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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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Year-end cleanup at eastern Japan temple

Staff dust off Naritasan Shinsho-ji temple during annual year-end cleaning in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 13, 2025.

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Year-end cleanup at eastern Japan temple

Staff dust off Naritasan Shinsho-ji temple during annual year-end cleaning in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 13, 2025.

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Year-end cleanup at eastern Japan temple

Staff dust off Naritasan Shinsho-ji temple during annual year-end cleaning in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 13, 2025.

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Year-end cleanup at eastern Japan temple

Staff dust off Naritasan Shinsho-ji temple during annual year-end cleaning in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 13, 2025.

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Year-end cleanup at eastern Japan temple

Staff dust off Naritasan Shinsho-ji temple during annual year-end cleaning in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 13, 2025.

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Geminid meteor shower

Composite photo shows shooting stars lighting up the night sky over Minamiboso, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 14, 2025, as the annual Geminid meteor shower peaks.

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Geminid meteor shower

A shooting star lights up the night sky over Minamiboso, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 14, 2025, as the annual Geminid meteor shower peaks.

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Princess Aiko visits Chiba Univ.

Japanese Princess Aiko speaks during a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the founding of Chiba University's School of Nursing in Chiba, eastern Japan, on Dec. 14, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Princess Aiko visits Chiba Univ.

Japanese Princess Aiko speaks during a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the founding of Chiba University's School of Nursing in Chiba, eastern Japan, on Dec. 14, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Princess Aiko visits Chiba Univ.

Japanese Princess Aiko speaks during a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the founding of Chiba University's School of Nursing in Chiba, eastern Japan, on Dec. 14, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Princess Aiko visits Chiba Univ.

Japanese Princess Aiko attends a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the founding of Chiba University's School of Nursing in Chiba, eastern Japan, on Dec. 14, 2025. (Pool photo)

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TOYO ENGINEERING signboard and logo

TOYO ENGINEERING signboard and logo=December 9,2025,Chiba

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Exterior view and signboard of Toyo Engineering

Exterior view and signboard of Toyo Engineering=December 9,2025,Chiba

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TOYO ENGINEERING signboard and logo

TOYO ENGINEERING signboard and logo=December 9,2025,Chiba

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TOYO ENGINEERING signboard and logo

TOYO ENGINEERING signboard and logo=December 9,2025,Chiba

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Figure skating: Grand Prix Final

Japan's Mone Chiba performs during the exhibition gala of the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition at IG Arena in Nagoya on Dec. 7, 2025.

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Figure skating: Grand Prix Final

Japan's Mone Chiba performs during the exhibition gala of the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition at IG Arena in Nagoya on Dec. 7, 2025.

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Figure skating: Grand Prix Final

Japan's Mone Chiba performs during the exhibition gala of the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition at IG Arena in Nagoya on Dec. 7, 2025.

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Figure skating: Grand Prix Final

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's free program at the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

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Figure skating: Grand Prix Final

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's free program at the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

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Figure skating: Grand Prix Final

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's free program at the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

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Figure skating: Grand Prix Final

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's free program at the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

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Figure skating: Grand Prix Final

Mone Chiba of Japan is pictured after performing in the women's free program at the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

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Figure skating: Grand Prix Final

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's free program at the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

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Figure skating: Grand Prix Final

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's free program at the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

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Figure skating: Grand Prix Final

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's free program at the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

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Figure skating: Grand Prix Final

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's free program at the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

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Figure skating: Grand Prix Final

Japan's Mone Chiba performs in the women's short program at the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition at IG Arena in Nagoya on Dec. 5, 2025.

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Figure skating: Grand Prix Final

Japan's Mone Chiba performs in the women's short program at the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition at IG Arena in Nagoya on Dec. 5, 2025.