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Japan-Belgium defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (2nd from R) and his Belgian counterpart Theo Francken (3rd from R) take part in a Japanese drum performance event following their talks at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Aug. 31, 2026.

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Event to pitch Niigata goods held in Sao Paulo

Visitors gather in a tasting area for sake from Japan's Niigata Prefecture during an event to pitch imports from the Japanese prefecture in Sao Paulo on Aug. 22, 2026.

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Basketball: Hachimura visits hometown Toyama

Los Angeles Clippers forward Rui Hachimura speaks during an event held in his hometown Toyama, central Japan, on Aug. 22, 2026.

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Basketball: Hachimura visits hometown Toyama

Los Angeles Clippers forward Rui Hachimura speaks during an event held in his hometown Toyama, central Japan, on Aug. 22, 2026.

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Basketball: Hachimura visits hometown Toyama

Los Angeles Clippers forward Rui Hachimura speaks during an event held in his hometown Toyama, central Japan, on Aug. 22, 2026.

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Basketball: Hachimura visits hometown Toyama

Los Angeles Clippers forward Rui Hachimura speaks during an event held in his hometown Toyama, central Japan, on Aug. 22, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Members of the Japan team take the floor for their three hoops and two pairs of clubs routine in the group all-around event at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Members of Japan's team celebrate on the podium after winning silver in the group all-around event at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Members of Japan's team pose on the podium after winning silver in the group all-around event at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Members of Japan's team perform their five balls routine in the group all-around event at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Members of Japan's team perform their three hoops and two pairs of clubs routine in the group all-around event at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Members of Japan's team perform their three hoops and two pairs of clubs routine in the group all-around event at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Members of Japan's team perform their three hoops and two pairs of clubs routine in the group all-around event at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Members of Japan's team perform their five balls routine in the group all-around event at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Members of Japan's team perform their three hoops and two pairs of clubs routine in the group all-around event at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Members of Japan's team pose for a photo after winning silver in the group all-around event at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Members of Japan's team wave from the podium after winning silver in the group all-around event at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

(From L) Members of Japan's silver medal-winning team, Spain's gold medal-winning team and Brazil's bronze medal-winning team are pictured on the podium during the medal ceremony for the group all-around event at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

(From L) Members of Japan's silver medal-winning team, Spain's gold medal-winning team and Brazil's bronze medal-winning team are pictured on the podium during the medal ceremony for the group all-around event at the rhythmic gymnastics world championships in Frankfurt on Aug. 15, 2026.

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Gunma Pref. mascot serves as conductor for special train

Gunma Prefecture mascot Gunma-chan attends a ceremony at JR Takasaki Station in Takasaki in the eastern Japan prefecture on Aug. 15, 2026, before boarding a special event train as the conductor.

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Gunma Pref. mascot serves as conductor for special train

Gunma Prefecture mascot Gunma-chan attends a ceremony at JR Takasaki Station in Takasaki in the eastern Japan prefecture on Aug. 15, 2026, before boarding a special event train as the conductor.

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Popular mascot Hikonyan

Hikonyan, the popular mascot of the city of Hikone in Shiga Prefecture, western Japan, serves as a guide during a special event on Aug. 9, 2026, allowing the owners of stuffed toys to bring them to Hikone Castle Museum for a weeklong stay.

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Popular mascot Hikonyan

Hikonyan, the popular mascot of the city of Hikone in Shiga Prefecture, western Japan, serves as a guide during a special event on Aug. 9, 2026, allowing the owners of stuffed toys to bring them to Hikone Castle Museum for a weeklong stay.

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Summer lantern event at Kyoto temple

Lanterns illuminate the grounds of Higashi Honganji, a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on Aug. 14, 2026, the opening day of the three-day summer event called "Mantoue." Some 10,000 lanterns are featured in the 65th event with about 40,000 people expected to visit.

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Summer lantern event at Kyoto temple

Lanterns illuminate the grounds of Higashi Honganji, a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on Aug. 14, 2026, the opening day of the three-day summer event called "Mantoue." Some 10,000 lanterns are featured in the 65th event with about 40,000 people expected to visit.

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Summer lantern event at Kyoto temple

Lanterns illuminate the grounds of Higashi Honganji, a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on Aug. 14, 2026, the opening day of the three-day summer event called "Mantoue." Some 10,000 lanterns are featured in the 65th event with about 40,000 people expected to visit.

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[Breaking News]Yosakoi dance festival in western Japan

KOCHI, Japan, Aug. 10 Kyodo - Dancers perform during the Yosakoi dance festival on Aug. 10, 2026, in Kochi, western Japan. About 18,000 people from 197 teams plan to dance during the annual event that began in 1954, running through Aug. 12. (Kyodo)

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Awa dance festival in western Japan

People join the "Niwaka-ren" impromptu dance group during the Awa Odori folk dance festival in Tokushima, western Japan, on Aug. 12, 2026, the second day of the five-day event.

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Awa dance festival in western Japan

People join the "Niwaka-ren" impromptu dance group during the Awa Odori folk dance festival in Tokushima, western Japan, on Aug. 12, 2026, the second day of the five-day event.

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