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Solaseed Air plane for quake recovery

A ceremony is held at Kumamoto airport in Kumamoto, southwestern Japan, on April 14, 2026, to mark the launch of a Solaseed Air plane emblazoned with images of Kumamoto Castle and other sightseeing spots of the prefecture. The special airplane, Go Forward Kumamoto, is aimed at supporting efforts to promote tourism and recovery from the two devastating earthquakes that hit the prefecture in April 2016.

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Mt. Fuji train launched for inbound travelers

A ceremony marking the launch of a special "Mt. Fuji view" train dedicated to foreign tourists is held at JR Mishima Station in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on March 19, 2026. The train, operated by JR Tokai between March 19 and Dec. 22, will travel between Mishima Station of JR Tokaido Line and Fujinomiya Station of JR Minebu Line, with Mt. Fuji-themed pictures drawn by Edo-period ukiyoe artist Katsushika Hokusai on display inside the train.

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Mt. Fuji train launched for inbound travelers

A ceremony marking the launch of a special "Mt. Fuji view" train dedicated to foreign tourists is held at JR Mishima Station in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on March 19, 2026. The train, operated by JR Tokai between March 19 and Dec. 22, will travel between Mishima Station of JR Tokaido Line and Fujinomiya Station of JR Minebu Line, with Mt. Fuji-themed pictures drawn by Edo-period ukiyoe artist Katsushika Hokusai on display inside the train.

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Closing Ceremony of China's 15th National Games - China

(251121) -- XICHANG, November 21, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying the Shiyan-21 satellite blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, November 21, 2025. The Shiyan-21 satellite was launched at 6:55 p.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a Long March-3B carrier rocket and entered the preset orbit successfully. (Photo by Li Zhiyong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New MSDF patrol ship

Photo taken on Nov. 13, 2025, shows a new Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force patrol ship, the Tachibana, after its launch ceremony in Yokohama near Tokyo. The 95-meter vessel with an engine displacement of 1,900 tons will be commissioned in 2027.

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New MSDF patrol ship

Photo taken on Nov. 13, 2025, shows a new Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force patrol ship, the Sakura, after its launch ceremony in Yokohama near Tokyo. The 95-meter vessel with an engine displacement of 1,900 tons will be commissioned in 2027.

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Manned space mission in China

Three Chinese astronauts wave during a see-off ceremony for their Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center near Jiuquan, Gansu Province, on Oct. 31, 2025. A rocket carrying the spacecraft is scheduled to lift off later in the day for a six-month mission at China's Tiangong space station.

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Manned space mission in China

Three Chinese astronauts wave during a see-off ceremony for their Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center near Jiuquan, Gansu Province, on Oct. 31, 2025. A rocket carrying the spacecraft is scheduled to lift off later in the day for a six-month mission at China's Tiangong space station.

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Manned space mission in China

Three Chinese astronauts wave during a see-off ceremony for their Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center near Jiuquan, Gansu Province, on Oct. 31, 2025. A rocket carrying the spacecraft is scheduled to lift off later in the day for a six-month mission at China's Tiangong space station.

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Manned space mission in China

Three Chinese astronauts wave during a see-off ceremony for their Shenzhou-21 spaceflight mission at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center near Jiuquan, Gansu Province, on Oct. 31, 2025. A rocket carrying the spacecraft is scheduled to lift off later in the day for a six-month mission at China's Tiangong space station.

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MSDF's new submarine launched

A launch ceremony for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's newly built submarine Sogei is held at the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. shipyard in Kobe, western Japan, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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MSDF's new submarine launched

A launch ceremony for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's newly built submarine Sogei is held at a Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. shipyard in Kobe, western Japan, on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Sabca Technologies Signs A Strategic Agreement With ArianeGroup - Brussels

Belgian Minister of Public Modernisation, Civil Service, Public Enterprises, Digitisation and Buildings Administration Vanessa Matz gives a speech during a signing ceremony between the aerospace company ArianeGroup (Airbus Safran Launchers) and the SABCA (Societes Anonyme Belge de Constructions Aeronautiques) in the premises of SABCA Brussels on October 6, 2025 in Brussels-Haren, Belgium. The contract between Sabca Technologies and ArianeGroup at SABCA premises is a cornerstone of Europe's efforts to maintain and expand its autonomous space launch capabilities, leveraging Belgian expertise and innovation for the Ariane 6 program. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sabca Technologies Signs A Strategic Agreement With ArianeGroup - Brussels

(L-R) Director General of Research and Space at the Belgian Science Policy Office (BELSPO) Frank Monteny, the Secretary General of ArianeGroup Alexandre Ramat, the Belgian Minister of Public Modernisation, Civil Service, Public Enterprises, Digitisation and Buildings Administration Vanessa Matz, the Director General (CEO) of SABCA Samuel Weynants, the ArianeGroup Director of Civil Programmes Philippe Clar and the Head of Infrastructure & Value Chain for the Space Transportation Directorate at the European Space Agency (ESA) Luce Fabreguettes pose for the photographers during a signing ceremony between the aerospace company ArianeGroup (Airbus Safran Launchers) and the SABCA (Societes Anonyme Belge de Constructions Aeronautiques) in the premises of SABCA Brussels on October 6, 2025 in Brussels-Haren, Belgium. The contract between Sabca Technologies and ArianeGroup at SABCA premises is a cornerstone of Europe's efforts to maintain and expand its autonomous space launch capabilities, leveraging Belgian expertise

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Sabca Technologies Signs A Strategic Agreement With ArianeGroup - Brussels

Belgian Minister of Public Modernisation, Civil Service, Public Enterprises, Digitisation and Buildings Administration Vanessa Matz (L) signs contracts with the Director General (CEO) of SABCA Samuel Weynants (C) and the ArianeGroup Director of Civil Programmes Philippe Clar (R) during a signing ceremony between the aerospace company ArianeGroup (Airbus Safran Launchers) and the SABCA (Societes Anonyme Belge de Constructions Aeronautiques) in the premises of SABCA Brussels on October 6, 2025 in Brussels-Haren, Belgium. The contract between Sabca Technologies and ArianeGroup at SABCA premises is a cornerstone of Europe's efforts to maintain and expand its autonomous space launch capabilities, leveraging Belgian expertise and innovation for the Ariane 6 program. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sabca Technologies Signs A Strategic Agreement With ArianeGroup - Brussels

Belgian Minister of Public Modernisation, Civil Service, Public Enterprises, Digitisation and Buildings Administration Vanessa Matz (L) the ArianeGroup Director of Civil Programmes Philippe Clar (C) and the Head of Infrastructure & Value Chain for the Space Transportation Directorate at the European Space Agency (ESA) Luce Fabreguettes (R) listen during a signing ceremony between the aerospace company ArianeGroup (Airbus Safran Launchers) and the SABCA (Societes Anonyme Belge de Constructions Aeronautiques) in the premises of SABCA Brussels on October 6, 2025 in Brussels-Haren, Belgium. The contract between Sabca Technologies and ArianeGroup at SABCA premises is a cornerstone of Europe's efforts to maintain and expand its autonomous space launch capabilities, leveraging Belgian expertise and innovation for the Ariane 6 program. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sabca Technologies Signs A Strategic Agreement With ArianeGroup - Brussels

ArianeGroup Director of Civil Programmes Philippe Clar gives a speech during a signing ceremony between the aerospace company ArianeGroup (Airbus Safran Launchers) and the SABCA (Societes Anonyme Belge de Constructions Aeronautiques) in the premises of SABCA Brussels on October 6, 2025 in Brussels-Haren, Belgium. The contract between Sabca Technologies and ArianeGroup at SABCA premises is a cornerstone of Europe's efforts to maintain and expand its autonomous space launch capabilities, leveraging Belgian expertise and innovation for the Ariane 6 program. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sabca Technologies Signs A Strategic Agreement With ArianeGroup - Brussels

ArianeGroup Director of Civil Programmes Philippe Clar gives a speech during a signing ceremony between the aerospace company ArianeGroup (Airbus Safran Launchers) and the SABCA (Societes Anonyme Belge de Constructions Aeronautiques) in the premises of SABCA Brussels on October 6, 2025 in Brussels-Haren, Belgium. The contract between Sabca Technologies and ArianeGroup at SABCA premises is a cornerstone of Europe's efforts to maintain and expand its autonomous space launch capabilities, leveraging Belgian expertise and innovation for the Ariane 6 program. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sabca Technologies Signs A Strategic Agreement With ArianeGroup - Brussels

ArianeGroup Director of Civil Programmes Philippe Clar gives a speech during a signing ceremony between the aerospace company ArianeGroup (Airbus Safran Launchers) and the SABCA (Societes Anonyme Belge de Constructions Aeronautiques) in the premises of SABCA Brussels on October 6, 2025 in Brussels-Haren, Belgium. The contract between Sabca Technologies and ArianeGroup at SABCA premises is a cornerstone of Europe's efforts to maintain and expand its autonomous space launch capabilities, leveraging Belgian expertise and innovation for the Ariane 6 program. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sabca Technologies Signs A Strategic Agreement With ArianeGroup - Brussels

Head of Infrastructure & Value Chain for the Space Transportation Directorate at the European Space Agency (ESA) Luce Fabreguettes gives a speech during a signing ceremony between the aerospace company ArianeGroup (Airbus Safran Launchers) and the SABCA (Societes Anonyme Belge de Constructions Aeronautiques) in the premises of SABCA Brussels on October 6, 2025 in Brussels-Haren, Belgium. The contract between Sabca Technologies and ArianeGroup at SABCA premises is a cornerstone of Europe's efforts to maintain and expand its autonomous space launch capabilities, leveraging Belgian expertise and innovation for the Ariane 6 program. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sabca Technologies Signs A Strategic Agreement With ArianeGroup - Brussels

Director General (CEO) of SABCA Samuel Weynants gives a speech during a signing ceremony between the aerospace company ArianeGroup (Airbus Safran Launchers) and the SABCA (Societes Anonyme Belge de Constructions Aeronautiques) in the premises of SABCA Brussels on October 6, 2025 in Brussels-Haren, Belgium. The contract between Sabca Technologies and ArianeGroup at SABCA premises is a cornerstone of Europe's efforts to maintain and expand its autonomous space launch capabilities, leveraging Belgian expertise and innovation for the Ariane 6 program. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sabca Technologies Signs A Strategic Agreement With ArianeGroup - Brussels

Director General (CEO) of SABCA Samuel Weynants gives a speech during a signing ceremony between the aerospace company ArianeGroup (Airbus Safran Launchers) and the SABCA (Societes Anonyme Belge de Constructions Aeronautiques) in the premises of SABCA Brussels on October 6, 2025 in Brussels-Haren, Belgium. The contract between Sabca Technologies and ArianeGroup at SABCA premises is a cornerstone of Europe's efforts to maintain and expand its autonomous space launch capabilities, leveraging Belgian expertise and innovation for the Ariane 6 program. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sabca Technologies Signs A Strategic Agreement With ArianeGroup - Brussels

Director General (CEO) of SABCA Samuel Weynants gives a speech during a signing ceremony between the aerospace company ArianeGroup (Airbus Safran Launchers) and the SABCA (Societes Anonyme Belge de Constructions Aeronautiques) in the premises of SABCA Brussels on October 6, 2025 in Brussels-Haren, Belgium. The contract between Sabca Technologies and ArianeGroup at SABCA premises is a cornerstone of Europe's efforts to maintain and expand its autonomous space launch capabilities, leveraging Belgian expertise and innovation for the Ariane 6 program. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sabca Technologies Signs A Strategic Agreement With ArianeGroup - Brussels

Actuator are seen during a signing ceremony between the aerospace company ArianeGroup (Airbus Safran Launchers) and the SABCA (Societes Anonyme Belge de Constructions Aeronautiques) in the premises of SABCA Brussels on October 6, 2025 in Brussels-Haren, Belgium. The contract between Sabca Technologies and ArianeGroup at SABCA premises is a cornerstone of Europe's efforts to maintain and expand its autonomous space launch capabilities, leveraging Belgian expertise and innovation for the Ariane 6 program. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sabca Technologies Signs A Strategic Agreement With ArianeGroup - Brussels

(L-R) Director General of Research and Space at the Belgian Science Policy Office (BELSPO) Frank Monteny, the Secretary General of ArianeGroup Alexandre Ramat, the Belgian Minister of Public Modernisation, Civil Service, Public Enterprises, Digitisation and Buildings Administration Vanessa Matz, the Director General (CEO) of SABCA Samuel Weynants, the ArianeGroup Director of Civil Programmes Philippe Clar and the Head of Infrastructure & Value Chain for the Space Transportation Directorate at the European Space Agency (ESA) Luce Fabreguettes attend a signing ceremony between the aerospace company ArianeGroup (Airbus Safran Launchers) and the SABCA (Societes Anonyme Belge de Constructions Aeronautiques) in the premises of SABCA Brussels on October 6, 2025 in Brussels-Haren, Belgium. The contract between Sabca Technologies and ArianeGroup at SABCA premises is a cornerstone of Europe's efforts to maintain and expand its autonomous space launch capabilities, leveraging Belgian expertise and innovation for the Ari

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Sabca Technologies Signs A Strategic Agreement With ArianeGroup - Brussels

Secretary General of ArianeGroup Alexandre Ramat attends a signing ceremony between the aerospace company ArianeGroup (Airbus Safran Launchers) and the SABCA (Societes Anonyme Belge de Constructions Aeronautiques) in the premises of SABCA Brussels on October 6, 2025 in Brussels-Haren, Belgium. The contract between Sabca Technologies and ArianeGroup at SABCA premises is a cornerstone of Europe's efforts to maintain and expand its autonomous space launch capabilities, leveraging Belgian expertise and innovation for the Ariane 6 program. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sabca Technologies Signs A Strategic Agreement With ArianeGroup - Brussels

Director General (CEO) of SABCA Samuel Weynants listens during a signing ceremony between the aerospace company ArianeGroup (Airbus Safran Launchers) and the SABCA (Societes Anonyme Belge de Constructions Aeronautiques) in the premises of SABCA Brussels on October 6, 2025 in Brussels-Haren, Belgium. The contract between Sabca Technologies and ArianeGroup at SABCA premises is a cornerstone of Europe's efforts to maintain and expand its autonomous space launch capabilities, leveraging Belgian expertise and innovation for the Ariane 6 program. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sabca Technologies Signs A Strategic Agreement With ArianeGroup - Brussels

Director General of Research and Space at the Belgian Science Policy Office (BELSPO) Frank Monteny attends a signing ceremony between the aerospace company ArianeGroup (Airbus Safran Launchers) and the SABCA (Societes Anonyme Belge de Constructions Aeronautiques) in the premises of SABCA Brussels on October 6, 2025 in Brussels-Haren, Belgium. The contract between Sabca Technologies and ArianeGroup at SABCA premises is a cornerstone of Europe's efforts to maintain and expand its autonomous space launch capabilities, leveraging Belgian expertise and innovation for the Ariane 6 program. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sabca Technologies Signs A Strategic Agreement With ArianeGroup - Brussels

Belgian Minister of Public Modernisation, Civil Service, Public Enterprises, Digitisation and Buildings Administration Vanessa Matz (L) chats with the Director General (CEO) of SABCA Samuel Weynants (R) during a signing ceremony between the aerospace company ArianeGroup (Airbus Safran Launchers) and the SABCA (Societes Anonyme Belge de Constructions Aeronautiques) in the premises of SABCA Brussels on October 6, 2025 in Brussels-Haren, Belgium. The contract between Sabca Technologies and ArianeGroup at SABCA premises is a cornerstone of Europe's efforts to maintain and expand its autonomous space launch capabilities, leveraging Belgian expertise and innovation for the Ariane 6 program. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sabca Technologies Signs A Strategic Agreement With ArianeGroup - Brussels

Belgian Minister of Public Modernisation, Civil Service, Public Enterprises, Digitisation and Buildings Administration Vanessa Matz (L) signs contracts with the Director General (CEO) of SABCA Samuel Weynants (C) and the ArianeGroup Director of Civil Programmes Philippe Clar (R) during a signing ceremony between the aerospace company ArianeGroup (Airbus Safran Launchers) and the SABCA (Societes Anonyme Belge de Constructions Aeronautiques) in the premises of SABCA Brussels on October 6, 2025 in Brussels-Haren, Belgium. The contract between Sabca Technologies and ArianeGroup at SABCA premises is a cornerstone of Europe's efforts to maintain and expand its autonomous space launch capabilities, leveraging Belgian expertise and innovation for the Ariane 6 program. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sabca Technologies Signs A Strategic Agreement With ArianeGroup - Brussels

Belgian Minister of Public Modernisation, Civil Service, Public Enterprises, Digitisation and Buildings Administration Vanessa Matz listens during a signing ceremony between the aerospace company ArianeGroup (Airbus Safran Launchers) and the SABCA (Societes Anonyme Belge de Constructions Aeronautiques) in the premises of SABCA Brussels on October 6, 2025 in Brussels-Haren, Belgium. The contract between Sabca Technologies and ArianeGroup at SABCA premises is a cornerstone of Europe's efforts to maintain and expand its autonomous space launch capabilities, leveraging Belgian expertise and innovation for the Ariane 6 program. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sabca Technologies Signs A Strategic Agreement With ArianeGroup - Brussels

ArianeGroup Director of Civil Programmes Philippe Clar attends a signing ceremony between the aerospace company ArianeGroup (Airbus Safran Launchers) and the SABCA (Societes Anonyme Belge de Constructions Aeronautiques) in the premises of SABCA Brussels on October 6, 2025 in Brussels-Haren, Belgium. The contract between Sabca Technologies and ArianeGroup at SABCA premises is a cornerstone of Europe's efforts to maintain and expand its autonomous space launch capabilities, leveraging Belgian expertise and innovation for the Ariane 6 program. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sabca Technologies Signs A Strategic Agreement With ArianeGroup - Brussels

Actuator are seen during a signing ceremony between the aerospace company ArianeGroup (Airbus Safran Launchers) and the SABCA (Societes Anonyme Belge de Constructions Aeronautiques) in the premises of SABCA Brussels on October 6, 2025 in Brussels-Haren, Belgium. The contract between Sabca Technologies and ArianeGroup at SABCA premises is a cornerstone of Europe's efforts to maintain and expand its autonomous space launch capabilities, leveraging Belgian expertise and innovation for the Ariane 6 program. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Campaigning begins in LDP leadership race

Japanese farm minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks during a launch ceremony in Tokyo on Sept. 22, 2025, for his campaign for the presidency of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

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Campaigning begins in LDP leadership race

Japanese farm minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks during a launch ceremony in Tokyo on Sept. 22, 2025, for his campaign for the presidency of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

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Campaigning begins in LDP leadership race

Japanese farm minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks during a launch ceremony in Tokyo on Sept. 22, 2025, for his campaign for the presidency of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

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Campaigning begins in LDP leadership race

Japanese farm minister Shinjiro Koizumi (C) raises his fist during a launch ceremony in Tokyo on Sept. 22, 2025, for his campaign for the presidency of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

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Campaigning begins in LDP leadership race

Japanese farm minister Shinjiro Koizumi (C) raises his fist during a launch ceremony in Tokyo on Sept. 22, 2025, for his campaign for the presidency of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

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Sanae Takaichi

Former internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi (C) raises her fist during a ceremony in Tokyo on Sept. 22, 2025, to launch her campaign for the presidency of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

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Sanae Takaichi

Former internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi (C) raises her fist during a ceremony in Tokyo on Sept. 22, 2025, to launch her campaign for the presidency of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

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