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World Baseball Classic: Japan

World Baseball Classic: Japan

Japan's Kensuke Kondo is pictured in Miami, Florida, on March 15, 2026, prior to departing for Japan following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game.

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Kensuke Kondo of Japan scores on a two-run single by Masataka Yoshida in the seventh inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Kensuke Kondo (L) and Shohei Ohtani of Japan smile after scoring on a two-run single by Masataka Yoshida in the seventh inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Kensuke Kondo (L) and Shohei Ohtani (R) of Japan score on a two-run single by Masataka Yoshida in the seventh inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Kensuke Kondo (R) and Shohei Ohtani of Japan smile after scoring on a two-run single by Masataka Yoshida in the seventh inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Kensuke Kondo (R) and Shohei Ohtani of Japan smile after scoring on a two-run single by Masataka Yoshida in the seventh inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Kensuke Kondo (front) and Shohei Ohtani (back) of Japan are greeted by teammates after scoring on a two-run single by Masataka Yoshida in the seventh inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Kensuke Kondo of Japan scores on a two-run single by Masataka Yoshida in the seventh inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: S. Korea vs. Japan

Kensuke Kondo of Japan scores on a two-run single by Masataka Yoshida in the seventh inning of a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against South Korea at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 7, 2026. (For editorial use only)

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japan's Ami Nakai (L) poses with her coach Kensuke Nakaniwa after winning the bronze medal in the women's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japan's Ami Nakai (L) poses with her coach Kensuke Nakaniwa after winning the bronze medal in the women's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Japan's Ami Nakai (L) poses with her coach Kensuke Nakaniwa after winning the bronze medal in the women's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Ami Nakai (L) of Japan, alongside her coach Kensuke Nakaniwa, reacts to her score in the women's figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 17, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Ami Nakai (L) of Japan, alongside her coach Kensuke Nakaniwa, reacts to her score in the women's figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 17, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Ami Nakai (L) of Japan, alongside her coach Kensuke Nakaniwa, reacts to her score in the women's figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 17, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Ami Nakai (L) of Japan, alongside her coach Kensuke Nakaniwa, reacts to her score in the women's figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 17, 2026.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

SoftBank Hawks outfielder Kensuke Kondo takes batting practice during Japanese national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 15, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Convenience store selling government reserve rice

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

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

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

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

(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

(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

(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

(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)

(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)

(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)

(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)

(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)

(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)

(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)

(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)

(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

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

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

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

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)

(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)

(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)

(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)

(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)

(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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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