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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Taiga Hasegawa falls during his second run in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Taiga Hasegawa reacts after his third run in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Taiga Hasegawa reacts after his third run in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Taiga Hasegawa reacts after his third run in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Taiga Hasegawa competes in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Taiga Hasegawa competes in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Taiga Hasegawa competes in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Taiga Hasegawa competes in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Ryoma Kimata reacts after his third run in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Ryoma Kimata competes in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Ryoma Kimata competes in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Kira Kimura reacts after his third run in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Kira Kimura competes in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Kira Kimura reacts after his third run in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Kira Kimura competes in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Kira Kimura reacts after his third run in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Kira Kimura competes in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Hiroto Ogiwara reacts after his second run in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Hiroto Ogiwara competes in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Hiroto Ogiwara reacts after his second run in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Hiroto Ogiwara competes in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Hiroto Ogiwara competes in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Hiroto Ogiwara competes in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Hiroto Ogiwara competes in the men's snowboard big air qualification round at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Japan's Taiga Hasegawa takes part in a snowboard big air training session at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Olympics

Japan's Taiga Hasegawa takes part in a snowboard big air training session at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, ahead of the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Paralyzes Aomori as Record Accumulation Piles Up

A series of strong cold air masses brought heavy snowfall to northern Japan from January 21 through February 2. According to authorities, a total of 30 people have died across the region since January 20 due to snow-related incidents. In Aomori City, numerous vehicles were left stranded by the snow, causing traffic congestion in many areas. Snow accumulation reached 178 centimeters on February 2—about 2.6 times the seasonal average—prompting the closure of all public elementary and junior high schools in the city.

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Japan Transocean Air (JTA) aircraft image

Japan Transocean Air (JTA) aircraft image=January 19,2026,Japan

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Japan Transocean Air (JTA) aircraft image

Japan Transocean Air (JTA) aircraft image=January 19,2026,Japan

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U.S. military parachute drill

A member of the U.S. Air Force conducts a parachute drill at Kadena air base in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on Feb. 3, 2026.

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U.S. military parachute drill

A member of the U.S. Air Force conducts a parachute drill at Kadena air base in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on Feb. 3, 2026.

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Snowboarding: Kokomo Murase

Kokomo Murase of Japan poses with the bronze medal she won in the women's snowboard big air event at the Beijing Olympics during a medal ceremony in Beijing on Feb. 15, 2022.

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Snowboarding: Kokomo Murase

Japan's Kokomo Murase performs en route to winning the women's big air at the snowboard world championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on March 26, 2025.

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Snowboarding: Kokomo Murase

Japan's Kokomo Murase performs en route to winning the women's big air at the snowboard world championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on March 26, 2025.

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Japan: Brilliant Mpemba Effect Captured in Hokkaido Amid Massive Cold Wave

As a massive cold wave hit a wide area of Japan on Friday, January 23, social media footage from Hokkaido captured a brilliant display of the Mpemba effect. The video shows boiling water being thrown into the freezing air, where it instantly transforms into a shimmering cloud of ice crystals.

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Japan PM Takaichi dissolves lower house

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi bows while lawmakers throw their arms in the air for a customary "banzai" in parliament in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, after the House of Representatives was dissolved for a snap election on Feb. 8.

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Japan PM Takaichi dissolves lower house

Japanese lawmakers throw their arms in the air for a customary "banzai" in parliament in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolves the House of Representatives for a snap election on Feb. 8.

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Japan PM Takaichi dissolves lower house

Japanese lawmakers throw their arms in the air for a customary "banzai" in parliament in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolves the House of Representatives for a snap election on Feb. 8.

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Japan PM Takaichi dissolves lower house

Japanese lawmakers throw their arms in the air for a customary "banzai" in parliament in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolves the House of Representatives for a snap election on Feb. 8.

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Japanese monkeys in hot spring

HAKODATE, Japan, Jan. 14 Kyodo - Japanese monkeys soak in an open-air hot spring at the Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden in Hakodate in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 14, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 7

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 6

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 5

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Blizzard Conditions Reduce Visibility in Sapporo Area 4

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo and surrounding cities on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility. Snow intensified in the afternoon, with 13 centimeters accumulating between noon and 6 p.m., according to local authorities. As of 6 p.m., blizzard conditions forced the closure of multiple expressways across a wide area. The severe weather also disrupted air travel, with 99 flights canceled at New Chitose Airport, along with numerous delays.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport 3

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

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Japan: Heavy Snow Leaves 800 Passengers Stranded Overnight at New Chitose Airport 2

Heavy snowfall hit Sapporo on Tuesday, January 13, significantly reducing visibility across the city. At New Chitose Airport, 126 flights were canceled and many were delayed. Around 800 passengers were stranded overnight due to the severe weather.

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Japanese monkeys in hot spring

Japanese monkeys soak in an open-air hot spring at the Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden in Hakodate in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 14, 2026.

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Japanese monkeys in hot spring

Japanese monkeys soak in an open-air hot spring at the Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden in Hakodate in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 14, 2026.

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Japanese monkeys in hot spring

Japanese monkeys soak in an open-air hot spring at the Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden in Hakodate in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 14, 2026.

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Japanese monkeys in hot spring

Japanese monkeys soak in an open-air hot spring at the Hakodate Tropical Botanical Garden in Hakodate in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Jan. 14, 2026.