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Japanese Princess Kako visit school for blind

Japanese Princess Kako visit school for blind

Japanese Princess Kako visits a school for blind people in Yokohama near Tokyo on July 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japanese Princess Kako visit school for blind

Japanese Princess Kako visit school for blind

Japanese Princess Kako (C) visits a school for blind people in Yokohama near Tokyo on July 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japanese Princess Kako visit school for blind

Japanese Princess Kako visit school for blind

Japanese Princess Kako (C) visits a school for blind people in Yokohama near Tokyo on July 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japanese Princess Kako visit school for blind

Japanese Princess Kako visit school for blind

Japanese Princess Kako (back, L) visits a school for blind people in Yokohama near Tokyo on July 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japanese Princess Kako visit school for blind

Japanese Princess Kako visit school for blind

Japanese Princess Kako (back, 2nd from L) visits a school for blind people in Yokohama near Tokyo on July 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Minister visits fatal boat accident site in Okinawa

Minister visits fatal boat accident site in Okinawa

Hitoshi Kikawada, Japanese minister for Okinawa and Northern Territories affairs, observes a moment of silence at a beach in Nago in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on June 28, 2026, about three month after two boats carrying a total of 18 high school students on a peace education tour capsized off the city, leaving one student and the skipper of one of the two boats dead.

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Minister visits fatal boat accident site in Okinawa

Minister visits fatal boat accident site in Okinawa

Hitoshi Kikawada, Japanese minister for Okinawa and Northern Territories affairs, offers flowers at a beach in Nago in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on June 28, 2026, about three month after two boats carrying a total of 18 high school students on a peace education tour capsized off the city, leaving one student and the skipper of one of the two boats dead.

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Japan's emperor in Brussels

Japan's emperor in Brussels

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, C) visits the plenary session room of the House of Representatives at the Belgian Federal Parliament in Brussels on June 23, 2026, during his official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor in Brussels

Japan's emperor in Brussels

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, C) visits the plenary session room of the House of Representatives at the Belgian Federal Parliament in Brussels on June 23, 2026, during his official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor in Brussels

Japan's emperor in Brussels

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, C) visits the Senate at the Belgian Federal Parliament building in Brussels on June 23, 2026, during his official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Princess Aiko visit exhibition on late fashion designer Hanae Mori

Princess Aiko visit exhibition on late fashion designer Hanae Mori

Japanese Princess Aiko visits an exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of late Japanese fashion designer Hanae Mori's birth at the National Art Center in Tokyo on June 25, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Princess Aiko visit exhibition on late fashion designer Hanae Mori

Princess Aiko visit exhibition on late fashion designer Hanae Mori

Japanese Princess Aiko visits an exhibition marking the 100th anniversary of late Japanese fashion designer Hanae Mori's birth at the National Art Center in Tokyo on June 25, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (3rd from R), accompanied by Belgium's King Philippe (2nd from R), visits the library at KU Leuven, a Catholic research university in the city of Leuven, on June 24, 2026, during his official visit to Belgium.

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Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (L) visits the library at KU Leuven, a Catholic research university in the city of Leuven, on June 24, 2026, during his official visit to Belgium.

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Japan Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R), accompanied by Belgium's King Philippe (R), visits the library at KU Leuven, a Catholic research university in the city of Leuven, on June 24, 2026, during his official visit to Belgium.

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Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R), accompanied by Belgium's King Philippe (L), visits the library at KU Leuven, a Catholic research university in the city of Leuven, on June 24, 2026, during his official visit to Belgium.

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Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, C), accompanied by Belgium's King Philippe (front, R), visits the library at KU Leuven, a Catholic research university in the city of Leuven, on June 24, 2026, during his official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Supply chain expo in Beijing

Supply chain expo in Beijing

Kansai Economic Federation Chairman Masayoshi Matsumoto visits a booth of Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd. -- where he serves as chairman -- on the opening day of the five-day China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on June 22, 2026. Over 670 companies and organizations from 85 countries, regions and international agencies are taking part in the annual event, launched in 2023.

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Japan's emperor in Leiden

Japan's emperor in Leiden

Emperor Naruhito (front, R) of Japan visits the Japanese garden at the Hortus botanicus of Leiden University with King Willem-Alexander (front, 2nd from R) of the Netherlands in Leiden, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during his state visit. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor in Leiden

Japan's emperor in Leiden

Emperor Naruhito (front, R) of Japan visits the Japanese garden at the Hortus botanicus of Leiden University with King Willem-Alexander (front, 2nd from R) of the Netherlands in Leiden, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during his state visit. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor in Leiden

Japan's emperor in Leiden

Emperor Naruhito (front, R) of Japan visits the Japanese garden at the Hortus botanicus of Leiden University with King Willem-Alexander (back, C) of the Netherlands in Leiden, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during his state visit. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor in Netherlands

Japan's emperor in Netherlands

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (C, L) visits Het Loo Palace in the central Dutch city of Apeldoorn on June 15, 2026. The emperor and Empress Masako are staying at nearby Het Oude Loo Castle, a royal retreat, by special invitation of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi in Rome

Japan PM Takaichi in Rome

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (3rd from R) visits the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Victor Emmanuel II National Monument in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi in Rome

Japan PM Takaichi in Rome

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Victor Emmanuel II National Monument in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi in Rome

Japan PM Takaichi in Rome

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Victor Emmanuel II National Monument in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi in Rome

Japan PM Takaichi in Rome

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Victor Emmanuel II National Monument in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestler Abi visits an elementary school in Paris on June 12, 2026, ahead of a two-day sumo tournament in the French capital from June 13.

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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestler Wakamotoharu visits an elementary school in Paris on June 12, 2026, ahead of a two-day sumo tournament in the French capital from June 13.

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Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

PYONGYANG, North Korea, June 8 Kyodo - Flags of China and North Korea are hoisted in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for the first time in seven years for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Kyodo)

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Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Chinese and North Korean flags hang on the North Korean Foreign Ministry building in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for the first time in seven years for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

A Chinese flag is hoisted in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for the first time in seven years for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

A Chinese flag is hoisted in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for the first time in seven years for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Chinese and North Korean flags are hoisted in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for the first time in seven years for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Chinese and North Korean flags are hoisted in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for the first time in seven years for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Flags of China and North Korea are hoisted in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for the first time in seven years for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Flags of China and North Korea are hoisted in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for the first time in seven years for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Chinese President Xi in Pyongyang

Flags of China are hoisted in Pyongyang on June 8, 2026, as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea for the first time in seven years for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon in Tokyo

Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon in Tokyo

Norway's Crown Prince Haakon (L) visits the Imperial Palace in Tokyo for a dinner with Japan's Emperor Naruhito (R) on June 3, 2026. (Pool photo)

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World Bank President Banga

World Bank President Banga

World Bank President Ajay Banga visits the Japanese prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 2, 2026.

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Economy minister Akazawa visits Kagoshima oil reserve facility

Economy minister Akazawa visits Kagoshima oil reserve facility

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (2nd from R) visits Eneos Corp.'s Kiire crude oil reserve terminal in the city of Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, on May 31, 2026.

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Economy minister Akazawa visits Kagoshima oil reserve facility

Economy minister Akazawa visits Kagoshima oil reserve facility

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (2nd from L) talks with an official of Eneos Corp. during his visit to the oil distributor's Kiire crude oil reserve terminal in the city of Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, on May 31, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi at Okinawa specialty fair

Japan PM Takaichi at Okinawa specialty fair

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits an Okinawa regional specialty fair at the ruling Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on May 27, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi at Okinawa specialty fair

Japan PM Takaichi at Okinawa specialty fair

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visits an Okinawa regional specialty fair at the ruling Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on May 27, 2026.

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China: Dog Runs 3,000-Meter Race Alongside Competitor in Inner Mongolia

On May 15, 2026, in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, a small dog stole the spotlight during a 3,000-meter race by running alongside a female competitor. As the pair neared the finish line, the dog's sprinting form drew particular attention from onlookers. According to reports, the girl regularly trains at the track and has been feeding the dog during her visits — a routine that appears to have earned her the dog's loyalty, prompting it to join her the moment it saw her run.

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Defense Minister Koizumi visits ASDF Space Operations Group

Defense Minister Koizumi visits ASDF Space Operations Group

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (front) meets the press after inspecting Space Operations Group activities at the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's base in Fuchu, western Tokyo, on Dec. 2, 2025.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. President Trump in Beijing

Police officers (back) patrol at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on May 14, 2026, as U.S. President Donald Trump visits the Chinese capital for a summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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U.S. President Trump in Beijing

U.S. President Trump in Beijing

Police officers stand guard at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on May 14, 2026, as U.S. President Donald Trump visits the Chinese capital for a summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Japan crown prince visits farms in Fukushima Pref.

Japan crown prince visits farms in Fukushima Pref.

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (far L) speaks with fruit farms in the city of Fukushima in northeastern Japan on May 13, 2026. Crown Prince Fumihito, patron of the Agricultural Society of Japan, visited farmers in Fukushima Prefecture who have been commended by the society for their contributions to agriculture.

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Japan crown prince visits farms in Fukushima Pref.

Japan crown prince visits farms in Fukushima Pref.

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (R) visits a cyclamen farm in Minamisoma in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on May 13, 2026. Crown Prince Fumihito, patron of the Agricultural Society of Japan, visited farmers in Fukushima Prefecture who have been commended by the society for their contributions to agriculture.

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Japan crown prince visits farms in Fukushima Pref.

Japan crown prince visits farms in Fukushima Pref.

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (far L) speaks with fruit farmers in the city of Fukushima in northeastern Japan on May 13, 2026. Crown Prince Fumihito, patron of the Agricultural Society of Japan, visited farmers in Fukushima Prefecture who have been commended by the society for their contributions to agriculture.

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