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Japan PM Takaichi meets World Bank President Banga

Japan PM Takaichi meets World Bank President Banga

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with World Bank President Ajay Banga at the premier's office in Tokyo on June 2, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi meets World Bank President Banga

Japan PM Takaichi meets World Bank President Banga

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with World Bank President Ajay Banga at the premier's office in Tokyo on June 2, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (R) is congratulated by manager Dave Roberts after scoring in the third inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 1, 2026.

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Japanese astronaut Yui at talk event

Japanese astronaut Yui at talk event

Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui (R) speaks at a talk event for junior and senior high school students at NASA Headquarters in Washington on June 1, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka (R) of Japan enters the court for a match against Laura Siegemund of Germany in the women's singles first round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 26, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka (R) of Japan enters the court for a match against Laura Siegemund of Germany in the women's singles first round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 26, 2026.

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Japan pledges $20 mil. to World Bank for critical minerals supply chains

Japan pledges $20 mil. to World Bank for critical minerals supply chains

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama (R) and World Bank President Ajay Banga pose for a photo at the Finance Ministry in Tokyo on June 1, 2026, after signing a document on cooperation to help developing countries strengthen supply chains for critical minerals. Japan will disburse $20 million for a new facility to spur investments in those countries.

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Emperor inspects floodgate in Tokyo

Emperor inspects floodgate in Tokyo

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (R) is briefed during a visit to a floodgate in Tokyo on June 1, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Emperor inspects floodgate in Tokyo

Emperor inspects floodgate in Tokyo

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (R) inspects a floodgate on the Ara River in Tokyo on June 1, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Emperor inspects floodgate in Tokyo

Emperor inspects floodgate in Tokyo

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (R) boards a boat in Tokyo on June 1, 2026, to inspect a floodgate set up to prevent flooding on the Sumida River.

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Softbank Group CEO Son meets with French President Macron

Softbank Group CEO Son meets with French President Macron

SoftBank Group Corp. Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son (R) heads to the venue of a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on June 1, 2026.

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Economy minister Akazawa visits Kagoshima oil reserve facility

Economy minister Akazawa visits Kagoshima oil reserve facility

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (2nd from R) visits Eneos Corp.'s Kiire crude oil reserve terminal in the city of Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, on May 31, 2026.

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Emperor watches college baseball

Emperor watches college baseball

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (far R) and his daughter, Princess Aiko, arrive at Jingu Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026, to watch an inter-college baseball game between Waseda University and Keio University. (Pool photo)

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Japan Defense Minister Koizumi, Philippine Defense Minister Teodoro meet

Japan Defense Minister Koizumi, Philippine Defense Minister Teodoro meet

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (front, R) and Philippine Defense Minister Gilberto Teodoro pose for a photo in Singapore on May 31, 2026. Koizumi and Teodoro agreed during their talks to work on realizing the export of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Abukuma-class destroyers promptly after decommissioning.

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Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Football: Japan vs. Iceland

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu (far R) fist bumps fans after beating Iceland in a World Cup send-off match at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on May 31, 2026.

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Horse racing: Japanese Derby

Horse racing: Japanese Derby

Jockey Kohei Matsuyama (2nd from R) poses for a photo after riding Lovcen to victory in the 93rd Japanese Derby at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, western Tokyo, on May 31, 2026.

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Japan Defense Minister Koizumi, U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth meet

Japan Defense Minister Koizumi, U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth meet

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pose for a photo in Singapore on May 30, 2026. Koizumi and Hegseth agreed to accelerate cooperation on the joint development and production of advanced missiles in their talks.

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Crested ibises released into wild on Japan's main island

Crested ibises released into wild on Japan's main island

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (2nd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko (far R) release Japanese crested ibises into the wild in Hakui in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on May 31, 2026, marking the first presence of the birds, designated as natural treasures, on the country's main island in 56 years. The number of wild crested ibises had tumbled due to overhunting, with the last one on the main island of Honshu captured in 1970.

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Crested ibises released into wild on Japan's main island

Crested ibises released into wild on Japan's main island

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (2nd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko (far R) release Japanese crested ibises into the wild in Hakui in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on May 31, 2026, marking the first presence of the birds, designated as natural treasures, on the country's main island in 56 years. The number of wild crested ibises had tumbled due to overhunting, with the last one on the main island of Honshu captured in 1970. (Pool photo)

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Crested ibises released into wild on Japan's main island

Crested ibises released into wild on Japan's main island

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (2nd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko (far R) release Japanese crested ibises into the wild in Hakui in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on May 31, 2026, marking the first presence of the birds, designated as natural treasures, on the country's main island in 56 years. The number of wild crested ibises had tumbled due to overhunting, with the last one on the main island of Honshu captured in 1970.

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Crested ibises released into wild on Japan's main island

Crested ibises released into wild on Japan's main island

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (2nd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko (far R) release Japanese crested ibises into the wild in Hakui in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on May 31, 2026, marking the first presence of the birds, designated as natural treasures, on the country's main island in 56 years. The number of wild crested ibises had tumbled due to overhunting, with the last one on the main island of Honshu captured in 1970. (Pool photo)

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Crested ibises released into wild on Japan's main island

Crested ibises released into wild on Japan's main island

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (2nd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko (far R) release Japanese crested ibises into the wild in Hakui in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on May 31, 2026, marking the first presence of the birds, designated as natural treasures, on the country's main island in 56 years. The number of wild crested ibises had tumbled due to overhunting, with the last one on the main island of Honshu captured in 1970. (Pool photo)

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Crested ibises released into wild on Japan's main island

Crested ibises released into wild on Japan's main island

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (2nd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko (far R) release Japanese crested ibises into the wild in Hakui in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on May 31, 2026, marking the first presence of the birds, designated as natural treasures, on the country's main island in 56 years. The number of wild crested ibises had tumbled due to overhunting, with the last one on the main island of Honshu captured in 1970.

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Trilateral meeting between Japan, Australia, New Zealand

Trilateral meeting between Japan, Australia, New Zealand

Photo taken in Singapore on May 30, 2026, shows Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (C), Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles (R) and New Zealand Defense Minister Chris Penk. The three met on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue regional security forum, reaffirming their commitment to closer defense cooperation following Japan's recent easing of rules governing defense equipment exports.

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Japan, U.S. and Australia exercise

Japan, U.S. and Australia exercise

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member (front, R) chats with Australian soldiers during the Southern Jackaroo Japan, U.S. and Australia joint exercise in the suburbs of Townsville, Australia, on May 29, 2026.

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Japan, U.S. and Australia exercise

Japan, U.S. and Australia exercise

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member (R) chats with Australian soldiers during the Southern Jackaroo Japan, U.S. and Australia joint exercise in the suburbs of Townsville, Australia, on May 29, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Jannik Sinner (R) of Italy shakes hands with Juan Manuel Cerundolo of Argentina after losing to him in the men's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 28, 2026.

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Revised immigration control law enacted

Revised immigration control law enacted

Japanese Justice Minister Hiroshi Hiraguchi (far R) bows after the House of Councillors approved a bill to revise the immigration control law during a plenary session in Tokyo on May 29, 2026, marking enactment of the revised law to raise the maximum fee for residence status applications by foreigners.

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Philippine President Marcos Jr. in Japan

Philippine President Marcos Jr. in Japan

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (front, R) and Japanese Empress Masako (front, L) see off Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife, Louise Araneta-Marcos, following their meeting at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Philippine President Marcos Jr. in Japan

Philippine President Marcos Jr. in Japan

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (foreground) and Empress Masako (back, R) see off Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (back, L) and his wife, Louise Araneta-Marcos, following their meeting at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Philippine President Marcos Jr. in Japan

Philippine President Marcos Jr. in Japan

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (R) sees off Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. following their meeting at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Philippine President Marcos Jr. in Japan

Philippine President Marcos Jr. in Japan

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, R) chats with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. while walking at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. Behind them are Japan's Empress Masako (back, R) and the Philippine president's wife, Louise Araneta-Marcos. (Pool photo)

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Philippine President Marcos Jr. in Japan

Philippine President Marcos Jr. in Japan

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (front, R) chats with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. while walking at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. Behind them are Japanese Empress Masako (R) and the Philippine president's wife Louise Araneta-Marcos. (Pool photo)

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Philippine President Marcos Jr. in Japan

Philippine President Marcos Jr. in Japan

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (3rd from R) introduces Crown Prince Akishino (2nd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko (far R) to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (4th from R) at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. Beside them are the Philippine president's wife, Louise Araneta-Marcos (far L), and Japan's Empress Masako. (Pool photo)

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Philippine President Marcos Jr. in Japan

Philippine President Marcos Jr. in Japan

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (far R) greet Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Philippine President Marcos Jr. in Japan

Philippine President Marcos Jr. in Japan

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (front, R) chats with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. while walking at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. Behind them are Japanese Empress Masako (R) and the Philippine president's wife Louise Araneta-Marcos. (Pool photo)

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Welcome ceremony for Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Welcome ceremony for Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (on dais, 2nd from R) and Empress Masako (on dais, far R) attend a welcome ceremony for Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (on dais, 3rd from R) and his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Welcome ceremony for Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Welcome ceremony for Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (far R) attend a welcome ceremony for Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (on red carpet) and his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Welcome ceremony for Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Welcome ceremony for Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (R) chats with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at a welcome ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Welcome ceremony for Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Welcome ceremony for Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (R) chats with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at a welcome ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Welcome ceremony for Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Welcome ceremony for Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (front, far R) chats with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., followed by Japanese Empress Masako (front, 3rd from R) and the president's wife Louise Araneta-Marcos, at a welcome party for the presidential couple at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (C, L) and his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos (C, R) are greeted with applause by Japanese lawmakers in the House of Councillors in Tokyo prior to his speech on May 28, 2026.

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Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine president in Japan's parliament

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (2nd from L) is greeted by Japanese House of Councillors President Masakazu Sekiguchi (2nd from R) and other members of the chamber upon arriving at Japan's parliament building in Tokyo on May 28, 2026.

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Japan's state banquet for Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Japan's state banquet for Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (far R) see off Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos after a state banquet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. (pool photo)

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Japan's state banquet for Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Japan's state banquet for Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (far R) and Empress Masako (2nd from R) see off Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos after a state banquet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. (pool photo)

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan (R) shakes hands with Donna Vekic of Croatia after beating her in the women's singles second round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 28, 2026.

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Japan-Philippines summit

Japan-Philippines summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. following a joint press announcement at the State Guest House in Tokyo on May 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Philippines summit

Japan-Philippines summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (far L) attend a signing ceremony at the State Guest House in Tokyo on May 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Philippines summit

Japan-Philippines summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attend a press event following their talks at the State Guest House in Tokyo on May 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Philippines summit

Japan-Philippines summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) greets Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos at the State Guest House in Tokyo on May 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

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