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Cenotaph honoring Okinawa mass suicide victims during WWII

Photo taken on Tokashiki Island in Tokashiki in Okinawa, southern Japan, on March 28, 2024, shows a cenotaph dedicated to local villagers who took their own lives in a mass suicide following the landing of U.S. soldiers in March 1945 during World War II.

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GSDF drill for remote islands defense

ISHIGAKI, Japan, Oct. 7 Kyodo - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel conduct a drill at a camp on Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on Oct. 7, 2023, to prepare for the defense of remote islands. (Kyodo)

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Makoto Hiejima (R) is guarded by Cape Verde's Anderson Correia during the fourth quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup classification round game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 2, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Joshua Hawkinson (R) vies for the ball with a Cape Verde player during the first quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup classification round game against Cape Verde at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 2, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuki Togashi (L) dribbles the ball as he fends off Cape Verde's Edy Tavares during the third quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup classification round game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 2, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan head coach Tom Hovasse acknowledges the crowd after his team earned a 2024 Paris Olympics berth with a victory over Cape Verde in a FIBA Basketball World Cup classification round game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 2, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's national men's basketball team members arrive at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Sept. 4, 2023, after competing in the FIBA Basketball World Cup in Okinawa, southern Japan. Co-host Japan fulfilled its goal of qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan players pose for a photo after earning a 2024 Paris Olympics berth with a victory over Cape Verde in a FIBA Basketball World Cup classification round game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 2, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan players pose for a photo after earning a 2024 Paris Olympics berth with a victory over Cape Verde in a FIBA Basketball World Cup classification round game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 2, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuta Watanabe celebrates after his team earned a 2024 Paris Olympics berth with a victory over Cape Verde in a FIBA Basketball World Cup classification round game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 2, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuta Watanabe celebrates after his team earned a 2024 Paris Olympics berth with a victory over Cape Verde in a FIBA Basketball World Cup classification round game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 2, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuta Watanabe celebrates after his team earned a 2024 Paris Olympics berth with a victory over Cape Verde in a FIBA Basketball World Cup classification round game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 2, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuta Watanabe celebrates after his team earned a 2024 Paris Olympics berth with a victory over Cape Verde in a FIBA Basketball World Cup classification round game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 2, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan head coach Tom Hovasse pumps his fist after his team earned a 2024 Paris Olympics berth with a victory over Cape Verde in a FIBA Basketball World Cup classification round game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 2, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Joshua Hawkinson (C) blocks the shot of a Cape Verde player during the fourth quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup classification round game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 2, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Joshua Hawkinson runs back on defense after making a three pointer during the fourth quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup classification round game against Cape Verde at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 2, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuta Watanabe gets emotional during an interview after his team earned a 2024 Paris Olympics berth with a victory over Cape Verde in a FIBA Basketball World Cup classification round game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 2, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan players celebrate after earning a 2024 Paris Olympics berth with a victory over Cape Verde in a FIBA Basketball World Cup classification round game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 2, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuta Watanabe pumps his fist after his team earned a 2024 Paris Olympics berth with a victory over Cape Verde in a FIBA Basketball World Cup classification round game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 2, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Slovenia's Luka Doncic (R) is guarded by a Germany player during the first quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup second-round Group K game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 3, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Slovenia's Luka Doncic (R) takes a shot during the first quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup second-round Group K game against Germany at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 3, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Germany players (R) huddle on the court after beating Slovenia in a FIBA Basketball World Cup second-round Group K game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 3, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Slovenia's Luka Doncic (R) takes a shot during the first quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup second-round Group K game against Germany at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 3, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan head coach Tom Hovasse (C) and his players pose for a photo after a press conference in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 3, 2023, held a day after their team earned a 2024 Paris Olympic berth with a victory over Cape Verde in a FIBA Basketball World Cup classification round game.

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Basketball: World Cup

Yuta Watanabe of Japan attends a press conference in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 3, 2023, a day after his team earned a 2024 Paris Olympic berth with a victory over Cape Verde in a FIBA Basketball World Cup classification round game.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan head coach Tom Hovasse attends a press conference in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 3, 2023, a day after his team earned a 2024 Paris Olympic berth with a victory over Cape Verde in a FIBA Basketball World Cup classification round game.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan players celebrate after earning a 2024 Paris Olympic berth with a victory over Cape Verde in a FIBA Basketball World Cup classification round game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 2, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan players celebrate after earning a 2024 Paris Olympic berth with a victory over Cape Verde in a FIBA Basketball World Cup classification round game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 2, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan players celebrate after earning a 2024 Paris Olympic berth with a victory over Cape Verde in a FIBA Basketball World Cup classification round game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 2, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan players celebrate after earning a 2024 Paris Olympic berth with a victory over Cape Verde in a FIBA Basketball World Cup classification round game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 2, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan players pose for a photo after earning a 2024 Paris Olympic berth with a victory over Cape Verde in a FIBA Basketball World Cup classification round game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 2, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan head coach Tom Hovasse (L) instructs from the sideline during the second quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup classification round game against Cape Verde at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 2, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan players huddle around head coach Tom Hovasse (C) after training at a gymnasium in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Sept. 1, 2023, a day before their FIBA Basketball World Cup classification round game against Cape Verde.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuta Watanabe (L) dribbles the ball during the second quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Germany's Dennis Schroder dribbles the ball during the second quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Finland at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuta Watanabe (red) shoots the ball during the fourth quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuta Watanabe (C) is guarded by Australian players during the fourth quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Joshua Hawkinson (R) blocks Australia's Patty Mills during the fourth quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Australia's Josh Giddey puts up a shot during the first quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Japan at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Joshua Hawkinson puts up a shot during the second quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

The Japan team lines up on the court at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023, ahead of their FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Joshua Hawkinson puts up a shot during the first quarter of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023.

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Basketball: World Cup

The Japan team is pictured on the court at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023, ahead of its FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan players huddle together at Okinawa Arena in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 29, 2023, ahead of their FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia.

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Japan's Keisei Tominaga trains in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023, ahead of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuta Watanabe trains in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023, ahead of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuta Watanabe trains in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023, ahead of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuki Togashi (R) trains in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023, ahead of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuki Kawamura (R) trains in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023, ahead of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia.

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Basketball: World Cup

Japan's Yuki Kawamura trains in Okinawa, southern Japan, on Aug. 28, 2023, ahead of a FIBA Basketball World Cup Group E game against Australia.