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No. of foreign visitors to Japan tops 40 mil.

Tourists pack a street near Kiyomizu-dera temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on Jan. 20, 2026. The number of foreign visitors to Japan surged 16 percent to an estimated 42.7 million in 2025, exceeding 40 million for the first time.

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No. of foreign visitors to Japan tops 40 mil.

Foreign tourists take a picture at the famous scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Jan. 20, 2026. The number of foreign visitors to Japan surged 16 percent to an estimated 42.7 million in 2025, exceeding 40 million for the first time.

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No. of foreign visitors to Japan tops 40 mil.

Foreign tourists take a picture at the famous scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Jan. 20, 2026. The number of foreign visitors to Japan surged 16 percent to an estimated 42.7 million in 2025, exceeding 40 million for the first time.

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Japan 2025 foreign visitors at record 42.7 mil.

Yasushi Kaneko, Japan's minister of land, infrastructure, transport and tourism, speaks at a press conference at his ministry in Tokyo on Jan. 20, 2026, announcing that foreign visitors to Japan reached an estimated record 42.7 million in 2025.

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Israeli Ambassador to Japan

Israeli Ambassador to Japan Gilad Cohen speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Israeli Ambassador to Japan

Israeli Ambassador to Japan Gilad Cohen speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Israeli Ambassador to Japan

Israeli Ambassador to Japan Gilad Cohen speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Israeli Ambassador to Japan

Israeli Ambassador to Japan Gilad Cohen speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Inauguration of U.S. President Trump

A supporter of newly sworn-in U.S. President Donald Trump raises a flag near the U.S. Capitol in Washington during his inauguration ceremonies on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Inauguration of U.S. President Trump

Supporters of newly sworn-in U.S. President Donald Trump listen to his inauguration speech over speakers at a public viewing site near the U.S. Capitol in Washington during his inauguration ceremonies on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Inauguration of U.S. President Trump

Supporters of Donald Trump pose near the U.S. Capitol in Washington as his inauguration ceremonies get under way on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Inauguration of U.S. President Trump

Photo shows the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 20, 2025, following the inauguration of President Donald Trump earlier in the day.

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Inauguration of U.S. President Trump

People listen to U.S. President Donald Trump's inauguration speech near the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Trump goods on sale on inauguration day

Sweatshirts featuring U.S. President Donald Trump are sold near the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 20, 2025, following his inauguration.

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Inauguration of U.S. President Trump

Supporters of newly sworn-in U.S. President Donald Trump celebrate near the U.S. Capitol in Washington as his inauguration ceremonies get under way on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Inauguration of U.S. President Trump

Photo shows the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 20, 2025, following the inauguration of President Donald Trump earlier in the day.

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Inauguration of U.S. President Trump

Supporters of Donald Trump pose near a public viewing site in Washington ahead of his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Inauguration of U.S. President Trump

Elon Musk, who is set to become a key member of President Donald Trump's administration, speaks in front of Trump's supporters in Washington on Jan. 20, 2025, following his inauguration.

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Trump goods on sale on inauguration day

Goods featuring U.S. President Donald Trump are sold near the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 20, 2025, following his inauguration.

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Inauguration of U.S. President Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump shows a signed executive order to his supporters in Washington on Jan. 20, 2025, following his inauguration.

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Inauguration of U.S. President Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order in front of his supporters in Washington on Jan. 20, 2025, following his inauguration.

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Inauguration of U.S. President Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in front of his supporters in Washington on Jan. 20, 2025, following his inauguration.

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Inauguration of U.S. President Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) appears in front of his supporters in Washington on Jan. 20, 2025, following his inauguration. Standing next to him is Vice President JD Vance.

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Inauguration of U.S. President Trump

Supporters of newly sworn-in U.S. President Donald Trump gather near the U.S. Capitol in Washington as his inauguration ceremonies get under way on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Japan foreign minister in Washington

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya (R) holds talks with former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage (L) in Washington on Jan. 20, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan foreign minister in Washington

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya (L) shakes hands with former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage in Washington on Jan. 20, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan foreign minister in Washington

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya meets the press in Washington on Jan. 20, 2025, after attending the inauguration ceremony of U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Inauguration of U.S. President Trump

Supporters of newly sworn-in U.S. President Donald Trump gather near the U.S. Capitol in Washington as his inauguration ceremonies get under way on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Inauguration of U.S. President Trump

Supporters of newly sworn-in U.S. President Donald Trump celebrate near the U.S. Capitol in Washington as his inauguration ceremonies get under way on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Inauguration of U.S. President Trump

Supporters of newly sworn-in U.S. President Donald Trump march near the U.S. Capitol in Washington as his inauguration ceremonies get under way on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Inauguration of U.S. President Trump

Supporters of newly sworn-in U.S. President Donald Trump gather near the U.S. Capitol in Washington as his inauguration ceremonies get under way on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Inauguration of U.S. President Trump

Supporters of newly sworn-in U.S. President Donald Trump gather near the U.S. Capitol in Washington as his inauguration ceremonies get under way on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Inauguration of U.S. President Trump

Supporters of newly sworn-in U.S. President Donald Trump gather at a public viewing site in Washington during his inauguration ceremonies on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Ex-judo world champion Haga announces retirement

Ryunosuke Haga, former judo world champion and bronze medalist in the men's 100-kilogram event at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, speaks during a press conference in Tokyo to announce his retirement from competition on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Baseball: Chicago Cubs pitcher Imanaga

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga is pictured during a personal workout in the western Japan city of Kochi on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Northern Japan hotel made of ice

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2025, in Shimukappu, a village in northern Japan known for its cold temperatures, which can fall as low as 30 C below zero, shows the inside of a dome-shaped hotel where the ceiling, walls, and furnishings, such as beds and tables, are all made of ice. Guests of the hotel at Hoshino Resorts Tomamu can spend the night in sleeping bags inside the dome that is 3.5 meters high and 8.5 meters wide.

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Northern Japan hotel made of ice

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2025, in Shimukappu, a village in northern Japan known for its cold temperatures, which can fall as low as 30 C below zero, shows the inside of a dome-shaped hotel where the ceiling, walls, and furnishings, such as beds and tables, are all made of ice. Guests of the hotel at Hoshino Resorts Tomamu can spend the night in sleeping bags inside the dome that is 3.5 meters high and 8.5 meters wide.

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Northern Japan chapel made of ice

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2025, in Shimukappu, a village in northern Japan known for its cold temperatures, which can fall as low as 30 C below zero, shows a chapel where the ceiling, walls, altar and cross are all made of ice.

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Northern Japan chapel made of ice

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2025, in Shimukappu, a village in northern Japan known for its cold temperatures, which can fall as low as 30 C below zero, shows the inside of a chapel where the ceiling, walls, altar and cross are all made of ice.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Jannik Sinner of Italy plays against Holger Rune of Denmark during the fourth round of men's singles at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Iga Swiatek of Poland reacts after winning against Eva Lys of Germany during the fourth round of women's singles at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Iga Swiatek of Poland plays against Eva Lys of Germany during the fourth round of women's singles at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Tennis: Australian Open

Elina Svitolina of Ukraine plays against Russian Veronika Kudermetova during the fourth round of women's singles at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Fuji TV headquarters in Tokyo

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2025, shows Fuji Television Network Inc.'s headquarters in Tokyo.

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Fuji TV headquarters in Tokyo

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2025, shows Fuji Television Network Inc.'s headquarters in Tokyo.

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Fuji TV headquarters in Tokyo

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2025, shows Fuji Television Network Inc.'s headquarters in Tokyo.

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Fuji TV headquarters in Tokyo

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2025, shows Fuji Television Network Inc.'s headquarters in Tokyo.

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Baseball: Chicago Cubs pitcher Imanaga

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga plays catch during personal workout in the western Japan city of Kochi on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Baseball: Chicago Cubs pitcher Imanaga

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga plays catch during personal workout in the western Japan city of Kochi on Jan. 20, 2025.

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Fuji TV headquarters in Tokyo

Photo taken on Jan. 20, 2025, shows Fuji Television Network Inc.'s headquarters in Tokyo.