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  • United States' Chloe Kim speaks during a press conference at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Livigno, Italy, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
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  • Japan's Prime Minister and President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Sanae Takaichi, gestures after speaking with media on the House of Representatives election day at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo, on February 8, 2026.
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    She’s one of the world’s most powerful conservative leaders – and she just won again
  • USA's Ilia Malinin competes in the figure skating men's singles free skating team event during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on February 8, 2026.
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  • Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, speaks during a media interview at the party headquarters following a general election in Tokyo, on February 8, 2026, .
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    Japan’s Takaichi secures historic supermajority in landslide election victory
  • Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at an LDP election rally in Kawagoe, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, on February 3, 2026.
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    Japan’s conservative leader bets big on Takaichi mania with snap election. Will her gamble pay off?
  • A lift carrying Nagano Prefecture Police for the searching operation is seen at Tsugaike Mountain Resort, Japan, on January 30, 2023.
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    Australian snowboarder dies after becoming caught on ski lift in Japan
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  • Japan and the Philippines sign a new defense pact as they face growing China aggression
  • Japan dives into New Year with prayers and an icy plunge
  • Japanese PM’s Taiwan comments prompt China to ban certain exports to Japan
  • Bluefin tuna fetches record $3.2 million in year’s first sale at Tokyo fish market
  • Japan’s prime minister joins female lawmakers in fight for more toilets in parliament
  • Where to travel in 2026: The best places to visit
  • At least 15 injured in knife and bleach attack at Japan factory
  • Israel’s approval of new West Bank settlements condemned by 12 European countries, Canada and Japan
  • Why the weirdest sea level changes on Earth are happening off the coast of Japan
  • Japan to restart the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster

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  • Naomi Osaka arrives to face Antonia Ruzic during their women's singles match on day three of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 20, 2026.
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    Naomi Osaka makes grand entrance and big fashion statement at Australian Open
  • These Japanese wrestlers throw down in latex and glitter
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  • Kabuki film ‘Kokuho’ is a box office hit aiming for the Oscars. It could help revive the art form itself
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  • Convenience Wear brand white unisex tube socks, sold by the Japanese retailer Family Mart, in Hong Kong on December 31, 2025.
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    Japan’s hottest souvenir? A $2 pair of striped socks from a convenience store
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