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Japanese novelist Nishi publishes English translation

Japanese novelist Kanako Nishi (L), winner in 2015 of the prestigious Naoki Japanese literary award, talks about her novel Sakura, a best-seller published in Japan in 2005, during a talk event held at a bookstore in New York on April 9, 2026, to celebrate the publication of her first title to appear in English. Sitting beside her is translator, Allison Markin Powell.

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Pro-Constitution rally in Japan

People in support of keeping the pacifist Constitution intact gather in front of the Diet building in Tokyo on April 8, 2026, in protest over recent moves to revise it by some forces. Nearly 50,000 people rallied at over 160 places in Japan's 47 prefectures the same day in response to a social media call for action three days earlier by a woman in her 20s in Ibaraki Prefecture.

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Pro-Constitution rally in Japan

People in support of keeping the pacifist Constitution intact gather in front of the Diet building in Tokyo on April 8, 2026, in protest over recent moves to revise it by some forces. Nearly 50,000 people rallied at over 160 places in Japan's 47 prefectures the same day in response to a social media call for action three days earlier by a woman in her 20s in Ibaraki Prefecture.

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Pro-Constitution rally in Japan

People in support of keeping the pacifist Constitution intact gather in front of the Diet building in Tokyo on April 8, 2026, in protest over recent moves to revise it by some forces. Nearly 50,000 people rallied at over 160 places in Japan's 47 prefectures the same day in response to a social media call for action three days earlier by a woman in her 20s in Ibaraki Prefecture.

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U.N. disarmament chief Nakamitsu

U.N. high representative for disarmament affairs Izumi Nakamitsu speaks during a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on April 10, 2026.

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PM Takaichi meets British rock band group Deep Purple

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (3rd from L), an avid fan of the British rock band Deep Purple, hands made-in-Japan drum sticks to Ian Paice (2nd from L), drummer of the group at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 10, 2026.

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PM Takaichi meets British rock band group Deep Purple

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (3rd from L), an avid fan of the British rock band Deep Purple, hands made-in-Japan drum sticks to Ian Paice (2nd from L), drummer of the group at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 10, 2026.

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PM Takaichi meets British rock band group Deep Purple

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (3rd from L), an avid fan of the British rock band Deep Purple, meets with members of the group at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 10, 2026.

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Myanmar's new president

The swearing-in ceremony is held for Myanmar's newly elected President Min Aung Hlaing at parliament in Naypyitaw on April 10, 2026.

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Myanmar's new president

Myanmar's newly elected President and former military chief Min Aung Hlaing (C) takes the oath during his swearing-in ceremony at parliament in Naypyitaw on April 10, 2026.

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Myanmar's new president

Myanmar's newly elected President and former military chief Min Aung Hlaing arrives at parliament to attend his swearing-in ceremony in Naypyitaw on April 10, 2026.

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Myanmar's new president

Myanmar's newly elected President and former military chief Min Aung Hlaing delivers a speech at parliament in Naypyitaw on April 10, 2026, following his swearing-in ceremony.

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Myanmar's new president

Myanmar's newly elected President and former military chief Min Aung Hlaing delivers a speech at parliament in Naypyitaw on April 10, 2026, following his swearing-in ceremony.

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Ireland: Travel Disruption Enters Fourth Day Amid Ongoing Fuel Protest

Travel across parts of Ireland was disrupted for a fourth consecutive day on Friday, April 10, as slow-moving convoys and blockades continued over rising fuel prices linked to the US-Israel war against Iran. Two sections of the M50 motorway were shut, while blockades remained in place at fuel terminals in Limerick, Galway Port, and the Whitegate Oil Refinery in Cork.

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[Breaking News]Astronaut Yui meets press

TOKYO, Japan, April 9 Kyodo - Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui poses for a photo at the end of a press conference in Tokyo on April 9, 2026, held after returning to Earth in January following a five-month mission at the International Space Station. (Kyodo)

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Chinese foreign minister arrives in Pyongyang

PYONGYANG, North Korea, April 9 Kyodo - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is greeted by his North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui upon his arrival at Pyongyang International Airport in Pyongyang on April 9, 2026, for a two-day visit to North Korea. (Kyodo)

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Min Aung Hlaing sworn in as Myanmar president

Former military chief Min Aung Hlaing arrives at parliament in Naypyitaw on April 10, 2026. He was sworn in as Myanmar's president the same day.

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Tokyo stocks rise

Financial monitors at a currency trading company in Tokyo show the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising more than 1,000 points on the morning of April 10, 2026.

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US: Thunderstorms Bring Hail to Omaha

Thunderstorms brought hail to Omaha on Thursday, April 9.

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US: Rare Mammatus Clouds Spotted Over Beatrice, Nebraska

Beautiful mammatus clouds were captured in Beatrice, Nebraska on Thursday, April 9.

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Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Erupts 1,200-Meter Ash Plume, Alert Level 2 Maintained 3

Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island erupted an ash plume reaching 1,200 meters on Thursday, April 9, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported. The activity is likely caused by pressure buildup from hydrothermal processes beneath the volcano. Twelve volcanic earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, and sulfur dioxide emissions were measured at 1,524 tonnes per day. Alert Level 2 remains in effect, prohibiting entry into the four-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone.

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Japan to release extra oil reserve from May

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) speaks at a meeting of ministers held at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 10, 2026, to address the Middle East crisis. Takaichi revealed at the meeting that Japan plans to release an additional 20 days' worth of oil reserves starting in early May.

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Japan to release extra oil reserve from May

Cabinet ministers discuss measures to deal with the Middle East crisis in a meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 10, 2026. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi revealed at the meeting that Japan plans to release an additional 20 days' worth of oil reserves starting in early May.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his putt on the 18th hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits off the 12th tee during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2026.

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Japan to release extra oil reserve from May

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a meeting of ministers held at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 10, 2026, to address the Middle East crisis. Takaichi revealed at the meeting that Japan plans to release an additional 20 days' worth of oil reserves starting in early May.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits off the 15th tee during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan reacts after sinking a birdie on the 10th hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2026.

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Japan to release extra oil reserve from May

Cabinet ministers discuss measures to deal with the Middle East crisis in a meeting at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 10, 2026. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi revealed at the meeting that Japan plans to release an additional 20 days' worth of oil reserves starting in early May.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits off the 18th tee during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan takes his third shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan takes his third shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits off the eighth tee during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits off the 12th tee during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan makes a birdie putt on the 10th hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2026.

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Japanese PM Takaichi at Cabinet meeting

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is pictured ahead of a Cabinet meeting at her office in Tokyo on April 10, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits off the seventh tee during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2026.

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Japan: Nara’s Wild Deer Spotted Eating Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom

Cherry blossoms in Nara Prefecture are in full bloom, and deer were seen enjoying the blossoms on Sunday, April 5. In Nara Park, where over 1,000 wild sika deer considered sacred in Shinto tradition freely roam, deer are frequently spotted in spring eating fallen cherry blossom petals from the ground as well as flowers blooming directly on the branches. According to the filmer, deer standing on their hind legs to feed is a rare sight even in Nara Park.

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Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Erupts 1,200-Meter Ash Plume, Alert Level 2 Maintained 2

Kanlaon Volcano in Negros Island erupted an ash plume reaching 1,200 meters on Thursday, April 9, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported. The activity is likely caused by pressure buildup from hydrothermal processes beneath the volcano. Twelve volcanic earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, and sulfur dioxide emissions were measured at 1,524 tonnes per day. Alert Level 2 remains in effect, prohibiting entry into the four-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan lines up a putt on the second hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan lines up a putt on the second hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays a shot on the second hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits off the first tee during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan is pictured after hitting off the first tee during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan lines up a putt on the first hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2026.

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Japan: Fire Tears Through Scrap and Materials Yard in Bando City, Ibaraki 2

A fire broke out at a storage yard for materials and scrapped vehicles in Bando City, Ibaraki, on Thursday, April 9, sending massive plumes of black smoke into the sky. The blaze, which started around 12:15 p.m., engulfed buildings and vehicles stored within the yard and continued to burn for more than six hours. No injuries have been reported.

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Ireland: Long Queues at Petrol Stations Across Country as Fuel Protests Continue

Fuel shortages spread across parts of Ireland on Thursday, April 9, as nationwide protests entered their third day, blocking access to key supply terminals including the country's only oil refinery. Long queues formed at filling stations across multiple regions, with some running out of petrol and diesel entirely. Some stations began limiting purchases as panic buying compounded the crisis triggered by rising fuel costs.

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Japan: Fire Tears Through Scrap and Materials Yard in Bando City, Ibaraki

A fire broke out at a storage yard for materials and scrapped vehicles in Bando City, Ibaraki, on Thursday, April 9, sending massive plumes of black smoke into the sky. The blaze, which started around 12:15 p.m., engulfed buildings and vehicles stored within the yard and continued to burn for more than six hours. No injuries have been reported.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Honorary starter Gary Player hits the ceremonial tee shot on the first hole during the first round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Honorary starter Gary Player hits the ceremonial tee shot on the first hole during the first round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2026.