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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Yuna Nagaoka (L) and Sumitada Moriguchi of Japan pose after winning the pairs bronze at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Yuna Nagaoka (L) and Sumitada Moriguchi of Japan pose after winning the pairs bronze at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Yuna Nagaoka (L) and Sumitada Moriguchi of Japan pose after winning the pairs bronze at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Yuna Nagaoka (top) and Sumitada Moriguchi of Japan compete in the pairs free program at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2026.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (5th from R, back row) and other leaders of Japan's political parties pose for a picture with high school students after taking part in a debate sponsored by video-sharing service Niconico in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of the general election on Feb. 8.

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Ohtani attends BBWAA dinner party

Ohtani attends BBWAA dinner party

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani attends a dinner party hosted by the New York chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America in New York on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Ohtani attends BBWAA dinner party

Ohtani attends BBWAA dinner party

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani attends a dinner party hosted by the New York chapter of the Baseball Writers' Association of America in New York on Jan. 24, 2026.

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New political party in Japan

New political party in Japan

Former House of Representatives lawmakers Kazuhiro Haraguchi (L) and Takashi Kawamura pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026. They plan to launch a new political party ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.

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New political party in Japan

New political party in Japan

Former House of Representatives lawmaker Kazuhiro Haraguchi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, announcing he will launch a new political party ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.

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U.S. warship makes port call in Cambodia

U.S. warship makes port call in Cambodia

U.S. Navy warship Cincinnati prepares to make a port call at Ream Naval Base's pier in the province of Sihanoukville, Cambodia, on Jan. 24, 2026.

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U.S. warship makes port call in Cambodia

U.S. warship makes port call in Cambodia

U.S. Navy warship Cincinnati makes a port call at Ream Naval Base's pier in the province of Sihanoukville, Cambodia, on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Streetcar derails amid snow in Toyama Pref.

Streetcar derails amid snow in Toyama Pref.

Photo taken on Jan. 24, 2026, in Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, shows a derailed out-of-service streetcar amid falling snow.

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Streetcar derails amid snow in Toyama Pref.

Streetcar derails amid snow in Toyama Pref.

Photo taken on Jan. 24, 2026, in Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, shows a derailed out-of-service streetcar amid falling snow.

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Streetcar derails amid snow in Toyama Pref.

Streetcar derails amid snow in Toyama Pref.

Photo taken on Jan. 24, 2026, in Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, shows a derailed out-of-service streetcar amid falling snow.

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Streetcar derails amid snow in Toyama Pref.

Streetcar derails amid snow in Toyama Pref.

Photo taken on Jan. 24, 2026, in Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, shows a derailed out-of-service streetcar amid falling snow.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda makes a stump speech in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda makes a stump speech in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda shakes hands with a voter after making a stump speech in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Sota Yamamoto of Japan performs in the men's short program at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Sota Yamamoto of Japan performs in the men's short program at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Kazuki Tomono of Japan performs in the men's short program at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Kazuki Tomono of Japan performs in the men's short program at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Kazuki Tomono of Japan performs in the men's short program at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Kao Miura of Japan performs in the men's short program at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Kao Miura of Japan performs in the men's short program at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Kao Miura of Japan performs in the men's short program at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Anna Odine Stroem of Norway competes en route to winning the World Cup women's ski jumping bronze at Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Abigail Strate of Canada competes en route to winning the World Cup women's ski jumping silver at Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Nika Prevc (C) of Slovenia poses after winning the World Cup women's ski jumping gold at Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026, alongside silver medalist Abigail Strate (L) of Canada and bronze medalist Anna Odine Stroem of Norway.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Nika Prevc (R) of Slovenia celebrates after winning the World Cup women's ski jumping gold at Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Ski jumping: World Cup in Sapporo

Nika Prevc of Slovenia competes en route to winning the World Cup women's ski jumping gold at Okurayama Ski Jump Stadium in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Tetsuo Saito bumps his fist with a voter in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Tetsuo Saito makes a stump speech in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Tetsuo Saito makes a stump speech in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Tetsuo Saito makes a stump speech in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.

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Icefall festival in Hokkaido

Icefall festival in Hokkaido

An icefall festival begins in Kamikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026. The annual event, featuring about 10 ice sculptures lit up in seven colors, will run through March 8.

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Icefall festival in Hokkaido

Icefall festival in Hokkaido

An icefall festival begins in Kamikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026. The annual event, featuring about 10 ice sculptures lit up in seven colors, will run through March 8.

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Icefall festival in Hokkaido

Icefall festival in Hokkaido

An icefall festival begins in Kamikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026. The annual event, featuring about 10 ice sculptures lit up in seven colors, will run through March 8.

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Icefall festival in Hokkaido

Icefall festival in Hokkaido

An icefall festival begins in Kamikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026. The annual event, featuring about 10 ice sculptures lit up in seven colors, will run through March 8.

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Icefall festival in Hokkaido

Icefall festival in Hokkaido

An icefall festival begins in Kamikawa in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026. The annual event, featuring about 10 ice sculptures lit up in seven colors, will run through March 8.

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Traditional winter festival in Nara

Traditional winter festival in Nara

A winter festival is held in Nara, western Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026, with burning on Mt. Wakakusa and fireworks lighting up the sky.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) speaks during a debate with other leaders of Japan's political parties, sponsored by video-sharing service Niconico, in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8. (Pool photo)

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (5th from R) and other leaders of Japan's political parties pose after taking part in a debate sponsored by video-sharing service Niconico in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8. (Pool photo)

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Tetsuo Saito (2nd from L) raises his fist after making a stump speech in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Tetsuo Saito (2nd from L) raises his fist after making a stump speech in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.

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Traditional winter festival in Nara

Traditional winter festival in Nara

A winter festival is held in Nara, western Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026, with burning on Mt. Wakakusa and fireworks lighting up the sky.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (5th from R) and other leaders of Japan's political parties take part in a debate sponsored by video-sharing service Niconico in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8. (Pool photo)

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (5th from R) and other leaders of Japan's political parties take part in a debate sponsored by video-sharing service Niconico in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, ahead of a general election on Feb. 8. (Pool photo)

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Traditional winter festival in Nara

Traditional winter festival in Nara

A winter festival is held in Nara, western Japan, on Jan. 24, 2026, with burning on Mt. Wakakusa and fireworks lighting up the sky.

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Speed skating: World Cup in Inzell

Speed skating: World Cup in Inzell

Miho Takagi of Japan poses after winning the women's 1,000 meters silver at a World Cup speed skating meet in Inzell, Germany, on Jan. 24, 2026.

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