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Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

People watch a Japanese H3 rocket lifting off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the first domestic rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

People watch a Japanese H3 rocket lifting off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the first domestic rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

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Football: Japan beat S. Africa in friendly

Nadeshiko's Kiko Seike nets her second goal in the first half of a women's international football friendly against South Africa in 5-0 win at Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium in Osaka on June 6, 2026.

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Football: Japan beat S. Africa in friendly

Nadeshiko's Kiko Seike nets her second goal in the first half of a women's international football friendly against South Africa in 5-0 win at Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium in Osaka on June 6, 2026.

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Football: Japan beat S. Africa in friendly

Nadeshiko's Kiko Seike nets her second goal in the first half of a women's international football friendly against South Africa in 5-0 win at Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium in Osaka on June 6, 2026.

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Football: Japan beat S. Africa in friendly

Nadeshiko's Kiko Seike reacts after opening the scoring in the first half of a women's international football friendly against South Africa in 5-0 win at Yanmar Hanasaka Stadium in Osaka on June 6, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Tokito Oda of Japan reacts after winning the first set in his men's wheelchair singles semifinal against Martin De La Puente of Spain at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 5, 2026.

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Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Hinako Shibuno of Japan is pictured after finishing the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 4, 2026.

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Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Hinako Shibuno of Japan plays during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 4, 2026.

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Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, June 3 Kyodo - Leaders and representatives of island nations and relevant organizations pose for a photo as they attend the Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo on June 3, 2026. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered a speech on the first day of the two-day summit, pledging that Japan will continue to assist nations and regions facing challenges stemming from climate change and rising sea levels. (Kyodo)

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Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Shiho Kuwaki of Japan tees off during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 4, 2026.

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Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Sakura Koiwai of Japan tees off during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 4, 2026.

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Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Yuri Yoshida of Japan tees off during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 4, 2026.

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Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Sayaka Takahashi of Japan tees off during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 4, 2026.

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Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Miyu Yamashita of Japan tees off during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 4, 2026.

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Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Miyu Yamashita of Japan tees off during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 4, 2026.

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Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Miyuu Goto of Japan tees off during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 4, 2026.

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Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Shuri Sakuma of Japan hits out of a bunker during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 4, 2026.

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Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Nasa Hataoka of Japan hits off the 11th tee during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 4, 2026.

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Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Ayaka Furue of Japan hits off the 14th tee during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 4, 2026.

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Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Takashi Saito of Japan, a former relief pitcher for both the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks, throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a game between the two baseball clubs at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 3, 2026.

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Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo

Leaders and representatives of island nations and relevant organizations pose for a photo as they attend the Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo on June 3, 2026. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C, front row) delivered a speech on the first day of the two-day summit, pledging that Japan will continue to assist nations and regions facing challenges stemming from climate change and rising sea levels.

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Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo

Leaders and representatives of island nations and relevant organizations pose for a photo as they attend the Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo on June 3, 2026. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C, front row) delivered a speech on the first day of the two-day summit, pledging that Japan will continue to assist nations and regions facing challenges stemming from climate change and rising sea levels.

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Nikkei hits record intraday high

TOKYO, Japan, May 27 Kyodo - A financial data screen in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average trading above 66,000 for the first time ever during morning trading on May 27, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts after winning the first set against Iva Jovic of the United States in the women's singles third round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 30, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts after winning the first set against Iva Jovic of the United States in the women's singles third round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 30, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka (R) of Japan enters the court for a match against Laura Siegemund of Germany in the women's singles first round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 26, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka (R) of Japan enters the court for a match against Laura Siegemund of Germany in the women's singles first round of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 26, 2026.

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Crested ibises released into wild on Japan's main island

Photo shows one of the eight Japanese crested ibises released into the wild in Hakui in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on May 31, 2026, marking the first presence of the birds, designated as natural treasures, on the country's main island in 56 years. The number of wild crested ibises had tumbled due to overhunting, with the last one on the main island of Honshu captured in 1970. (Pool photo)

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Crested ibises released into wild on Japan's main island

Japanese crested ibises are released into the wild in Hakui in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on May 31, 2026, marking the first presence of the birds, designated as natural treasures, on the country's main island in 56 years. The number of wild crested ibises had tumbled due to overhunting, with the last one on the main island of Honshu captured in 1970.

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Crested ibises released into wild on Japan's main island

Photo shows one of the eight Japanese crested ibises released into the wild in Hakui in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on May 31, 2026, marking the first presence of the birds, designated as natural treasures, on the country's main island in 56 years. The number of wild crested ibises had tumbled due to overhunting, with the last one on the main island of Honshu captured in 1970. (Pool photo)

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Crested ibises released into wild on Japan's main island

Photo shows one of the eight Japanese crested ibises released into the wild in Hakui in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on May 31, 2026, marking the first presence of the birds, designated as natural treasures, on the country's main island in 56 years. The number of wild crested ibises had tumbled due to overhunting, with the last one on the main island of Honshu captured in 1970.

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Crested ibises released into wild on Japan's main island

Photo shows one of the eight Japanese crested ibises released into the wild in Hakui in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on May 31, 2026, marking the first presence of the birds, designated as natural treasures, on the country's main island in 56 years. The number of wild crested ibises had tumbled due to overhunting, with the last one on the main island of Honshu captured in 1970.

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Crested ibises released into wild on Japan's main island

Photo shows one of the eight Japanese crested ibises released into the wild in Hakui in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on May 31, 2026, marking the first presence of the birds, designated as natural treasures, on the country's main island in 56 years. The number of wild crested ibises had tumbled due to overhunting, with the last one on the main island of Honshu captured in 1970.

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Crested ibises released into wild on Japan's main island

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (2nd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko (far R) release Japanese crested ibises into the wild in Hakui in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on May 31, 2026, marking the first presence of the birds, designated as natural treasures, on the country's main island in 56 years. The number of wild crested ibises had tumbled due to overhunting, with the last one on the main island of Honshu captured in 1970.

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Crested ibises released into wild on Japan's main island

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko release Japanese crested ibises into the wild in Hakui in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on May 31, 2026, marking the first presence of the birds, designated as natural treasures, on the country's main island in 56 years. The number of wild crested ibises had tumbled due to overhunting, with the last one on the main island of Honshu captured in 1970.

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Crested ibises released into wild on Japan's main island

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (2nd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko (far R) release Japanese crested ibises into the wild in Hakui in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on May 31, 2026, marking the first presence of the birds, designated as natural treasures, on the country's main island in 56 years. The number of wild crested ibises had tumbled due to overhunting, with the last one on the main island of Honshu captured in 1970. (Pool photo)

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Crested ibises released into wild on Japan's main island

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (2nd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko (far R) release Japanese crested ibises into the wild in Hakui in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on May 31, 2026, marking the first presence of the birds, designated as natural treasures, on the country's main island in 56 years. The number of wild crested ibises had tumbled due to overhunting, with the last one on the main island of Honshu captured in 1970.

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Crested ibises released into wild on Japan's main island

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (2nd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko (far R) release Japanese crested ibises into the wild in Hakui in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on May 31, 2026, marking the first presence of the birds, designated as natural treasures, on the country's main island in 56 years. The number of wild crested ibises had tumbled due to overhunting, with the last one on the main island of Honshu captured in 1970. (Pool photo)

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Crested ibises released into wild on Japan's main island

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (2nd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko (far R) release Japanese crested ibises into the wild in Hakui in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on May 31, 2026, marking the first presence of the birds, designated as natural treasures, on the country's main island in 56 years. The number of wild crested ibises had tumbled due to overhunting, with the last one on the main island of Honshu captured in 1970. (Pool photo)

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Crested ibises released into wild on Japan's main island

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (2nd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko (far R) release Japanese crested ibises into the wild in Hakui in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on May 31, 2026, marking the first presence of the birds, designated as natural treasures, on the country's main island in 56 years. The number of wild crested ibises had tumbled due to overhunting, with the last one on the main island of Honshu captured in 1970.