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Figure skating: Kaori Sakamoto

Figure skating: Kaori Sakamoto

Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto (front, R) smiles at a ceremony in Tokyo on Dec. 21, 2025, after qualifying for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Emperor visits photo exhibition

Emperor visits photo exhibition

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from R), Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko visit the National Showa Memorial Museum in Tokyo on Dec. 21, 2025, for a special photo exhibition depicting people's life in Tokyo during World War II. (Pool photo)

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Emperor visits photo exhibition

Emperor visits photo exhibition

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko visit the National Showa Memorial Museum in Tokyo on Dec. 21, 2025, for a special photo exhibition depicting people's life in Tokyo during World War II. (Pool photo)

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Emperor visits photo exhibition

Emperor visits photo exhibition

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko visit the National Showa Memorial Museum in Tokyo on Dec. 21, 2025, for a special photo exhibition depicting people's life in Tokyo during World War II. (Pool photo)

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Emperor visits photo exhibition

Emperor visits photo exhibition

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from R), Empress Masako (2nd from R) and their daughter Princess Aiko (far R) visit the National Showa Memorial Museum in Tokyo on Dec. 21, 2025, for a special photo exhibition depicting people's life in Tokyo during World War II. (Pool photo)

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Emperor visits photo exhibition

Emperor visits photo exhibition

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko visit the National Showa Memorial Museum in Tokyo on Dec. 21, 2025, for a special photo exhibition depicting people's life in Tokyo during World War II. (Pool photo)

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Emperor visits photo exhibition

Emperor visits photo exhibition

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko visit the National Showa Memorial Museum in Tokyo on Dec. 21, 2025, for a special photo exhibition depicting people's life in Tokyo during World War II. (Pool photo)

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Defense Minister Koizumi visits GSDF camp

Defense Minister Koizumi visits GSDF camp

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) rides a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force assault amphibious vehicle 7 during a visit to the GSDF's Camp Ainoura in Sasebo in Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 21, 2025.

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Defense Minister Koizumi visits GSDF camp

Defense Minister Koizumi visits GSDF camp

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (C) meets the press during a visit to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Camp Ainoura in Sasebo in Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 21, 2025.

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Defense Minister Koizumi visits GSDF camp

Defense Minister Koizumi visits GSDF camp

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) rides a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force assault amphibious vehicle 7 during a visit to the GSDF's Camp Ainoura in Sasebo in Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 21, 2025.

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Defense Minister Koizumi visits GSDF camp

Defense Minister Koizumi visits GSDF camp

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) rides a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force assault amphibious vehicle 7 during a visit to the GSDF's Camp Ainoura in Sasebo in Nagasaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 21, 2025.

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U.S. vice president speaks at rally of conservatives

U.S. vice president speaks at rally of conservatives

U.S. Vice President JD Vance makes a speech at a conservative event held in Phoenix, Arizona, on Dec. 21, 2025, to memorialize slain activist Charlie Kirk. The meeting was organized by Turning Point USA, the conservative youth movement founded by Kirk who was assassinated in September.

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JETRO, Tehran chamber of commerce sign note to deepen economic ties

JETRO, Tehran chamber of commerce sign note to deepen economic ties

A ceremony marking the signing of a memorandum is held between the Japan External Trade Organization and the Tehran chamber of commerce and industries in Tehran on Dec. 21, 2025, to strengthen their economic relationship.

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JETRO, Tehran chamber of commerce sign note to deepen economic ties

JETRO, Tehran chamber of commerce sign note to deepen economic ties

A ceremony marking the signing of a memorandum is held between the Japan External Trade Organization and the Tehran chamber of commerce and industries in Tehran on Dec. 21, 2025, to strengthen their economic relationship.

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U.S. vice president speaks at rally of conservatives

U.S. vice president speaks at rally of conservatives

People listen to U.S. Vice President JD Vance (on screen) making a speech at a conservative event held in Phoenix, Arizona, on Dec. 21, 2025, to memorialize slain activist Charlie Kirk. The meeting was organized by Turning Point USA, the conservative youth movement founded by Kirk who was assassinated in September.

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Japanese Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko (pink) visits the Lao Silk Residence museum in Vientiane on Nov. 21, 2025, during her official trip to Laos. (Pool photo)

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G20 summit in Johannesburg

G20 summit in Johannesburg

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres holds a press conference in Johannesburg on Nov. 21, 2025, a day ahead of the opening of a two-day Group of 20 summit in the South African city.

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G20 summit in Johannesburg

G20 summit in Johannesburg

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres holds a press conference in Johannesburg on Nov. 21, 2025, a day ahead of the opening of a two-day Group of 20 summit in the South African city.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Lillehammer

Ski jumping: World Cup in Lillehammer

Japan's ski jumpers (from L) Yuki Ito, Ren Nikaido, Nozomi Maruyama and Ryoyu Kobayashi celebrate after winning the World Cup mixed team gold in Lillehammer, Norway, on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Lillehammer

Ski jumping: World Cup in Lillehammer

Japan's ski jumpers (from L) Nozomi Maruyama, Ren Nikaido, Yuki Ito and Ryoyu Kobayashi pose for a photo after winning the World Cup mixed team gold in Lillehammer, Norway, on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko (front, R) is seen off at an airport in Vientiane on Nov. 21, 2025, after concluding her official visit to Laos.

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko (2nd from R) is seen off at an airport in Vientiane on Nov. 21, 2025, after concluding her official visit to Laos.

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko (front, R) is seen off at an airport in Vientiane on Nov. 21, 2025, after concluding her official visit to Laos.

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Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko is seen off at an airport in Vientiane on Nov. 21, 2025, after concluding her official visit to Laos.

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Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Sota Yamamoto of Japan performs in the men's short program at the Finlandia Trophy figure skating competition in Helsinki on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Sota Yamamoto of Japan performs in the men's short program at the Finlandia Trophy figure skating competition in Helsinki on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Sota Yamamoto of Japan performs in the men's short program at the Finlandia Trophy figure skating competition in Helsinki on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan performs in the men's short program at the Finlandia Trophy figure skating competition in Helsinki on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan performs in the men's short program at the Finlandia Trophy figure skating competition in Helsinki on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Adam Siao Him Fa of France performs in the men's short program at the Finlandia Trophy figure skating competition in Helsinki on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Adam Siao Him Fa of France performs in the men's short program at the Finlandia Trophy figure skating competition in Helsinki on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Adam Siao Him Fa of France performs in the men's short program at the Finlandia Trophy figure skating competition in Helsinki on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's short program at the Finlandia Trophy figure skating competition in Helsinki on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Mone Chiba of Japan acknowledges the crowd after performing in the women's short program at the Finlandia Trophy figure skating competition in Helsinki on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's short program at the Finlandia Trophy figure skating competition in Helsinki on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's short program at the Finlandia Trophy figure skating competition in Helsinki on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's short program at the Finlandia Trophy figure skating competition in Helsinki on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's short program at the Finlandia Trophy figure skating competition in Helsinki on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Amber Glenn of the United States performs in the women's short program at the Finlandia Trophy figure skating competition in Helsinki on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's short program at the Finlandia Trophy figure skating competition in Helsinki on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Amber Glenn of the United States performs in the women's short program at the Finlandia Trophy figure skating competition in Helsinki on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Amber Glenn of the United States performs in the women's short program at the Finlandia Trophy figure skating competition in Helsinki on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Minerva Fabienne Hase (L) and Nikita Volodin of Germany perform in the pairs short program at the Finlandia Trophy figure skating competition in Helsinki on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Minerva Fabienne Hase (top) and Nikita Volodin of Germany perform in the pairs short program at the Finlandia Trophy figure skating competition in Helsinki on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Minerva Fabienne Hase (top) and Nikita Volodin of Germany perform in the pairs short program at the Finlandia Trophy figure skating competition in Helsinki on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Minerva Fabienne Hase (top) and Nikita Volodin of Germany perform in the pairs short program at the Finlandia Trophy figure skating competition in Helsinki on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Japan's Yuna Nagaoka (front) and Sumitada Moriguchi perform in the pairs short program at the Finlandia Trophy figure skating competition in Helsinki on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Japan's Yuna Nagaoka (L) and Sumitada Moriguchi perform in the pairs short program at the Finlandia Trophy figure skating competition in Helsinki on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Japan's Yuna Nagaoka (L) and Sumitada Moriguchi perform in the pairs short program at the Finlandia Trophy figure skating competition in Helsinki on Nov. 21, 2025.

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Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Figure skating: Finlandia Trophy

Japan's Yuna Nagaoka (top) and Sumitada Moriguchi perform in the pairs short program at the Finlandia Trophy figure skating competition in Helsinki on Nov. 21, 2025.

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