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Ruka Nordic weekend

Chika Kobayashi of Japan competes during the women's cross-country skiing 10km classic style competition at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic in Kuusamo, Finland, on November 28, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Ruka Nordic weekend

Chika Honda (35) of Japan and Moa Lundgren (8) of Seeden compete during the women's cross-country skiing 10km classic style competition at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic in Kuusamo, Finland, on November 28, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 – Swimming Finals at Singapore Sports Hub

Chika Kajimoto (JPN) during a press conference the World Aquatics Championships 2025 – Swimming competition on Saturday at the Singapore Sports Hub, Singapore on July 27, 2025 Credit: Photo by Antoine Lapeyre / ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 – Swimming Finals at Singapore Sports Hub

Chika Kajimoto (JPN) during a press conference the World Aquatics Championships 2025 – Swimming competition on Saturday at the Singapore Sports Hub, Singapore on July 27, 2025 Credit: Photo by Antoine Lapeyre / ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 – Swimming Finals at Singapore Sports Hub

Nicolo Martinenghi (ITA) Noè Ponti (SUI) Florian Wellbrock (GER) and Chika Kajimoto (JPN) during a press conference the World Aquatics Championships 2025 – Swimming competition on Saturday at the Singapore Sports Hub, Singapore on July 27, 2025 Credit: Photo by Antoine Lapeyre / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Football: Japan vs Colombia

Japan goalkeeper Chika Hirao (L, front) reacts after conceding a goal in the first half of a women's international football friendly against Colombia at Yodoko Sakura Stadium in Osaka on April 6, 2025.

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Football: Japan vs Colombia

Japan goalkeeper Chika Hirao (bottom) concedes a goal in the first half of a women's international football friendly against Colombia at Yodoko Sakura Stadium in Osaka on April 6, 2025.

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Japanese film gets standing ovation at Venice film festival

(From L) Japanese actress Yuko Nakamura, director Kyoshi Sugita, actress An Ogawa and actress Chika Araki pose for photo after a screening of a film directed by Sugita at the Venice International Film Festival. The film "Following the Sound" got a standing ovation after its screening for the Giornate degli Autori, an independent film festival section held in parallel with the festival.

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-ROWING (CN)

(230806) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Silver medalists Kadoya Mao (L)/Yonezawa Chika of Japan celebrate at the awarding ceremony for rowing lightweight women's double sculls at the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Bowen)

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-ROWING (CN)

(230806) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kadoya Mao (L)/Yonezawa Chika of Japan compete during the rowing lightweight women's double sculls final A at the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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Football: Women's World Cup

Japan players (from L) Chika Hirao, Jun Endo and Momoko Tanaka pose for a photo after a training session ahead of a Women's World Cup Group C football match against Spain in Christchurch, New Zealand, on July 28, 2023.

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(SP)CZECH REPUBLIC-PILSEN-WORLD ARCHERY PARA CHAMPIONSHIPS

(230724) -- PILSEN, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Shigesada Chika (R)/Ueyama Tomohiro of Japan compete during the bronze final of Recurve Mixed Team Open at 2023 World Archery Para Championships in Pilsen, the Czech Republic, July 23, 2023. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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(SP)CZECH REPUBLIC-PILSEN-WORLD ARCHERY PARA CHAMPIONSHIPS

(230724) -- PILSEN, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Shigesada Chika (L) of Japan greets a coach of Iran after the bronze final of Recurve Mixed Team Open at 2023 World Archery Para Championships in Pilsen, the Czech Republic, July 23, 2023. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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(SP)CZECH REPUBLIC-PILSEN-WORLD ARCHERY PARA CHAMPIONSHIPS

(230724) -- PILSEN, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Shigesada Chika (L)/Ueyama Tomohiro of Japan celebrate after the bronze final of Recurve Mixed Team Open at 2023 World Archery Para Championships in Pilsen, the Czech Republic, July 23, 2023. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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(SP)CZECH REPUBLIC-PILSEN-WORLD ARCHERY PARA CHAMPIONSHIPS

(230724) -- PILSEN, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalists Wu Chunyan (3rd L)/Zhao Lixue of China, silver medalists Elisabetta Mijno (1st L)/Stefano Travisani of Italy and bronze medalists Shigesada Chika (2nd R)/Ueyama Tomohiro of Japan attend the awarding ceremony of Recurve Mixed Team Open at 2023 World Archery Para Championships in Pilsen, the Czech Republic, July 23, 2023. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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(SP)CZECH REPUBLIC-PILSEN-WORLD ARCHERY PARA CHAMPIONSHIPS

(230724) -- PILSEN, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Shigesada Chika (C)/Ueyama Tomohiro of Japan celebrate after the bronze final of Recurve Mixed Team Open at 2023 World Archery Para Championships in Pilsen, the Czech Republic, July 23, 2023. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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(SP)CZECH REPUBLIC-PILSEN-WORLD ARCHERY PARA CHAMPIONSHIPS

(230724) -- PILSEN, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Shigesada Chika (R)/Ueyama Tomohiro of Japan compete during the bronze final of Recurve Mixed Team Open at 2023 World Archery Para Championships in Pilsen, the Czech Republic, July 23, 2023. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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(SP)CZECH REPUBLIC-PILSEN-WORLD ARCHERY PARA CHAMPIONSHIPS

(230724) -- PILSEN, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Shigesada Chika (R)/Ueyama Tomohiro of Japan react during the bronze final of Recurve Mixed Team Open at 2023 World Archery Para Championships in Pilsen, the Czech Republic, July 23, 2023. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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(SP)CZECH REPUBLIC-PILSEN-WORLD ARCHERY PARA CHAMPIONSHIPS

(230724) -- PILSEN, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Shigesada Chika (L)/Ueyama Tomohiro of Japan pose for photos during the awarding ceremony of Recurve Mixed Team Open bronze final at 2023 World Archery Para Championships in Pilsen, the Czech Republic, July 23, 2023. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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(SP)CZECH REPUBLIC-PILSEN-WORLD ARCHERY PARA CHAMPIONSHIPS

(230724) -- PILSEN, July 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chinese archer Zhao Lixue (L) helps Japanese archer Shigesada Chika during the awarding ceremony of Recurve Mixed Team Open at 2023 World Archery Para Championships in Pilsen, the Czech Republic, July 23, 2023. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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(SP)CZECH REPUBLIC-PILSEN-WORLD ARCHERY PARA CHAMPIONSHIPS-Day 3

(230721) -- PILSEN, July 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Japanese archer Shigesada Chika competes during the third round of the individual elimination matches of Recurve Women Open at 2023 World Archery Para Championships in Pilsen, the Czech Republic, July 20, 2023. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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(SP)CZECH REPUBLIC-PILSEN-WORLD ARCHERY PARA CHAMPIONSHIPS-DAY 2

(230720) -- PILSEN, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Shigesada Chika (Front, R)/ Ueyama Tomohiro of Japan compete during the elimination round of Recurve Mixed Team Open at 2023 World Archery Para Championships in Pilsen, the Czech Republic, July 19, 2023. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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(SP)CZECH REPUBLIC-PILSEN-WORLD ARCHERY PARA CHAMPIONSHIPS

(230719) -- PILSEN, July 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Japanese player Shigesada Chika warms up before the Qualification Round of Recurve Women Open at 2023 World Archery Para Championships in Pilsen, the Czech Republic, July 18, 2023. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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(SP)CZECH REPUBLIC-PILSEN-WORLD ARCHERY PARA CHAMPIONSHIPS

(230719) -- PILSEN, July 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Japanese player Shigesada Chika competes during the Qualification Round of Recurve Women Open at 2023 World Archery Para Championships in Pilsen, the Czech Republic, July 18, 2023. (Xinhua/He Canling)

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Cannes - La Passion De Dodin Bouffant Screening

Chika Ike attend the "La Passion De Dodin Bouffant" red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 24, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Opening Red Carpet

Chika Ike attends the "Jeanne du Barry" Screening & opening ceremony red carpet at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Opening Red Carpet

Chika Ike attends the "Jeanne du Barry" Screening & opening ceremony red carpet at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Jeanne du Barry Screening & Opening Ceremony Red Carpet, Day 1

Chika Ike attends the screening of Jeanne du Barry during the opening ceremony at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Jeanne du Barry Screening & Opening Ceremony Red Carpet, Day 1

Chika Ike attends the screening of Jeanne du Barry during the opening ceremony at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Jeanne du Barry Screening & Opening Ceremony Red Carpet, Day 1

Chika Ike attends the screening of Jeanne du Barry during the opening ceremony at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Jeanne du Barry Screening & Opening Ceremony Red Carpet, Day 1

Chika Ike attends the screening of Jeanne du Barry during the opening ceremony at the 76th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Opening Red Carpet

Chika Ike attends the "Jeanne du Barry" Screening & opening ceremony red carpet at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Opening Red Carpet

Chika Ike attends the "Jeanne du Barry" Screening & opening ceremony red carpet at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes - Opening Red Carpet

Chika Ike attends the "Jeanne du Barry" Screening & opening ceremony red carpet at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 16, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes Opening Red Carpet AM

Chika attending the Opening Red Carpet and Jeanne du Barry Premiere as part of the 76th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 16, 2023. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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76th Cannes Film Festival Opening Ceremony

Chika Ike attending the opening ceremony of the 76th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 16, 2023. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Amateur guitarist Chika sings original piece

TOKYO, Japan - Amateur musician Chika sings her original piece while playing the guitar during an amateur music contest hosted by Yamaha Corp. in Tokyo on July 20, 2014. More young women are playing acoustic guitar these days, and they have been dubbed "guitar girls" in Japan.

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Japan Expo visitors get commemorative picture taken

PARIS, France - Visitors to Japan Expo 2014 pose with two "geisha" girls from Tokyo, Chika (extreme R) and Momoko (extreme L), on the outskirts of Paris on the opening day of the event on July 2, 2014.

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Tokyo 'geisha' girls dance during Japan Expo 2014

PARIS, France - Two "geisha" girls, Chika (R) and Momoko, from Tokyo's Kagurazaka district harboring fancy Japanese-style restaurants dance during Japan Expo 2014, one of the world's largest Japanese pop culture events, on the outskirts of Paris on July 2, 2014.

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Nobel laureate Yamanaka

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Japanese stem cell researcher Shinya Yamanaka, a co-recipient of the 2012 Nobel Prize in medicine, and his wife Chika head to the royal palace for a banquet hosted by Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf in Stockholm on Dec. 11, 2012. Yamanaka received his prize from the king in the Nobel Prize award ceremony the previous day. (Pool photo)

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Nobel laureate Yamanaka

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Japanese stem cell researcher Shinya Yamanaka, a co-recipient of the 2012 Nobel Prize in medicine, and his wife Chika head to the royal palace for a banquet hosted by Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf in Stockholm on Dec. 11, 2012. Yamanaka received his prize from the king in the Nobel Prize award ceremony the previous day. (Pool photo)

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Nobel laureate Yamanaka in Stockholm

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Sweden's Princess Madeleine (L, middle) and Japanese stem cell researcher Shinya Yamanaka (R, middle), a co-recipient of the 2012 Nobel Prize in medicine, head for a banquet at the city hall in Stockholm on Dec. 10, 2012, , following the Nobel Prize award ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall in the city. Behind them are Yamanaka's wife Chika (L, back) and Robert J. Lefkowitz of the United States, the 2012 Nobel Prize laureate for chemistry. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Nobel laureate Yamanaka in Stockholm

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Japanese stem cell researcher Shinya Yamanaka (front), a co-recipient of the 2012 Nobel Prize in medicine, and his wife Chika (back, far L) attend a banquet at the city hall in Stockholm on Dec. 10, 2012, following the Nobel Prize award ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall in the city. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Nobel laureate Yamanaka in Stockholm

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Japanese stem cell researcher Shinya Yamanaka (R), a co-recipient of the 2012 Nobel Prize in medicine, and his wife Chika, both wearing formal attire, are pictured at a hotel in Stockholm on Dec. 10, 2012, as they head for the Nobel Prize award ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall in the city. (Pool photo)

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Nobel laureate Yamanaka in Stockholm

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Japanese stem cell researcher Shinya Yamanaka (R), a co-recipient of the 2012 Nobel Prize in medicine, and his wife Chika, both wearing formal attire, are pictured at a hotel in Stockholm on Dec. 10, 2012, as they head for the Nobel Prize award ceremony at the Stockholm Concert Hall in the city. (Pool photo)

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Professor Yamanaka in Stockholm

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Shinya Yamanaka (2nd from L), a professor of Kyoto University, enters a hotel after arriving in Stockholm, Sweden, on Dec. 4, 2012. Yamanaka plans to attend an award ceremony as he and John Gurdon of Britain have jointly won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery that mature cells can be reprogrammed to develop into other cell types. At L is Yamanaka's wife Chika.

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Cultural awards

TOKYO, Japan - Nobel Prize in medicine laureate Shinya Yamanaka and his wife Chika head to an Order of Culture awarding ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 3, 2012.

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Nobel laureate Yamanaka, wife

KYOTO, Japan - Chika Yamanaka (L), a dermatologist and the wife of Japanese scientist and Kyoto University professor Shinya Yamanaka (R), holds a press conference at the university in Kyoto with her husband on Oct. 9, 2012, the day after the announcement that her 50-year-old husband had won this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on artificially derived multipurpose stem cells.

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Nobel laureate Yamanaka, wife

KYOTO, Japan - Japanese scientist and Kyoto University professor Shinya Yamanaka (R) holds a press conference with his wife Chika (L) at the university in Kyoto on Oct. 9, 2012, the day after the announcement that he had won this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on artificially derived multipurpose stem cells.

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Wife of Nobel laureate Yamanaka

KYOTO, Japan - Chika Yamanaka, a dermatologist and the wife of Japanese scientist and Kyoto University professor Shinya Yamanaka, holds a press conference at the university in Kyoto with her husband on Oct. 9, 2012, the day after the announcement that her 50-year-old husband had won this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work on artificially derived multipurpose stem cells.