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Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on Jan. 25, 2026, shows a countdown clock for the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, opening on Feb. 6.

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China return for Ueno zoo pandas

Combined photo shows male giant panda Xiao Xiao (R) and his twin sister Lei Lei at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo on Jan. 25, 2026, ahead of their departure to China on Jan. 27. (Pool photo)

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Milan-Cortina Olympics and Paralympics

Photo taken on Jan. 25, 2026, shows the Olympic rings (L) and the Three Agitos Paralympic symbol in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, ahead of the upcoming Milan-Cortina Games.

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Milan-Cortina Olympics and Paralympics

Photo taken on Jan. 25, 2026, shows the Olympic rings (L) and the Three Agitos Paralympic symbol in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, ahead of the upcoming Milan-Cortina Games.

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Milan-Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Jan. 25, 2026, shows a countdown clock for the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

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Milan-Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Jan. 25, 2026, shows the Olympic rings in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, ahead of the upcoming Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Preparation for general election

Photo taken on Jan. 25, 2026, shows a board installed in Ichikawa in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, that will display posters of candidates before official campaigning for the Feb. 8 general election begins on Jan. 27.

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Preparation for general election

Photo taken on Jan. 25, 2026, shows a board installed in Ichikawa in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, that will display posters of candidates before official campaigning for the Feb. 8 general election begins on Jan. 27.

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General election in Japan

Voters listen to a stump speech by a Centrist Reform Alliance candidate in Tokyo on Jan. 25, 2026, ahead of the general election on Feb. 8.

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General election in Japan

A Japanese Communist Party candidate waves to voters during a stump speech in Saitama near Tokyo on Jan. 25, 2026, ahead of the general election on Feb. 8.

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Heavy snow in Fukui

A dinosaur statue is pictured in front of Fukui Station in the central Japan city of Fukui on Jan. 25, 2026, following heavy snowfall.

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Heavy snow in Fukui

A dinosaur statue is pictured in front of Fukui Station in the central Japan city of Fukui on Jan. 25, 2026, following heavy snowfall.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Japanese figure skaters pose for a photo at the end of the exhibition gala of the Four Continents championships in Beijing on Jan. 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Japanese figure skaters jump at the end of the exhibition gala of the Four Continents championships in Beijing on Jan. 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Japanese pair Yuna Nagaoka (top) and Sumitada Moriguchi perform during the exhibition gala of the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Japanese pair Yuna Nagaoka (top) and Sumitada Moriguchi perform during the exhibition gala of the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Kao Miura of Japan performs during the exhibition gala of the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Ami Nakai of Japan performs during the exhibition gala of the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Yuna Aoki of Japan performs during the exhibition gala of the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Kao Miura of Japan performs during the exhibition gala of the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Ami Nakai of Japan performs during the exhibition gala of the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Mone Chiba of Japan performs during the exhibition gala of the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Sota Yamamoto of Japan performs during the exhibition gala of the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Sota Yamamoto of Japan performs during the exhibition gala of the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Mone Chiba of Japan performs during the exhibition gala of the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Kazuki Tomono of Japan performs during the exhibition gala of the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Kazuki Tomono of Japan performs during the exhibition gala of the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 25, 2026.

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Final viewing day for Ueno zoo pandas

People in the final group selected by lottery to view male giant panda Xiao Xiao and his twin sister Lei Lei bid farewell to him at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo on Jan. 25, 2026, before the pandas' departure for China later in the month.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026. (Pool photo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (R) waves to fans during a parade after he won the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (R) waves to fans during a parade after he won the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026. (Pool photo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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Final viewing day for Ueno zoo pandas

Photo shows Lei Lei, a female giant panda, at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo on Jan. 25, 2026, the final day of her public viewing. She and her twin brother Xiao Xiao will be returned to China later January. (Pool photo)

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Final viewing day for Ueno zoo pandas

Photo shows Xiao Xiao, a male giant panda, at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo on Jan. 25, 2026, the final day of his public viewing. He and his twin sister Lei Lei will be returned to China later January.

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Final viewing day for Ueno zoo pandas

Photo shows Xiao Xiao, a male giant panda, at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo on Jan. 25, 2026, the final day of his public viewing. He and his twin sister Lei Lei will be returned to China later January.

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Final viewing day for Ueno zoo pandas

Photo shows Xiao Xiao, a male giant panda, at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo on Jan. 25, 2026, the final day of his public viewing. He and his twin sister Lei Lei will be returned to China later January.

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Final viewing day for Ueno zoo pandas

Photo shows Xiao Xiao, a male giant panda, at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo on Jan. 25, 2026, the final day of his public viewing. He and his twin sister Lei Lei will be returned to China later January.

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General election in Japan

A candidate waves to voters during a stump speech in Saitama near Tokyo on Jan. 25, 2026, ahead of the general election on Feb. 8.

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General election in Japan

Voters listen to a stump speech by a Centrist Reform Alliance candidate in Tokyo on Jan. 25, 2026, ahead of the general election on Feb. 8.

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General election in Japan

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda gives an interview in Tokyo on Jan. 25, 2026, ahead of the general election on Feb. 8.

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General election in Japan

Voters listen to a stump speech by a Centrist Reform Alliance candidate in Tokyo on Jan. 25, 2026, ahead of the general election on Feb. 8.

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Wildfire in Gunma Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a wildfire starting in Fujioka in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 25, 2026.

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Wildfire in Gunma Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a wildfire starting in Fujioka in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 25, 2026.

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Wildfire in Gunma Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a wildfire starting in Fujioka in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, following a victory at the previous tournament in Fukuoka in November. (Pool photo)