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Fukuma loses by default in shogi title series

Fukuma loses by default in shogi title series

Combined photo taken on Sept. 8, 2024, and in July 2022, respectively, shows professional shogi players in the women's category Tomoka Nishiyama (L) and Kana Fukuma. Nishiyama defended her Osho women's title as her competitor Fukuma withdrew from the third match of a best-of-three series due to ill health on Oct. 29, 2024. Fukuma earlier said she would be sidelined from competition between Nov. 17, 2024, and Feb. 12, 2025, due to pregnancy.

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Holder of 5 women's shogi titles back to competition

Holder of 5 women's shogi titles back to competition

Professional shogi player Kana Fukuma, holder of five titles in the women's category, is pictured after beating Kei Kato in a round-robin match at the Hakurei women's championship in Takatsuki, Osaka, on Feb. 14, 2025. She returned to competition after being sidelined between Nov. 17, 2024, and Feb. 12, 2025, due to pregnancy.

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A-bomb exhibition at Battleship Missouri Memorial

A-bomb exhibition at Battleship Missouri Memorial

Sadae Kasaoka, 92, an atomic bomb survivor, talks about her experience in Hiroshima during an interview to the media on the first day of a special exhibition on the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the Battleship Missouri Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Aug. 12, 2025. The exhibition, displaying items from the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb museums, will run until Feb. 28, 2026.

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A-bomb exhibition at Battleship Missouri Memorial

A-bomb exhibition at Battleship Missouri Memorial

A visitor looks at items related to the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on the first day of a special exhibition at the Battleship Missouri Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Aug. 12, 2025. The exhibition, displaying items from the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb museums, will run until Feb. 28, 2026.

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A-bomb exhibition at Battleship Missouri Memorial

A-bomb exhibition at Battleship Missouri Memorial

Sadae Kasaoka, 92, an atomic bomb survivor, talks about her experience in Hiroshima on the first day of a special exhibition on the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the Battleship Missouri Memorial in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Aug. 12, 2025. The exhibition, displaying items from the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb museums, will run until Feb. 28, 2026.

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Japanese baseball legend Nagashima dies at 89

Japanese baseball legend Nagashima dies at 89

Yomiuri Giants manager Shigeo Nagashima is pictured with his No. 3 jersey shown to the media and fans during spring training in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 12, 2000. Nagashima, who was a key player on the Giants team that won nine consecutive Central League and Japan Series titles from 1965 to 1973 and later managed the club, died on June 3, 2025, aged 89.

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2025 World Exposition in Osaka

2025 World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken on Feb. 12, 2025, shows the pavilion created by Pasona Group Inc. at the site of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka starting on April 13.

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2025 World Exposition in Osaka

2025 World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 12, 2025, shows (from bottom) the Dutch, Bulgarian and Singapore pavilions for the 2025 World Exposition starting in April in Osaka, western Japan.

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2025 World Exposition in Osaka

2025 World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 12, 2025, shows the South Korean (bottom) and German pavilions for the 2025 World Exposition starting in April in Osaka, western Japan.

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2025 World Exposition in Osaka

2025 World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 12, 2025, shows Uzbekistan's pavilion for the 2025 World Exposition starting in April in Osaka, western Japan.

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2025 World Exposition in Osaka

2025 World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 12, 2025, shows the Indonesian pavilion for the 2025 World Exposition starting in April in Osaka, western Japan.

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2025 World Exposition in Osaka

2025 World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 12, 2025, shows Qatar's pavilion for the 2025 World Exposition starting in April in Osaka, western Japan.

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2025 World Exposition in Osaka

2025 World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 12, 2025, shows Luxembourg's pavilion for the 2025 World Exposition starting in April in Osaka, western Japan.

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2025 World Exposition in Osaka

2025 World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 12, 2025, shows Kuwait's pavilion for the 2025 World Exposition starting in April in Osaka, western Japan.

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2025 World Exposition in Osaka

2025 World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 12, 2025, shows the pavilions of (from L) Thailand, Spain, Saudi Arabia and Australia for the 2025 World Exposition starting in April in Osaka, western Japan.

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2025 World Exposition in Osaka

2025 World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 12, 2025, shows China's pavilion for the 2025 World Exposition starting in April in Osaka, western Japan.

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2025 World Exposition in Osaka

2025 World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 12, 2025, shows the Netherlands' pavilion for the 2025 World Exposition starting in April in Osaka, western Japan.

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Father of woman abducted by N. Korea dies at 96 without reunion

Father of woman abducted by N. Korea dies at 96 without reunion

Akihiro Arimoto, whose daughter Keiko was taken to North Korea in 1983 at age 23, celebrates her 60th birthday at their home in Kobe, western Japan, on Jan. 12, 2020, with a birthday cake in front of her photo. Arimoto, who strenuously fought for her return and that of the other abductees, died of natural causes aged 96 without seeing her, his family said on Feb. 17, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (R) and rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki exchange a few words as they pass each other during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki throws a bullpen session as manager Dave Roberts (2nd from L) and pitching coach Mark Prior (R) look on at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki (far L), Blake Snell and other Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers throw a bullpen session at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki throws a bullpen session as manager Dave Roberts (R) looks on at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki meets the press at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani practices pitching at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi meets the press on the first day of the team's official spring workout in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani takes batting practice at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki meets the press on the first day of the team's official workout in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani meets the press at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki throws a bullpen session at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki throws a bullpen session at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers Roki Sasaki (L) and Yoshinobu Yamamoto chat while warming up at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenta Maeda throws a bullpen session at the team's spring training in Lakeland, Florida, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki (L) fist bumps catcher Austin Barnes after throwing a bullpen session at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki (L) shakes hands with catcher Austin Barnes after throwing a bullpen session at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi throws a bullpen session at the team's spring training in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yuki Matsui takes fielding practice at the team's spring training in Peoria, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Detroit Tigers pitcher Kenta Maeda throws a bullpen session at the team's spring training in Lakeland, Florida, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki throws a bullpen session as manager Dave Roberts (far L) looks on at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish warms up at the team's spring training in Peoria, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish plays catch at the team's spring training in Peoria, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Football: Champions League

Football: Champions League

Reo Hatate (L) of Celtic attempts a shot at goal in a Champions League football match against Bayern Munich on Feb. 12, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland.

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Zelenskyy, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent hold talks

Zelenskyy, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent hold talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (R) and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hold a joint press conference following their talks in Kyiv on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Zelenskyy, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent hold talks

Zelenskyy, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent hold talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (R) and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hold talks in Kyiv on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Journalists gather to watch Los Angeles Dodgers rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki throwing a bullpen session at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yuki Matsui plays catch at the team's spring training in Peoria, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (C, R) gets a cart ride as he moves around the training field while surrounded by fans at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki, wearing his No. 11 jersey, plays catch at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Football: Champions League

Football: Champions League

Ayase Ueda of Feyenoord plays in the first half of a Champions League football match against AC Milan on Feb. 12, 2025, in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (R) and rookie pitcher Roki Sasaki exchange a few words as they pass each other during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani is pictured during fielding practice at the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12, 2025.

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