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Japan: Man Arrested After Setting Fire at Iconic Shibuya Scramble Crossing

A man in his 50s scattered a flammable liquid and set it on fire at the iconic Shibuya Scramble Crossing on Friday, April 3. He turned himself in at a nearby police station about 20 minutes later, and was arrested on suspicion of obstructing traffic. The fire was put out by police officers and no one was hurt.

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Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L) and Empress Masako (far R) meet with French President Emmanuel Macron (far L) and his wife Brigitte at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L) and Empress Masako (far R) meet with French President Emmanuel Macron (far L) and his wife Brigitte at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from L) and Empress Masako (far R) meet with French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd from L) and his wife Brigitte at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from L) and Empress Masako (far R) meet with French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd from L) and his wife Brigitte at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L) and Empress Masako (far L) meet with French President Emmanuel Macron (3rd from L) and his wife Brigitte at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (far R) greet French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd from L) and his wife Brigitte at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from L), Empress Masako (far R), French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd from L) and his wife Brigitte pose for a photo at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L), Empress Masako (far L), French President Emmanuel Macron (3rd from L) and his wife Brigitte pose for a photo at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Emperor meets with French president

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (far R) greet French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Emperor meets with French president

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (far R) meet with French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Emperor meets with French president

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R), Empress Masako (far R), French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, pose for a photo at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Emperor meets with French president

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R), Empress Masako (far R), French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, pose for a photo at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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JFA to part ways with women's national coach Nielsen

Japan women's national football team head coach Nils Nielsen (C) celebrates after guiding his team to the Asian Cup title in Sydney on March 21, 2026. The Japan Football Association said on April 2 that it has decided not to renew Nielsen's contract as the team's skipper despite the victory.

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Japan-France economic talks

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (R) shakes hands with his French counterpart Roland Lescure ahead of their talks in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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Macron in Tokyo

French President Emmanuel Macron is pictured during his visit to Astroscale Holdings Inc., a Tokyo-based space company working on space debris removal in collaboration with French firms, in Tokyo on April 2, 2026, with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The visit came after the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to broad cooperation in the space sector during their first in-person summit the previous day.

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Japan-France summit

French President Emmanuel Macron holds his first official in-person summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the State Guest House in Tokyo on April 1, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-France summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at the State Guest House in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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Japan-France summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by his wife Brigitte Macron, at the State Guest House in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Japan's Kaoru Mitoma (C) celebrates after his country's first victory over England in an international football friendly at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026.

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Football: Japan vs. England

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu (C) celebrates after his country's first victory over England in an international football friendly on March 31, 2026, at Wembley Stadium in London.

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China: Swimming Coach Dives In to Save Drowning Woman at Beijing Pool in Seconds

This is the tense moment that a Chinese swimming coach reacted within seconds to rescue a drowning woman at a swimming pool in Beijing, preventing a potential tragedy. On March 21, 2026, in Beijing, China, the video captured a young woman was seen struggling in the water after accidentally getting into distress. As panic spread and calls for help echoed around the pool, swimming coach Mr. Song immediately noticed the situation. Without hesitation, he jumped into the pool and swam rapidly toward the victim. The footage showed him reaching the woman quickly, securing her, and guiding her safely back to the poolside while others watched anxiously. His swift judgment and decisive action were believed to have prevented the situation from escalating into a fatal incident. The video ended with the woman regaining her footing in the pool, standing steadily in the water and out of immediate danger.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (L) acknowledges the crowd after receiving his 2025 Silver Slugger award alongside fellow recipient outfielder Kyle Tucker (R) prior to a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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Baseball: Guardians vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (L) acknowledges the crowd after receiving his 2025 Silver Slugger award alongside fellow recipient outfielder Kyle Tucker (R) prior to a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 30, 2026.

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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa's Retirement Press Conference

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA): Astronaut Satoshi Furukawa (right) at his retirement press conference.=March 30,2026,Japan

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Figure skating: ISU awards

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan speaks after his men's short program was named the Most Entertaining Program at the ISU Figure Skating Awards in Prague on March 29, 2026, following the world championships.

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Figure skating: ISU awards

Ilia Malinin of the United States smiles as his free skating costume, designed by Satomi Ito, wins the Best Costume award at the ISU Figure Skating Awards ceremony in Prague on March 29, 2026, following the world championships.

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Figure skating: ISU awards

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan poses for photos as his men's short program was awarded as the Most Entertaining Program at the ISU Figure Skating Awards in Prague on March 29, 2026, following the world figure skating championships.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Astros

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai (C) exits after throwing 2-2/3 innings in four runs in his major league debut game against the Los Angeles Angels at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, on March 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Astros

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai exits after throwing 2-2/3 innings in four runs in his major league debut game against the Los Angeles Angels at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, on March 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Astros

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai starts in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, on March 29, 2026, marking his major league debut.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Astros

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai (3rd from R) exits after throwing 2-2/3 innings in four runs in his major league debut game against the Los Angeles Angels at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, on March 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Astros

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai starts in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, on March 29, 2026, marking his major league debut.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Astros

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai starts in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, on March 29, 2026, marking his major league debut.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Astros

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai starts in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, on March 29, 2026, marking his major league debut.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Astros

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai starts in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, on March 29, 2026, marking his major league debut.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Astros

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai starts in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, on March 29, 2026, marking his major league debut.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Astros

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai starts in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, on March 29, 2026, marking his major league debut.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Astros

Houston Astros rookie Tatsuya Imai (back, R), making his major league debut, reacts after allowing a three-run double to Los Angeles Angels outfielder Jorge Soler in the third inning in a game at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, on March 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Athletics vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto is showered with water after hitting his first major league homer, a solo blast in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics at Rogers Centre in Toronto, on March 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Athletics vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto is showered with water after hitting his first major league homer, a solo blast in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics at Rogers Centre in Toronto, on March 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Athletics vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto is showered with water after hitting his first major league homer, a solo blast in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics at Rogers Centre in Toronto, on March 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Athletics vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto hits his first major league homer, a solo blast in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics at Rogers Centre in Toronto, on March 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Athletics vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto rounds the bases after hitting his first major league homer, a solo blast in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics at Rogers Centre in Toronto, on March 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Athletics vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto rounds the bases after hitting his first major league homer, a solo blast in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics at Rogers Centre in Toronto, on March 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Athletics vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto hits his first major league homer, a solo blast in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics at Rogers Centre in Toronto, on March 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Athletics vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto hits his first major league homer, a solo blast in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics at Rogers Centre in Toronto, on March 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Athletics vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto hits his first major league homer, a solo blast in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics at Rogers Centre in Toronto, on March 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Athletics vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto rounds the bases after hitting his first major league homer, a solo blast in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics at Rogers Centre in Toronto, on March 29, 2026.

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Baseball: Athletics vs. Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays rookie Kazuma Okamoto hits his first major league homer, a solo blast in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Athletics at Rogers Centre in Toronto, on March 29, 2026.