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Japan's Princess Kako of Akishino pays tribute to early Japanese settlers during a wreath laying ceremony at the Japanese Pavilion in Ibirapuera Park in Sao Paulo, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

AP PHOTOS: Princess Kako of Japan visits Brazil

Japan's Princess Kako of Akishino arrives to Itamaraty Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

Japan’s Princess Kako addresses Brazil’s Congress, meets with Lula in presidential palace

U.S. military persons gather near the site of an explosion at a storage site for unexploded ordnances at a U.S. military base in the town of Yomitanson, Okinawa prefecture, southern Japan Monday, June 9, 2025. (Kyodo News via AP)

Explosion at a US air base in southern Japan injures 4 Japanese soldiers

From left, Japan's Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and their daughter Princess Aiko lay flowers in front of "kozakura-no-to," a monument to commemorate about 1,500 people, including hundreds of school children, killed in a U.S. torpedo attack on their evacuation ship Tsushima Maru in August 1944, in Naha, Okinawa prefecture, southern Japan Thursday, June 5, 2025. (Japan Pool/Kyodo News via AP)

Emperor’s visit to Okinawa reflects imperial family’s close ties to the island. Here is why he cares

This image taken from video shows flight controllers at ispace Mission Control in Tokyo awaiting confirmation of their private lunar lander touching down on the moon Friday, June 6, 2025. (ispace via AP)

Private lunar lander from Japan crashes into moon in failed mission

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South Korea’s senior military official hosts counterparts from US and Japan for cooperation talks

South Korea’s chairman of of the joint chiefs of staff hosted his counterparts from the U.S. and Japan in Seoul on Friday. The senior military leaders shared concerns about the threat posed by North Korea and emphasized the need for close trilateral cooperation.

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Los Angeles Angels' Yoan Moncada (5) and Jorge Soler walk to the dugout during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Cuba had record 26 players on opening-day MLB rosters and Japan had 12 for its most since 2012

Gold medalist Michela Moioli of Italy poses during the Snowboardcross competition at the FIS Snowboard, Freestyle and Freeski World Championships on Friday, March 28, 2025, in St. Moritz, Switzerland. (Gian Ehrenzeller/Keystone via AP)

Moioli finally gets elusive gold medal at snowboard worlds and Japan dominates big air

Picture perfect cherry blossoms delight locals and visitors in Japan’s capital

Ilia Malinin, of the United States, skates during the men's short program at the figure skating world championships, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Reigning champ Ilia Malinin of US leads Japan’s Yuma Kagiyama at figure skating world championships

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, left, and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba pose for the cameras after ending a joint press conference at the Akasaka Palace State Guest House in Tokyo, Wednesday, March 26, 2025. (Rodrigo Reyes Marin/Pool Photo via AP)

Brazilian President Lula swipes at Trump as US imposes auto tariffs

Japan considering ‘all options’ in face of US tariffs on imported cars

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, left, and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba shake hands after ending a joint press conference at the Akasaka Palace State Guest House in Tokyo, Wednesday, March 26, 2025. (Rodrigo Reyes Marin/Pool Photo via AP)

Leaders of Brazil and Japan stress importance of multilateralism and agree to strengthen ties

The entrance of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, is seen on Nov. 7, 2023, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama, File)

What is the Unification Church and why did a Japanese court order it dissolved?

Nobuya Fukumoto, foreground center, a lawyer for the Unification Church, is surrounded by reporters after the church was ordered dissolved by the Tokyo District Court, in front of the court in Tokyo Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (Kyodo News via AP)

Court in Japan orders the dissolution of the Unification Church

Japan’s weather agency declares flowering of Tokyo’s cherry blossoms

The blooming Somei Yoshino cherry tree at the specimen tree at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, Monday March 24, 2025. (Kyodo Photo via AP)

Japan’s cherry blossom season begins as first blooms appear in Tokyo

Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez walks of the field with teammates after defeating Brazil in a World Cup 2026 qualifying soccer match at Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

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Wildfires in western Japan damage homes, force residents to evacuate

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs warm up in the Tokyo Dome before an MLB Tokyo Series baseball game in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Dodgers-Cubs opener in Tokyo averages more than 25 million viewers in Japan, a record audience

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, left, Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, center, and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul pose for a photo during their trilateral foreign ministers' meeting in Tokyo Saturday, March 22, 2025.(Rodrigo Reyes Marin/Pool Photo via AP)

Japan’s leader calls for finding common ground ahead of key meeting with China and South Korea

Japan becomes first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup after host nations

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani waves to fans as he walks off the field after the team's MLB Tokyo Series baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Thanks to Ohtani, MLB enjoys huge success in Japan and has momentum heading into 2025 season

A subway sign, center top, is seen at the Kodenmacho station, that was affected by a deadly sarin nerve gas attack 30 years ago, in Tokyo, as a passenger gets out of its exit Thursday, March 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

30 years after deadly Tokyo subway gassing, survivors and victims’ families still seeking closure

Fans of the Chicago Cubs take selfie at the Tokyo Dome ahead of an MLB Tokyo Series baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs, in Tokyo, Tuesday, March 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama)

Ohtani and the Dodgers keep the Cubs and their rich history in the shadows in Japan

A container ship is loaded and unloaded at a container terminal at a port of Kawasaki near Tokyo on March 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File)

Japan’s exports surge in February, leaving a trade surplus as worries persist over Trump’s tariffs

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws to the Chicago Cubs in the fifth inning of an MLB Japan Series baseball game in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, March 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Yamamoto, Ohtani deliver in return to Japan, Dodgers beat the Cubs 4-1 in season opener

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, bottom center, bats against the Hanshin Tigers during the third inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Shohei Ohtani merchandise is prompting long lines — even in the rain — in Tokyo

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (17) bats against the Hanshin Tigers during the third inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

What’s the future of baseball in Japan as the best players leave for MLB?

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a pitcher of the Los Angeles Dodgers, starts a practice session at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Friday, March 14, 2025, as the Dodgers play their MLB opening games against the Chicago Cubs at the venue next week. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

Yamamoto is ready to emerge as a star for the Dodgers, starting with their opener in Japan

Hanshin Tigers pitcher Hiroto Saiki works against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning in an MLB Japan Series exhibition baseball game, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)

The best team in the National League? For two days in Japan, it’s looked like the Hanshin Tigers

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani connects for a two-run home run in the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Yomiuri Giants in Tokyo, Japan, Saturday, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Rising to the occasion, Shohei Ohtani hits 2-run HR in return to Japan against Yomiuri Giants

Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts singles during the first inning during a spring training baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Dodgers’ Betts dealing with illness in Japan, Roberts hopeful he’ll be ready for opening day

Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani, left, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, center, and Roki Sasaki, right, pose for photographs during the official Press conference Friday, March 14, 2025, in Tokyo, as the Dodgers play their MLB opening games against the Chicago Cubs at Tokyo Dome next week. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Shohei Ohtani and four other Japanese players come home to start the MLB season

Alain Bouchard, chairman of Canada’s Alimentation Couche-Tard, speaks during a press conference in Tokyo, Thursday, March 13, 2025. (Kyodo News via AP)

Canada’s Couche-Tard’s chief stresses ‘friendly’ interest in Japan’s 7-Eleven chain

Japan’s PM attends Fukushima memorial marking 14th anniversary of nuclear disaster