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Funeral for cat stationmaster

Funeral for cat stationmaster

A funeral for cat stationmaster Nitama is held at Wakayama Electric Railway's Kishi Station in Kinokawa in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 13, 2025, following the cat's death in November at age 15.

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Finnish president and wife in Japan

Finnish president and wife in Japan

Finnish President Alexander Stubb (C) and his wife Suzanne pose for a photo with Hakui Mayor Hiroichi Kishi at a library in the Ishikawa Prefecture city, central Japan, on June 9, 2025, after donating 80 books from the Moomin series. Suzanne Innes-Stubb taught English to students at local schools during the early 1990s.

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CALCIO - Amichevole - USA Women vs Argentina Women

CALCIO - Amichevole - USA Women vs Argentina Women

United States defender Naomi Girma (4) works against Argentina forward Kishi Nunez (9) during an international friendly soccer match between the United States Womenâs National Team and Argentina on October 30, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky. The United States won, 3-0.

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CALCIO - Amichevole - USA Women vs Argentina Women

CALCIO - Amichevole - USA Women vs Argentina Women

United States defender Eva Gaetino (22) moves the ball past Argentina forward Kishi Nunez (9) during an international friendly soccer match on October 30, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky. The United States won, 3-0.

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Paris 2024 - Gymnastics Floor Final

Paris 2024 - Gymnastics Floor Final

Japan's Rina Kishi competes in the artistic gymnastics women's floor exercise final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena in Paris, on August 5, 2024. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Gymnastics Floor Final

Paris 2024 - Gymnastics Floor Final

Japan's Rina Kishi competes in the artistic gymnastics women's floor exercise final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena in Paris, on August 5, 2024. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Gymnastics Floor Final

Paris 2024 - Gymnastics Floor Final

Japan's Rina Kishi competes in the artistic gymnastics women's floor exercise final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena in Paris, on August 5, 2024. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Gymnastics Floor Final

Paris 2024 - Gymnastics Floor Final

Japan's Rina Kishi competes in the artistic gymnastics women's floor exercise final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena in Paris, on August 5, 2024. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(PARIS2024)FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS

(PARIS2024)FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS

(240801) -- PARIS, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Kishi Rina of Japan competes during the balance beam of Women's All-around Final of artistic gymnastics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cheng Min)

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(PARIS2024)FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS

(PARIS2024)FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS

(240801) -- PARIS, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Kishi Rina of Japan competes during the balance beam of Women's All-around Final of artistic gymnastics at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Cheng Min)

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Paris Olympics: Artistic gymnastics

Paris Olympics: Artistic gymnastics

Rina Kishi of Japan performs on the uneven bars during the women's artistic gymnastics all-around final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 1, 2024, at Bercy Arena in Paris.

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Paris Olympics: Artistic gymnastics

Paris Olympics: Artistic gymnastics

Rina Kishi of Japan performs on the uneven bars during the women's artistic gymnastics all-around final at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 1, 2024, at Bercy Arena in Paris.

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Paris Olympics: Artistic gymnastics

Paris Olympics: Artistic gymnastics

Rina Kishi of Japan performs on the balance beam during the women's artistic gymnastics team final at the Paris Olympics on July 30, 2024, at Bercy Arena in Paris.

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Paris Olympics: Artistic gymnastics

Paris Olympics: Artistic gymnastics

(from L) Rina Kishi, Haruka Nakamura, Kohane Ushioku and Mana Okamura of Japan jump for a photo after competing in the women's artistic gymnastics team final at the Paris Olympics on July 30, 2024, at Bercy Arena in Paris. They finished eighth.

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Paris Olympics: Artistic gymnastics

Paris Olympics: Artistic gymnastics

Japanese gymnasts (from R, bottom) Kohane Ushioku, Mana Okamura, Haruka Nakamura and Rina Kishi pose for photos after competing in the women's artistic gymnastics team final at the Paris Olympics on July 30, 2024, at Bercy Arena in Paris. They finished eighth.

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Paris Olympics: Artistic gymnastics

Paris Olympics: Artistic gymnastics

Combined photo shows Japanese gymnasts (from L) Kohane Ushioku, Rina Kishi, Mana Okamura and Haruka Nakamura competing in the women's artistic gymnastics team final at the Paris Olympics on July 30, 2024, at Bercy Arena in Paris. They finished eighth.

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Paris Olympics: Artistic gymnastics

Paris Olympics: Artistic gymnastics

Members of the Japan women's artistic gymnastics team for the Paris Olympics, (from L) Haruka Nakamura, Mana Okamura, Rina Kishi and Kohane Ushioku, pose for a photo in the suburbs of the French capital on July 20, 2024.

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Tokyo International Film Festival

Tokyo International Film Festival

Yoshiyuki Kishi, director of "(Ab)normal Desire," wins Award for Best Director at the Tokyo International Film Festival in the Japanese capital on Nov. 1, 2023.

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Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Rina Kishi of Japan performs on the balance beam during the women's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Antwerp, Belgium, on Oct. 6, 2023.

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Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Rina Kishi of Japan performs on the uneven bars during the women's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Antwerp, Belgium, on Oct. 6, 2023.

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Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Rina Kishi of Japan performs in the floor exercise during the women's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Antwerp, Belgium, on Oct. 6, 2023.

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Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Rina Kishi of Japan performs on the vault during the women's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Antwerp, Belgium, on Oct. 6, 2023.

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Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Rina Kishi of Japan performs in the floor exercise during the women's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Antwerp, Belgium, on Oct. 6, 2023.

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(SP)BELGIUM-ANTWERP-WORLD ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS-WOMEN'S QUALIFICATION

(SP)BELGIUM-ANTWERP-WORLD ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS-WOMEN'S QUALIFICATION

(231003) -- ANTWERP, Oct. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kishi Rina of Japan competes on the balance beam during the Women's Qualifications of the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, Oct. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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(SP)BELGIUM-ANTWERP-WORLD ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS-WOMEN'S QUALIFICATION

(SP)BELGIUM-ANTWERP-WORLD ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS-WOMEN'S QUALIFICATION

(231003) -- ANTWERP, Oct. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kishi Rina of Japan competes on the floor exercise during the Women's Qualifications of the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Antwerp, Belgium, Oct. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)

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(SP)CHINA-JIANGSU-CHANGZHOU-HOCKEY-WOMEN-SONY HC VS MALAYSIA (CN)

(SP)CHINA-JIANGSU-CHANGZHOU-HOCKEY-WOMEN-SONY HC VS MALAYSIA (CN)

(230421) -- CHANGZHOU, April 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kishi Asuka (L) of Sony HC vies for the ball during the 4th round match between Sony HC and Malaysia at the Two Lakes Innovation Cup 1st Women's Hockey International Invitational Tournament in Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 21, 2023. (Photo by Shi Kang/Xinhua)

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(SP)CHINA-JIANGSU-CHANGZHOU-HOCKEY-WOMEN-SONY HC VS MALAYSIA (CN)

(SP)CHINA-JIANGSU-CHANGZHOU-HOCKEY-WOMEN-SONY HC VS MALAYSIA (CN)

(230421) -- CHANGZHOU, April 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kishi Asuka (L) of Sony HC vies for the ball during the 4th round match between Sony HC and Malaysia at the Two Lakes Innovation Cup 1st Women's Hockey International Invitational Tournament in Changzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 21, 2023. (Photo by Shi Kang/Xinhua)

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Trampoline: world championships

Trampoline: world championships

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 30 Kyodo - Yumi Takagi (R) and Ayano Kishi of Japan pose for a photo after winning gold in the women's synchronized trampoline at the trampoline world championships in Tokyo on Nov. 30, 2019.

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Trampoline: world championships

Trampoline: world championships

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 30 Kyodo - Ayano Kishi (L) and Yumi Takagi (2nd from L) of Japan pose for a photo together with Ginga Munetomo (2nd from R) and Katsufumi Tasaki, also of Japan, after winning the women's and men's synchronized trampoline finals, respectively, at the trampoline world championships in Tokyo on Nov. 30, 2019.

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Trampoline: world championships

Trampoline: world championships

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 30 Kyodo - Ayano Kishi (L) and Yumi Takagi of Japan celebrate after winning gold in the women's synchronized trampoline at the trampoline world championships in Tokyo on Nov. 30, 2019.

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Trampoline: world championships

Trampoline: world championships

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 30 Kyodo - Ayano Kishi (L) and Yumi Takagi of Japan compete in the women's synchronized trampoline final at the trampoline world championships in Tokyo on Nov. 30, 2019. They won gold.

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Trampoline: world championships

Trampoline: world championships

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 30 Kyodo - Ayano Kishi (L) and Yumi Takagi of Japan celebrate after winning gold in the women's synchronized trampoline at the trampoline world championships in Tokyo on Nov. 30, 2019.

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Trampoline: world championships

Trampoline: world championships

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 30 Kyodo - Ayano Kishi (foreground) and Yumi Takagi of Japan acknowledge the crowd after performing in the women's synchronized trampoline final at the trampoline world championships in Tokyo on Nov. 30, 2019. They won gold.

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Trampoline: world championships

Trampoline: world championships

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 30 Kyodo - Yumi Takagi (2nd from L) and Ayano Kishi (C) of Japan celebrate after winning gold in the women's synchronized trampoline at the trampoline world championships in Tokyo on Nov. 30, 2019.

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Trampoline: world championships

Trampoline: world championships

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 30 Kyodo - Ayano Kishi (R) and Yumi Takagi of Japan celebrate after winning gold in the women's synchronized trampoline at the trampoline world championships in Tokyo on Nov. 30, 2019.

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Trampoline: world championships

Trampoline: world championships

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 30 Kyodo - Yumi Takagi (L) and Ayano Kishi of Japan perform in the women's synchronized trampoline final at the trampoline world championships in Tokyo on Nov. 30, 2019. They won gold.

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Trampoline: world championships

Trampoline: world championships

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 30 Kyodo - Ayano Kishi (L) and Yumi Takagi of Japan celebrate after winning gold in the women's synchronized trampoline at the trampoline world championships in Tokyo on Nov. 30, 2019.

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Trampoline: world championships

Trampoline: world championships

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 30 Kyodo - Yumi Takagi (R) and Ayano Kishi of Japan pose for a photo after winning gold in the women's synchronized trampoline at the trampoline world championships in Tokyo on Nov. 30, 2019.

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Trampoline: world championships

Trampoline: world championships

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 30 Kyodo - Ayano Kishi (R) and Yumi Takagi of Japan celebrate after winning gold in the women's synchronized trampoline at the trampoline world championships in Tokyo on Nov. 30, 2019.

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Trampoline: world championships

Trampoline: world championships

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 30 Kyodo - Yumi Takagi (R) and Ayano Kishi of Japan pose for a photo after winning gold in the women's synchronized trampoline at the trampoline world championships in Tokyo on Nov. 30, 2019.

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Trampoline: world championships

Trampoline: world championships

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 30 Kyodo - Yumi Takagi (L) and Ayano Kishi of Japan perform in the women's synchronized trampoline final at the trampoline world championships in Tokyo on Nov. 30, 2019. They won gold.

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Trampoline: world championships

Trampoline: world championships

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 30 Kyodo - Yumi Takagi (L) and Ayano Kishi of Japan pose for a photo after winning gold in the women's synchronized trampoline at the trampoline world championships in Tokyo on Nov. 30, 2019.

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Baseball: Kishi successful in belated Rakuten debut

Baseball: Kishi successful in belated Rakuten debut

CHIBA, Japan, April 9 Kyodo - Takayuki Kishi of the Rakuten Eagles pitches against the Lotte Marines at Zozo Marine Stadium in Chiba, east of Tokyo, on April 9, 2017. In his season debut, Kishi allowed a run in six innings as Rakuten claimed a 12-4 victory.

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Tama marks 8 years since becoming "station master"

Tama marks 8 years since becoming "station master"

KINOKAWA, Japan - Tama (R), the calico cat "station master" at Wakayama Electric Railway Co.'s Kishi Station, and subordinate Nitama are surrounded by fans at the station in Kinokawa in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 4, 2015, during a ceremony to commemorate the eighth anniversary of Tama's appointment.

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'Station master' Tama lights up Xmas illumination

'Station master' Tama lights up Xmas illumination

WAKAYAMA, Japan - Tama, the calico cat "station master" at Wakayama Electric Railway Co.'s Kishi Station in Kinokawa, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, attends the station's illumination ceremony on Dec. 7, 2014. The light-up attraction runs through Jan. 9, 2015.

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Olympic ski medalists gear up for this season

Olympic ski medalists gear up for this season

TOKYO, Japan - Sochi Olympic ski jumping and Nordic combined silver medalists Noriaki Kasai (L) and Akito Watabe, respectively, pose at the Kishi Memorial Hall in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2014, ahead of the start of the season.

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British consul general in Osaka meets with 'Tama'

British consul general in Osaka meets with 'Tama'

WAKAYAMA, Japan - Michael Shearer, British consul general in Osaka, pats "Tama," a popular cat stationmaster of Wakayama Electric Railway's Kishi Station in Kinokawa, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Sept. 2, 2014.

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British consul general in Osaka meets with 'Tama'

British consul general in Osaka meets with 'Tama'

WAKAYAMA, Japan - Michael Shearer (R), British consul general in Osaka, meets "Tama," a popular cat stationmaster of Wakayama Electric Railway's Kishi Station in Kinokawa, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Sept. 2, 2014.

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Japan ready to help Egypt reconstruct nation

Japan ready to help Egypt reconstruct nation

CAIRO, July 23 - Japanese Senior Vice Foreign Minister Nobuo Kishi (L) indicates Tokyo's intention to assist Egypt's efforts to reconstruct the nation during a meeting with new Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Cairo on July 19, 2014. (Pool Photo)

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Japan's All-Star series starts, CL beats PL 7-0

Japan's All-Star series starts, CL beats PL 7-0

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Seibu Lions ace Takayuki Kishi of the Pacific League starts for the first game of Nippon Professional Baseball's annual All-Star series at Seibu Dome in Saitama Prefecture near Tokyo on July 18, 2014. The Central League beat the Pacific League 7-0.

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