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Campaigning for general election in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, an avid fan of the Hanshin Tigers pro baseball team, holds a tiger-shaped charm during a campaign rally in Nishinomiya in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 29, 2026, ahead of the Feb. 8 general election.

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

HANAMAKI, Japan, Dec. 29 Kyodo - Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto receives his new team jersey from Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins during an introductory press conference in Toronto on Jan. 6, 2026, after joining the major league club.

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Baseball: Kazuma Okamoto

Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto puts on a team cap during his first press conference after joining the MLB's Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team.

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team.

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team.

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team.

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Interview with Angels pitcher Kikuchi

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi gives an interview at the King of the Hill indoor baseball training gym built by him near his alma mater Hanamaki Higashi High School in Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 12, 2025. Kikuchi plans to play for Japan's 2026 World Baseball Classic team.

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Baseball: Japan baseball team manager Ibata

The manager of Japan's national baseball team, Hirokazu Ibata, poses for a photo in Tokyo on Dec. 26, 2025, after announcing eight of the members to play at the 2026 World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan baseball team manager Ibata

The manager of Japan's national baseball team, Hirokazu Ibata, announces eight of the members to play at the 2026 World Baseball Classic in March on Dec. 26, 2025, in Tokyo.

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Baseball: Japan baseball team manager Ibata

Japan's national baseball team manager Hirokazu Ibata announces eight members to play at the 2026 World Baseball Classic in March on Dec. 26, 2025, in Tokyo.

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Baseball: Japan baseball team manager Ibata

The manager of Japan's national baseball team, Hirokazu Ibata, announces eight of the members to play at the 2026 World Baseball Classic in March on Dec. 26, 2025, in Tokyo.

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Baseball: Japan baseball team manager Ibata

The manager of Japan's national baseball team, Hirokazu Ibata, announces eight of the members to play at the 2026 World Baseball Classic in March on Dec. 26, 2025, in Tokyo.

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Baseball:veteran pitcher Maeda joins Rakuten Eagles

SENDAI, Japan, Dec. 24 Kyodo - Right-hander Kenta Maeda poses for a photo with fans at Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 16, 2025, as he holds his first news conference after joining the Pacific League pro baseball team Rakuten Eagles. He returned to Japan after playing for 10 years in the U.S. majors.

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[Breaking News]Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

CHICAGO, United States, Dec. 23 Kyodo - New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami attends a press conference after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami gives a thumbs-up on the field following a press conference where he was introduced after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami puts on his new team cap and jersey during a press conference where he was introduced after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami gives a thumbs-up on the field following a press conference where he was introduced after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami gives a thumbs-up on the field following a press conference where he was introduced after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami (L) shakes hands with General Manager Chris Getz on the field following a press conference where he was introduced after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami gives a thumbs-up during a press conference after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami attends a press conference after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Japan slugger Murakami joins Chicago White Sox

New Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami attends a press conference after signing his first Major League Baseball contract with the team at Rate Field on Dec. 22, 2025, in Chicago.

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Baseball: Dominican Republic manager Pujols

Albert Pujols, manager of the Dominican Republic team for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, meets the press in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 9, 2025.

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Baseball: U.S. manager DeRosa meets press

Mark DeRosa, manager of the U.S. team for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, meets the press in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 9, 2025.

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Baseball: U.S. manager DeRosa meets press

Mark DeRosa, manager of the U.S. team for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, meets the press in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 9, 2025.

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Celebratory parade by Japan Series champ Hawks

SoftBank Hawks chairman and Nippon Professional Baseball all-time home run king Sadaharu Oh (L) waves to fans during a parade in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 24, 2025, after the Pacific League team clinched the Japan Series title for the 2025 season.

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Baseball: GM meetings in Las Vegas

Seattle Mariners general manager Justin Hollander meets the press as Major League Baseball's general manager meetings get under way in Las Vegas on Nov. 12, 2025. Hollander expressed an interest in acquiring Yakult Swallows slugger Munetaka Murakami after the Japanese Central League team posted the 25-year-old to MLB.

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Baseball: GM meetings in Las Vegas

San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller speaks to the press as Major League Baseball's general manager meetings get under way in Las Vegas on Nov. 11, 2025. Preller expressed interest in acquiring pitcher Tatsuya Imai of the Seibu Lions following the Japanese Pacific League team's announcement that it has begun the process of posting the 27-year-old right-hander to MLB.

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Dodgers' World Series victory celebration

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki acknowledges the crowd during an event to celebrate the baseball team's World Series victory at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Dodgers' World Series victory celebration

Confetti is flown at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025, packed with spectators during an event to celebrate the baseball team's consecutive World Series victories.

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Dodgers' World Series victory celebration

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (C, L) and his wife Mamiko (C, R) leave the field after attending an event to celebrate the baseball team's World Series victory at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Dodgers' World Series victory celebration

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko leave the field after attending an event to celebrate the baseball team's World Series victory at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Dodgers' World Series victory celebration

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (C, R) and his wife Mamiko (C, L) leave the field after attending an event to celebrate the baseball team's World Series victory at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Dodgers' World Series victory celebration

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani claps during an event to celebrate the baseball team's World Series victory at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Dodgers' World Series victory parade

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani rides an open-top bus during a parade to celebrate the baseball team's World Series victory in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Dodgers World Series victory parade

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (C) rides an open-top bus during a parade to celebrate the baseball team's World Series victory in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Dodgers' World Series victory celebration

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw makes a speech during an event to celebrate the baseball team's World Series victory at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Dodgers' World Series victory parade

Fans wave to Los Angeles Dodgers players standing on an open-top bus during a parade to celebrate the baseball team's World Series victory in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Dodgers' World Series victory celebration

Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto (front, L) and Roki Sasaki (front, R) attend an event to celebrate the baseball team's World Series victory at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Dodgers' World Series victory celebration

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher and World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto (C) acknowledges the fans during an event to celebrate the baseball team's back-to-back series victories at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Dodgers' World Series victory celebration

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher and World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto (C) speaks during an event to celebrate the baseball team's back-to-back series victories at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Dodgers' World Series victory celebration

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher and World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto (C) acknowledges the fans during an event to celebrate the baseball team's back-to-back series victories at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Dodgers' World Series victory celebration

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani speaks during an event to celebrate the baseball team's World Series victory at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Dodgers' World Series victory celebration

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (C) speaks during an event to celebrate the baseball team's World Series victory at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Dodgers' World Series victory celebration

Spectators pack Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025, during an event to celebrate the baseball team's consecutive World Series victories.

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Dodgers' World Series victory celebration

Spectators pack Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025, during an event to celebrate the baseball team's consecutive World Series victories.

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Dodgers' World Series victory celebration

Spectators pack Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025, during an event to celebrate the baseball team's consecutive World Series victories.

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Dodgers' World Series victory celebration

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher and World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto acknowledges the fans during an event to celebrate the baseball team's back-to-back series victories at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025.