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Crown Princess Kiko at award ceremony

Crown Princess Kiko at award ceremony

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko speaks to awardees during a ceremony for juvenile book review contest winners in Tokyo on Feb. 10, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Crown Princess Kiko at award ceremony

Crown Princess Kiko at award ceremony

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko speaks to awardees during a ceremony for juvenile book review contest winners in Tokyo on Feb. 10, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Crown Princess Kiko at award ceremony

Crown Princess Kiko at award ceremony

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko speaks during an award ceremony for juvenile book review contest winners in Tokyo on Feb. 10, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Crown Princess Kiko at award ceremony

Crown Princess Kiko at award ceremony

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko speaks to awardees during a ceremony for juvenile book review contest winners in Tokyo on Feb. 10, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan trade minister Akazawa off to U.S.

Japan trade minister Akazawa off to U.S.

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (2nd from R) meets the press at Tokyo' Haneda airport on Feb. 11, 2026, before flying to the United States for investment talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick

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Japan trade minister Akazawa off to U.S.

Japan trade minister Akazawa off to U.S.

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (C) meets the press at Tokyo' Haneda airport on Feb. 11, 2026, before flying to the United States for investment talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick

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Japan trade minister Akazawa off to U.S.

Japan trade minister Akazawa off to U.S.

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa meets the press at Tokyo' Haneda airport on Feb. 11, 2026, before flying to the United States for investment talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.

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Japan: Fireball Spotted Across Greater Tokyo Area

A bright fireball was spotted in the night sky across the Greater Tokyo Area on Monday, February 9.

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Nikkei stock index ends at record high

Nikkei stock index ends at record high

A roadside monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at 57,650.54, an all-time closing high, on Feb. 10, 2026, on continued hopes for expansionary fiscal policies after Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party scored a landslide victory in a general election two days before.

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Nikkei stock index ends at record high

Nikkei stock index ends at record high

A roadside monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at 57,650.54, an all-time closing high, on Feb. 10, 2026, on continued hopes for expansionary fiscal policies after Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party scored a landslide victory in a general election two days before.

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Nikkei stock index surges

Nikkei stock index surges

A monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average surging above 57,700 on Feb. 10, 2026, on continued hopes for expansionary fiscal policies after Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party scored a landslide victory in a general election two days before.

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Tokyo Deaflympics: Athletics

Tokyo Deaflympics: Athletics

Maki Yamada of Japan is pictured before the start of a race on Nov. 17, 2025, of the Tokyo Deaflympics at Komazawa Olympic Park's Athletic Field in Tokyo. Yamada, who is an actor, won golds in the men's 400-meter and 4x400-meter relay events and silver in the men's 200-meter event.

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Prudential Life Insurance sets up independent panel over fraud

Prudential Life Insurance sets up independent panel over fraud

Hiromitsu Tokumaru (2nd from R), new president and CEO of Prudential Life Insurance Co., holds a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 10, 2026, announcing the launch of a third-party panel to look into revelations that over 100 of its current and former employees engaged in improper conduct including defrauding clients.

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Prudential Life Insurance sets up independent panel over fraud

Prudential Life Insurance sets up independent panel over fraud

Hiromitsu Tokumaru, new president and CEO of Prudential Life Insurance Co., holds a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 10, 2026, announcing the launch of a third-party panel to look into revelations that over 100 of its current and former employees engaged in improper conduct including defrauding clients.

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Prudential Life Insurance sets up independent panel over fraud

Prudential Life Insurance sets up independent panel over fraud

Hiromitsu Tokumaru, new president and CEO of Prudential Life Insurance Co., holds a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 10, 2026, announcing the launch of a third-party panel to look into revelations that over 100 of its current and former employees engaged in improper conduct including defrauding clients.

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Keidanren chairman Tsutsui

Keidanren chairman Tsutsui

Japan Business Federation Chairman Yoshinobu Tsutsui holds a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, expressing his intention to cooperate with the Cabinet of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to promote its policies following the Liberal Democratic Party's landslide victory in the House of Representatives election on Feb. 8.

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PM Takaichi meets press after historic election victory

PM Takaichi meets press after historic election victory

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the headquarters of her Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, following the ruling party's historic landslide victory in a general election the previous day.

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PM Takaichi meets press after historic election victory

PM Takaichi meets press after historic election victory

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the headquarters of her Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, following the ruling party's historic landslide victory in a general election the previous day.

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PM Takaichi meets press after historic election victory

PM Takaichi meets press after historic election victory

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the headquarters of her Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, following the ruling party's historic landslide victory in a general election the previous day.

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PM Takaichi meets press after historic election victory

PM Takaichi meets press after historic election victory

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the headquarters of her Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, following the ruling party's historic landslide victory in a general election the previous day.

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PM Takaichi meets press after historic election victory

PM Takaichi meets press after historic election victory

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the headquarters of her Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, following the ruling party's historic landslide victory in a general election the previous day.

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PM Takaichi meets press after historic election victory

PM Takaichi meets press after historic election victory

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the headquarters of her Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, following the ruling party's historic landslide victory in a general election the previous day.

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PM Takaichi meets press after historic election victory

PM Takaichi meets press after historic election victory

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the headquarters of her Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, following the ruling party's historic landslide victory in a general election the previous day.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, hold a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, after expressing intention to resign from the post at the party's executive meeting following a crushing defeat in a general election.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Yoshihiko Noda (L) and Tetsuo Saito, co-leaders of the opposition Centrist Reform Alliance, hold a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 9, 2026, after expressing intention to resign from the post at the party's executive meeting following a crushing defeat in a general election.

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Tokyu Construction President Change Press Conference

Tokyu Construction President Change Press Conference

Tokyu Construction President Change Press Conference. The photo shows, from right to left: Koji Hisada, incoming President and Representative Director (currently Managing Executive Officer); and Mitsuhiro Terada, incoming Chairman and Representative Director (currently President and Representative Director).=February 6,2026,Tokyo

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Toyota Motor Corporation President Transition Press Conference

Toyota Motor Corporation President Transition Press Conference

Toyota Motor President Succession Press Conference. Photo shows Kenta Kon, incoming president, and President Koji Sato, from right to left.=February 6,2026,Tokyo

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Toyota Motor Corporation President Transition Press Conference

Toyota Motor Corporation President Transition Press Conference

Toyota Motor President Transition Press Conference. Photo shows Kenta Kon, incoming president.=February 6,2026,Tokyo

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Toyota Motor Corporation President Transition Press Conference

Toyota Motor Corporation President Transition Press Conference

Toyota Motor President Transition Press Conference. Photo shows President Koji Sato (right) and incoming President Kenta Kon.=February 6,2026,Tokyo

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Toyota Motor Corporation President Transition Press Conference

Toyota Motor Corporation President Transition Press Conference

Toyota Motor President Succession Press Conference. Photo shows Kenta Kon, incoming president, and President Koji Sato, from right to left.=February 6,2026,Tokyo

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Tokyu Construction President Change Press Conference

Tokyu Construction President Change Press Conference

Tokyu Construction President Change Press Conference. The photo shows, from right to left: Koji Hisada, incoming President and Representative Director (currently Managing Executive Officer); and Mitsuhiro Terada, incoming Chairman and Representative Director (currently President and Representative Director).=February 6,2026,Tokyo

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Tokyu Construction President Change Press Conference

Tokyu Construction President Change Press Conference

Tokyu Construction President Handoors Press Conference. The photo shows Koji Hisada, the incoming President and Representative Director (currently Managing Executive Officer).=February 6,2026,Tokyo

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Toyota Motor Corporation President Transition Press Conference

Toyota Motor Corporation President Transition Press Conference

Toyota Motor Corporation President Transition Press Conference. Photo shows President Koji Sato.=February 6,2026,Tokyo

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Tokyu Construction President Change Press Conference

Tokyu Construction President Change Press Conference

Tokyu Construction President Change Press Conference. The photo shows, from right to left: Koji Hisada, incoming President and Representative Director (currently Managing Executive Officer); and Mitsuhiro Terada, incoming Chairman and Representative Director (currently President and Representative Director).=February 6,2026,Tokyo

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Toyota Motor Corporation President Transition Press Conference

Toyota Motor Corporation President Transition Press Conference

Toyota Motor President Succession Press Conference. Photo shows Kenta Kon, incoming president, and President Koji Sato, from right to left.=February 6,2026,Tokyo

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Toyota Motor Corporation President Transition Press Conference

Toyota Motor Corporation President Transition Press Conference

Toyota Motor President Succession Press Conference. Photo shows Kenta Kon, incoming president, and President Koji Sato, from right to left.=February 6,2026,Tokyo

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Toyota Motor Corporation President Transition Press Conference

Toyota Motor Corporation President Transition Press Conference

Toyota Motor President Succession Press Conference. Photo shows Kenta Kon, incoming president, and President Koji Sato, from right to left.=February 6,2026,Tokyo

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Tokyu Construction President Change Press Conference

Tokyu Construction President Change Press Conference

Tokyu Construction President Change Press Conference. The photo shows Mitsuhiro Terada, the incoming Chairman of the Board (currently President and Representative Director).=February 6,2026,Tokyo

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Mitsui Chemicals President Change Press Conference

Mitsui Chemicals President Change Press Conference

Mitsui Chemicals President Transition Press Conference. From right: Satoshi Ichimura, incoming President and Representative Director, CEO, currently Managing Executive Officer, CSO; Osamu Hashimoto, incoming Representative Director and Chairman, currently President and Representative Director, CEO.=February 5,2026,Tokyo

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Mitsui Chemicals President Change Press Conference

Mitsui Chemicals President Change Press Conference

Mitsui Chemicals President Transition Press Conference. The photo shows, from left: Satoshi Ichimura, incoming President and Representative Director, CEO, currently Managing Executive Officer, CSO; Osamu Hashimoto, incoming Representative Director and Chairman, currently President and Representative Director, CEO.=February 5,2026,Tokyo

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Meeting between Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa and TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei

Meeting between Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa and TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei

Meeting between Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa and TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei. Photo shows C.C. Wei of TSMC (second from left front) and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa (third from right front).=February 5,2026,Tokyo

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Daihatsu “e-Hiace Cargo” and “e-Atrai” Press Conference

Daihatsu “e-Hiace Cargo” and “e-Atrai” Press Conference

Daihatsu “e-Hiace Cargo” and “e-Atrai” Press Conference. Photo shows the “e-Hiace Cargo”.=February 2,2026,Tokyo

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Daihatsu “e-Hiace Cargo” and “e-Atrai” Press Conference

Daihatsu “e-Hiace Cargo” and “e-Atrai” Press Conference

Daihatsu “e-Hiace Cargo” and “e-Atrai” Press Conference. Photo shows the front section of the “e-Hiace Cargo,” including the cooling radiator.=February 2,2026,Tokyo

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Meeting between Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa and TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei

Meeting between Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa and TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei

Meeting between Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa and TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei. Photo shows, from left, TSMC Chairman C.C. Wei and Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa.=February 5,2026,Tokyo

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Bosch signboard and logo

Bosch signboard and logo

Bosch signboard and logo=February 5,2026,Tokyo

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Mitsui Chemicals President Change Press Conference

Mitsui Chemicals President Change Press Conference

Mitsui Chemicals President Transition Press Conference. The photo shows Osamu Hashimoto, incoming Representative Director and Chairman, currently Representative Director, President and CEO.=February 5,2026,Tokyo

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Mitsui Chemicals President Change Press Conference

Mitsui Chemicals President Change Press Conference

Mitsui Chemicals President Transition Press Conference. From right: Satoshi Ichimura, incoming President and Representative Director, CEO, currently Managing Executive Officer, CSO; Osamu Hashimoto, incoming Representative Director and Chairman, currently President and Representative Director, CEO.=February 5,2026,Tokyo

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Bosch signboard and logo

Bosch signboard and logo

Bosch signboard and logo=February 5,2026,Tokyo

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Daihatsu “e-Hiace Cargo” and “e-Atrai” Press Conference

Daihatsu “e-Hiace Cargo” and “e-Atrai” Press Conference

Daihatsu “e-Hiace Cargo” and “e-Atrai” Press Conference. Photo shows the driver's seat area of the “e-Atrai”.=February 2,2026,Tokyo

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Daihatsu “e-Hiace Cargo” and “e-Atrai” Press Conference

Daihatsu “e-Hiace Cargo” and “e-Atrai” Press Conference

Daihatsu “e-Hiace Cargo” and “e-Atrai” Press Conference. The photo shows President Masahiro Inoue (center) answering questions.=February 2,2026,Tokyo

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