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Mt. Fuji climbing season

Mt. Fuji climbing season

Climbers atop Mt. Fuji pose for a photo on July 1, 2026, as the official climbing season began for Japan's highest mountain, straddling Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures.

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S. Korea-Ukraine foreign ministers' talks

S. Korea-Ukraine foreign ministers' talks

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun (R) shakes hands with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha at the South Korean Foreign Ministry in Seoul on June 30, 2026. The ministers discussed the repatriation of North Korean prisoners of war held in the Russia-Ukraine war. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 30, 2026.

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Japan-U.S. drill to defend remote islands

Japan-U.S. drill to defend remote islands

Photo shows the U.S. Marine Corps' missile systems -- the Marine Air Defense Integrated System, or MADIS (front), and the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System, or NMESIS -- at Camp Hansen in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on June 30, 2026, the final day of the Resolute Dragon Japan-U.S. joint defense drill. A total of 9,600 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and Marine Corps personnel took part in the 11-day drill, conducted in Okinawa and the southwestern Japan main island of Kyushu to strengthen capabilities to defend remote islands.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Hiroki Ito meets the press in Houston on June 30, 2026, following the team's 2-1 loss to Brazil in a World Cup round of 32 football match the previous day. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Daizen Maeda meets the press in Houston on June 30, 2026, following the team's 2-1 loss to Brazil in a World Cup round of 32 football match the previous day. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Takehiro Tomiyasu meets the press in Houston on June 30, 2026, following the team's 2-1 loss to Brazil in a World Cup round of 32 football match the previous day. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki meets the press in Houston on June 30, 2026, following the team's 2-1 loss to Brazil in a World Cup round of 32 football match the previous day. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Kaishu Sano meets the press in Houston on June 30, 2026, following the team's 2-1 loss to Brazil in a World Cup round of 32 football match the previous day. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Yuto Nagatomo meets the press in Houston on June 30, 2026, following the team's 2-1 loss to Brazil in a World Cup round of 32 football match the previous day. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan captain Ko Itakura meets the press in Houston on June 30, 2026, following the team's 2-1 loss to Brazil in a World Cup round of 32 football match the previous day. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Ao Tanaka meets the press in Houston on June 30, 2026, following the team's 2-1 loss to Brazil in a World Cup round of 32 football match the previous day. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Daichi Kamada meets the press in Houston on June 30, 2026, following the team's 2-1 loss to Brazil in a World Cup round of 32 football match the previous day. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Keito Nakamura meets the press in Houston on June 30, 2026, following the team's 2-1 loss to Brazil in a World Cup round of 32 football match the previous day. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Takefusa Kubo meets the press in Houston on June 30, 2026, following the team's 2-1 loss to Brazil in a World Cup round of 32 football match the previous day. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Norway's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Ivory Coast at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 30, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Ivory Coast's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Norway at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 30, 2026.

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Industrial Innovation Investment Corporation: Regular Press Conference (Press Conference on the Change of President)

Industrial Innovation Investment Corporation: Regular Press Conference (Press Conference on the Change of President)

Industrial Innovation Investment Corporation, Regular Press Conference (Press Conference on the Change of President). The photo shows Jiro Seguchi, the new President and CEO.=June 26,2026,Tokyo

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Industrial Innovation Investment Corporation: Regular Press Conference (Press Conference on the Change of President)

Industrial Innovation Investment Corporation: Regular Press Conference (Press Conference on the Change of President)

Industrial Innovation Investment Corporation, Regular Press Conference (Press Conference Announcing the Change in President). The photo shows, from left to right, Toshiyuki Kumura, Chief Investment Officer (CIO); Jiro Seguchi, the new President and CEO; and Keisuke Yokoo, the former President and CEO.=June 26,2026,Tokyo

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Industrial Innovation Investment Corporation: Regular Press Conference (Press Conference on the Change of President)

Industrial Innovation Investment Corporation: Regular Press Conference (Press Conference on the Change of President)

Industrial Innovation Investment Corporation, Regular Press Conference (Press Conference on the Change of President). The photo shows, from left to right, Jiro Seguchi, the new President and CEO, and Keisuke Yokoo, the former President and CEO.=June 26,2026,Tokyo

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's starting XI pose for a team photo before a round of 32 football World Cup match against Brazil at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's football World Cup squad pose for a photo before a round of 32 football match against Japan at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil players pose for a photo ahead of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Japan at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Brazil at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Brazil at Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Canada's starting XI pose for a team photo before a football World Cup round of 32 match against South Africa at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Photo taken on June 28, 2026, shows Houston Stadium in Houston ahead of a World Cup round of 32 football match between Japan and Brazil the following day.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Photo taken on June 28, 2026, shows Houston Stadium in Houston ahead of a World Cup round of 32 football match between Japan and Brazil the following day.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Photo taken on June 28, 2026, shows Houston Stadium in Houston ahead of a World Cup round of 32 football match between Japan and Brazil the following day.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Photo taken at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico, on June 10, 2026, shows Hong Myung Bo, who announced his resignation as South Korea head coach on June 28 after his team failed to advance to the football World Cup knockout stage.

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China-Bangladesh summit

China-Bangladesh summit

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman (front, L) is pictured before his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 26, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Derailed train in Kyoto

Derailed train in Kyoto

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a Kintetsu Kyoto Line train that derailed shortly after leaving Kyoto Station in Kyoto for Kashiharajingu-mae on June 29, 2026. None of the roughly 30 passengers aboard was injured, the train operator said.

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Derailed train in Kyoto

Derailed train in Kyoto

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a Kintetsu Kyoto Line train that derailed shortly after leaving Kyoto Station in Kyoto for Kashiharajingu-mae on June 29, 2026. None of the roughly 30 passengers aboard was injured, the train operator said.

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China-Bangladesh summit

China-Bangladesh summit

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman (2nd from R) holds talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping (not pictured) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on June 26, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Derailed train in Kyoto

Derailed train in Kyoto

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a Kintetsu Kyoto Line train that derailed shortly after leaving Kyoto Station in Kyoto for Kashiharajingu-mae on June 29, 2026. None of the roughly 30 passengers aboard was injured, the train operator said.

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Derailed train in Kyoto

Derailed train in Kyoto

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a Kintetsu Kyoto Line train that derailed shortly after leaving Kyoto Station in Kyoto for Kashiharajingu-mae on June 29, 2026. None of the roughly 30 passengers aboard was injured, the train operator said.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

South Africa's starting XI pose for a team photo before a football World Cup round of 32 match against Canada at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 28, 2026.

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Infectious disease center in Bhutan

Infectious disease center in Bhutan

Photo taken on June 28, 2026, shows the Royal Centre for Infectious Diseases in Gidakom, Bhutan. The center, inaugurated on the day, was built with Japan's foreign aid to assist in Bhutan's efforts to strengthen response to infectious diseases and enhance national health security.

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Japan-South Korea defense talks

Japan-South Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) attends an honor guard ceremony with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back prior to their talks in Seoul on June 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-South Korea defense talks

Japan-South Korea defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (L) attends an honor guard ceremony with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back (C) prior to their talks in Seoul on June 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of a World Cup Group J football match against Jordan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Jordan's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of a World Cup Group J football match against Argentina at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Portugal's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of a World Cup Group K football match against Colombia at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against Panama at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 27, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Panama's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of a World Cup Group L football match against England at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 27, 2026.

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2 typhoons pass along Japan's Pacific coast

2 typhoons pass along Japan's Pacific coast

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on June 27, 2026, shows the site of a landslide in Hirao in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, after two typhoons brought downpours to wide areas while passing along the country's Pacific coast. A man in his 70s was killed and three others injured at the site.

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2 typhoons pass along Japan's Pacific coast

2 typhoons pass along Japan's Pacific coast

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on June 27, 2026, shows the site of a landslide in Hirao in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, after two typhoons brought downpours to wide areas while passing along the country's Pacific coast. A man in his 70s was killed and three others injured at the site.

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2 typhoons pass along Japan's Pacific coast

2 typhoons pass along Japan's Pacific coast

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on June 27, 2026, shows the site of a landslide in Hirao in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, after two typhoons brought downpours to wide areas while passing along the country's Pacific coast. A man in his 70s was killed and three others injured at the site.

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2 typhoons pass along Japan's Pacific coast

2 typhoons pass along Japan's Pacific coast

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on June 27, 2026, shows the site of a landslide in Hirao in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, after two typhoons brought downpours to wide areas while passing along the country's Pacific coast. A man in his 70s was killed and three others injured at the site.

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2 typhoons pass along Japan's Pacific coast

2 typhoons pass along Japan's Pacific coast

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on June 27, 2026, shows the site of a landslide in Hirao in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, after two typhoons brought downpours to wide areas while passing along the country's Pacific coast. A man in his 70s was killed and three others injured at the site.

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