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Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a government-sponsored ceremony marking the centennial of the start of the Showa era (1926-1989) at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 29, 2026, a national holiday marking the birthday of the late Emperor Showa.

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Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a government-sponsored ceremony marking the centennial of the start of the Showa era (1926-1989) at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 29, 2026, a national holiday marking the birthday of the late Emperor Showa.

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Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend a government-sponsored ceremony marking the centennial of the start of the Showa era (1926-1989) at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 29, 2026, a national holiday marking the birthday of the late Emperor Showa.

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Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C, L) and Empress Masako (C, R) attend a government-sponsored ceremony marking the centennial of the start of the Showa era (1926-1989) at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 29, 2026, a national holiday marking the birthday of the late Emperor Showa. (Pool photo)

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Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend a government-sponsored ceremony marking the centennial of the start of the Showa era (1926-1989) at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 29, 2026, a national holiday marking the birthday of the late Emperor Showa.

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Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend a government-sponsored ceremony marking the centennial of the start of the Showa era (1926-1989) at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 29, 2026, a national holiday marking the birthday of the late Emperor Showa. (Pool photo)

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Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

A government-sponsored ceremony marking the centennial of the start of the Showa era (1926-1989) is held at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 29, 2026, a national holiday marking the birthday of the late Emperor Showa.

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Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

A government-sponsored ceremony marking the centennial of the start of the Showa era (1926-1989) is held at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 29, 2026, a national holiday marking the birthday of the late Emperor Showa.

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Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

A government-sponsored ceremony marking the centennial of the start of the Showa era (1926-1989) is held at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 29, 2026, a national holiday marking the birthday of the late Emperor Showa.

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Ritual at Ise Jingu shrine

ISE, Japan, April 21 Kyodo - Priests conduct a ritual to pray for the safety of construction at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 21, 2026, ahead of the start of the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine hall reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. The 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall. (Kyodo)

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Mozambican President Chapo visits Beijing

Mozambican President Daniel Chapo (R), alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping, receives a guard of honor during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 21, 2026.

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China-Mozambique talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) and Mozambican President Daniel Chapo shake hands during a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 21, 2026.

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China-Mozambique talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping (3rd from L) and Mozambican President Daniel Chapo (3rd from R) hold talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 21, 2026.

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China-Mozambique talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping (3rd from L) and Mozambican President Daniel Chapo (3rd from R) hold talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 21, 2026.

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Ritual at Ise Jingu shrine

Priests conduct a ritual to pray for the safety of construction at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 21, 2026, ahead of the start of the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine hall reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. The 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Ritual at Ise Jingu shrine

Priests conduct a ritual to pray for the safety of construction at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 21, 2026, ahead of the start of the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine hall reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. The 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Ritual at Ise Jingu shrine

Priests conduct a ritual to pray for the safety of construction at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 21, 2026, ahead of the start of the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine hall reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. The 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Ritual at Ise Jingu shrine

Priests conduct a ritual to pray for the safety of construction at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 21, 2026, ahead of the start of the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine hall reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. The 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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China-Russia talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (C) walks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 15, 2026, prior to a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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China-Russia talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (C) walks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 15, 2026, prior to a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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China-Russia talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping (back) holds talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (far L) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 15, 2026.

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China-Russia talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) holds talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov (2nd from L) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 15, 2026.

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Crown prince of Abu Dhabi visits China

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (C), crown prince of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, is pictured at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing ahead of his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on April 14, 2026.

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Crown prince of Abu Dhabi visits China

Chinese President Xi Jinping (3rd from L) holds talks with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed AI Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2026.

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Crown prince of Abu Dhabi visits China

Chinese President Xi Jinping (2nd from L) holds talks with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed AI Nahyan (3rd from R), crown prince of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2026.

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China-Spain talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping (3rd from L) and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (3rd from R) hold talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2026.

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China-Spain talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2026.

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China-Spain talks

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (3rd from R) holds talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2026.

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China-Spain talks

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (2nd from L) holds talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2026.

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China-Spain talks

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez holds talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2026.

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China-Spain talks

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is seen on his way to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2026.

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Crown prince of Abu Dhabi visits China

Chinese President Xi Jinping (2nd from L) holds talks with Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed AI Nahyan (3rd from R), crown prince of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2026.

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Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

SEATTLE, United States, April 12 Kyodo - Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese inducted into the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame, attends an unveiling ceremony for his bronze statue at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on April 10, 2026. The bat on the statue snapped when the tarp was pulled away during the ceremony. (Kyodo)

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[Breaking News]Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

ISE, Japan, April 13 Kyodo - Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall. (Kyodo)

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Welcome ceremony at Univ. of Tokyo

University of Tokyo President Teruo Fujii delivers a speech during a welcome ceremony for new students at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 13, 2026.

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Welcome ceremony of Univ. of Tokyo

A welcome ceremony is held for new students of the University of Tokyo at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 13, 2026.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Rite at Ise Jingu shrine in Mie Pref.

Citizens transport a tree on the Isuzu River in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 12, 2026, as part of rites for the "Shikinen Sengu" Ise Jingu shrine building reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. Over 30 rites are planned for the 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years. It culminates in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Photo shows a miniature replica of a bronze statue of Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese inducted into the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame, that was unveiled at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on April 10, 2026. The replica was a stadium giveaway at the Seatle Mariners' game against the Houston Astros the same day.

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Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Photo shows a miniature replica of a bronze statue of Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese inducted into the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame, that was unveiled at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on April 10, 2026. The replica was a stadium giveaway at the Seatle Mariners' game against the Houston Astros the same day.

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Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Photo shows a miniature replica of a bronze statue of Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese inducted into the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame, that was unveiled at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on April 10, 2026. The replica was a stadium giveaway at the Seatle Mariners' game against the Houston Astros the same day.

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Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

The Seattle Mariners unveil a bronze statue of Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese inducted into the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame, at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on April 10, 2026. The bat on the statue snapped when the tarp was pulled away during the unveiling ceremony.

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Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Photo shows a bronze statue of Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese inducted into the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame, unveiled at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on April 10, 2026. The bat on the statue was restored after snapping as the tarp was pulled away during the unveiling ceremony.

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Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Ichiro Suzuki (front, R), the first Japanese inducted into the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame, smiles in front of his bronze statue at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on April 10, 2026, alongside fellow Hall of Famers Ken Griffey Jr. (L) and Edgar Martinez. The bat on the statue snapped when the tarp was pulled away during the unveiling ceremony.

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Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese inducted into the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame, meets the press after attending an unveiling ceremony for his bronze statue at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on April 10, 2026. The bat on the statue snapped when the tarp was pulled away during the ceremony.

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Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese inducted into the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame, meets the press after attending an unveiling ceremony for his bronze statue at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on April 10, 2026. The bat on the statue snapped when the tarp was pulled away during the ceremony.

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Baseball: Mariners unveil statue of Hall of Famer Ichiro

Ichiro Suzuki, the first Japanese inducted into the U.S. Baseball Hall of Fame, meets the press after attending an unveiling ceremony for his bronze statue at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on April 10, 2026. The bat on the statue snapped when the tarp was pulled away during the ceremony.