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Japan Diet extended for 8 days

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on July 17, 2026, following parliament's decision to extend its current session for eight days until July 25.

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Japan Diet extended for 8 days

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on July 17, 2026, following parliament's decision to extend its current session for eight days until July 25.

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Japan Diet extended for 8 days

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on July 17, 2026, following parliament's decision to extend its current session for eight days until July 25.

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Japan Diet extended for 8 days

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on July 17, 2026, following parliament's decision to extend its current session for eight days until July 25.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara (front, L) bows after the House of Councillors passed a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stands up after the House of Councillors passed a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stands up after the House of Councillors passed a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stands up after the House of Councillors passed a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's House of Councillors passes a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's House of Councillors passes a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan revises Imperial House Law

Japan's House of Councillors passes a bill to revise the Imperial House Law during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026. The amendment to the 1947 law permits the imperial family to adopt males aged 15 or older who are descended from emperors through the male line in 11 former branch families and also allows female members to retain their imperial status even after marrying commoners.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a House of Councillors budget committee session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a House of Councillors budget committee session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a House of Councillors budget committee session in Tokyo on July 17, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Lamine Yamal of Spain is pictured during a team training session in East Hanover, New Jersey, on July 16, 2026, ahead of the football World Cup final against Argentina on July 19.

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Lower house Constitution panel broadcast live

A session of the House of Representatives panel on the Constitution is broadcast live by Japan's public broadcaster NHK for the first time in Tokyo on July 16, 2026, at the request of both ruling and opposition parties to boost public interest in constitutional issues.

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Lower house Constitution panel broadcast live

A session of the House of Representatives panel on the Constitution is broadcast live by Japan's public broadcaster NHK for the first time in Tokyo on July 16, 2026, at the request of both ruling and opposition parties to boost public interest in constitutional issues.

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Lower house Constitution panel broadcast live

A session of the House of Representatives panel on the Constitution is broadcast live by Japan's public broadcaster NHK for the first time in Tokyo on July 16, 2026, at the request of both ruling and opposition parties to boost public interest in constitutional issues.

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Prime Minister Takaichi at upper house committee

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Councillors judicial affairs committee session in Tokyo on July 16, 2026, on a bill to revise the country's retrial system.

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Prime Minister Takaichi at upper house committee

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Councillors judicial affairs committee session in Tokyo on July 16, 2026, on a bill to revise the country's retrial system.

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Lower house passes bill for imperial law revision

Japan's House of Representatives passes a bill for a law revision to address the dwindling number of imperial family members during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 10, 2026.

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Lower house passes bill for imperial law revision

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) bows after the House of Representatives passed a bill for a law revision to address the dwindling number of imperial family members during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 10, 2026.

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Lower house passes bill for imperial law revision

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) bows after the House of Representatives passed a bill for a law revision to address the dwindling number of imperial family members during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 10, 2026.

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Lower house passes bill for imperial law revision

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi applauds after the House of Representatives passed a bill for a law revision to address the dwindling number of imperial family members during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 10, 2026.

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Lower house passes bill for imperial law revision

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara bows after the House of Representatives passed a bill for a law revision to address the dwindling number of imperial family members during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 10, 2026.

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Lower house passes bill for imperial law revision

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara bows after the House of Representatives passed a bill for a law revision to address the dwindling number of imperial family members during a plenary session in Tokyo on July 10, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is pictured during a training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Brazil.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's football World Cup squad is pictured before a training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a round of 32 match against Brazil.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is pictured during a training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Brazil.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Vinicius Junior (4th from L) and Neymar (5th from L) are pictured with teammates during a training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Japan.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu is pictured during his team's training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Brazil.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu is pictured during his team's training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Brazil.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil's Vinicius Junior is pictured during the team's training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Japan.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti is pictured during his team's training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Japan.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti is pictured during his team's training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Japan.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti is pictured during his team's training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Japan.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players take a hydration break during a training session in Houston on June 28, 2026, ahead of a football World Cup round of 32 match against Brazil.

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Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Naomi Osaka of Japan (L) is pictured after a training session held ahead of the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on June 28, 2026. The grand slam tournament begins the following day, with Osaka set to face Elsa Jacquemot of France in the first round.

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Japan's emperor in Brussels

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, C) visits the plenary session room of the House of Representatives at the Belgian Federal Parliament in Brussels on June 23, 2026, during his official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor in Brussels

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, C) visits the plenary session room of the House of Representatives at the Belgian Federal Parliament in Brussels on June 23, 2026, during his official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu acknowledges supporters following a training session in Dallas, Texas, on June 24, 2026, ahead of a World Cup football group match against Sweden.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan defender Ko Itakura waves to supporters after a training session in Dallas, Texas, on June 24, 2026, ahead of a World Cup football group match against Sweden.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki attempts to catch the ball during a training session in Dallas, Texas, on June 24, 2026, ahead of a World Cup football group match against Sweden.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Ritsu Doan (L) acknowledges fans after a training session in Dallas, Texas, on June 24, 2026, ahead of a World Cup football group match against Sweden.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Keito Nakamura waves to fans following a training session in Dallas, Texas, on June 24, 2026, ahead of a World Cup football group match against Sweden.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Ao Tanaka speaks to the press following a training session in Dallas, Texas, on June 24, 2026, ahead of a World Cup football group match against Sweden.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's Daichi Kamada is pictured during a training session in Dallas, Texas, on June 24, 2026, ahead of a World Cup football group match against Sweden.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki is pictured after a training session in Dallas, Texas, on June 24, 2026, ahead of a World Cup football group match against Sweden.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan defender Hiroki Ito is pictured during a training session in Dallas, Texas, on June 24, 2026, ahead of a World Cup football group match against Sweden.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan defender Hiroki Ito is pictured during a training session in Dallas, Texas, on June 24, 2026, ahead of a World Cup football group match against Sweden.