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Japan crown princess in Hokkaido

Japan crown princess in Hokkaido

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko (2nd from L) and her son Prince Hisahito (3rd from L) take part in a ski orienteering taster session in the village of Rusutsu in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on March 7, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown princess in Hokkaido

Japan crown princess in Hokkaido

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko (C, L) and her son Prince Hisahito (C, R) take part in a ski orienteering taster session in the village of Rusutsu in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on March 7, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Japan's delegation, represented by para ice hockey players Shunsuke Nakamura and Akari Fukunishi, marches during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026, while other members of the team are shown taking part in a pre-recorded message on a large screen in the back.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Japan's delegation, represented by para ice hockey players Shunsuke Nakamura and Akari Fukunishi, marches during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026, while other members of the team are shown taking part in a pre-recorded message on a large screen in the back.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Japan's delegation, represented by para ice hockey players Shunsuke Nakamura and Akari Fukunishi, marches during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026, while other members of the team are shown taking part in a pre-recorded message on a large screen in the back.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Performers take part in the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Japan's delegation, represented by para ice hockey players Shunsuke Nakamura and Akari Fukunishi, marches during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026, while other members of the team are shown taking part in a pre-recorded message on a large screen in the back.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Japan's delegation, represented by para ice hockey players Shunsuke Nakamura and Akari Fukunishi, marches during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026, while other members of the team are shown taking part in a pre-recorded message on a large screen in the back.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Japan's delegation, represented by para ice hockey players Shunsuke Nakamura and Akari Fukunishi, marches during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026, while other members of the team are shown taking part in a pre-recorded message on a large screen in the back.

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[Breaking News]Japan's "naked festival" leaves 3 unconscious

OKAYAMA, Japan, Feb. 22 Kyodo - Nearly naked men take part in the annual Saidaiji Eyo festival at Saidaiji temple in Okayama, western Japan, on Feb. 21, 2026. Three men became unconscious after the participants, wearing only loincloths, jostled to catch wooden sacred talismans during the traditional event dating back to the Muromachi period (1336-1573). (Kyodo)

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is pictured during a workout at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is pictured during a workout at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is pictured during a workout at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is pictured during a workout at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is pictured during a workout at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is pictured during a workout at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is pictured during a workout at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani works out at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani plays catch at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (L) works out at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani plays catch at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani works out at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani plays catch at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani plays catch at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani plays catch at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Ohtani joins Japan training camp ahead of WBC

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani plays catch at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in the central Japan city of Nagoya on Feb. 26, 2026, joining the Japan national team at training camp as they continued tuning up for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March. Ohtani took part in practice ahead of warmup games against the Chunichi Dragons on Feb. 27 and 28.

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USS Gerald R. Ford Transit Strait of Gibraltar En Route to Israel

The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78), the world’s largest aircraft carrier, is expected to dock in Haifa on Monday, February 23, as part of a surge in U.S. reinforcements to the Middle East. Carrier Strike Group 12 entered the Mediterranean after transiting the Strait of Gibraltar on Friday, February 20, as Washington ramps up its regional presence amid escalating tensions with Iran.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Performers take part in the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Performers take part in the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Performers take part in the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Performers take part in the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Performers take part in the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

A performer takes part in the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

A performer takes part in the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Performers take part in the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Performers take part in the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Performers take part in the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Performers take part in the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Performers take part in the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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(Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

(Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Performers take part in the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

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