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Japan launches ticket system targeting rule-breaking cyclists

Japan launches ticket system targeting rule-breaking cyclists

A cyclist is stopped by police officers in Tokyo on April 1, 2026, following the launch the same day of a "blue ticket" system that allows police to crack down on cycling violations, such as using smartphones while riding, amid an increase in bicycle accidents.

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Japan launches ticket system targeting rule-breaking cyclists

Japan launches ticket system targeting rule-breaking cyclists

A cyclist is stopped by police officers in Tokyo on April 1, 2026, following the launch the same day of a "blue ticket" system that allows police to crack down on cycling violations, such as using smartphones while riding, amid an increase in bicycle accidents.

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Japan launches ticket system targeting rule-breaking cyclists

Japan launches ticket system targeting rule-breaking cyclists

A cyclist is stopped by police officers in Tokyo on April 1, 2026, following the launch the same day of a "blue ticket" system that allows police to crack down on cycling violations, such as using smartphones while riding, amid an increase in bicycle accidents.

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Japan launches ticket system targeting rule-breaking cyclists

Japan launches ticket system targeting rule-breaking cyclists

A cyclist is stopped by police officers in Tokyo on April 1, 2026, following the launch the same day of a "blue ticket" system that allows police to crack down on cycling violations, such as using smartphones while riding, amid an increase in bicycle accidents.

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New York auto show

New York auto show

Photo taken on April 1, 2026, shows the Subaru Getaway three-row electric sport utility vehicle, which Japan's Subaru Corp. unveiled to the media at the New York International Auto Show in New York two days ahead of its opening to the general public.

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New York auto show

New York auto show

Photo taken on April 1, 2026, shows a media preview at the New York International Auto Show in New York two days ahead of its opening to the general public.

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Artemis II moon mission

Artemis II moon mission

The Orion spacecraft, atop a Space Launch System rocket, soars after taking off from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on April 1, 2026, for the Artemis II manned lunar mission.

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Snowboard champ Fukada enters Toyota

Snowboard champ Fukada enters Toyota

Milan Cortina Olympics snowboard champion Mari Fukada poses with her women's slopestyle gold medal after attending a Toyota Motor Corp. ceremony to welcome its new employees in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on April 1, 2026.

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Japan-France economic talks

Japan-France economic talks

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (R) shakes hands with his French counterpart Roland Lescure ahead of their talks in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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Lawson ceremony for new employees

Lawson ceremony for new employees

An AI robot version of convenience store chain Lawson Inc.'s mascot character Ponta chats with new employees (L) during a ceremony to welcome them in Tokyo on April 1, 2026. The robot was trained to learn the thinking of President Sadanobu Takemasu (R), according to Lawson.

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ANA ceremony for new employees

ANA ceremony for new employees

A ceremony to welcome new employees of All Nippon Airways group companies is held in a hangar at Haneda airport in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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JAL ceremony for new employees

JAL ceremony for new employees

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani appears in a video message at a ceremony to welcome new employees of Japan Airlines group companies in a hangar at Haneda airport in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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JAL ceremony for new employees

JAL ceremony for new employees

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani appears in a video message at a ceremony to welcome new employees of Japan Airlines group companies in a hangar at Haneda airport in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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Tokyo stocks surge

Tokyo stocks surge

Stock monitors at a currency trading company in Tokyo show the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending over 2,600 points higher on April 1, 2026, from the previous day's close amid rising hopes of the U.S.-Iran war coming to an end soon.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Marlins

Baseball: White Sox vs. Marlins

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami catches a liner in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Marlins

Baseball: White Sox vs. Marlins

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami catches a liner in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Cubs

Baseball: Angels vs. Cubs

Los Angeles Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi reacts after allowing an RBI single to Matt Shaw (back) of the Chicago Cubs in the third inning of a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Cubs

Baseball: Angels vs. Cubs

Los Angeles Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi is pictured after allowing an RBI single to Matt Shaw of the Chicago Cubs in the third inning of a baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Cubs

Baseball: Angels vs. Cubs

Los Angeles Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Cubs

Baseball: Angels vs. Cubs

Los Angeles Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Cubs

Baseball: Angels vs. Cubs

Los Angeles Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Cubs

Baseball: Angels vs. Cubs

Los Angeles Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Cubs

Baseball: Angels vs. Cubs

Los Angeles Angels starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches in a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Marlins

Baseball: White Sox vs. Marlins

Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara pitches during a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Marlins

Baseball: White Sox vs. Marlins

Miami Marlins starter Sandy Alcantara pitches during a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Marlins

Baseball: White Sox vs. Marlins

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox flies out in the first inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a single in the second inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Marlins

Baseball: White Sox vs. Marlins

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox strikes out swinging in the third inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Marlins

Baseball: White Sox vs. Marlins

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox strikes out swinging in the third inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Marlins

Baseball: White Sox vs. Marlins

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox is pictured after striking out swinging in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Marlins

Baseball: White Sox vs. Marlins

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox strikes out swinging in the third inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: White Sox vs. Marlins

Baseball: White Sox vs. Marlins

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox strikes out swinging in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on April 1, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning holds a press conference in Beijing on April 1, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning holds a press conference in Beijing on April 1, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning holds a press conference in Beijing on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto throws a grounder to second base with no outs and a runner on first in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays smiles ahead of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto throws a grounder to second base with no outs and a runner on first in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a single in the second inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a single in the second inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Baseball: Rockies vs. Blue Jays

Kazuma Okamoto of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a single in the second inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Rogers Centre in Toronto on April 1, 2026.

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Japan-Israel cross-party lawmakers group

Japan-Israel cross-party lawmakers group

Israeli Ambassador to Japan Gilad Cohen (L) shakes hands with Gen Nakatani, head of the Japan-Israel Parliamentary Friendship League, before the group's general meeting in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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Japan-Israel cross-party lawmakers group

Japan-Israel cross-party lawmakers group

Israeli Ambassador to Japan Gilad Cohen (L) shakes hands with Gen Nakatani, head of the Japan-Israel Parliamentary Friendship League, before the group's general meeting in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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Japan-Israel cross-party lawmakers group

Japan-Israel cross-party lawmakers group

Israeli Ambassador to Japan Gilad Cohen speaks during a general meeting of the Japan-Israel Parliamentary Friendship League in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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"2 plus 2" Japan-France ministerial meeting

"2 plus 2" Japan-France ministerial meeting

(from L) French Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Minister Catherine Vautrin, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi pose for a photo prior to their "two-plus-two" ministerial meeting in Tokyo on April 1, 2026. (Pool photo)

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"2 plus 2" Japan-France ministerial meeting

"2 plus 2" Japan-France ministerial meeting

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (4th from R) and Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (5th from R) attend a "two-plus-two" ministerial meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot (4th from L) and French Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Minister Catherine Vautrin (5th from L) in Tokyo on April 1, 2026. (Pool photo)

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"2 plus 2" Japan-France ministerial meeting

"2 plus 2" Japan-France ministerial meeting

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (far R) and Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (2nd from R) attend a "two-plus-two" ministerial meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and French Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Minister Catherine Vautrin in Tokyo on April 1, 2026. (Pool photo)

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"2 plus 2" Japan-France ministerial meeting

"2 plus 2" Japan-France ministerial meeting

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot (L) and French Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Minister Catherine Vautrin (R) attend a "two-plus-two" ministerial meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi in Tokyo on April 1, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out swinging in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 1, 2026.

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