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Renovated Dazaifu Temmangu shrine main hall

Photo taken on May 18, 2026, shows the main hall of Dazaifu Temmangu shrine in Dazaifu in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Fukuoka, unveiled to the media following the first full-scale renovation in 124 years.

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Renovated Dazaifu Temmangu shrine main hall

Photo taken on May 18, 2026, shows the main hall of Dazaifu Temmangu shrine in Dazaifu in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Fukuoka, unveiled to the media following the first full-scale renovation in 124 years.

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Renovated Dazaifu Temmangu shrine main hall

Photo taken on May 18, 2026, shows the main hall of Dazaifu Temmangu shrine in Dazaifu in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Fukuoka, unveiled to the media following the first full-scale renovation in 124 years.

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Hello Kitty shinkansen makes final run

Fans gather at JR Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka to witness the final run of a Hello Kitty shinkansen bullet train decorated with ribbons and character illustrations inside and out on May 17, 2026. The 500-series Shinkansen operated by West Japan Railway Co. carried about 1 million passengers since debuting in June 2018 on the route between Shin-Osaka and JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka.

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Hello Kitty shinkansen makes final run

A Hello Kitty shinkansen bullet train decorated with ribbons and character illustrations inside and out arrives at JR Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka for its final run on May 17, 2026. The 500-series Shinkansen operated by West Japan Railway Co. carried about 1 million passengers since debuting in June 2018 on the route between Shin-Osaka and JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka.

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Hello Kitty shinkansen makes final run

Fans gather at JR Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka to witness the final run of a Hello Kitty shinkansen bullet train decorated with ribbons and character illustrations inside and out on May 17, 2026. The 500-series Shinkansen operated by West Japan Railway Co. carried about 1 million passengers since debuting in June 2018 on the route between Shin-Osaka and JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka.

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Hello Kitty shinkansen makes final run

A Hello Kitty shinkansen bullet train decorated with ribbons and character illustrations inside and out arrives at JR Shin-Osaka Station in Osaka for its final run on May 17, 2026. The 500-series Shinkansen operated by West Japan Railway Co. carried about 1 million passengers since debuting in June 2018 on the route between Shin-Osaka and JR Hakata Station in Fukuoka.

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Hakata Dontaku festival

The two-day Hakata Dontaku festival begins in Fukuoka on May 3, 2026, with people clad in colorful costumes taking part in its main parade in the southwestern Japan city.

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Hakata Dontaku festival

The two-day Hakata Dontaku festival begins in Fukuoka on May 3, 2026, with people clad in colorful costumes taking part in its main parade in the southwestern Japan city.

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Great Dinosaur Exhibition

A Spinosaurus robot is displayed on April 24, 2026, at the Great Dinosaur Exhibition that began at Fukuoka City Museum in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, the same day.

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Great Dinosaur Exhibition

The Great Dinosaur Exhibition begins at Fukuoka City Museum in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on April 24, 2026.

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Great Dinosaur Exhibition

The Great Dinosaur Exhibition begins at Fukuoka City Museum in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on April 24, 2026.

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Great Dinosaur Exhibition

A Spinosaurus robot is displayed on April 24, 2026, at the Great Dinosaur Exhibition that began at Fukuoka City Museum in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, the same day.

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Japan to dip into petroleum reserves amid Middle East crisis

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 12, 2026, shows Japan's national petroleum stockpiling base in Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The government plans to release part of the reserves in response to surging petroleum prices amid the Middle East crisis.

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Japan to dip into petroleum reserves amid Middle East crisis

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 12, 2026, shows Japan's national petroleum stockpiling base in Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The government plans to release part of the reserves in response to surging petroleum prices amid the Middle East crisis.

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Japan to dip into petroleum reserves amid Middle East crisis

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 12, 2026, shows Japan's national petroleum stockpiling base in Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The government plans to release part of the reserves in response to surging petroleum prices amid the Middle East crisis.

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Japan to dip into petroleum reserves amid Middle East crisis

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 12, 2026, shows Japan's national petroleum stockpiling base in Kitakyushu in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The government plans to release part of the reserves in response to surging petroleum prices amid the Middle East crisis.

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Colorful ornaments in Japan

Colorful hanging ornaments called Sagemon are displayed at a souvenir shop in Yanagawa in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 17, 2026, ahead of the March 3 Girls' Day celebration.

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Colorful ornaments in Japan

Colorful hanging ornaments called Sagemon are displayed at a souvenir shop in Yanagawa in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 17, 2026, ahead of the March 3 Girls' Day celebration.

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Colorful ornaments in Japan

Colorful hanging ornaments called Sagemon are displayed at a doll store in Yanagawa in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 17, 2026, ahead of the March 3 Girls' Day celebration.

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Colorful ornaments in Japan

Colorful hanging ornaments called Sagemon are displayed at a souvenir shop in Yanagawa in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 17, 2026, ahead of the March 3 Girls' Day celebration.

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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.