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15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

Police officers and Japan Coast Guard officers observe a moment of silence at a beach in Yamada, Iwate Prefecture, on March 11, 2026, the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Police officers in Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima searched tsunami-hit coastal areas the same day for clues about the fate of people still missing.

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15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

Police officers search around the tsunami-hit coastal area in Yamada, Iwate Prefecture, on March 11, 2026, the 15th anniversary of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, for clues as to the whereabouts of people still missing.

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15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

Police officers and Japan Coast Guard officers observe a moment of silence at a beach in Yamada, Iwate Prefecture, on March 11, 2026, the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake. Police officers in Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima searched tsunami-hit coastal areas the same day for clues about the fate of people still missing.

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15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

Police officers search around the tsunami-hit coastal area in Yamada, Iwate Prefecture, on March 11, 2026, the 15th anniversary of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, for clues as to the whereabouts of people still missing.

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15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

Police officers search around the tsunami-hit coastal area in Yamada, Iwate Prefecture, on March 11, 2026, the 15th anniversary of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, for clues as to the whereabouts of people still missing.

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15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

Police officers search around the tsunami-hit coastal area in Yamada, Iwate Prefecture, on March 11, 2026, the 15th anniversary of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, for clues as to the whereabouts of people still missing.

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15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

Police officers search around the tsunami-hit coastal area in Yamada, Iwate Prefecture, on March 11, 2026, the 15th anniversary of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, for clues as to the whereabouts of people still missing.

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15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

Police officers search around the tsunami-hit coastal area in Yamada, Iwate Prefecture, on March 11, 2026, the 15th anniversary of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, for clues as to the whereabouts of people still missing.

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15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

Police officers search around the tsunami-hit coastal area in Yamada, Iwate Prefecture, on March 11, 2026, the 15th anniversary of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, for clues as to the whereabouts of people still missing.

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15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

Japan Coast Guard officers search around the tsunami-hit coastal area in Yamada, Iwate Prefecture, on March 11, 2026, the 15th anniversary of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, for clues as to the whereabouts of people still missing.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Sapporo

Snowboarding: World Cup in Sapporo

Japanese snowboarder Yuto Totsuka (C) poses after winning the men's halfpipe at a snowboarding World Cup event in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on March 8, 2026, alongside Australian Valentino Guseli (L) and Japan's Ryusei Yamada, who finished second and third, respectively.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Sapporo

Snowboarding: World Cup in Sapporo

Japanese snowboarder Yuto Totsuka (C) poses after winning the men's halfpipe at a snowboarding World Cup event in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on March 8, 2026, alongside Australian Valentino Guseli (L) and Japan's Ryusei Yamada, who finished second and third, respectively.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

(From L, front) Japanese snowboarders Ayumu Hirano, Ryusei Yamada, Yuto Totsuka, Sara Shimizu, Kudo Rise and Sena Tomita pose alongside staff members after the men's snowboard halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy. Hirano was seventh, while Totsuka won the gold medal and Yamada the bronze.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Gold medalist Yuto Totsuka (C) of Japan is pictured alongside silver medalist Scotty James (L) of Australia and bronze medalist Ryusei Yamada of Japan during the men's snowboard halfpipe medal ceremony at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Gold medalist Yuto Totsuka (L) and bronze medalist Ryusei Yamada, both of Japan, attend a press conference after winning their medals in the men's snowboard halfpipe event at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

(From L, front) Japanese snowboarders Ayumu Hirano, Ryusei Yamada and Yuto Totsuka pose alongside staff members after the men's snowboard halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy. Hirano was seventh, while Totsuka won the gold medal and Yamada the bronze.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

(From L, front) Japanese snowboarders Ayumu Hirano, Ryusei Yamada, Yuto Totsuka, Sara Shimizu, Kudo Rise and Sena Tomita pose alongside staff members after the men's snowboard halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy. Hirano was seventh, while Totsuka won the gold medal and Yamada the bronze.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

(From L) Silver medalist Scotty James of Australia, gold medalist Yuto Totsuka and bronze medalist Ryusei Yamada, both of Japan, take a selfie after the medal ceremony for the men's snowboard halfpipe event at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Composite photo shows Japan's Ryusei Yamada performing in his first run during the men's snowboard halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

(From L) Silver medalist Scotty James of Australia, gold medalist Yuto Totsuka and bronze medalist Ryusei Yamada, both of Japan, pose during the medal ceremony for the men's snowboard halfpipe event at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

(From L) Silver medalist Scotty James of Australia, gold medalist Yuto Totsuka and bronze medalist Ryusei Yamada, both of Japan, pose for photos on the podium after the medal ceremony for the men's snowboard halfpipe event at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Ryusei Yamada of Japan competes en route to winning the men's snowboard halfpipe bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Ryusei Yamada of Japan competes en route to winning the men's snowboard halfpipe bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Ryusei Yamada of Japan competes en route to winning the men's snowboard halfpipe bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Ryusei Yamada of Japan competes en route to winning the men's snowboard halfpipe bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Ryusei Yamada of Japan competes en route to winning the men's snowboard halfpipe bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Ryusei Yamada of Japan competes en route to winning the men's snowboard halfpipe bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Yuto Totsuka of Japan (L) and compatriot Ryusei Yamada celebrate after winning the men's snowboard halfpipe gold and bronze, respectively, at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Yuto Totsuka of Japan (L) and compatriot Ryusei Yamada celebrate after winning the men's snowboard halfpipe gold and bronze, respectively, at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Yuto Totsuka of Japan (L) and compatriot Ryusei Yamada celebrate after winning the men's snowboard halfpipe gold and bronze, respectively, at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Yuto Totsuka of Japan (R) and compatriot Ryusei Yamada smile after winning the men's snowboard halfpipe gold and bronze, respectively, at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Yuto Totsuka of Japan (R) celebrates winning the men's snowboard halfpipe gold as compatriot Ryusei Yamada looks on at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Kazuya Yamada of Japan competes in the men's 1,000-meter speed skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Kazuya Yamada of Japan competes in the men's 1,000-meter speed skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Speed Skating Stadium in Milan on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japanese snowboarder Ryusei Yamada competes in the men's halfpipe qualification round at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japanese snowboarder Ryusei Yamada competes in the men's halfpipe qualification round at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Tokyo Deaflympics: Athletics

Tokyo Deaflympics: Athletics

Maki Yamada of Japan is pictured before the start of a race on Nov. 17, 2025, of the Tokyo Deaflympics at Komazawa Olympic Park's Athletic Field in Tokyo. Yamada, who is an actor, won golds in the men's 400-meter and 4x400-meter relay events and silver in the men's 200-meter event.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Ryusei Yamada of Japan competes en route to winning gold in the men's halfpipe at a snowboarding World Cup event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, on Dec. 19, 2025.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Ryusei Yamada of Japan competes en route to winning gold in the men's halfpipe at a snowboarding World Cup event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, on Dec. 19, 2025.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Ryusei Yamada of Japan competes en route to winning gold in the men's halfpipe at a snowboarding World Cup event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, on Dec. 19, 2025.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Ryusei Yamada of Japan competes en route to winning gold in the men's halfpipe at a snowboarding World Cup event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, on Dec. 19, 2025.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Snowboarding: World Cup in Copper Mountain

Ryusei Yamada (C) of Japan poses after winning gold in the men's halfpipe at a snowboarding World Cup event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, on Dec. 19, 2025, alongside silver medalist Yuto Totsuka (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Valentino Guseli of Australia.

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FIS Snowboard World Cup 2025 - China

FIS Snowboard World Cup 2025 - China

Yamada Ryusei of Japan competes during the men's snowboard halfpipe qualification of FIS Snowboard World Cup 2025 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, December 10, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Huiwo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tokyo Deaflympics: Athletics

Tokyo Deaflympics: Athletics

Gold medalist Maki Yamada of Japan celebrates during the medal ceremony for the men's 400-meter event at the Tokyo Deaflympics on Nov. 19, 2025, at Komazawa Olympic Park's Athletic Field in Tokyo.

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Tokyo Deaflympics: Athletics

Tokyo Deaflympics: Athletics

Gold medalist Maki Yamada of Japan celebrates during the medal ceremony for the men's 400-meter event at the Tokyo Deaflympics on Nov. 19, 2025, at Komazawa Olympic Park's Athletic Field in Tokyo.

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Tokyo Deaflympics: Athletics

Tokyo Deaflympics: Athletics

Gold medalist Maki Yamada of Japan celebrates during the medal ceremony for the men's 400-meter event at the Tokyo Deaflympics on Nov. 19, 2025, at Komazawa Olympic Park's Athletic Field in Tokyo.

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Tokyo Deaflympics: Athletics

Tokyo Deaflympics: Athletics

Gold medalist Maki Yamada of Japan poses during the medal ceremony for the men's 400-meter event at the Tokyo Deaflympics on Nov. 19, 2025, at Komazawa Olympic Park's Athletic Field in Tokyo.

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Tokyo Deaflympics: Athletics

Tokyo Deaflympics: Athletics

Gold medalist Maki Yamada of Japan celebrates during the medal ceremony for the men's 400-meter event at the Tokyo Deaflympics on Nov. 19, 2025, at Komazawa Olympic Park's Athletic Field in Tokyo.

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Tokyo Deaflympics: Athletics

Tokyo Deaflympics: Athletics

Gold medalist Maki Yamada of Japan poses during the medal ceremony for the men's 400-meter event at the Tokyo Deaflympics on Nov. 19, 2025, at Komazawa Olympic Park's Athletic Field in Tokyo.

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Tokyo Deaflympics: Athletics

Tokyo Deaflympics: Athletics

Maki Yamada of Japan reacts after winning the men's 400-meter event at the Tokyo Deaflympics on Nov. 19, 2025, at Komazawa Olympic Park's Athletic Field in Tokyo.

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