solo division at the 15th International Ballet Competition in Moscow on July 4, 2026.

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Japan emperor talks with art award winners

Japan emperor talks with art award winners

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako chat with winners of the 2026 Japan Art Academy Prize at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on July 6, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan Art Academy Prize

Japan Art Academy Prize

Japan's Princess Aiko (front) and Princess Kako chat with winners of the 2026 Japan Art Academy Prize at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on July 6, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan Art Academy Prize

Japan Art Academy Prize

Japan's Princess Aiko (front) and Princess Kako chat with winners of the 2026 Japan Art Academy Prize at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on July 6, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan Art Academy Prize

Japan Art Academy Prize

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko chat with a winner of the 2026 Japan Art Academy Prize at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on July 6, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor talks with art award winners

Japan emperor talks with art award winners

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako chat with a winner of the 2026 Japan Art Academy Prize at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on July 6, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor talks with art award winners

Japan emperor talks with art award winners

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (3rd from R) and Empress Masako (2nd from R) chat with winners of the 2026 Japan Art Academy Prize at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on July 6, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor at art award ceremony

Japan emperor at art award ceremony

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (far L) attends a Japan Art Academy Prize ceremony in Tokyo on July 6, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor at art award ceremony

Japan emperor at art award ceremony

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (far L) attends a Japan Art Academy Prize ceremony in Tokyo on July 6, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor at art award ceremony

Japan emperor at art award ceremony

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (far L) attends a Japan Art Academy Prize ceremony in Tokyo on July 6, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor at art award ceremony

Japan emperor at art award ceremony

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (far L) attends a Japan Art Academy Prize ceremony in Tokyo on July 6, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shuko Aoyama (R) of Japan and Liang En-shuo of Taiwan pose for a photo after defeating Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan and Wang Xinyu of China in the women's doubles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shuko Aoyama (R) of Japan and Liang En-shuo of Taiwan hug each other after defeating Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan and Wang Xinyu of China in the women's doubles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shuko Aoyama (L) of Japan and Liang En-shuo of Taiwan react after winning a point against Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan and Wang Xinyu of China in the women's doubles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shuko Aoyama (back) of Japan and Liang En-shuo of Taiwan play against Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan and Wang Xinyu of China in the women's doubles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shuko Aoyama (foreground) of Japan and Liang En-shuo of Taiwan play against Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan and Wang Xinyu of China in the women's doubles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shuko Aoyama (L) of Japan and Liang En-shuo of Taiwan play against Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan and Wang Xinyu of China in the women's doubles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shintaro Mochizuki (R) of Japan leaves the court after losing to Jannik Sinner of Italy in the men's singles fourth round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 5, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shintaro Mochizuki of Japan plays against Jannik Sinner of Italy in the men's singles fourth round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 5, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shintaro Mochizuki of Japan plays against Jannik Sinner of Italy in the men's singles fourth round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 5, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shintaro Mochizuki of Japan plays against Jannik Sinner of Italy in the men's singles fourth round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 5, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shintaro Mochizuki (L) of Japan and Jannik Sinner of Italy shake hands following their game in the men's singles fourth round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 5, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shintaro Mochizuki of Japan plays against Jannik Sinner of Italy in the men's singles fourth round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 5, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shintaro Mochizuki of Japan reacts after losing to Jannik Sinner of Italy in the men's singles fourth round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 5, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shintaro Mochizuki of Japan reacts after losing to Jannik Sinner of Italy in the men's singles fourth round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 5, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shintaro Mochizuki (front) of Japan plays against Jannik Sinner of Italy in the men's singles fourth round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 5, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shintaro Mochizuki of Japan plays against Rafael Jodar of Spain in the men's singles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 3, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shintaro Mochizuki of Japan plays against Rafael Jodar of Spain in the men's singles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 3, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shintaro Mochizuki of Japan plays against Rafael Jodar of Spain in the men's singles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 3, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shintaro Mochizuki of Japan plays against Rafael Jodar of Spain in the men's singles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 3, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shintaro Mochizuki of Japan plays against Rafael Jodar of Spain in the men's singles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 3, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shintaro Mochizuki of Japan reacts after defeating Rafael Jodar of Spain in the men's singles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 3, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shintaro Mochizuki of Japan reacts after defeating Rafael Jodar of Spain in the men's singles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 3, 2026.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Shintaro Mochizuki of Japan reacts after defeating Rafael Jodar of Spain in the men's singles third round at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 3, 2026.

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