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Football: Japan players departing for Mexico

Yuto Nagatomo of the Japan men's national football team poses for group photos at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on June 2, 2026, ahead of the team's departure for a pre-World Cup camp in Monterrey, Mexico.

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[Breaking News]Rally of abductees' families

TOKYO, Japan, June 1 Kyodo - Takuya Yokota, head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, speaks during a rally in Tokyo on May 30, 2026. Yokota's sister, Megumi, was abducted by North Korea in 1977 aged 13. (Kyodo)

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Softbank Group CEO Son meets with French President Macron

SoftBank Group Corp. Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son (R) heads to the venue of a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on June 1, 2026.

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Kelp harvesting season begins in Hokkaido

Harvested kelp is unloaded from a fishing vessel at a port in Nemuro on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on June 1, 2026. Japanese fishing vessels started harvesting the seaweed the same day in waters around Kaigara Island of the Russian-held Habomai islet group off Nemuro Peninsula as this year's harvesting season began.

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Kelp harvesting season begins in Hokkaido

Japanese fishing vessels harvest kelp in waters around Kaigara Island of the Russian-held Habomai islet group off Nemuro Peninsula in Nemuro on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on June 1, 2026. The vessels started harvesting the seaweed in the waters the same day as this year's harvesting season began.

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Kelp harvesting season begins in Hokkaido

Fishing industry officials wave to vessels as they depart from a port in Nemuro on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on June 1, 2026, to harvest kelp in waters around Kaigara Island of the Russian-held Habomai islet group off Nemuro Peninsula. Japanese fishing vessels started harvesting the seaweed in the waters the same day as this year's harvesting season began.

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SoftBank Group becomes biggest Japan firm in market cap

Photo taken on April 12, 2026, shows a signboard with a SoftBank Group Corp. logo in front of the building housing its headquarters in Tokyo. The tech conglomerate's market capitalization topped 47 trillion yen ($295 billion) on June 1, 2026, following recent stock price gains backed by the company's aggressive investments in AI, surpassing Toyota Motor Corp. as Japan's largest company in terms of total market value.

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SoftBank Group becomes biggest Japan firm in market cap

Photo taken on April 12, 2026, shows a building housing the headquarters of SoftBank Group Corp. in Tokyo. The tech conglomerate's market capitalization topped 47 trillion yen ($295 billion) on June 1, 2026, following recent stock price gains backed by the company's aggressive investments in AI, surpassing Toyota Motor Corp. as Japan's largest company in terms of total market value.

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Rally of abductees' families

Takuya Yokota, head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, speaks during a rally in Tokyo on May 30, 2026. Yokota's sister, Megumi, was abducted by North Korea in 1977 aged 13.

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G7 digital ministers meeting in Paris

French digital minister Anne Le Henanff speaks during a news conference after a meeting of ministers in charge of digital affairs from the Group of Seven countries in Paris on May 29, 2026.

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G7 digital ministers meeting in Paris

Ministers in charge of digital affairs from the Group of Seven countries pose for a photo before their meeting in Paris on May 29, 2026.

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G7 digital ministers meeting in Paris

Ministers in charge of digital affairs from the Group of Seven countries hold a meeting in Paris on May 29, 2026.

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Japanese lawmakers studying UFO cases

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (far L) meets in Tokyo on May 28, 2026, with members of a parliamentarians' group created to study reported cases of unidentified flying objects.

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China: One Monkey Falls Into River as Group Attempts Rope Crossing in Sichuan

A group of monkeys in Sichuan were filmed on May 25, 2026 using ropes tied near trees to cross a river, gripping a thick rope with their hands while stepping on a thinner one below. One monkey fell into the water mid-crossing before quickly pulling itself to the bank.

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Japan ruling LDP launches new group

TOKYO, Japan, May 21 Kyodo - A new group created within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, with 347 out of the ruling party's 417 lawmakers joining. The group, dubbed "the research group on the nation's power," is believed to seek to promote the national security and economic policy agendas of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. (Kyodo)

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China: Diving Piglets Steal the Show at Qinhuangdao Scenic Attraction

Tourists at a scenic area in Qinhuangdao, Hebei province were delighted when a group of black-and-white piglets ran out of their pen and dived one by one into a pond, swimming with surprising ease.

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FamilyMart and Rakuten Partnership Promotion Press Conference

FamilyMart and Rakuten Partnership Promotion Press Conference. The photo shows, from left to right, Tatsuo Odani, President of FamilyMart, and Hiroshi Mikitani, Chairman and CEO of the Rakuten Group.=May 22,2026,Tokyo

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FamilyMart and Rakuten Partnership Promotion Press Conference

FamilyMart and Rakuten Partnership Announcement Event. The photo shows, from left to right: Hikaru Adachi, Executive Director, CMO, and Head of the Marketing Division and Digital Business Division at FamilyMart; Tatsuo Odani, President of FamilyMart; Hiroshi Mikitani, Chairman and CEO of the Rakuten Group; and Naho Kono, Executive Vice President and Group CMO of the Rakuten Group.=May 22,2026,Tokyo

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FamilyMart and Rakuten Partnership Promotion Press Conference

FamilyMart and Rakuten Partnership Promotion Press Conference. The photo shows Hiroshi Mikitani, Chairman and CEO of the Rakuten Group.=May 22,2026,Tokyo

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China: Wedding Feast Carries On as Heavy Rain Floods Venue in Shaanxi

This unforgettable scene was captured in Weinan, Shaanxi Province, on May 18, 2026. It looks like a party on a river, but it’s actually an outdoor wedding feast. A sudden heavy downpour flooded the square with dozens of centimeters of water. Relatives and friends sit around dozens of round tables, watching the ceremony and waiting for the meal. Thankfully, the organizers set up cozy canopies and fences, keeping guests dry. Rain can’t stop love and blessings—everyone shows up in the storm to celebrate the newlyweds.

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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Fujitsu, and SoftBank: Joint Press Conference on a Business Alliance in the Health and Medical Sector

Joint press conference by Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Fujitsu, and SoftBank regarding a business alliance in the health and medical sectors. The photo shows, from left to right, Junichi Miyakawa, President of SoftBank; Toru Nakajima, President of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group; and Takahito Tokita, President of Fujitsu.=May 19,2026,Tokyo

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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Fujitsu, and SoftBank: Joint Press Conference on a Business Alliance in the Health and Medical Sector

Joint press conference by Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Fujitsu, and SoftBank regarding a business alliance in the health and medical sectors. The photo shows, from left to right, Junichi Miyakawa, President of SoftBank; Toru Nakajima, President of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group; and Takahito Tokita, President of Fujitsu.=May 19,2026,Tokyo

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Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Fujitsu, and SoftBank: Joint Press Conference on a Business Alliance in the Health and Medical Sector

Joint press conference by Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Fujitsu, and SoftBank regarding a business alliance in the health and medical sectors. The photo shows, from left to right, Toru Nakajima, President of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group; Takahito Tokita, President of Fujitsu; and Junichi Miyakawa, President of SoftBank.=May 19,2026,Tokyo

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Japan ruling LDP launches new group

A new group created within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, with 347 out of the ruling party's 417 lawmakers joining. The group, dubbed "the research group on the nation's power," is believed to seek to promote the national security and economic policy agendas of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan ruling LDP launches new group

A new group created within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, with 347 out of the ruling party's 417 lawmakers joining. The group, dubbed "the research group on the nation's power," is believed to seek to promote the national security and economic policy agendas of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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Japan ruling LDP launches new group

A new group created within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on May 21, 2026, with 347 out of the ruling party's 417 lawmakers joining. The group, dubbed "the research group on the nation's power," is believed to seek to promote the national security and economic policy agendas of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

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China: Gosling Struggles but Conquers Steps in Guangdong

On May 14, 2026, in Guangdong, located in southern China, a video captured a mother goose leading a group of fluffy yellow goslings up the steps. The goslings followed their mother and jumped onto the steps one by one. The last gosling tried several times but could not make it up at first. It finally moved closer to the wall and used the side for support before jumping onto the step. After reaching its mother, it happily ran into the grass to play.

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China: Dog Rides Perched on Scooter Riders’ Shoulders at Red Light in Yunnan

On April 12, 2026, in Pu'er, Yunnan province, a video captured a group of electric scooter riders waiting at a red light. Among them, one scooter carried a man in front, a woman behind him, and a dog perched between them — its paws resting on both riders' shoulders. From that elevated position, the dog surveyed the traffic with calm confidence, showing no sign of discomfort. Its composed stance made it look less like a pet and more like a passenger enjoying a view of the road.

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G7 finance meeting in Paris

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama (L) and Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda hold a press conference following the conclusion of a two-day meeting of the finance ministers and central bank governors of the Group of Seven countries in Paris on May 19, 2026.

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G7 finance meeting in Paris

The finance ministers and central bank governors of the Group of Seven countries pose for a photo on the second day of their two-day meeting in Paris on May 19, 2026.

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G7 finance meeting in Paris

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure holds a press conference after chairing a two-day meeting of the finance ministers and central bank governors of the Group of Seven countries in Paris on May 19, 2026.

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G7 finance meeting in Paris

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure holds a press conference after chairing a two-day meeting of the finance ministers and central bank governors of the Group of Seven countries in Paris on May 19, 2026.

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Japan crown prince at event for zoos and aquariums group

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito speaks during a general meeting of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums in Ichihara near Tokyo on May 18, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince at event for zoos and aquariums group

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito speaks during a general meeting of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums in Ichihara near Tokyo on May 18, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince at event for zoos and aquariums group

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito speaks during a general meeting of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums in Ichihara near Tokyo on May 18, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince at event for zoos and aquariums group

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito speaks during a general meeting of the Japanese Association of Zoos and Aquariums in Ichihara near Tokyo on May 18, 2026. (Pool photo)

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G7 finance meeting in Paris

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama meets the press after the first day of a two-day meeting with her counterparts and central bank governors from the Group of Seven countries in Paris on May 18, 2026.

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G7 finance meeting in Paris

Finance chiefs of the Group of Seven countries take part in a photo session on the first day of their two-day meeting with central bank governors in Paris on May 18, 2026.

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G7 finance meeting in Paris

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama (front, L) is greeted by Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau (front, R) on the first day of a two-day meeting of the Group of Seven finance ministers and central bank governors in Paris on May 18, 2026. Standing behind them is French Finance Minister Roland Lescure.

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G7 finance meeting in Paris

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama (front, L) is greeted by Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau (front, R) on the first day of a two-day meeting of the Group of Seven finance ministers and central bank governors in Paris on May 18, 2026. Standing behind them is French Finance Minister Roland Lescure.

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G7 finance meeting in Paris

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure (front) takes a selfie with his counterparts from the Group of Seven countries on the first day of their two-day meeting with central bank governors in Paris on May 18, 2026.

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G7 finance meeting in Paris

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure (front) takes a selfie with his counterparts from the Group of Seven countries on the first day of their two-day meeting with central bank governors in Paris on May 18, 2026.

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G7 finance meeting in Paris

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure (front) takes a selfie with his counterparts from the Group of Seven countries on the first day of their two-day meeting with central bank governors in Paris on May 18, 2026.

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G7 finance meeting in Paris

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama (C) poses with Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau (R) and French Finance Minister Roland Lescure on the first day of a two-day meeting of the Group of Seven finance ministers and central bank governors in Paris on May 18, 2026.

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Study session on abduction issue for new LDP lawmakers

Takuya Yokota, head of a group representing the families of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, meets the press at the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's headquarters in Tokyo on May 14, 2026, after making a speech during a study session held the same day for newly elected LDP lawmakers. His elder sister Megumi was abducted by North Korea in 1977 at age 13.

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SoftBank Group's earnings results for FY 2025

SoftBank Group Corp. Chief Financial Officer Yoshimitsu Goto speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on May 13, 2026. SoftBank Group posted a net profit of 5 trillion yen, a record high for a Japanese company.

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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) Holds Press Conference on Partnership with Google

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) holds a press conference on its partnership with Google. The photo shows Tadashi Yamamoto, Senior Managing Executive Officer of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Head of the Retail and Digital Business Division, and Group CDTO.=May 7,2026,Tokyo

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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) Holds Press Conference on Partnership with Google

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) holds a press conference on its partnership with Google. The photo shows Tadashi Yamamoto, Senior Managing Executive Officer of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Head of the Retail and Digital Business Division, and Group CDTO.=May 7,2026,Tokyo

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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) Holds Press Conference on Partnership with Google

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) holds a press conference on its partnership with Google. The photo shows Tomoko Mikami, Representative of Google Cloud Japan.=May 7,2026,Tokyo

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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) Holds Press Conference on Partnership with Google

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) holds a press conference on its partnership with Google. The photo shows, from left to right, Tadashi Yamamoto, Senior Managing Executive Officer of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Head of the Retail and Digital Business Division, and Group CDTO, and Tomoko Mikami, Representative of Google Cloud Japan.=May 7,2026,Tokyo