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Japanese SDF equipment

File photo taken Nov. 19, 2023, shows Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Assault Amphibious Vehicle 7s (AAV7) on a beach on Tokunoshima Island in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kagoshima.

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Japanese SDF equipment

File photo taken Nov. 19, 2023, shows Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Assault Amphibious Vehicle 7s on a beach on Tokunoshima Island in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kagoshima.

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Japanese SDF equipment

File photo taken on Nov. 19, 2023, shows Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Assault Amphibious Vehicle 7s heading to Tokunoshima Island in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kagoshima.

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Japanese SDF equipment

File photo taken Nov. 19, 2023, shows a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) heading to Tokunoshima Island in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kagoshima, during a drill.

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Asia Professional Baseball Championship

Taiwan's under-24 team celebrates after their walk-off victory over Australia in the bronze-medal game of the Asia Professional Baseball Championship at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Asia Professional Baseball Championship

South Korea's under-24 team walks off the field after suffering a walk-off defeat to Japan in the final of the Asia Professional Baseball Championship at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Asia Professional Baseball Championship

Taiwan's Kuo Tien-hsin hits a walk-off single against Australia during the ninth inning in the bronze-medal game of the Asia Professional Baseball Championship at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Asia Professional Baseball Championship

Japan's under-24 team poses for a photo after winning the Asia Professional Baseball Championship at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Football: World Cup Asian qualifier

Japan goalkeeper Keisuke Osako trains in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Nov. 19, 2023, two days ahead of a 2026 football World Cup second-round Asian qualifier against Syria.

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Football: World Cup Asian qualifier

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu watches his players train in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Nov. 19, 2023, two days ahead of a 2026 football World Cup second-round Asian qualifier against Syria.

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Shogi prodigy Fujii wins JT Cup

Shogi eight titles holder Sota Fujii speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 19, 2023, after winning the Japan Tobacco Cup -- an annual tournament fought between 12 select pro players -- for the second consecutive year.

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Shogi prodigy Fujii wins JT Cup

Shogi eight titles holder Sota Fujii poses at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 19, 2023, after winning the Japan Tobacco Cup -- an annual tournament fought between 12 select pro players -- for the second consecutive year.

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Golf: CME Group Tour Championship

Nasa Hataoka of Japan hits out of the bunker on the seventh hole during the final round of the CME Group Tour Championship at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida, on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Golf: CME Group Tour Championship

Nasa Hataoka of Japan hits off the seventh tee during the final round of the CME Group Tour Championship at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida, on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Figure skating: Grand Prix Espoo

Kao Miura of Japan meets the media in Espoo, Finland, on Nov. 19, 2023, a day after claiming the Grand Prix Espoo men's figure skating title.

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Figure skating: Grand Prix Espoo

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan meets the media in Espoo, Finland, on Nov. 19, 2023, a day after claiming the Grand Prix Espoo women's title.

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Taiwan presidential candidate Ko Wen-je

Supporters of Taiwan People's Party presidential candidate Ko Wen-je gather for a rally near Taipei on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Taiwan presidential candidate Ko Wen-je

Presidential candidate Ko Wen-je of the Taiwan People's Party cheers with his supporters during a rally near Taipei on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Motor racing: Rally Japan

British driver Elfyn Evans (C, top R) and Toyota Motor Corp. chairman Akio Toyoda (C, bottom) pose with team staff at Toyota Stadium in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 19, 2023, after winning the season-ending Rally Japan motor racing event.

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Motor racing: Rally Japan

Britain's Elfyn Evans drives his Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 Hybrid through a street in Ena, Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, during the Rally Japan motor racing event on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Golf: Elleair Ladies Open

Serena Aoki poses with the trophy after winning the Elleair Ladies Open golf tournament at Elleair Golf Club Matsuyama in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Football: World Cup Asian qualifier

Japan's Takefusa Kubo trains in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Nov. 19, 2023, two days ahead of a 2026 football World Cup second-round Asian qualifier against Syria.

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Football: World Cup Asian qualifier

Japan players train in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Nov. 19, 2023, two days ahead of a 2026 football World Cup second-round Asian qualifier against Syria.

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Rugby: Japan sevens Olympic qualifying

Combined photo shows the Japanese men's (top) and women's (bottom) rugby sevens squads celebrating after qualifying for next year's Paris Olympics through the Asian regional qualification tournaments at Yodoko Sakura Stadium in the western Japan city of Osaka on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Rugby: Japan sevens Olympic qualifying

The Japanese men's and women's rugby sevens squads celebrate after qualifying for next year's Paris Olympics in both events through the Asian regional qualification tournaments at Yodoko Sakura Stadium in the western Japan city of Osaka on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Rugby: Japan sevens Olympic qualifying

Japan's women's rugby sevens squad poses for a photo after securing a berth for their country for next year's Paris Olympics through the Asian qualifiers at Yodoko Sakura Stadium in the western Japan city of Osaka on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Rugby: Japan sevens Olympic qualifying

Japan's men's rugby sevens squad poses for a photo after securing a berth for their country for next year's Paris Olympics through the Asian qualifiers at Yodoko Sakura Stadium in the western Japan city of Osaka on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Asia Professional Baseball Championship

Japan's under-24 players give manager Hirokazu Ibata a victory toss after winning the Asia Professional Baseball Championship at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Asia Professional Baseball Championship

Japan's starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai takes the mound against South Korea in the final of the Asia Professional Baseball Championship at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Golf: Dunlop Phoenix

Japanese amateur Yuta Sugiura pumps his fist after winning the Dunlop Phoenix golf tournament at Phoenix Country Club in the southwestern Japan city of Miyazaki on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Asia Professional Baseball Championship

Japan's starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai takes the mound against South Korea in the final of the Asia Professional Baseball Championship at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Golf: Dunlop Phoenix

Japanese amateur Yuta Sugiura lifts the trophy after winning the Dunlop Phoenix golf tournament at Phoenix Country Club in the southwestern Japan city of Miyazaki on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Golf: Dunlop Phoenix

Japanese amateur Yuta Sugiura lifts the trophy after winning the Dunlop Phoenix golf tournament at Phoenix Country Club in the southwestern Japan city of Miyazaki on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Golf: Elleair Ladies Open

Serena Aoki waves her hands after winning the Elleair Ladies Open golf tournament at Elleair Golf Club Matsuyama in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Golf: Elleair Ladies Open

Serena Aoki poses with the trophy after winning the Elleair Ladies Open golf tournament at Elleair Golf Club Matsuyama in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Asia Professional Baseball Championship

Japan's Makoto Kadowaki hits a walk-off single against South Korea during the 10th inning in the final of the Asia Professional Baseball Championship at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Asia Professional Baseball Championship

Japan's Makoto Kadowaki hits a walk-off single against South Korea during the 10th inning in the final of the Asia Professional Baseball Championship at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Asia Professional Baseball Championship

Japan's Makoto Kadowaki (C) has water poured on him after hitting a walk-off single against South Korea during the 10th inning in the final of the Asia Professional Baseball Championship at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Japanese national squash championships

Ryunosuke Tsukue competes in the men's event during the national championships for squash, a sport confirmed for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, in a glass-walled court at Tressa Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Japanese national squash championships

The national championships for squash, a sport confirmed for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, is held in a glass-walled court at Tressa Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Kobe Marathon

Some 20,000 runners cross the start line for the Kobe Marathon, an event celebrating the recovery of the western Japan city from the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Horse racing: Mile Championship

Jockey Kota Fujioka celebrates after steering Namur to victory at the Mile Championship Grade 1 horse race at Kyoto Racecourse in the western Japan city of Kyoto on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Horse racing: Mile Championship

Namur (front) storms home to win the Mile Championship Grade 1 horse race at Kyoto Racecourse in the western Japan city of Kyoto on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Asia Professional Baseball Championship

Japan's under-24 team celebrates after taking the Asia Professional Baseball Championship title with a 10-inning walk-off victory over South Korea at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Asia Professional Baseball Championship

Fans cheer in the stands as Japan's under-24 team celebrates taking the Asia Professional Baseball Championship title with a 10-inning walk-off victory over South Korea at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Asia Professional Baseball Championship

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata (C) and his under-24 players celebrate winning the Asia Professional Baseball Championship at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Asia Professional Baseball Championship

Japan manager Hirokazu Ibata speaks during a post-game press conference after winning the Asia Professional Baseball Championship at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 19, 2023.

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Figure skating: Grand Prix Espoo

Shun Sato of Japan meets the media in Espoo, Finland, on Nov. 19, 2023, a day after finishing second in the Grand Prix Espoo men's figure skating competition.

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Figure skating: Grand Prix Espoo

Kao Miura of Japan meets the media in Espoo, Finland, on Nov. 19, 2023, a day after claiming the Grand Prix Espoo men's figure skating title.

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Women in burqas in Afghanistan

Women wearing burqas ride a truck in Kandahar, Afghanistan, on Nov. 19, 2023.