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G20 summit in Johannesburg

G20 summit in Johannesburg

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press following the conclusion of a Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg on Nov. 23, 2025. (Pool photo)

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G20 summit in Johannesburg

G20 summit in Johannesburg

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press following the conclusion of a Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg on Nov. 23, 2025. (Pool photo)

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G20 summit in Johannesburg

G20 summit in Johannesburg

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press following the conclusion of a Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg on Nov. 23, 2025. (Pool photo)

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1 month after World Exposition in Osaka

1 month after World Exposition in Osaka

Dismantling work is underway at the venue of the World Exposition in Osaka on Nov. 13, 2025, one month after the event's conclusion.

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1 month after World Exposition in Osaka

1 month after World Exposition in Osaka

Dismantling work is underway at the Osaka Healthcare Pavillion at the venue of the World Exposition in Osaka on Nov. 13, 2025, one month after the event's conclusion.

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1 month after World Exposition in Osaka

1 month after World Exposition in Osaka

Dismantling work is underway at the venue of the World Exposition in Osaka on Nov. 13, 2025, one month after the event's conclusion.

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APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

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APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (C) holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

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APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

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APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

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APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

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APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

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APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

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APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

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APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

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APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

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APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

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APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

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APEC summit in S. Korea

APEC summit in S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov. 1, 2025.

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Japan: Angolan Staff Bring Joyful Farewell on One of Osaka Expo’s Last Trains

As the Osaka Expo came to a close, the final day left a mix of excitement and bittersweet emotions among the staff. On one of the last Osaka Metro trains departing the site, a group of staff from Angola brought the carriage to life, singing and dancing together. Their joyful celebration reflected both the exhilaration of the Expo’s successful conclusion and the tinge of sadness that comes with saying goodbye. Amid laughter, music, and shared camaraderie, the atmosphere became infectious, spreading throughout the train as everyone joined in the spontaneous farewell. In that moment, it seemed that the unspoken motto was clear: “Let’s all part with a smile.”

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World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

The World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring sits empty in Osaka with the event's official mascot Myaku-Myaku seen in back a day after the event's conclusion on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Japan PM Ishiba with expo mascot

Japan PM Ishiba with expo mascot

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (R) and Yoshitaka Ito, minister for the World Exposition in Osaka, pose for a photo with dolls of Myaku-Myaku, the expo's official mascot, at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Oct. 14, 2025, a day after the event's conclusion.

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Japan PM Ishiba with expo mascot

Japan PM Ishiba with expo mascot

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expresses his thanks to Myaku-Myaku, the official mascot of the World Exposition in Osaka, at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Oct. 14, 2025, a day after the event's conclusion.

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Japan PM Ishiba with expo mascot

Japan PM Ishiba with expo mascot

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expresses his thanks to Myaku-Myaku, the official mascot of the World Exposition in Osaka, at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Oct. 14, 2025, a day after the event's conclusion.

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[Breaking News]World Exposition ahead of closing

OSAKA, Japan, Oct. 12 Kyodo - The World Exposition in Osaka is packed with visitors on Oct. 11, 2025, ahead of the event's conclusion on Oct. 13. (Kyodo)

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World Exposition ends in Osaka

World Exposition ends in Osaka

An entrance for the World Exposition in Osaka is deserted a day after the event's conclusion on Oct. 14, 2025.

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World Exposition ends in Osaka

World Exposition ends in Osaka

Workers dismantle facilities at the World Exposition site in Osaka on Oct. 14, 2025, a day after its conclusion.

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World Exposition ends in Osaka

World Exposition ends in Osaka

Workers remove trees in front of Germany's pavilion for the World Exposition in Osaka on Oct. 14, 2025, a day after its conclusion.

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World Exposition ends in Osaka

World Exposition ends in Osaka

Workers remove trees in front of Germany's pavilion for the World Exposition in Osaka on Oct. 14, 2025, a day after its conclusion.

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World Exposition ends in Osaka

World Exposition ends in Osaka

Workers remove trees in front of Germany's pavilion for the World Exposition in Osaka on Oct. 14, 2025, a day after its conclusion.

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World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

The venue of the World Exposition in Osaka is deserted a day after the event's conclusion on Oct. 14, 2025.

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World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

The venue of the World Exposition in Osaka is deserted a day after the event's conclusion on Oct. 14, 2025.

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World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

The World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring sits empty in Osaka a day after the event's conclusion on Oct. 14, 2025.

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World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Workers dismantle facilities of the World Exposition in Osaka on Oct. 14, 2025, a day after its conclusion.

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World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Workers dismantle facilities of the World Exposition in Osaka on Oct. 14, 2025, a day after its conclusion.

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World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Workers dismantle facilities of the World Exposition in Osaka on Oct. 14, 2025, a day after its conclusion.

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Final day of Osaka expo

Final day of Osaka expo

Police officers patrol under the World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring in Osaka after the event's conclusion on its final day on Oct. 13, 2025.

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World Exposition ahead of closing

World Exposition ahead of closing

The World Exposition in Osaka is packed with visitors on Oct. 12, 2025, the eve of the event's conclusion.

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World Exposition ahead of closing

World Exposition ahead of closing

The World Exposition in Osaka is packed with visitors on Oct. 12, 2025, the eve of the event's conclusion.

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World Exposition ahead of closing

World Exposition ahead of closing

The World Exposition in Osaka is packed with visitors on Oct. 12, 2025, the eve of the event's conclusion.

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World Exposition ahead of closing

World Exposition ahead of closing

The World Exposition in Osaka is packed with visitors on Oct. 12, 2025, the eve of the event's conclusion.

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World Exposition ahead of closing

World Exposition ahead of closing

The World Exposition in Osaka is packed with visitors on Oct. 12, 2025, the eve of the event's conclusion.

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World Exposition ahead of closing

World Exposition ahead of closing

The World Exposition in Osaka is packed with visitors on Oct. 12, 2025, the eve of the event's conclusion.

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World Exposition ahead of closing

World Exposition ahead of closing

The World Exposition in Osaka is packed with visitors on Oct. 12, 2025, the eve of the event's conclusion.

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World Exposition ahead of closing

World Exposition ahead of closing

The World Exposition in Osaka is packed with visitors on Oct. 11, 2025, ahead of the event's conclusion on Oct. 13.

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World Exposition ahead of closing

World Exposition ahead of closing

The World Exposition in Osaka is packed with visitors on Oct. 11, 2025, ahead of the event's conclusion on Oct. 13.

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World Exposition ahead of closing

World Exposition ahead of closing

The World Exposition in Osaka is packed with visitors on Oct. 11, 2025, ahead of the event's conclusion on Oct. 13.

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World Exposition ahead of closing

World Exposition ahead of closing

The World Exposition in Osaka is packed with visitors on Oct. 11, 2025, ahead of the event's conclusion on Oct. 13.

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World Exposition ahead of closing

World Exposition ahead of closing

The World Exposition in Osaka is packed with visitors on Oct. 11, 2025, ahead of the event's conclusion on Oct. 13.

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World Exposition ahead of closing

World Exposition ahead of closing

The World Exposition in Osaka is packed with visitors on Oct. 11, 2025, ahead of the event's conclusion on Oct. 13.

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