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Wildfire in Gunma Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Japan Ground Self-Defense Force firefighting operations amid a wildfire in Ueno in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 22, 2026.

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Wildfire in Gunma Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Japan Ground Self-Defense Force firefighting operations amid a wildfire in Ueno in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 22, 2026.

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Wildfire in Gunma Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a wildfire in Ueno in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 22, 2026.

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Wildfire in Gunma Pref.

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a wildfire in Ueno in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 22, 2026.

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Japan-Germany defense talks

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (R), accompanied by his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi (C), receives a guard of honor at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 22, 2026.

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Japan-Germany defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (far L) and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius (2nd from L) board the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Teruzuki at the MSDF's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 22, 2026.

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Japan-Germany defense talks

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (R), accompanied by his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi, receives a guard of honor at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 22, 2026.

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Japan-Germany defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius shake hands following a joint press appearance at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 22, 2026.

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Japan-German defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius make a joint press appearance following their talks at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 22, 2026.

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Japan-German defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius make a joint press appearance following their talks at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 22, 2026.

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Japan-German defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius make a joint press appearance following their talks at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 22, 2026.

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Japan-German defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (2nd from L) and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius (far R) hold talks at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 22, 2026.

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Japan-German defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (2nd from L) and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius (far R) hold talks at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 22, 2026.

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Japan-German defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) and his German counterpart Boris Pistorius shake hands before holding talks at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 22, 2026.

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Japan defense chief attends troop inspection ceremony

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (C) attends a troop inspection ceremony at the National Defense Academy in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 14, 2026, following the academy's graduation ceremony.

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Japan defense chief attends troop inspection ceremony

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (C) attends a troop inspection ceremony at the National Defense Academy in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 14, 2026, following the academy's graduation ceremony.

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Japan defense chief attends troop inspection ceremony

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi attends a troop inspection ceremony at the National Defense Academy in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 14, 2026, following the academy's graduation ceremony.

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Japan defense chief attends troop inspection ceremony

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi attends a troop inspection ceremony at the National Defense Academy in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 14, 2026, following the academy's graduation ceremony.

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Japan defense chief attends troop inspection ceremony

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi attends a troop inspection ceremony at the National Defense Academy in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 14, 2026, following the academy's graduation ceremony.

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Japan defense chief attends troop inspection ceremony

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (front, C) attends a troop inspection ceremony at the National Defense Academy in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 14, 2026, following the academy's graduation ceremony.

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Japan defense chief attends troop inspection ceremony

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (back, C) attends a troop inspection ceremony at the National Defense Academy in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 14, 2026, following the academy's graduation ceremony.

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Japan defense chief attends troop inspection ceremony

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi attends a troop inspection ceremony at the National Defense Academy in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 14, 2026, following the academy's graduation ceremony.

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National Defense Academy commencement ceremony

Students toss their hats into the air at a graduation ceremony at the National Defense Academy in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 14, 2026.

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National Defense Academy commencement ceremony

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi addresses a graduation ceremony at the National Defense Academy in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 14, 2026.

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National Defense Academy commencement ceremony

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi addresses a graduation ceremony at the National Defense Academy in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 14, 2026.

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National Defense Academy commencement ceremony

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi addresses a graduation ceremony at the National Defense Academy in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 14, 2026.

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National Defense Academy commencement ceremony

Students toss their hats into the air at a graduation ceremony at the National Defense Academy in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 14, 2026.

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National Defense Academy commencement ceremony

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi addresses a graduation ceremony at the National Defense Academy in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 14, 2026.

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Humanoid and quadruped robots for disaster relief

AI-equipped humanoid (L) and quadruped robots are pictured during an experiment on March 10, 2026, in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan. The Building Research Institute, which jointly developed the robots with Pocket Queries Inc., conducted the experiment to test their abilities for use in disaster relief.

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Humanoid and quadruped robots for disaster relief

AI-equipped humanoid (L) and quadruped robots are shown to the press on March 10, 2026, in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan. The Building Research Institute, which jointly developed the robots with Pocket Queries Inc., conducted an experiment to test their abilities for use in disaster relief the same day.

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Humanoid and quadruped robots for disaster relief

AI-equipped humanoid (R) and quadruped robots are shown to the press on March 10, 2026, in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan. The Building Research Institute, which jointly developed the robots with Pocket Queries Inc., conducted an experiment to test their abilities for use in disaster relief the same day.

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Japan Foreign Minister Motegi urges Iran to exercise restraint

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi speaks to reporters at the Foreign Ministry on March 9, 2026, after talking with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi on the phone. Motegi urged Iran to exercise restraint amid the Middle Eastern country's escalating military clash with the United States and Israel.

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Campaigning for general election in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi waves her hand during a stump speech in Kawagoe in Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Feb. 3, 2026, ahead of the Feb. 8 general election.

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Campaigning for general election in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi smiles during a stump speech in Higashimatsuyama in Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Feb. 3, 2026, ahead of the Feb. 8 general election.

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Campaigning for general election in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi smiles during a stump speech in Higashimatsuyama in Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Feb. 3, 2026, ahead of the Feb. 8 general election.

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Campaigning for general election in Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi makes a stump speech in Kuki in Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Feb. 3, 2026, ahead of the Feb. 8 general election.

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[Breaking News]Judo: Paris Olympic champ Tsunoda retires

URAYASU, Japan, Jan. 30 Kyodo - Paris Olympic women's 48-kilogram judo champion Natsumi Tsunoda receives a bouquet as she announces her retirement from competition at a press conference in Urayasu in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (L) plays table tennis with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back following talks at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (L) and his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back pose for a photo following talks at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-S. Korea defense talks

South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu Back (R) receives a guard of honor at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026. Ahn held talks with his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi (L) the same day. (Pool photo)

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Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi meets the press after holding talks with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-S. Korea defense talks

South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu Back (2nd from R) holds talks with his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (2nd from L) holds talks with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back (2nd from R) at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) shakes hands with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026, ahead of their talks. (Pool photo)

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Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (2nd from L) holds talks with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-S. Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) shakes hands with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's base in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026, ahead of their talks. (Pool photo)

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Judo: Paris Olympic champ Tsunoda retires

Paris Olympic women's 48-kilogram judo champion Natsumi Tsunoda receives a bouquet as she announces her retirement from competition at a press conference in Urayasu in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026.

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Judo: Paris Olympic champ Tsunoda retires

Paris Olympic women's 48-kilogram judo champion Natsumi Tsunoda receives a bouquet as she announces her retirement from competition at a press conference in Urayasu in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 30, 2026.

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[Breaking News]Wildfire in Gunma Pref.

FUJIOKA, Japan, Jan. 25 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a wildfire starting in Fujioka in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 25, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Preparation for general election

Photo taken on Jan. 25, 2026, shows a board installed in Ichikawa in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, that will display posters of candidates before official campaigning for the Feb. 8 general election begins on Jan. 27.