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Boxing: Inoue vs. Picasso

Undisputed super bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue of Japan poses after the weigh-ins in Riyadh on Dec. 26, 2025, the eve of his title defense against Mexican challenger Alan Picasso.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Picasso

Undisputed super bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue (L) of Japan and Mexican challenger Alan Picasso (R) pose after the weigh-ins in Riyadh on Dec. 26, 2025, the eve of their title match.

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Ex-Japan foreign minister in Taipei

Former Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono holds a press conference in Taipei on Dec. 26, 2025, following talks with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te.

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Crown prince's family at art museum in Tokyo

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (2nd from R), Crown Princess Kiko (3rd from R), their daughter Princess Kako (2nd from L) and their son Prince Hisahito (far L) visit an exhibition depicting children during and shortly after World War II at the Itabashi Art Museum in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Crown prince's family at art museum in Tokyo

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (far R), Crown Princess Kiko (2nd from R), their daughter Princess Kako and their son Prince Hisahito visit an exhibition depicting children during and shortly after World War II at the Itabashi Art Museum in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Crown prince's family at art museum in Tokyo

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (far R), Crown Princess Kiko (2nd from R), their daughter Princess Kako and their son Prince Hisahito visit an exhibition depicting children during and shortly after World War II at the Itabashi Art Museum in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Crown prince's family at art museum in Tokyo

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (far R), Crown Princess Kiko (2nd from R), their daughter Princess Kako and their son Prince Hisahito visit an exhibition depicting children during and shortly after World War II at the Itabashi Art Museum in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025. (Pool photo)

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1 month after Hong Kong fire

A man prays near the Wang Fuk Court high-rise residential complex in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong on Dec. 26, 2025, one month after a deadly fire that left over 160 people dead.

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1 month after Hong Kong fire

A man prays near the Wang Fuk Court high-rise residential complex in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong on Dec. 26, 2025, one month after a deadly fire that left over 160 people dead.

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1 month after Hong Kong fire

A man lays flowers near the Wang Fuk Court high-rise residential complex in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong on Dec. 26, 2025, one month after a deadly fire that left over 160 people dead.

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1 month after Hong Kong fire

A citizen lays flowers near the Wang Fuk Court high-rise residential complex in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong on Dec. 26, 2025, one month after a deadly fire that left over 160 people dead.

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Baseball: Ohtani among 8 players named for Japan's WBC roster

Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata (C) meets the press in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025, after announcing the first eight members of his roster for March's World Baseball Classic, including Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.

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Baseball: Ohtani among 8 players named for Japan's WBC roster

Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata (C) meets the press in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025, after announcing the first eight members of his roster for March's World Baseball Classic, including Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.

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Baseball: Ohtani among 8 players named for Japan's WBC roster

Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata poses in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025, after announcing the first eight members of his roster for March's World Baseball Classic, including Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.

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Baseball: Ohtani among 8 players named for Japan's WBC roster

Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata poses in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025, after announcing the first eight members of his roster for March's World Baseball Classic, including Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.

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Baseball: Ohtani among 8 players named for Japan's WBC roster

Samurai Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata poses in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025, after announcing the first eight members of his roster for March's World Baseball Classic, including Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani.

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Japan Cabinet OKs record FY 2026 draft budget

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025, following the Cabinet's approval of a record 122.31 trillion yen ($783 billion) draft initial budget for fiscal 2026.

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Japan Cabinet OKs record FY 2026 draft budget

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025, following the Cabinet's approval of a record 122.31 trillion yen ($783 billion) draft initial budget for fiscal 2026.

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Japan Cabinet OKs record FY 2026 draft budget

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025, following the Cabinet's approval of a record 122.31 trillion yen ($783 billion) draft initial budget for fiscal 2026.

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Baseball: Japan baseball team manager Ibata

The manager of Japan's national baseball team, Hirokazu Ibata, poses for a photo in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025, after announcing eight of the members to play at the 2026 World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan baseball team manager Ibata

The manager of Japan's national baseball team, Hirokazu Ibata, announces eight of the members to play at the 2026 World Baseball Classic in March on Dec. 26, 2025, in Tokyo.

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Baseball: Japan baseball team manager Ibata

Japan's national baseball team manager Hirokazu Ibata announces eight members to play at the 2026 World Baseball Classic in March on Dec. 26, 2025, in Tokyo.

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Baseball: Japan baseball team manager Ibata

The manager of Japan's national baseball team, Hirokazu Ibata, announces eight of the members to play at the 2026 World Baseball Classic in March on Dec. 26, 2025, in Tokyo.

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Baseball: Japan baseball team manager Ibata

The manager of Japan's national baseball team, Hirokazu Ibata, announces eight of the members to play at the 2026 World Baseball Classic in March on Dec. 26, 2025, in Tokyo.

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Preparations for 2026 Asian Games

An officer checks a vending machine in a high-speed ferry with a security dog at Chubu Centrair International Airport in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, on Dec. 26, 2025, as the police and the Japan Coast Guard jointly tighten security ahead of the 2026 Asian Games in the central Japan prefecture.

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Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at the premier's office in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025.

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Preparations for 2026 Asian Games

An officer checks the interior of a high-speed ferry with a security dog at Chubu Centrair International Airport in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, on Dec. 26, 2025, as the police and the Japan Coast Guard jointly tighten security ahead of the 2026 Asian Games in the central Japan prefecture.

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Preparations for 2026 Asian Games

An officer checks the interior of a high-speed ferry with a security dog at Chubu Centrair International Airport in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, on Dec. 26, 2025, as the police and the Japan Coast Guard jointly tighten security ahead of the 2026 Asian Games in the central Japan prefecture.

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Zodiac transition ceremony

A corn snake and a pony are pictured during a zodiac handover ceremony at Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Dec. 26, 2025. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Snake and 2026 will be the Year of the Horse.

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Zodiac transition ceremony

A corn snake and a pony are pictured during a zodiac handover ceremony at Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Dec. 26, 2025. According to the Chinese zodiac, 2025 is the Year of the Snake and 2026 will be the Year of the Horse.

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Japan Princess Hisako visits ceramic museum

Japanese Princess Hisako looks at ceramic dogs she donated to the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum in Seto in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. The princess donated over 200 ceramic dogs for the exhibition that will run from Dec. 13 through July 26, 2026.

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Japan Princess Hisako visits ceramic museum

Japanese Princess Hisako looks at ceramic dogs she donated to the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum in Seto in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. The princess donated over 200 ceramic dogs for the exhibition that will run from Dec. 13 through July 26, 2026.

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Japan Princess Hisako visits ceramic museum

Japanese Princess Hisako looks at ceramic dogs she donated to the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum in Seto in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. The princess donated over 200 ceramic dogs for the exhibition that will run from Dec. 13 through July 26, 2026.

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Japan Princess Hisako visits ceramic museum

Japanese Princess Hisako speaks at a ceremony on Dec. 12, 2025, marking the start the following day of a ceramics exhibition at the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum in Seto in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan. Over 200 ceramic dogs donated by the princess are on display at the exhibition that runs through July 26, 2026.

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Japan Princess Hisako visits ceramic museum

Japanese Princess Hisako speaks at a ceremony on Dec. 12, 2025, marking the start the following day of a ceramics exhibition at the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum in Seto in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan. Over 200 ceramic dogs donated by the princess are on display at the exhibition that runs through July 26, 2026.

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Japan Princess Hisako visits ceramic museum

Japanese Princess Hisako looks at ceramic dogs she donated to the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum in Seto in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. The princess donated over 200 ceramic dogs for the exhibition that will run from Dec. 13 through July 26, 2026.

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Japan Princess Hisako visits ceramic museum

Japanese Princess Hisako looks at ceramic dogs she donated to the Aichi Prefectural Ceramic Museum in Seto in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. The princess donated over 200 ceramic dogs for the exhibition that will run from Dec. 13 through July 26, 2026.

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Company selling artworks created by disabled

Takaya Matsuda, president of Heralbony Co., poses for a photo in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Dec. 26, 2019. His company, based in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, sells artworks created by intellectually disabled people.

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1st anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Photo taken on Dec. 26, 2024, shows an elevated seabed in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, almost one year after a powerful earthquake hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area on Jan. 1.

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Football: Scottish Premiership

Celtic's Reo Hatate (L) scores in the second half of a Scottish Premiership football match against Motherwell on Dec. 26, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland.

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Football: Scottish Premiership

Celtic's Daizen Maeda (front) scores in the second half of a Scottish Premiership football match against Motherwell on Dec. 26, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland.

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Football: Scottish Premiership

Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi (front) is seen in action in a Scottish Premiership football match against Motherwell on Dec. 26, 2024, in Glasgow, Scotland.

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Tsunami-hit post office to be preserved

Photo taken on Dec. 26, 2024, in Noto in central Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture shows a post office severely damaged by tsunami following a powerful earthquake on Jan. 1. It has been decided that the facility, facing the Sea of Japan, will be preserved as a reminder of the disaster for future generations.

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Tsunami-hit post office to be preserved

Photo taken on Dec. 26, 2024, in Noto in central Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture shows a post office severely damaged by tsunami following a powerful earthquake on Jan. 1. It has been decided that the facility, facing the Sea of Japan, will be preserved as a reminder of the disaster for future generations.

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Tsunami-hit post office to be preserved

Photo taken on Dec. 26, 2024, in Noto in central Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture shows a post office severely damaged by tsunami following a powerful earthquake on Jan. 1. It has been decided that the facility, facing the Sea of Japan, will be preserved as a reminder of the disaster for future generations.

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Tsunami-hit post office to be preserved

Photo taken on Dec. 26, 2024, in Noto in central Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture shows a post office severely damaged by tsunami following a powerful earthquake on Jan. 1. It has been decided that the facility, facing the Sea of Japan, will be preserved as a reminder of the disaster for future generations.

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Tsunami-hit post office to be preserved

Photo taken on Dec. 26, 2024, in Noto in central Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture shows a post office severely damaged by tsunami following a powerful earthquake on Jan. 1. It has been decided that the facility, facing the Sea of Japan, will be preserved as a reminder of the disaster for future generations.

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Emperor hosts luncheon for PM Ishiba

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (front) and Crown Prince Fumihito prepare to attend a luncheon the emperor hosted for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his Cabinet members at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2024.

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Emperor hosts luncheon for PM Ishiba

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (5th from R) receives greetings from Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (4th from R) before a luncheon the emperor hosted for the prime minister and his Cabinet members at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2024.

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Emperor hosts luncheon for PM Ishiba

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (R) hosts a luncheon for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (L) and his Cabinet members at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2024.