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Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Retired pro shogi player Hifumi Kato (R) chats with young player Sota Fujii in Tokyo in November 2018. The former holder of the most prestigious Meijin title, Kato died of pneumonia on Jan. 22, 2026, aged 86. He had held the record for becoming the youngest pro shogi player at 14 years and seven months in 1954 until Fujii broke it at 14 years and two months in 2016, while he played to the age of 77 years and five months, the oldest on record.

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Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Retiring pro shogi player Hifumi Kato waves after his retirement press conference in Tokyo in June 2017. The former holder of the most prestigious Meijin title, Kato died of pneumonia on Jan. 22, 2026, aged 86. He had held the record for becoming the youngest pro shogi player at 14 years and seven months in 1954 until Sota Fujii broke it at 14 years and two months in 2016, while he played to the age of 77 years and five months, the oldest on record.

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Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Retired pro shogi player Hifumi Kato gives an interview in Tokyo in November 2018. The former holder of the most prestigious Meijin title, Kato died of pneumonia on Jan. 22, 2026, aged 86. He had held the record for becoming the youngest pro shogi player at 14 years and seven months in 1954 until Sota Fujii broke it at 14 years and two months in 2016, while he played to the age of 77 years and five months, the oldest on record.

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Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Pro shogi player Hifumi Kato (R) reviews his match against debutant Sota Fujii after being beaten by him in Tokyo in December 2016. The former holder of the most prestigious Meijin title, Kato died of pneumonia on Jan. 22, 2026, aged 86. He had held the record for becoming the youngest pro shogi player at 14 years and seven months in 1954 until Fujii broke it at 14 years and two months in 2016, while he played to the age of 77 years and five months, the oldest on record.

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World Athletics Championship 2025 - Tokyo

Gold medalist Maria Perez (C) of Spain, silver medalist Alegna Gonzalez (L) of Mexico and bronze medalist Fujii Nanako of Japan pose during the awarding ceremony of the women's 20km race walk at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on September 20, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Athletics Championship 2025 - Tokyo

Gold medalist Maria Perez (C) of Spain, silver medalist Alegna Gonzalez (L) of Mexico and bronze medalist Fujii Nanako of Japan take selfies during the awarding ceremony of the women's 20km race walk at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on September 20, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Athletics Championship 2025 - Tokyo

Bronze medalist Fujii Nanako of Japan reacts during the awarding ceremony of the women's 20km race walk at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on September 20, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Athletics Championship 2025 - Tokyo

Bronze medalist Fujii Nanako of Japan celebrates after the women's 20km race walk final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on September 20, 2025. Photo by Jia Haocheng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Athletics Championship 2025 - Tokyo

Bronze medalist Fujii Nanako of Japan celebrates after the women's 20km race walk final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on September 20, 2025. Photo by Jia Haocheng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Athletics Championship 2025 - Tokyo

Fujii Nanako of Japan crosses the finish line during the women's 20km race walk final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, on September 20, 2025. Photo by Lui Siu Wai /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Maria Perez (C) of Spain poses with her gold medal during the medal ceremony for the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025, alongside silver medalist Alegna Gonzalez (L) of Mexico and bronze medalist Nanako Fujii of Japan.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Bronze medalist Nanako Fujii (R) of Japan takes a selfie with gold medalist Maria Perez (C) of Spain and silver medalist Alegna Gonzalez of Mexico during the medal ceremony for the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Nanako Fujii of Japan poses with her bronze medal during the medal ceremony for the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Maria Perez (C) of Spain poses after winning gold in the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025, alongside silver medalist Alegna Gonzalez (R) of Mexico and bronze medalist Nanako Fujii of Japan.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Maria Perez (R) of Spain poses after winning gold in the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025, alongside bronze medalist Nanako Fujii of Japan.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Nanako Fujii of Japan celebrates after winning bronze in the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Nanako Fujii (R) of Japan celebrates after winning bronze in the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025, alongside silver medalist Alegna Gonzalez of Mexico.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Nanako Fujii (L) of Japan finishes third in the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Nanako Fujii (R) of Japan finishes third in the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Nanako Fujii of Japan poses after winning bronze in the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Nanako Fujii of Japan poses after winning bronze in the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Nanako Fujii of Japan poses after winning bronze in the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Nanako Fujii of Japan celebrates after winning bronze in the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Nanako Fujii (L) of Japan celebrates after winning bronze in the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Nanako Fujii of Japan celebrates after winning bronze in the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Nanako Fujii of Japan celebrates after winning bronze in the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Nanako Fujii of Japan celebrates after winning bronze in the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Nanako Fujii of Japan finishes third in the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Nanako Fujii (R) of Japan finishes third in the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Nanako Fujii (front) of Japan finishes third in the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Nanako Fujii (front) of Japan finishes third in the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Nanako Fujii (front) of Japan finishes third in the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Nanako Fujii (2nd from R) of Japan competes en route to winning bronze in the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Nanako Fujii (R) of Japan competes en route to winning bronze in the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Nanako Fujii of Japan competes en route to winning bronze in the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Nanako Fujii of Japan competes en route to winning bronze in the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Nanako Fujii of Japan finishes third in the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Nanako Fujii (front) of Japan finishes third in the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Nanako Fujii (R) of Japan finishes third in the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

Nanako Fujii (R) of Japan competes en route to winning bronze in the women's 20-kilometer race walk at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025.

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Welcome ceremony of Univ. of Tokyo

University of Tokyo President Teruo Fujii makes a speech during a welcome ceremony for new students at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 11, 2025.

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University of Tokyo's new academic program

University of Tokyo President Teruo Fujii (L) holds a press conference on April 4, 2025, at the university to announce the establishment of a new academic program, UTokyo College of Design, in September 2027, marking the first time in about 70 years that Japan's top academic institution will have launched a new faculty. The five-year bachelor's and master's program, led by Prof. Miles Pennington (R), prospective dean, will be conducted only in English, with half of enrollment quota of 100 allocated to foreign students.

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FUJII DENKO (company plant) exterior, logo and signage

FUJII DENKO (company plant) exterior, logo and signage=November 20,2024,Hyogo

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FUJII DENKO (company plant) exterior, logo and signage

FUJII DENKO (company plant) exterior, logo and signage=November 20,2024,Hyogo

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FUJII DENKO (company plant) exterior, logo and signage

FUJII DENKO (company plant) exterior, logo and signage=November 20,2024,Hyogo

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(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ATHLETICS

(240801) -- PARIS, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fujii Nanako of Japan competes during the women's 20km race walk of athletics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Song Yanhua)

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[Breaking News]Fujii earns lifetime status for Kisei title

Shogi star Sota Fujii poses at a press conference in Nagoya on July 1, 2024, after earning lifetime status for the Kisei title by beating challenger Takayuki Yamasaki 3-0 in a best-of-five defending match in the central Japan city. The 21-year old, who holds six other titles, became the youngest player to get lifetime status for a shogi title.(Kyodo)

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Fujii earns lifetime status for Kisei title

Shogi star Sota Fujii speaks at a press conference in Nagoya on July 2, 2024, a day after earning lifetime status for the Kisei title by beating challenger Takayuki Yamasaki 3-0 in a best-of-five title defense in the central Japan city. The 21-year-old, who holds six other titles, became the youngest player to get lifetime status for a shogi title.

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Fujii earns lifetime status for Kisei title

Shogi star Sota Fujii speaks at a press conference in Nagoya on July 2, 2024, a day after earning lifetime status for the Kisei title by beating challenger Takayuki Yamasaki 3-0 in a best-of-five title defense in the central Japan city. The 21-year-old, who holds six other titles, became the youngest player to get lifetime status for a shogi title.

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Fujii earns lifetime status for Kisei title

Shogi star Sota Fujii speaks at a press conference in Nagoya on July 2, 2024, a day after earning lifetime status for the Kisei title by beating challenger Takayuki Yamasaki 3-0 in a best-of-five title defense in the central Japan city. The 21-year-old, who holds six other titles, became the youngest player to get lifetime status for a shogi title.