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Convenience store selling government reserve rice

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (L) talks with FamilyMart Co. President Kensuke Hosomi during a visit to a store in Tokyo's Minato Ward on June 5, 2025, as the convenience store chain begins selling reserve rice released from government stockpiles through direct contracts with retailers in Tokyo and Osaka. (Pool photo)

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Convenience store selling government reserve rice

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) talks with FamilyMart Co. President Kensuke Hosomi during a visit to a store in Tokyo's Minato Ward on June 5, 2025, as the convenience store chain begins selling reserve rice released from government stockpiles through direct contracts with retailers in Tokyo and Osaka. (Pool photo)

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CALCIO - Altro - King World Cup Nations - Knockout Stage

ENJO Kensuke (JPN) during King World Cup Nations - Knockout Stage, Other in Milan, Italy, January 06 2025

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Baseball: Hawks vs. Lions

Kensuke Kondo of the Softbank Hawks hits a two-run single in the fifth inning of a Pacific League baseball game against the Seibu Lions on April 13, 2024, at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa in Saitama Prefecture, near Tokyo.

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(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-QUARTERFINALS

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Japan's Yusuke Ishijima (L) abd Kensuke Shoji (R) compete against James Buytrago/Rancel Varga of the Philippines during the men's quarterfinals match at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, April 13, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-QUARTERFINALS

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' James Buytrago (R) and Rancel Varga (C) compete against Yusuke Ishijima/Kensuke Shoji of Japan during the men's quarterfinals match at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, April 13, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-QUARTERFINALS

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' James Buytrago (L) and Rancel Varga (R) celebrate scoring against Yusuke Ishijima/Kensuke Shoji of Japan during the men's quarterfinals match at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, April 13, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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(SP)THE PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-BEACH VOLLEYBALL-BEACH PRO TOUR FUTURES-QUARTERFINALS

(240414) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, April 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Japan's Yusuke Ishijima (L) compete against the Philippines' James Buytrago (R) during the men's quarterfinals match between James Buytrago/Rancel Varga of the Philippines and Yusuke Ishijima/Kensuke Shoji of Japan at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Futures in Laguna Province, the Philippines, April 13, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-SKATEBOARDING (CN)

(230925) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sasaoka Kensuke of Japan competes during the the Men's Park Final of Skateboarding at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-SKATEBOARDING (CN)

(230925) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sasaoka Kensuke of Japan competes during the Men's Park Final of Skateboarding at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-SKATEBOARDING (CN)

(230925) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sasaoka Kensuke of Japan competes during the the Men's Park Final of Skateboarding at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-SKATEBOARDING (CN)

(230925) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sasaoka Kensuke of Japan celebrates after the Men's Park Final of Skateboarding at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-SKATEBOARDING (CN)

(230925) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalists Chen Ye (C) of China, silver medalist Nagahara Yuro (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Sasaoka Kensuke of Japan attend the awarding ceremony for the Men's Park of Skateboarding at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-SKATEBOARDING (CN)

(230925) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Bronze medalist Sasaoka Kensuke of Japan poses during the awarding ceremony for the Men's Park of Skateboarding at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-SKATEBOARDING (CN)

(230925) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sasaoka Kensuke of Japan competes during the the Men's Park Final of Skateboarding at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-SKATEBOARDING (CN)

(230925) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalists Chen Ye (C) of China, silver medalist Nagahara Yuro (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Sasaoka Kensuke of Japan attend the awarding ceremony for the Men's Park of Skateboarding at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Song Yanhua)

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Asian Games: Skateboarding

Japan's Kensuke Sasaoka poses with the bronze medal he won in the skateboarding men's park event at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, on Sept. 25, 2023.

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Asian Games: Skateboarding

Japan's Kensuke Sasaoka competes in the skateboarding men's park final at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, on Sept. 25, 2023.

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Asian Games: Skateboarding

Japan's Kensuke Sasaoka competes in the skateboarding men's park final at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, on Sept. 25, 2023.

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Asian Games: Skateboarding

Japan's Kensuke Sasaoka competes in the skateboarding men's park final at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, on Sept. 25, 2023.

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-SKATEBOARDING (CN)

(230925) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sasaoka Kensuke of Japan competes during the Men's Park Final of Skateboarding at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-SKATEBOARDING (CN)

(230925) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sasaoka Kensuke of Japan celebrates during the Men's Park Final of Skateboarding at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 25, 2023. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-SKATEBOARDING (CN)

(230924) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sasaoka Kensuke of Japan waves to spectators during Men's Park Qualification Heat of Skateboarding at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-SKATEBOARDING (CN)

(230924) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sasaoka Kensuke of Japan competes during Men's Park Qualification Heat of Skateboarding at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-SKATEBOARDING (CN)

(230924) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Sasaoka Kensuke of Japan competes during Men's Park Qualification Heat of Skateboarding at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Pan Yulong)

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World Baseball Classic

Kensuke Kondo hits a single in the fourth inning of Japan's World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Mexico at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 20, 2023.

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World Baseball Classic

Kensuke Kondo hits a single in the fourth inning of Japan's World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Mexico at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 20, 2023.

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World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani (L) and Kensuke Kondo of Japan smile during team practice in Miami, Florida, on March 19, 2023, the day before the team's World Baseball Classic semifinal game against Mexico.

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World Baseball Classic

Kensuke Kondo of Japan hits an RBI double in the second inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool B game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 12, 2023.

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World Baseball Classic

Kensuke Kondo of Japan hits a single in the first inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool B game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 12, 2023.

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World Baseball Classic

Japan's Kensuke Kondo homers in the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool B game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 10, 2023.

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World Baseball Classic

Japan's Kensuke Kondo homers in the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool B game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 10, 2023.

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World Baseball Classic

Japan's Kensuke Kondo completes his trip around the bases after hitting a home run in the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool B game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 10, 2023.

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World Baseball Classic

Japan's Kensuke Kondo reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool B game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 10, 2023.

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Tokyo man in 30s being tested for possible Ebola infection

TOKYO, Japan - Kensuke Nakajima, a senior health ministry official, announces at a press conference in Tokyo, Japan, on Dec. 29, 2014, that a man in his 30s in the capital is being tested for possible Ebola infection after he developed a fever in the early morning on the same day, following his return to Japan from Sierra Leone earlier in December.

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Tokyo man in 30s being tested for possible Ebola infection

TOKYO, Japan - Kensuke Nakajima, a senior health ministry official, announces at a press conference in Tokyo, Japan, on Dec. 29, 2014, that a man in his 30s in the capital is being tested for possible Ebola infection after he developed a fever in the early morning on the same day, following his return to Japan from Sierra Leone earlier in December.

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Prize winners in contest for Japan's best Swiss roll

TOKYO, Japan - Prize winners in the "ROLL-1 Grand Prix" contest for Japan's best Swiss roll pose with their award-winning cakes in Tokyo on Oct. 17, 2014. (From L): runner-up Kentaro Ichihara from Osaka, winner Kensuke Kitagawa from Takamatsu, and third-placed Shoko Kudo from Morioka.

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Takamatsu patissier wins contest for Japan's best Swiss roll

TOKYO, Japan - Kensuke Kitagawa, a patissier from a cake shop in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, southwestern Japan, poses after winning the "ROLL-1 Grand Prix" contest for Japan's best Swiss roll in Tokyo on Oct. 17, 2014. His award-winning rolled cake features "wasanbon" refined Japanese sugar and rice flour from Kagawa.

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Takamatsu patissier wins contest for Japan's best Swiss roll

TOKYO, Japan - This "Wasanbon Roll" by patissier Kensuke Kitagawa from a cake shop in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, southwestern Japan, wins the "ROLL-1 Grand Prix" contest for Japan's best Swiss roll in Tokyo on Oct. 17, 2014. The award-winning cake features "wasanbon" refined Japanese sugar and rice flour from Kagawa.

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Global debut eyed for seafood boiled in soy sauce

TOKYO, Japan - Hiramatsu Seafoods Co. President Kensuke Hiramatsu has a business meeting with a Thai wholesaler in Bangkok on Sept. 8, 2014. The company from Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, aims to globally expand a distribution network for "tsukudani," a traditional Japanese seafood dish simmered in sweetened soy sauce.

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2011 disaster: sporting goods store then and now

SENDAI, Japan - Shoes and clothes from "Ken Sports," a sporting goods store in Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, are distributed to survivors of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami free of charge, as shown in the photo (top) taken on March 19, 2011. Storekeeper Kensuke Sasaki and his wife Reiko stand in the store as shown in the photo (bottom) taken on Sept. 5, 2014.

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Urawa midfielder Umesaki scores game-winning goal

KOFU, Japan - Midfielder Tsukasa Umesaki (R) of Urawa Reds evades Ventforet Kofu defender Kensuke Fukuda as he scores the winning goal to give the J-League club a place in the last eight of the Nabisco Cup soccer competition in Kofu, eastern Japan, on May 28, 2014, en route to a 2-1 victory away.

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Nagai to follow his dream to Belgium

NAGOYA, Japan - Japan's Kensuke Nagai speaks at a press conference in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, on Jan. 22, 2013. Nagai said he is leaving J-League first-division club Nagoya Grampus in a transfer to Belgium's Standard Liege in order to realize his dream.

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Nagai to follow his dream to Belgium

TOYOTA, Japan - Japan's Kensuke Nagai is pictured after holding a press conference in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, on Jan. 22, 2013. Nagai said he is leaving J-League first-division club Nagoya Grampus in a transfer to Belgium's Standard Liege in order to realize his dream.

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Nagai to follow his dream to Belgium

TOYOTA, Japan - Japan's Kensuke Nagai holds a press conference in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, on Jan. 22, 2013. Nagai said he is leaving J-League first-division club Nagoya Grampus in a transfer to Belgium's Standard Liege in order to realize his dream.

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Fighters' Tanaka going overseas

SAPPORO, Japan - Nippon Ham Fighters infielder Kensuke Tanaka speaks during a press conference in Sapporo on Nov. 6, 2012. The offensive and defensive spark plug for the Fighters for the past seven seasons announced he would file for free agency and pursue a career in the major leagues.

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No medal for Japan men's soccer team after losing to S. Korea

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Kensuke Nagai (R) vies for the ball during the first half of the men's soccer bronze medal match against South Korea at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. At back left is Japan's Yuki Otsu. South Korea beat Japan 2-0.

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No medal for Japan men's soccer team after losing to S. Korea

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Kensuke Nagai (far R) dribbles with the ball during the first half of the men's soccer bronze medal match against South Korea at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. South Korea beat Japan 2-0.

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No medal for Japan men's soccer team after losing to S. Korea

CARDIFF, Wales - Japan's Kensuke Nagai (L) attempts to head the ball during the first half of the men's soccer bronze medal match against South Korea at Millennium Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 10, 2012. South Korea beat Japan 2-0.

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Japan lose to Mexico in men's soccer semifinal

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kensuke Nagai (11) and Maya Yoshida (5) try to defend a corner kick during the first half of a men's soccer semifinal match against Mexico at Wembley Stadium at the 2012 London Olympics on Aug. 7, 2012. Mexico's Marco Fabian (8) scored an equalizer on a header off the corner kick.