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[Breaking News]Judo: Paris Olympic champ Tsunoda retires

URAYASU, Japan, Jan. 30 Kyodo - Paris Olympic women's 48-kilogram judo champion Natsumi Tsunoda receives a bouquet as she announces her retirement from competition at a press conference in Urayasu in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Judo: Paris Olympic champ Tsunoda retires

Paris Olympic women's 48-kilogram judo champion Natsumi Tsunoda receives a bouquet as she announces her retirement from competition at a press conference in Urayasu in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026.

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Judo: Paris Olympic champ Tsunoda retires

Paris Olympic women's 48-kilogram judo champion Natsumi Tsunoda receives a bouquet as she announces her retirement from competition at a press conference in Urayasu in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026.

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Judo: Paris Olympic champ Tsunoda retires

Paris Olympic women's 48-kilogram judo champion Natsumi Tsunoda announces her retirement from competition at a press conference in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Jan. 30, 2026.

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Judo: Paris Olympic champ Tsunoda retires

Paris Olympic women's 48-kilogram judo champion Natsumi Tsunoda announces her retirement from competition at a press conference in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Jan. 30, 2026.

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Campaigning for general election in Japan

Japan Innovation Party co-leader Fumitake Fujita makes a stump speech in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, on Jan. 28, 2026, as official campaigning began in Japan the previous day for the House of Representatives election on Feb. 8.

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Campaigning for general election in Japan

Japan Innovation Party co-leader Fumitake Fujita makes a stump speech in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, on Jan. 28, 2026, as official campaigning began in Japan the previous day for the House of Representatives election on Feb. 8.

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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

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda makes a stump speech in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 26, 2026, ahead of the general election on Feb. 8.

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General election in Japan

Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda makes a stump speech in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 26, 2026, ahead of the general election on Feb. 8.

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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

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

Yuna Aoki (C) of Japan jumps after winning the women's category gold at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 23, 2026, alongside silver medalist Ami Nakai (L) and bronze medalist Mone Chiba, both of Japan.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Yuna Aoki (C) of Japan poses after winning the women's category gold at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 23, 2026, alongside silver medalist Ami Nakai (L) and bronze medalist Mone Chiba, both of Japan.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Yuna Aoki (C) of Japan poses after winning the women's category gold at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 23, 2026, alongside silver medalist Ami Nakai (L) and bronze medalist Mone Chiba, both of Japan.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Yuna Aoki (C) of Japan poses after winning the women's category gold at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 23, 2026, alongside silver medalist Ami Nakai (L) and bronze medalist Mone Chiba, both of Japan.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's free program at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 23, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's free program at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 23, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's free program at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 23, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's short program at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 22, 2026.

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Figure skating: Four Continents championships

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's short program at the Four Continents figure skating championships in Beijing on Jan. 22, 2026.

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Main opposition party head Noda

Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, speaks to the press in Narashino in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 15, 2026

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[Breaking News]Tokyo Auto Salon

CHIBA, Japan, Jan. 9 Kyodo - A customized Toyota Motor Corp. minitruck is on display at the Tokyo Auto Salon, a major exhibition of sports and custom cars, at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, near Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Japan defense chief visits training field in Chiba Pref.

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi meets the press during a visit to a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force exercise field in Funabashi in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 11, 2026.

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Japan defense chief visits training field in Chiba Pref.

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi takes part in parachute jump tower training at a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force exercise field in Funabashi in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 11, 2026.

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Tokyo Auto Salon

The three-day Tokyo Auto Salon, a major exhibition of sports and custom cars, opens at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, near Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Tokyo Auto Salon

A Nissan Motor Co. concept model, AURA NISMO RS Concept, is on display at the Tokyo Auto Salon, a major exhibition of sports and custom cars, at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, near Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Tokyo Auto Salon

A BYD mini-electric vehicle, RACCO, is on display at the Tokyo Auto Salon, a major exhibition of sports and custom cars, at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, near Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Tokyo Auto Salon

Toyota Motor Corp. Chairman Akio Toyoda (R) speaks at a talk event at the Tokyo Auto Salon, a major exhibition of sports and custom cars, at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, near Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Tokyo Auto Salon

A customized Toyota Motor Corp. minitruck is on display at the Tokyo Auto Salon, a major exhibition of sports and custom cars, at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, near Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Tokyo Auto Salon

A Subaru Corp. race car is on display at the Tokyo Auto Salon, a major exhibition of sports and custom cars, at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, near Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Tokyo Auto Salon

A Honda Motor Co. concept car is on display at the Tokyo Auto Salon, a major exhibition of sports and custom cars, at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, near Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Tokyo Auto Salon

The manual transmission variety of Nissan Motor Co.'s Fairlady Z sports car is on display at the Tokyo Auto Salon, a major exhibition of sports and custom cars, at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, near Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Tokyo Auto Salon

The manual transmission variety of Nissan Motor Co.'s Fairlady Z sports car is on display at the Tokyo Auto Salon, a major exhibition of sports and custom cars, at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, near Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Tokyo Auto Salon

The Tokyo Auto Salon, a major exhibition of sports and custom cars, opens at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, near Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Tokyo Auto Salon

The Tokyo Auto Salon, a major exhibition of sports and custom cars, opens at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, near Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Tokyo Auto Salon

Toyota Motor Corp.'s new GR GT supercar is on display at the Tokyo Auto Salon, a major exhibition of sports and custom cars, at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, near Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Tokyo Auto Salon

Toyota Motor Corp. Chairman Akio Toyoda speaks at the Tokyo Auto Salon, a major exhibition of sports and custom cars, at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, near Tokyo, on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Charm burning ritual at eastern Japan temple

A monk throws charms and amulets onto a fire in appreciation for the granting of worshippers' wishes during a year-end "otakiage" ritual at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 28, 2025.

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Charm burning ritual at eastern Japan temple

A monk throws charms and amulets onto a fire in appreciation for the granting of worshippers' wishes during a year-end "otakiage" ritual at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 28, 2025.

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Charm burning ritual at eastern Japan temple

A monk throws charms and amulets onto a fire in appreciation for the granting of worshippers' wishes during a year-end "otakiage" ritual at Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 28, 2025.

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Japan Golf Tour record winner Jumbo Ozaki dies at 78

Former professional golfer Masashi Ozaki speaks to the media in Ichihara in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, in September 2020. Nicknamed Jumbo Ozaki, he died of sigmoid colon cancer aged 78 on Dec. 23, 2025, after scoring 112 wins, the most for a Japanese player, including 94 on the Japan Golf Tour.

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