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Man convicted of 2017 murders of 9 people in Japan executed

Japanese Justice Minister Keisuke Suzuki speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on June 27, 2025, after a man was executed earlier in the day over a 2017 serial murder of nine people in Zama, Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo. The death sentence of Takahiro Shiraishi, dubbed Japan's "Twitter killer" for targeting people who posted suicidal thoughts on social media, was finalized in 2021.

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Man convicted of 2017 murders of 9 people in Japan executed

Japanese Justice Minister Keisuke Suzuki speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on June 27, 2025, after a man was executed earlier in the day over a 2017 serial murder of nine people in Zama, Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo. The death sentence of Takahiro Shiraishi, dubbed Japan's "Twitter killer" for targeting people who posted suicidal thoughts on social media, was finalized in 2021.

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Man convicted of 2017 murders of 9 people in Japan executed

Japanese Justice Minister Keisuke Suzuki speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on June 27, 2025, after a man was executed earlier in the day over a 2017 serial murder of nine people in Zama, Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo. The death sentence of Takahiro Shiraishi, dubbed Japan's "Twitter killer" for targeting people who posted suicidal thoughts on social media, was finalized in 2021.

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Nuclear disarmament forum in Tokyo

Takashi Shiraishi (C), former chancellor of the Prefectural University of Kumamoto, who chaired a meeting of the International Group of Eminent Persons for a World without Nuclear Weapons, speaks in Tokyo on March 31, 2025.

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Nuclear disarmament forum in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (4th from R, front row), Takashi Shiraishi (4th from L, front row), former chancellor of the Prefectural University of Kumamoto, who chaired a meeting of the International Group of Eminent Persons for a World without Nuclear Weapons, and its members pose for a photo at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on March 31, 2025.

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Nuclear disarmament forum in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (far R) meets with Takashi Shiraishi (2nd from R, front row), former chancellor of the Prefectural University of Kumamoto, who chaired a meeting of the International Group of Eminent Persons for a World without Nuclear Weapons, and its members at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on March 31, 2025.

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Japanese Skipper Kojiro Shiraishi Completed The Vendee Globe - France

Kojiro Shiraishi achieved a remarkable feat by completing his second Vendée Globe, becoming the first Asian sailor to complete two solo non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation of the globe. Japanese skipper Kojiro Shiraishi celebrates on his Imoca monohull DMG Mori Globa One after placing 24th in the 10th edition of the Vendee Globe around the world monohull solo sailing race in Les Sables-d'Olonne, western France, on February 9, 2025. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japanese Skipper Kojiro Shiraishi Completed The Vendee Globe - France

Kojiro Shiraishi achieved a remarkable feat by completing his second Vendée Globe, becoming the first Asian sailor to complete two solo non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation of the globe. Japanese skipper Kojiro Shiraishi celebrates on his Imoca monohull DMG Mori Globa One after placing 24th in the 10th edition of the Vendee Globe around the world monohull solo sailing race in Les Sables-d'Olonne, western France, on February 9, 2025. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japanese Skipper Kojiro Shiraishi Completed The Vendee Globe - France

Kojiro Shiraishi achieved a remarkable feat by completing his second Vendée Globe, becoming the first Asian sailor to complete two solo non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation of the globe. Japanese skipper Kojiro Shiraishi celebrates on his Imoca monohull DMG Mori Globa One after placing 24th in the 10th edition of the Vendee Globe around the world monohull solo sailing race in Les Sables-d'Olonne, western France, on February 9, 2025. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japanese Skipper Kojiro Shiraishi Completed The Vendee Globe - France

Kojiro Shiraishi achieved a remarkable feat by completing his second Vendée Globe, becoming the first Asian sailor to complete two solo non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation of the globe. Japanese skipper Kojiro Shiraishi celebrates on his Imoca monohull DMG Mori Globa One after placing 24th in the 10th edition of the Vendee Globe around the world monohull solo sailing race in Les Sables-d'Olonne, western France, on February 9, 2025. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japanese Skipper Kojiro Shiraishi Completed The Vendee Globe - France

Kojiro Shiraishi achieved a remarkable feat by completing his second Vendée Globe, becoming the first Asian sailor to complete two solo non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation of the globe. Japanese skipper Kojiro Shiraishi celebrates on his Imoca monohull DMG Mori Globa One after placing 24th in the 10th edition of the Vendee Globe around the world monohull solo sailing race in Les Sables-d'Olonne, western France, on February 9, 2025. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japanese Skipper Kojiro Shiraishi Completed The Vendee Globe - France

Kojiro Shiraishi achieved a remarkable feat by completing his second Vendée Globe, becoming the first Asian sailor to complete two solo non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation of the globe. Japanese skipper Kojiro Shiraishi celebrates on his Imoca monohull DMG Mori Globa One after placing 24th in the 10th edition of the Vendee Globe around the world monohull solo sailing race in Les Sables-d'Olonne, western France, on February 9, 2025. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japanese Skipper Kojiro Shiraishi Completed The Vendee Globe - France

Kojiro Shiraishi achieved a remarkable feat by completing his second Vendée Globe, becoming the first Asian sailor to complete two solo non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation of the globe. Japanese skipper Kojiro Shiraishi celebrates on his Imoca monohull DMG Mori Globa One after placing 24th in the 10th edition of the Vendee Globe around the world monohull solo sailing race in Les Sables-d'Olonne, western France, on February 9, 2025. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japanese Skipper Kojiro Shiraishi Completed The Vendee Globe - France

Kojiro Shiraishi achieved a remarkable feat by completing his second Vendée Globe, becoming the first Asian sailor to complete two solo non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation of the globe. Japanese skipper Kojiro Shiraishi celebrates on his Imoca monohull DMG Mori Globa One after placing 24th in the 10th edition of the Vendee Globe around the world monohull solo sailing race in Les Sables-d'Olonne, western France, on February 9, 2025. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japanese Skipper Kojiro Shiraishi Completed The Vendee Globe - France

Kojiro Shiraishi achieved a remarkable feat by completing his second Vendée Globe, becoming the first Asian sailor to complete two solo non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation of the globe. Japanese skipper Kojiro Shiraishi celebrates on his Imoca monohull DMG Mori Globa One after placing 24th in the 10th edition of the Vendee Globe around the world monohull solo sailing race in Les Sables-d'Olonne, western France, on February 9, 2025. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japanese Skipper Kojiro Shiraishi Completed The Vendee Globe - France

Kojiro Shiraishi achieved a remarkable feat by completing his second Vendée Globe, becoming the first Asian sailor to complete two solo non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation of the globe. Japanese skipper Kojiro Shiraishi celebrates on his Imoca monohull DMG Mori Globa One after placing 24th in the 10th edition of the Vendee Globe around the world monohull solo sailing race in Les Sables-d'Olonne, western France, on February 9, 2025. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japanese Skipper Kojiro Shiraishi Completed The Vendee Globe - France

Kojiro Shiraishi achieved a remarkable feat by completing his second Vendée Globe, becoming the first Asian sailor to complete two solo non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation of the globe. Japanese skipper Kojiro Shiraishi celebrates on his Imoca monohull DMG Mori Globa One after placing 24th in the 10th edition of the Vendee Globe around the world monohull solo sailing race in Les Sables-d'Olonne, western France, on February 9, 2025. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Skippers Pass Through the Channel Before the Start of The Vendee Globe 2024

Kojiro Shiraishi, DMG MORI Global One during the start of the Vendee Globe 2024, offshore boats, Imoca yachts, tenth edition of the non-stop, non-assisted, single-handed round-the-world race. Les Sables d'Olonne, France on November 10 november 2024. Photo by Masson A/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pre-Vendee Globe 2024 Atmosphere

Kojiro Shiraishi, DMG MORI Global One during the day before the start of the Vendee Globe 2024. Atmosphere on the pontoons of the Vendee Globe 2024 on the eve of the start of the boats, Imoca yachts, tenth edition of the non-stop solo round-the-world race without assistance. Les Sables d'Olonne, France, November 09, 2024. Photo by Masson A/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Start of The 2024-2025 Vendée Globe

Kojiro Shiraishi during the start of the 2024-2025 Vendée Globe, 10th edition of the solo non-stop round the world yacht race, Les Sables-d'Olonne, France on November 10, 2024. Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Start of The 2024-2025 Vendée Globe

Kojiro Shiraishi during the start of the 2024-2025 Vendée Globe, 10th edition of the solo non-stop round the world yacht race, Les Sables-d'Olonne, France on November 10, 2024. Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Start of The 2024-2025 Vendée Globe

Kojiro Shiraishi during the start of the 2024-2025 Vendée Globe, 10th edition of the solo non-stop round the world yacht race, Les Sables-d'Olonne, France on November 10, 2024. Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Start of The 2024-2025 Vendée Globe

Kojiro Shiraishi during the start of the 2024-2025 Vendée Globe, 10th edition of the solo non-stop round the world yacht race, Les Sables-d'Olonne, France on November 10, 2024. Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Start of The 2024-2025 Vendée Globe

KOJIRO SHIRAISHI Dmg Mori Global Oneduring the start of the 2024-2025 Vendée Globe, 10th edition of the solo non-stop round the world yacht race, Les Sables-d'Olonne, France on November 10, 2024. Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Start of The 2024-2025 Vendée Globe

KOJIRO SHIRAISHI Dmg Mori Global Oneduring the start of the 2024-2025 Vendée Globe, 10th edition of the solo non-stop round the world yacht race, Les Sables-d'Olonne, France on November 10, 2024. Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vendee Globe 2024 Start - France

Kojiro Shiraishi during the departure of the Vendee Globe 2024 in Les Sables-d’Olonne on November 10, 2024. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vendee Globe 2024 Start - France

Kojiro Shiraishi during the departure of the Vendee Globe 2024 in Les Sables-d’Olonne on November 10, 2024. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Start of the Vendee Globe 2024 - Les Sables-d’Olonne

Kojiro Shiraishi professional skipper during the departure of the Vendee Globe 2024 in Les Sables-d’Olonne on November 10, 2024. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Start of the Vendee Globe 2024 - Les Sables-d’Olonne

Kojiro Shiraishi professional skipper during the departure of the Vendee Globe 2024 in Les Sables-d’Olonne on November 10, 2024. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tokyo International Film Festival

Director Kazuya Shiraishi (far L) and actors of his film "11 Rebels" pose for photos at the Tokyo International Film Festival in the Japanese capital on Oct. 28, 2024.

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DMG MORI holds yacht race send-off party

DMG MORI holds a yacht race send-off party. Pictured are President Masahiko Mori (center right) and Kojiro Shiraishi (center left).=October 3,2024,Tokyo

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DMG MORI holds yacht race send-off party

DMG MORI holds a yacht race send-off party. Photo shows Kojiro Shiraishi.=October 3,2024,Tokyo

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DMG MORI holds yacht race send-off party

DMG MORI holds a yacht race send-off party. Photo shows Kojiro Shiraishi.=October 3,2024,Tokyo

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DMG MORI holds yacht race send-off party

DMG MORI holds a yacht race send-off party. Photo shows DMG Mori Seiki President Masahiko Mori.=October 3,2024,Tokyo

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DMG MORI holds yacht race send-off party

DMG MORI holds a yacht race send-off party. Photo shows President Masahiko Mori (right) and Kojiro Shiraishi (left).=October 3,2024,Tokyo

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DMG MORI holds yacht race send-off party

DMG MORI holds a yacht race send-off party. Photo shows DMG Mori Seiki President Masahiko Mori.=October 3,2024,Tokyo

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DMG MORI holds yacht race send-off party

DMG MORI holds a yacht race send-off party. Pictured are President Masahiko Mori (center right) and Kojiro Shiraishi (center left).=October 3,2024,Tokyo

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10th Vendee Globe Press Conference - Paris

Kojiro SHIRAISHI DMG MORI GLOBAL ONE. during the press conference for the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe held at the Seine Musicale in Paris, France on 19th September 2024. The start of the forty competitors will be given on November 10, 2024 in the bay of Les Sables-d'Olonne. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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10th Vendee Globe Press Conference - Paris

Kojiro SHIRAISHI DMG MORI GLOBAL ONE. during the press conference for the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe held at the Seine Musicale in Paris, France on 19th September 2024. The start of the forty competitors will be given on November 10, 2024 in the bay of Les Sables-d'Olonne. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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10th Vendee Globe Press Conference - Paris

Kojiro SHIRAISHI DMG MORI GLOBAL ONE. during the press conference for the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe held at the Seine Musicale in Paris, France on 19th September 2024. The start of the forty competitors will be given on November 10, 2024 in the bay of Les Sables-d'Olonne. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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10th Vendee Globe Press Conference - Paris

Kojiro SHIRAISHI DMG MORI GLOBAL ONE. during the press conference for the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe held at the Seine Musicale in Paris, France on 19th September 2024. The start of the forty competitors will be given on November 10, 2024 in the bay of Les Sables-d'Olonne. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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10th Vendee Globe Press Conference - Paris

Kojiro SHIRAISHI DMG MORI GLOBAL ONE. during the press conference for the 10th edition of the Vendée Globe held at the Seine Musicale in Paris, France on 19th September 2024. The start of the forty competitors will be given on November 10, 2024 in the bay of Les Sables-d'Olonne. Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Transat CIC's Start From Lorient Towards New York

IMOCA skipper Kojiro Shiraishi (KMG Mori) leaving La Base marina in Lorient before the departure of transatlantic race 'The Transat CIC' known as the oldest and most challenging solo race. On April 28th, 33 IMOCA skippers, 13 Class40 skippers, and 2 in the Vintage category, set sail from Lorient to New York. Picture taken at La Base marina in Lorient, Brittany, France, on April 28, 2024, by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Transat CIC Preparations - Lorient

IMOCA Skipper Kojiro Shiraishi (DMG MORI sailing team) in the race village before the departure of transatlantic race 'The Transat CIC' known as the oldest and most challenging solo race. On April 28th, 33 IMOCA skippers, 13 Class40 skippers, and 2 in the Vintage category, will set sail from Lorient to New York. Picture taken at La Base marina in Lorient, Brittany, France, on April 23rd, 2024, by Marie-Paola BERTRAND-HILLION/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-SICHUAN-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-JUDO(CN)

(230729) -- CHENGDU, July 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jang Seyun (L) of South Korea competes with Hibiki Shiraishi of Japan during the final of Judo women's 52kg at the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 29, 2023. (Xinhua/Luo Xuefeng)

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Chinese version of Japanese children's tale published

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsuyuki Shiraishi, head of Japanese publisher Kodansha Ltd.'s subsidiary in Beijing, speaks during an event in the Chinese capital on Jan. 10, 2015, to release the Chinese translation of "The Little Girl at the Window," a best-selling children's book written by Japanese TV personality Tetsuko Kuroyanagi.

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Japan Post starts accepting New Year's cards for delivery

TOKYO, Japan - Erika Ikuta (L) and Mai Shiraishi, members of the Nogizaka46 female idol group, pose during a ceremony in Tokyo on Dec. 15, 2014, to launch Japan Post Co.'s acceptance of New Year's greeting cards for delivery.

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Tailor shop owner gives quilt to abductee's mother

NIIGATA, Japan - Matsuko Shiraishi (R), a tailor shop owner in Himi, Toyama Prefecture, hands an ornamental quilt to Tetsuya Yokota, a younger brother of Megumi Yokota, a symbol in the issue of North Korea's abductions of Japanese nationals, in Niigata on Nov. 15, 2014, to cheer up Megumi's mother Sakie.

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Japanese character-bearing snacks shown at H.K. food fair

HONG KONG, China - A staffer from Shiraishi Co., a snack food wholesaler based in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, explains products that bear a picture of the prefecture's popular mascot character "Kumamon" during a food fair in Hong Kong on Aug. 14, 2014.

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Monument on Miyagi mountain for B-29 crashes

SENDAI, Japan - The "Cenotaph of Fubo," built for 34 U.S. crew members who died in crashes of three B-29 bombers on the ridge of Mt. Fubo on March 10, 1945, the day of the so-called Great Tokyo Air Raids, is seen on Aug. 2, 2014, in Shiraishi, Miyagi Prefecture.