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Osaka Expo organizer head speaks on revenue

Masakazu Tokura, chair of the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition, holds a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 24, 2025. The association said the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka that closed in October generated a surplus of up to 37 billion yen ($237 million).

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Sumo association marks 100th anniversary

A ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the Japan Sumo Association's founding is held at the Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2025. About 800 people, including grand champions Onosato and Hoshoryu, attended the ceremony commemorating the establishment of the association's predecessor organization on Dec. 28, 1925.

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Sumo association marks 100th anniversary

Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku (3rd from L) and two grand champions -- Onosato (2nd from L) and Hoshoryu (3rd from R) -- open the cask during a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the association's founding at the Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena on Dec. 23, 2025. About 800 people attended the ceremony commemorating the establishment of the association's predecessor organization on Dec. 28, 1925.

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IBM Japan president to head Keizai Doyukai

IBM Japan Ltd. President Akio Yamaguchi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, after being named head of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, a major Japanese business lobby known as Keizai Doyukai. The appointment, effective on Jan. 1, 2026, follows the resignation of former Suntory Holdings Ltd. Chairman Takeshi Niinami after a police probe over his purchase of certain supplements.

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IBM Japan president to head Keizai Doyukai

IBM Japan Ltd. President Akio Yamaguchi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, after being named head of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, a major Japanese business lobby known as Keizai Doyukai. The appointment, effective on Jan. 1, 2026, follows the resignation of former Suntory Holdings Ltd. Chairman Takeshi Niinami after a police probe over his purchase of certain supplements.

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IBM Japan president to head Keizai Doyukai

IBM Japan Ltd. President Akio Yamaguchi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, after being named head of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, a major Japanese business lobby known as Keizai Doyukai. The appointment, effective on Jan. 1, 2026, follows the resignation of former Suntory Holdings Ltd. Chairman Takeshi Niinami after a police probe over his purchase of certain supplements.

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IBM Japan president to head Keizai Doyukai

IBM Japan Ltd. President Akio Yamaguchi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, after being named head of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, a major Japanese business lobby known as Keizai Doyukai. The appointment, effective on Jan. 1, 2026, follows the resignation of former Suntory Holdings Ltd. Chairman Takeshi Niinami after a police probe over his purchase of certain supplements.

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Female shogi player asks association to review pregnancy rules

Japanese shogi pro player Kana Fukuma (2nd from L), who holds six titles in the women's category, speaks during a press conference in Osaka on Dec. 10, 2025, after submitting a request to the Japan Shogi Association to revise rules that bar pregnant players from championship matches near their due dates.

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Female shogi player asks association to review pregnancy rules

Japanese shogi pro player Kana Fukuma (2nd from L), who holds six titles in the women's category, speaks during a press conference in Osaka on Dec. 10, 2025, after submitting a request to the Japan Shogi Association to revise rules that bar pregnant players from championship matches near their due dates.

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Female shogi player asks association to review pregnancy rules

Japanese shogi pro player Kana Fukuma, who holds six titles in the women's category, speaks during a press conference in Osaka on Dec. 10, 2025, after submitting a request to the Japan Shogi Association to revise rules that bar pregnant players from championship matches near their due dates.

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Female shogi player asks association to review pregnancy rules

Japanese shogi pro player Kana Fukuma (2nd from L), who holds six titles in the women's category, speaks during a press conference in Osaka on Dec. 10, 2025, after submitting a request to the Japan Shogi Association to revise rules that bar pregnant players from championship matches near their due dates.

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Japan PM meets ASEAN entrepreneurs

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaishi (C, R) poses for a photo at her office in Tokyo on Dec. 3, 2025, upon meeting with young business leaders from Japan and member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

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Japan PM meets ASEAN entrepreneurs

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaishi (C, R) poses for a photo at her office in Tokyo on Dec. 3, 2025, upon meeting with young business leaders from Japan and member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

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Japan crown prince at fisheries commendation ceremony

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito addresses the Japan Fisheries Association's commendation ceremony for fisheries contributors in Tokyo on Nov. 26, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince at fisheries commendation ceremony

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito addresses the Japan Fisheries Association's commendation ceremony for fisheries contributors in Tokyo on Nov. 26, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince at fisheries commendation ceremony

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (C, facing left) attends the Japan Fisheries Association's commendation ceremony for fisheries contributors in Tokyo on Nov. 26, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince at fisheries commendation ceremony

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito addresses the Japan Fisheries Association's commendation ceremony for fisheries contributors in Tokyo on Nov. 26, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament

Ukrainian wrestler sekiwake Aonishiki receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 23, 2025.

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Princess Kako at national convention

Japanese Princess Kako addresses the national convention of the New Inclusion Japan Association, a group formed by people with intellectual disabilities and their family members, in Tokyo on Nov. 9, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Princess Kako at national convention

Japanese Princess Kako addresses the national convention of the New Inclusion Japan Association, a group formed by people with intellectual disabilities and their family members, in Tokyo on Nov. 9, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Sumo: Ritual ahead of Kyushu tournament

Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku (C) attends a ritual at Fukuoka Kokusai Center in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 8, 2025, to pray for safety during the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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Abe siblings get 'Best Smiles' award

Japan two-time Olympic judo champion Hifumi Abe (L) and his sister, world champion Uta, pose for a photo after winning the "Best Smiles of the Year" award, sponsored by the Japan Dental Association, on Nov. 6, 2025.

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Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu poses for the press in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2025, after the Japan Football Association unveiled the national team's home jersey for outfield players (blue) and goalkeepers to be worn at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Samurai Blue will start wearing the new jerseys on Nov. 14 when they play a friendly against Ghana.

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Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu poses for the press in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2025, after the Japan Football Association unveiled the national team's home jersey for outfield players (blue) and goalkeepers to be worn at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Samurai Blue will start wearing the new jerseys on Nov. 14 when they play a friendly against Ghana.

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Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

Photo shows the Japanese national football team's home jersey for outfield players to be worn at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States, unveiled to the press alongside a home goalkeeper jersey by the Japan Football Association in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2025. The Samurai Blue will wear the new jerseys from a Nov. 14 friendly against Ghana.

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Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

Japan Football Association President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto poses in front of the press in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2025, as the organization unveils the national team's home jerseys for outfield players (blue) and goalkeepers to be worn at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Samurai Blue will wear the new jerseys from a Nov. 14 friendly against Ghana.

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Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

Japan Football Association President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto speaks to the press in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2025, as the organization unveils the national team's home jerseys for outfield players and goalkeepers (not pictured) to be worn at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Samurai Blue will wear the new jerseys from a Nov. 14 friendly against Ghana.

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Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

Japan Football Association President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto speaks to the press in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2025, as the organization unveils the national team's home jerseys for outfield players and goalkeepers (not pictured) to be worn at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Samurai Blue will wear the new jerseys from a Nov. 14 friendly against Ghana.

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Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

The Japan Football Association unveils to the press in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2025, the national team's home jerseys for outfield players (blue) and goalkeepers to be worn at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Samurai Blue will wear the new jerseys from a Nov. 14 friendly against Ghana.

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Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

The Japan Football Association unveils to the press in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2025, the national team's home jerseys for outfield players (blue) and goalkeepers to be worn at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Samurai Blue will wear the new jerseys from a Nov. 14 friendly against Ghana.

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Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

Japan Football Association President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto speaks to the press in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2025, as the organization unveils the national team's home jerseys for outfield players (blue) and goalkeepers to be worn at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Samurai Blue will wear the new jerseys from a Nov. 14 friendly against Ghana.

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Football: Japan jerseys for 2026 World Cup

The Japan Football Association unveils to the press in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2025, the national team's home jerseys for outfield players (blue) and goalkeepers to be worn at the 2026 World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Samurai Blue will wear the new jerseys from a Nov. 14 friendly against Ghana.

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Japan Mobility Show 2025 Special Session

Japan Mobility Show 2025, Special Session. photo shows (from left): Akira Matsunaga, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association; Toshihiro Mibe, Vice Chairman; Koji Sato, Vice Chairman; Masanori Katayama, Chairman; Toshihiro Suzuki, Vice Chairman; Ivan Espinosa, Vice Chairman; Motofumi Shitara, Vice Chairman.=October 30,2025,Tokyo

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Japan-ASEAN defense meeting in Kuala Lumpur

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi attends a meeting with defense ministers from members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Kuala Lumpur on Nov. 1, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi arrives in Kuala Lumpur

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) arrives at Kuala Lumpur International Airport near Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 25, 2025, for the next day's summit involving Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

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Japan PM Takaichi arrives in Kuala Lumpur

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) arrives at Kuala Lumpur International Airport near Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 25, 2025, for the next day's summit involving Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

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Japan PM Takaichi arrives in Kuala Lumpur

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at Kuala Lumpur International Airport near Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 25, 2025, for the next day's summit involving Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

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Japan PM Takaichi arrives in Kuala Lumpur

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) arrives at Kuala Lumpur International Airport near Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 25, 2025, for the next day's summit involving Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

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Japan PM Takaichi arrives in Kuala Lumpur

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at Kuala Lumpur International Airport near Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 25, 2025, for the next day's summit involving Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

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Japan PM Takaichi arrives in Kuala Lumpur

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at Kuala Lumpur International Airport near Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 25, 2025, for the next day's summit involving Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

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Japan PM Takaichi arrives in Kuala Lumpur

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at Kuala Lumpur International Airport near Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 25, 2025, for the next day's summit involving Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

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Japan PM Takaichi arrives in Kuala Lumpur

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at Kuala Lumpur International Airport near Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 25, 2025, for the next day's summit involving Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

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Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from L) arrives at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Oct. 27, 2025, after attending a summit involving Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Kuala Lumpur during her first overseas trip after taking office on Oct. 21.

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Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from L) arrives at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Oct. 27, 2025, after attending a summit involving Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Kuala Lumpur during her first overseas trip after taking office on Oct. 21.

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Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from L) arrives at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Oct. 27, 2025, after attending a summit involving Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Kuala Lumpur during her first overseas trip after taking office on Oct. 21.

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Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Oct. 27, 2025, after attending a summit involving Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Kuala Lumpur during her first overseas trip after taking office on Oct. 21.

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Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Oct. 27, 2025, after attending a summit involving Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Kuala Lumpur during her first overseas trip after taking office on Oct. 21.

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Japan PM Takaichi returns home

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) arrives at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Oct. 27, 2025, after attending a summit involving Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in Kuala Lumpur during her first overseas trip after taking office on Oct. 21.