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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Ukyo Shuto of Japan runs to first base after hitting a three-run home run in the eighth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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Japan: Residents Protest as Long-Range Missile Launcher Arrives at JGSDF Camp in Kumamoto 2

Early on March 9, the Ministry of Defense delivered a long-range missile launcher to the Ground Self-Defense Force Camp Kengun in Kumamoto for their first domestic deployment. In response to the move, which began without prior notice from the ministry, more than a hundred protesters gathered outside the camp, demanding the withdrawal of the deployment and the holding of a briefing for residents.

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Munetaka Murakami of Japan runs to first base after hitting a grand slam in the eighth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Shohei Ohtani (L) of Japan high-fives teammate Teruaki Sato after the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Teruaki Sato of Japan hits a double in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Teruaki Sato of Japan makes a "tea whisking" gesture after hitting a double in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Teruaki Sato of Japan makes a "tea whisking" gesture after hitting a double in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Teruaki Sato of Japan hits a double in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: Japan vs. Czech Republic

Teruaki Sato of Japan hits a double in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against the Czech Republic at Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital on March 10, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Momoka Muraoka celebrates at the medal ceremony after clinching silver in the women's super-G sitting at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 9, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. She became Japan's first medalist at the games.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Momoka Muraoka celebrates at the medal ceremony after clinching silver in the women's super-G sitting at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 9, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. She became Japan's first medalist at the games.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Momoka Muraoka celebrates at the medal ceremony after clinching silver in the women's super-G sitting at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 9, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. She became Japan's first medalist at the games.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Momoka Muraoka celebrates at the medal ceremony after clinching silver in the women's super-G sitting at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 9, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. She became Japan's first medalist at the games.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Momoka Muraoka celebrates at the medal ceremony after clinching silver in the women's super-G sitting at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 9, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. She became Japan's first medalist at the games.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Momoka Muraoka celebrates at the medal ceremony after clinching silver in the women's super-G sitting at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 9, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. She became Japan's first medalist at the games.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

Para alpine skier Momoka Muraoka celebrates at the medal ceremony after clinching silver in the women's super-G sitting at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 9, 2026, at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. She became Japan's first medalist at the games.

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