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Musical on history of Japan-Vietnam ties to begin in Yokohama

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) poses for a photo with lead actors from Japan and Vietnam starring in the musical "Princess Anio" as well as Kanagawa Gov. Yuji Kuroiwa (3rd from R) at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 26, 2026. The musical, depicting the history of Japan-Vietnam ties, will be held between Sept. 12 and Sept. 27 at Kanagawa Arts Theater in Yokohama near Tokyo.

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Musical on history of Japan-Vietnam ties to begin in Yokohama

Vietnamese actor Do Phan Gia Han (C), who stars in in the musical "Princess Anio," meets the press at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Aug. 26, 2026, after the lead actors in the musical paid a visit to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The musical, depicting the history of Japan-Vietnam ties, will be held between Sept. 12 and Sept. 27 at Kanagawa Arts Theater in Yokohama near Tokyo.

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Musical on history of Japan-Vietnam ties to begin in Yokohama

Vietnamese actor Do Phan Gia Han (C), who stars in in the musical "Princess Anio," meets the press at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Aug. 26, 2026, after the lead actors in the musical paid a visit to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The musical, depicting the history of Japan-Vietnam ties, will be held between Sept. 12 and Sept. 27 at Kanagawa Arts Theater in Yokohama near Tokyo.

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41st anniversary of JAL passenger jet crash

UENO, Japan, Aug. 12 Kyodo - People hike up to Osutaka Ridge, the 1985 Japan Airlines jet crash site, in the Gunma Prefecture village of Ueno, northwest of Tokyo, on Aug. 12, 2026, the 41st anniversary of the accident that claimed the lives of 520 passengers and crew. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]N. Korea fires ballistic missile

TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 12 Kyodo - Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi meets the press at his ministry in Tokyo on Aug. 12, 2026, after North Korea fired at least one ballistic missile earlier in the day. (Kyodo)

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New high-speed train shipped to Taiwan from Japan

The lead car of the new-generation N700ST train is unloaded at a port in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, on Aug. 15, 2026, for commercial service, possibly starting July 2027. In 2023, Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp. ordered 12 N700STs, built based on the N700S model used on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line connecting Tokyo and Shin-Osaka stations, from Japan's Hitachi Ltd. and Toshiba Corp.

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New high-speed train shipped to Taiwan from Japan

The lead car of the new-generation N700ST train is unloaded at a port in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, on Aug. 15, 2026, for commercial service, possibly starting July 2027. In 2023, Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp. ordered 12 N700STs, built based on the N700S model used on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line connecting Tokyo and Shin-Osaka stations, from Japan's Hitachi Ltd. and Toshiba Corp.

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H3 rocket launch

MINAMITANE, Japan, Aug. 12 Kyodo - Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency head Hiroshi Yamakawa holds a press conference at the Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 11, 2026, following the successful launch of H3 rocket No. 9 carrying the Michibiki No. 7 positioning satellite. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Yosakoi dance festival in western Japan

KOCHI, Japan, Aug. 10 Kyodo - Dancers perform during the Yosakoi dance festival on Aug. 10, 2026, in Kochi, western Japan. About 18,000 people from 197 teams plan to dance during the annual event that began in 1954, running through Aug. 12. (Kyodo)

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Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu dies at 97

A large screen in Beijing shows on Aug. 12, 2026, a news report on the death of former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji at age 97 earlier in the day.

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Ex-Chinese Premier Zhu dies at 97

A large screen in Beijing shows on Aug. 12, 2026, a news report on the death of former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji at age 97 earlier in the day.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami draws a walk in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami flies out in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami flies out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami flies out in the third inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Reds vs. White Sox

Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami grounds out in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts poses after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts hits a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Military exercise in Taiwan

Taiwanese soldiers set up a barricade during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei on Aug. 12, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

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Military exercise in Taiwan

Taiwanese soldiers set up a barricade during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei on Aug. 12, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

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Military exercise in Taiwan

Taiwanese soldiers set up a barricade during the annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taipei on Aug. 12, 2026, simulating a Chinese attack.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with Miguel Rojas after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) is congratulated with a seed shower after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) is congratulated with a seed shower after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with third base coach Dino Ebel as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with Miguel Rojas as he returns to the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches his two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches his two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured in the dugout ahead of his first at-bat in a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (L) hits a two-run home run against Kansas City Royals pitcher Daniel Lynch (R) in the third inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Baseball: Royals vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Aug. 12, 2026.

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Total solar eclipse in Europe

People wearing protective glasses observe a near total solar eclipse in London on Aug. 12, 2026.

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41st anniversary of JAL passenger jet crash

Japan Airlines Co. President Mitsuko Tottori lays flowers on Aug. 12, 2026, the 41st anniversary of the 1985 JAL jetliner crash that claimed the lives of 520 passengers and crew, in front of a monument at the crash site on Osutaka Ridge in the Gunma Prefecture village of Ueno, northwest of Tokyo.

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41st anniversary of JAL passenger jet crash

Japan Airlines Co. President Mitsuko Tottori meets the press after attending a memorial ceremony for victims of the 1985 JAL jetliner crash near the crash site on Osutaka Ridge in the Gunma village of Ueno, northwest of Tokyo, on Aug. 12, 2026, the 41st anniversary of the accident that claimed the lives of 520 passengers and crew.

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41st anniversary of JAL passenger jet crash

Japan Airlines Co. President Mitsuko Tottori meets the press after attending a memorial ceremony for victims of the 1985 JAL jetliner crash near the crash site on Osutaka Ridge in the Gunma village of Ueno, northwest of Tokyo, on Aug. 12, 2026, the 41st anniversary of the accident that claimed the lives of 520 passengers and crew.

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41st anniversary of JAL passenger jet crash

Candles are lit at a monument listing the names of the victims of the 1985 Japan Airlines jetliner crash in the Gunma Prefecture village of Ueno on Aug. 12, 2026, the 41st anniversary of the 1985 JAL jetliner crash that claimed the lives of 520 passengers and crew.

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41st anniversary of JAL passenger jet crash

Candles are lit at a monument listing the names of the victims of the 1985 Japan Airlines jetliner crash in the Gunma Prefecture village of Ueno on Aug. 12, 2026, the 41st anniversary of the 1985 JAL jetliner crash that claimed the lives of 520 passengers and crew.

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41st anniversary of JAL passenger jet crash

Japan Airlines Co. President Mitsuko Tottori (R) prays on Aug. 12, 2026, the 41st anniversary of the 1985 JAL jetliner crash that claimed the lives of 520 passengers and crew, in front of a monument at the crash site on Osutaka Ridge in the Gunma Prefecture village of Ueno, northwest of Tokyo.

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Awa dance festival in western Japan

People join the "Niwaka-ren" impromptu dance group during the Awa Odori folk dance festival in Tokushima, western Japan, on Aug. 12, 2026, the second day of the five-day event.