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Campaigning for general election in Japan

Democratic Party for the People leader Yuichiro Tamaki makes a stump speech in southwestern Japan city in Fukuoka on Jan. 28, 2026, as official campaigning began the previous day for the House of Representatives election on Feb. 8.

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Baseball: Marines vs. Hawks

Gregory Polanco of the Lotte Marines hits a three-run homer in the first inning of a Pacific League baseball game against the SoftBank Hawks at Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on May 2, 2025.

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Baseball: Marines vs. Hawks

Gregory Polanco of the Lotte Marines hits a three-run homer in the first inning of a Pacific League baseball game against the SoftBank Hawks at Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on May 2, 2025.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, following a victory at the previous tournament in Fukuoka in November. (Pool photo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, following a victory at the previous tournament in Fukuoka in November.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, following a victory at the previous tournament in Fukuoka in November.

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Giant "shimenawa" straw rope replacement at shrine

A 3-ton "shimenawa" sacred laid straw rope is replaced with a new one at Miyajidake shrine in Fukutsu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 20, 2025, ahead of the New Year.

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Giant "shimenawa" straw rope replacement at shrine

A 3-ton "shimenawa" sacred laid straw rope is replaced with a new one at Miyajidake shrine in Fukutsu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 20, 2025, ahead of the New Year.

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Giant "shimenawa" straw rope replacement at shrine

A 3-ton "shimenawa" sacred laid straw rope is replaced with a new one at Miyajidake shrine in Fukutsu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 20, 2025, ahead of the New Year.

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Giant "shimenawa" straw rope replacement at shrine

A 3-ton "shimenawa" sacred laid straw rope is replaced with a new one at Miyajidake shrine in Fukutsu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 20, 2025, ahead of the New Year.

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Breaking: World championships

Japan's Ayumi Fukushima performs en route to winning silver in the women's category at the breaking world championships in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 13, 2025.

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Breaking: World championships

Japan's Hiroto Ono performs en route to winning bronze in the men's category at the breaking world championships in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 13, 2025.

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Breaking: World championships

Japan's Shigeyuki Nakarai (C) poses after winning gold in the men's category at the breaking world championships in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 13, 2025, alongside compatriots Isshin Hishikawa (L) and Hiroto Ono, who won silver and bronze, respectively.

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Breaking: World championships

Japan's Isshin Hishikawa performs en route to winning silver in the men's category at the breaking world championships in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 13, 2025.

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Breaking: World championships

Japan's Shigeyuki Nakarai performs en route to winning the men's final at the breaking world championships in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 13, 2025.

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Athletics: Fukuoka International Marathon

Japan's Yusuke Nishiyama finishes second at the Fukuoka International Marathon at Heiwadai Athletic Stadium in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 7, 2025.

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Athletics: Fukuoka International Marathon

Ethiopia's Bayelign Yegzaw (front) wins the Fukuoka International Marathon ahead of Japanese runner-up Yusuke Nishiyama (back) at Heiwadai Athletic Stadium in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Dec. 7, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Aonishiki receives the prime minister's cup after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in the southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Sumo: Aonishiki earns promotion to ozeki

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki (top) celebrates his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki at his stable's lodgings in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025. Aonishiki clinched the Emperor's Cup at the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka city, which concluded on Nov. 23.

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Sumo: Aonishiki earns promotion to ozeki

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki (front, C) celebrates his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki at his stable's lodgings in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025. Aonishiki clinched the Emperor's Cup at the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka city, which concluded on Nov. 23.

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Sumo: Aonishiki earns promotion to ozeki

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki holds a press conference following his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki at his stable's lodgings in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025. Aonishiki clinched the Emperor's Cup at the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka city, which concluded on Nov. 23.

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Sumo: Aonishiki earns promotion to ozeki

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki celebrates his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki at his stable's lodgings in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025. Aonishiki clinched the Emperor's Cup at the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka city, which concluded on Nov. 23.

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Sumo: Aonishiki earns promotion to ozeki

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki (C) celebrates his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki at his stable's lodgings in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025. Aonishiki clinched the Emperor's Cup at the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka city, which concluded on Nov. 23.

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Sumo: Aonishiki earns promotion to ozeki

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki (2nd from R) accepts his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki during a ceremony at his stable's lodgings in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025. Aonishiki clinched the Emperor's Cup in the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka city, which concluded on Nov. 23.

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Sumo: Aonishiki earns promotion to ozeki

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki (C) accepts his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki during a ceremony at his stable's lodgings in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025. Aonishiki clinched the Emperor's Cup in the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka city, which concluded on Nov. 23.

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Baseball clinic by former Mariner Suzuki

Former Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki instructs members of Kyushu International University High School's baseball club during a baseball clinic in Miyawaka, Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 25, 2025.

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Baseball clinic by former Mariner Suzuki

Former Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki observes batting practice during a baseball clinic for members of Kyushu International University High School's baseball club in Miyawaka, Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 25, 2025.

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Baseball clinic by former Mariner Suzuki

Former Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki instructs members of Kyushu International University High School's baseball club during a baseball clinic in Miyawaka, Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 25, 2025.

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Sumo: Aonishiki

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki holds a press conference at his stable's lodgings in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 24, 2025, a day after winning the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in the prefecture.

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Sumo: Aonishiki

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki holds a press conference at his stable's lodgings in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 24, 2025, a day after winning the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in the prefecture.

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Sumo: Aonishiki

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki holds a press conference at his stable's lodgings in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 24, 2025, a day after winning the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in the prefecture.

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Celebratory parade by Japan Series champ Hawks

SoftBank Hawks chairman and Nippon Professional Baseball all-time home run king Sadaharu Oh (L) waves to fans during a parade in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 24, 2025, after the Pacific League team clinched the Japan Series title for the 2025 season.

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Celebratory parade by Japan Series champ Hawks

SoftBank Hawks players take part in a parade in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 24, 2025, after clinching the Japan Series baseball title for the 2025 season.

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Celebratory parade by Japan Series champ Hawks

SoftBank Hawks players take part in a parade in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 24, 2025, after clinching the Japan Series baseball title for the 2025 season.

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Celebratory parade by Japan Series champ Hawks

SoftBank Hawks players take part in a parade in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 24, 2025, after clinching the Japan Series baseball title for the 2025 season.

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Celebratory parade by Japan Series champ Hawks

SoftBank Hawks players take part in a parade in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 24, 2025, after clinching the Japan Series baseball title for the 2025 season.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (C) celebrates in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025, after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (C) celebrates in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025, after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki celebrates in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025, after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (C) celebrates in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025, after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki is interviewed after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (R) waves to fans during a parade held after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (R) waves to fans during a parade held after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (L) beats yokozuna Hoshoryu to win the Emperor's Cup in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (R) beats yokozuna Hoshoryu to win the Emperor's Cup in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (back) beats yokozuna Hoshoryu to win the Emperor's Cup in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki (front) beats yokozuna Hoshoryu to win the Emperor's Cup in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.