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Imitation chrysanthemum production in western Japan

Imitation chrysanthemum production in western Japan

Production of imitation chrysanthemum flowers is under way in Tanabe, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on April 6, 2026, ahead of a three-day annual festival at the World Heritage-listed Kumano Hongu Taisha shrine, starting on April 13.

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Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Photo taken in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 2, 2026, shows a football ground at the training center that will serve as the base camp for Japan squad members during the 2026 World Cup finals, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, opening in June.

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Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Photo taken in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 2, 2026, shows the interior of a training center that will serve as the base camp for Japan squad members during the 2026 football World Cup finals, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, opening in June.

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Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Photo taken in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 2, 2026, shows the training center to be used as the base camp for Japan squad members during the 2026 football World Cup finals, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, opening in June.

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Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Photo taken in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 2, 2026, shows the interior of a training center that will serve as the base camp for Japan squad members during the 2026 football World Cup finals, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, opening in June.

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Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Football: Base camp for Japan World Cup squad

Photo taken in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 2, 2026, shows the interior of a training center that will serve as the base camp for Japan squad members during the 2026 football World Cup finals, co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States, opening in June.

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World Autism Awareness Day

World Autism Awareness Day

Tokyo Tower is illuminated in blue, a color used as a symbol for autism as it represents hope and healing, on April 2, 2026, the U.N.-set World Autism Awareness Day.

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World Autism Awareness Day

World Autism Awareness Day

Tokyo Tower is illuminated in blue, a color used as a symbol for autism as it represents hope and healing, on April 2, 2026, the U.N.-set World Autism Awareness Day.

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[Breaking News]150-meter-tall fountain completed in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, March 29 Kyodo - Video taken on March 28, 2026, shows Tokyo Aqua Symphony, one of the world's largest fountains, at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo. The opening ceremony for the 150-meter-tall, 250-meter-wide fountain was held the same day, with Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike in attendance. (Kyodo)

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WTO ministerial meeting in Cameroon

WTO ministerial meeting in Cameroon

The final day of the 14th World Trade Organization ministerial meeting is under way in Yaounde, Cameroon, on March 30, 2026.

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WTO ministerial meeting in Cameroon

WTO ministerial meeting in Cameroon

World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala speaks during a press conference on the final day of the 14th WTO ministerial meeting in Yaounde, Cameroon, on March 30, 2026.

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Figure skating: ISU awards

Figure skating: ISU awards

Ilia Malinin of the United States poses for photos as he attends the ISU Figure Skating Awards ceremony in Prague on March 29, 2026, following the world figure skating championships.

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Figure skating: ISU awards

Figure skating: ISU awards

French ice dancers Laurence Fournier Beaudry (R) and Guillaume Cizeron win the Skaters of the Year award at the ISU Figure Skating Awards ceremony in Prague on March 29, 2026, following the world figure skating championships.

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NFigure skating: ISU awards

NFigure skating: ISU awards

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan poses for photos as he attends the ISU Figure Skating Awards ceremony in Prague on March 29, 2026, following the world championships.

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Figure skating: ISU awards

Figure skating: ISU awards

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan speaks after his men's short program was named the Most Entertaining Program at the ISU Figure Skating Awards in Prague on March 29, 2026, following the world championships.

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Figure skating: ISU awards

Figure skating: ISU awards

Ilia Malinin (R) of the United States and Lee Hae In of South Korea pose for photos as they attend the ISU Figure Skating Awards ceremony in Prague on March 29, 2026, following the world figure skating championships.

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Figure skating: ISU awards

Figure skating: ISU awards

Ilia Malinin of the United States smiles as his free skating costume, designed by Satomi Ito, wins the Best Costume award at the ISU Figure Skating Awards ceremony in Prague on March 29, 2026, following the world championships.

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Figure skating: ISU awards

Figure skating: ISU awards

Ilia Malinin (R) of the United States and Lee Hae In of South Korea pose for photos as they attend the ISU Figure Skating Awards ceremony in Prague on March 29, 2026, following the world figure skating championships.

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Figure skating: ISU awards

Figure skating: ISU awards

Ami Nakai of Japan poses for photos as she attends the ISU Figure Skating Awards ceremony in Prague on March 29, 2026, following the world championships.

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Figure skating: ISU awards

Figure skating: ISU awards

Japanese figure skaters (from L) Utana Yoshida, Ami Nakai, Kaori Sakamoto, Mone Chiba and Yuma Kagiyama attend the ISU Figure Skating Awards ceremony in Prague on March 29, 2026, following the world championships.

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Figure skating: ISU awards

Figure skating: ISU awards

Japanese figure skaters (from L) Ami Nakai, Kaori Sakamoto and Mone Chiba attend the ISU Figure Skating Awards ceremony in Prague on March 29, 2026, following the world championships.

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Figure skating: ISU awards

Figure skating: ISU awards

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan poses for photos as his men's short program was awarded as the Most Entertaining Program at the ISU Figure Skating Awards in Prague on March 29, 2026, following the world figure skating championships.

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Figure skating: ISU awards

Figure skating: ISU awards

Ami Nakai of Japan smiles after winning the Best Newcomer award at the ISU Figure Skating Awards in Prague on March 29, 2026, following the world figure skating championships.

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Figure skating: ISU awards

Figure skating: ISU awards

Ami Nakai of Japan smiles after winning the Best Newcomer award at the ISU Figure Skating Awards in Prague on March 29, 2026, following the world figure skating championships.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (L) and Guillaume Cizeron of France pose after winning the ice dance gold at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (L) and Guillaume Cizeron of France pose after winning the ice dance gold at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (L) and Guillaume Cizeron of France pose after winning the ice dance gold at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Utana Yoshida (L) and Masaya Morita of Japan perform in the ice dance free dance program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Utana Yoshida (L) and Masaya Morita of Japan perform in the ice dance free dance program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Utana Yoshida (L) and Masaya Morita of Japan perform in the ice dance free dance program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Utana Yoshida (L) and Masaya Morita of Japan perform in the ice dance free dance program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Utana Yoshida (L) and Masaya Morita of Japan perform in the ice dance free dance program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Utana Yoshida (L) and Masaya Morita of Japan perform in the ice dance free dance program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (R) and Guillaume Cizeron of France perform in the ice dance free dance program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (L) and Guillaume Cizeron of France perform in the ice dance free dance program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (L) and Guillaume Cizeron of France perform in the ice dance free dance program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (top) and Guillaume Cizeron of France perform in the ice dance free dance program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (top) and Guillaume Cizeron of France perform in the ice dance free dance program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Baseball: World Series Champion ring ceremony

Baseball: World Series Champion ring ceremony

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (C) poses after receiving a ring from Dodgers owner Mark Walter (unseen) during the World Series Champion ring ceremony held prior to a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 27, 2026.

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Baseball:  World Series Champion ring ceremony

Baseball: World Series Champion ring ceremony

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) shakes hands with Dodgers owner Mark Walter during the World Series Champion ring ceremony prior to a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 27, 2026.

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Baseball:  World Series Champion ring ceremony

Baseball: World Series Champion ring ceremony

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) shakes hands with Dodgers owner Mark Walter during the World Series Champion ring ceremony prior to a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Germain pair Minerva Fabienne Hase (top) and Nikita Volodin perform in the exhibition gala of the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 29, 2026.

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Baseball:  World Series Champion ring ceremony

Baseball: World Series Champion ring ceremony

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto hugs Dodgers owner Mark Walter during the World Series Champion ring ceremony prior to a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Germain pair Minerva Fabienne Hase (top) and Nikita Volodin perform in the exhibition gala of the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 29, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Germain pair Minerva Fabienne Hase (L) and Nikita Volodin perform in the exhibition gala of the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 29, 2026.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Silvaplana

Snowboarding: World Cup in Silvaplana

Yuto Totsuka (C) of Japan poses after winning the men's halfpipe gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Silvaplana, Switzerland, on March 28, 2026, alongside silver medalist Valentino Guseli (L) of Australia and bronze medalist Chase Blackwell of the United States.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Amber Glenn of the United States performs in the exhibition gala of the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 29, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Amber Glenn of the United States performs in the exhibition gala of the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 29, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Amber Glenn of the United States performs in the exhibition gala of the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 29, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Amber Glenn of the United States performs in the exhibition gala of the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 29, 2026.

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