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Fukuma loses by default in shogi title series

Combined photo taken on Sept. 8, 2024, and in July 2022, respectively, shows professional shogi players in the women's category Tomoka Nishiyama (L) and Kana Fukuma. Nishiyama defended her Osho women's title as her competitor Fukuma withdrew from the third match of a best-of-three series due to ill health on Oct. 29, 2024. Fukuma earlier said she would be sidelined from competition between Nov. 17, 2024, and Feb. 12, 2025, due to pregnancy.

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Japanese crown prince at sports event for disabled

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko (R) watch a boccia game during the national sports festival for people with disabilities in Nasushiobara in Tochigi Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 29, 2022. (Pool photo)

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Artistic gymnastics: world championships

Japanese gymnasts (from L) Ryosuke Doi, Daiki Hashimoto, Yuya Kamoto, Wataru Tanigawa and Kakeru Tanigawa pose for photos after practice at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Oct. 29, 2022.

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Artistic Gymnastics: world championships

Jade Carey of the United States performs in the women's floor exercise at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Oct. 29, 2022.

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Artistic Gymnastics: world championships

Jade Carey of the United States performs in the women's floor exercise at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Oct. 29, 2022.

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Artistic Gymnastics: world championships

Shilese Jones of the United States performs in the women's floor exercise at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Oct. 29, 2022.

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Artistic Gymnastics: world championships

Shilese Jones of the United States performs in the women's floor exercise at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Liverpool, England, on Oct. 29, 2022.

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Baseball: World Series

Houston Astros players celebrate after beating the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 in Game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, on Oct. 29, 2022.

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Baseball: World Series

Alex Bregman (front) of the Houston Astros rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, on Oct. 29, 2022.

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Baseball: World Series

Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros celebrates with teammate Jose Altuve (27) after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, on Oct. 29, 2022.

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Baseball: World Series

Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros hits a two-run home run in the fifth inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, on Oct. 29, 2022.

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Baseball: World Series

Alex Bregman (background) of the Houston Astros rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, on Oct. 29, 2022.

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Baseball: World Series

Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros hits a two-run home run in the fifth inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, on Oct. 29, 2022.

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Baseball: World Series

Alex Bregman of the Houston Astros hits a two-run home run in the fifth inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, on Oct. 29, 2022.

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Baseball: World Series

Zack Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches against the Houston Astros in Game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, on Oct. 29, 2022.

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Baseball: World Series

Zack Wheeler of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches against the Houston Astros in Game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, on Oct. 29, 2022.

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Baseball: World Series

Framber Valdez of the Houston Astros pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, on Oct. 29, 2022.

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Baseball: World Series

Framber Valdez of the Houston Astros pitches against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas, on Oct. 29, 2022.

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BMX event in Japan

Kaede Ozawa of Japan competes in the BMX freestyle men's park final at the Chimera A-Side international urban sports meet at Saitama Super Arena near Tokyo on Oct. 29, 2022.

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BMX event in Japan

Rimu Nakamura of Japan competes in the BMX freestyle men's park final at the Chimera A-Side international urban sports meet at Saitama Super Arena near Tokyo on Oct. 29, 2022.

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BMX event in Japan

Logan Martin of Australia competes in the BMX freestyle men's park final at the Chimera A-Side international urban sports meet at Saitama Super Arena near Tokyo on Oct. 29, 2022.

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BMX event in Japan

Logan Martin of Australia celebrates after winning the BMX freestyle men's park final at the Chimera A-Side international urban sports meet at Saitama Super Arena near Tokyo on Oct. 29, 2022.

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BMX event in Japan

Logan Martin of Australia raises his fist after winning the BMX freestyle men's park final at the Chimera A-Side international urban sports meet at Saitama Super Arena near Tokyo on Oct. 29, 2022.

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Shibuya in festive mood ahead of Halloween

Police officers patrol at a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Oct. 29, 2022, two days ahead of Halloween.

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Shibuya in festive mood ahead of Halloween

Police officers patrol at a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Oct. 29, 2022, two days ahead of Halloween.

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Shibuya in festive mood ahead of Halloween

Police officers patrol at a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Oct. 29, 2022, two days ahead of Halloween.

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Shibuya in festive mood ahead of Halloween

People walk in costume at a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Oct. 29, 2022, two days ahead of Halloween.

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Shibuya in festive mood ahead of Halloween

People walk in costume at a scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Oct. 29, 2022, two days ahead of Halloween.

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Hirokazu Tanakas set world record for meeting of people with same name

A 178-strong group of people all called Hirokazu Tanaka meet at a hall in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Oct. 29, 2022, breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people with the same first and last name.

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Hirokazu Tanakas set world record for meeting of people with same name

A 178-strong group of people all called Hirokazu Tanaka meet at a hall in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on Oct. 29, 2022, breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest gathering of people with the same first and last name.

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Cosplayers ahead of Halloween

Cosplayers take part in a Halloween event in Tokyo's Ikebukuro area on Oct. 29, 2022.

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Cosplayers ahead of Halloween

Cosplayers take part in a Halloween event in Tokyo's Ikebukuro area on Oct. 29, 2022.

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Cosplayers ahead of Halloween

Cosplayers take part in a Halloween event in Tokyo's Ikebukuro area on Oct. 29, 2022.

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Capybara at central Japan aquarium

A capybara eats grass in a carved pumpkin at World Freshwater Aquarium Aquatotto Gifu in the Gifu Prefecture city of Kakamigahara, central Japan, on Oct. 29, 2022, ahead of Halloween.

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Capybara at central Japan aquarium

A capybara eats grass in a carved pumpkin at World Freshwater Aquarium Aquatotto Gifu in the Gifu Prefecture city of Kakamigahara, central Japan, on Oct. 29, 2022, ahead of Halloween.

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Cosplayers ahead of Halloween

Cosplayers take part in a Halloween event in Tokyo's Ikebukuro area on Oct. 29, 2022.

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Reconstruction of Shuri Castle in Okinawa

Photo taken in the northern Okinawa village of Kunigami on Oct. 29, 2022, shows a 9-meter log weighing 4 tons being transported to the capital Naha to be used as a beam for the main building of Shuri Castle. It is now under reconstruction after the Oct. 31, 2019, fire that completely destroyed its six buildings.

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Reconstruction of Shuri Castle in Okinawa

Photo taken in the northern Okinawa village of Kunigami on Oct. 29, 2022, shows a 9-meter log weighing 4 tons being transported to the capital Naha to be used as a beam for the main building of Shuri Castle. It is now under reconstruction after the Oct. 31, 2019, fire that completely destroyed its six buildings.

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Reconstruction of Shuri Castle in Okinawa

A ceremony is held in the northern Okinawa village of Kunigami on Oct. 29, 2022, before a 9-meter log weighing 4 tons is transported to the capital Naha to be used as a beam for the main building of Shuri Castle. It is now under reconstruction after the Oct. 31, 2019, fire that completely destroyed its six buildings.

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Reconstruction of Shuri Castle in Okinawa

A ceremony is held in the northern Okinawa village of Kunigami on Oct. 29, 2022, before a 9-meter log weighing 4 tons is transported to the capital Naha to be used as a beam for the main building of Shuri Castle. It is now under reconstruction after the Oct. 31, 2019, fire that completely destroyed its six buildings.

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Reconstruction of Shuri Castle in Okinawa

A ceremony is held in the northern Okinawa village of Kunigami on Oct. 29, 2022, before a 9-meter log weighing 4 tons is transported to the capital Naha to be used as a beam for the main building of Shuri Castle. It is now under reconstruction after the Oct. 31, 2019, fire that completely destroyed its six buildings.

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Reconstruction of Shuri Castle in Okinawa

A ceremony is held in the northern Okinawa village of Kunigami on Oct. 29, 2022, before a 9-meter log weighing 4 tons is transported to the capital Naha to be used as a beam for the main building of Shuri Castle. It is now under reconstruction after the Oct. 31, 2019, fire that completely destroyed its six buildings.

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Reconstruction of Shuri Castle in Okinawa

A ceremony is held in the northern Okinawa village of Kunigami on Oct. 29, 2022, before a 9-meter log weighing 4 tons is transported to the capital Naha to be used as a beam for the main building of Shuri Castle. It is now under reconstruction after the Oct. 31, 2019, fire that completely destroyed its six buildings.

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Crown Prince Fumihito at sports event

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito speaks at the opening ceremony of a sports event for the disabled in Utsunomiya near Tokyo on Oct. 29, 2022. (Pool photo)

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Crown Prince Fumihito at sports event

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito speaks at the opening ceremony of a sports event for the disabled in Utsunomiya near Tokyo on Oct. 29, 2022. (Pool photo)

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Crown Prince Fumihito at sports event

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko prepare to attend the opening ceremony of a sports event for the disabled in Utsunomiya near Tokyo on Oct. 29, 2022. (Pool photo)

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Crown Prince Fumihito at sports event

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko attend the opening ceremony of a sports event for the disabled in Utsunomiya near Tokyo on Oct. 29, 2022. (Pool photo)

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Basketball: Warriors vs. Wizards

Rui Hachimura of the Washington Wizards is pictured during practice in Tokyo on Sept. 29, 2022. The Wizards and the Golden State Warriors are scheduled to meet in two NBA preseason games in Japan on Sept. 30 and Oct. 2.

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Basketball: Warriors vs. Wizards

Rui Hachimura of the Washington Wizards is pictured during practice in Tokyo on Sept. 29, 2022. The Wizards and the Golden State Warriors are scheduled to meet in two NBA preseason games in Japan on Sept. 30 and Oct. 2.

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Basketball: Warriors vs. Wizards in Japan

Rui Hachimura of the Washington Wizards speaks to the press in Tokyo on Sept. 29, 2022, as the team practices before it is scheduled to meet the Golden State Warriors in two NBA preseason games in Japan on Sept. 30 and Oct. 2.