Takaichi, Lee visit Horyu-ji temple

Takaichi, Lee visit Horyu-ji temple

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (C) visit the World Heritage-listed Horyu-ji temple in Ikaruga in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

Takaichi, Lee visit Horyu-ji temple

Takaichi, Lee visit Horyu-ji temple

Police officers (L) stand guard near Horyu-ji temple in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, on Jan. 14, 2026, as Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visit the World Heritage-listed historical site.

Takaichi, Lee visit Horyu-ji temple

Takaichi, Lee visit Horyu-ji temple

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visit the World Heritage-listed Horyu-ji temple in Ikaruga in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

Takaichi, Lee visit Horyu-ji temple

Takaichi, Lee visit Horyu-ji temple

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung shake hands in front of the World Heritage-listed Horyu-ji temple in Ikaruga in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

Takaichi, Lee visit Horyu-ji temple

Takaichi, Lee visit Horyu-ji temple

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung shake hands in front of the World Heritage-listed Horyu-ji temple in Ikaruga in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

Takaichi, Lee visit Horyu-ji temple

Takaichi, Lee visit Horyu-ji temple

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far L) prepares to greet South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the World Heritage-listed Horyu-ji temple in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 14, 2026.

Takaichi, Lee visit Horyu-ji temple

Takaichi, Lee visit Horyu-ji temple

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) greets South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the World Heritage-listed Horyu-ji temple in Ikaruga in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

Takaichi, Lee visit Horyu-ji temple

Takaichi, Lee visit Horyu-ji temple

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) greets South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the World Heritage-listed Horyu-ji temple in Ikaruga in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Jan. 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

Takaichi, Lee visit Horyu-ji temple

Takaichi, Lee visit Horyu-ji temple

Police officers patrol near Horyu-ji temple in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, on Jan. 14, 2026, as Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung visit the World Heritage-listed historical site.

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

American actress Ji-young Yoo (SunHee Seo) arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's 'People We Meet On Vacation' held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 6, 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

American actress Ji-young Yoo (SunHee Seo) arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's 'People We Meet On Vacation' held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 6, 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

American actress Ji-young Yoo (SunHee Seo) arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Netflix's 'People We Meet On Vacation' held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 6, 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

Ji-young Yoo arriving to Netflix’’s “People We Meet On Vacation’” premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 6, 2026 in Hollywood, Ca. Photo by Lisa OConnor/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

Ji-young Yoo arriving to Netflix’’s “People We Meet On Vacation’” premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 6, 2026 in Hollywood, Ca. Photo by Lisa OConnor/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

Ji-young Yoo arriving to Netflix’’s “People We Meet On Vacation’” premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 6, 2026 in Hollywood, Ca. Photo by Lisa OConnor/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

Ji-young Yoo arriving to Netflix’’s “People We Meet On Vacation’” premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 6, 2026 in Hollywood, Ca. Photo by Lisa OConnor/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

Netflix’s ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Premiere

Ji-young Yoo arriving to Netflix’’s “People We Meet On Vacation’” premiere held at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood on January 6, 2026 in Hollywood, Ca. Photo by Lisa OConnor/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Arrivals

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Arrivals

Ji-young Yoo arriving to the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards held at Barker Hanger on January 4, 2026 in Santa Monica, Ca. Photo by Starbuck/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Arrivals

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Arrivals

Ji-young Yoo arriving to the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards held at Barker Hanger on January 4, 2026 in Santa Monica, Ca. Photo by Starbuck/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Arrivals

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Arrivals

Ji-young Yoo arriving to the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards held at Barker Hanger on January 4, 2026 in Santa Monica, Ca. Photo by Starbuck/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Arrivals

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Arrivals

Ji-young Yoo arriving to the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards held at Barker Hanger on January 4, 2026 in Santa Monica, Ca. Photo by Starbuck/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Arrivals

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Arrivals

Ji-young Yoo arriving to the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards held at Barker Hanger on January 4, 2026 in Santa Monica, Ca. Photo by Starbuck/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Arrivals

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Arrivals

Ji-young Yoo arriving to the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards held at Barker Hanger on January 4, 2026 in Santa Monica, Ca. Photo by Starbuck/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Arrivals

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Arrivals

Ji-young Yoo arriving to the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards held at Barker Hanger on January 4, 2026 in Santa Monica, Ca. Photo by Starbuck/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Arrivals

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Arrivals

Ji-young Yoo arriving to the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards held at Barker Hanger on January 4, 2026 in Santa Monica, Ca. Photo by Starbuck/ AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

New Year's Day in Tokyo

New Year's Day in Tokyo

A police officer directs people at Kaminari-mon gate at Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area on Jan. 1, 2026.

New Year's Day in Tokyo

New Year's Day in Tokyo

A police officer directs people at Kaminari-mon gate at Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area on Jan. 1, 2026.

New Year's Day in Tokyo

New Year's Day in Tokyo

Police officers stand guard around Kaminari-mon gate at Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area on Jan. 1, 2026.

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Pressroom

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Pressroom

Arden Cho, May Hong and Ji-young Yoo in the press room at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards held at Barker Hanger on January 4, 2026 in Santa Monica, Ca. Photo by Tammie Arroyo / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Pressroom

31st Annual Critics Choice Awards - Pressroom

Arden Cho, May Hong and Ji-young Yoo in the press room at the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards held at Barker Hanger on January 4, 2026 in Santa Monica, Ca. Photo by Tammie Arroyo / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

New Year's Day in Tokyo

New Year's Day in Tokyo

A street leading to Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on Jan. 1, 2026.

New Year's Day in Tokyo

New Year's Day in Tokyo

A shopping street leading to Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on Jan. 1, 2026.

New Year's Day in Tokyo

New Year's Day in Tokyo

A street leading to Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on Jan. 1, 2026.

New Year's Day in Tokyo

New Year's Day in Tokyo

A street leading to Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on Jan. 1, 2026.

New Year's Day in Tokyo

New Year's Day in Tokyo

A street leading to Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on Jan. 1, 2026.

New Year's Day in Tokyo

New Year's Day in Tokyo

A street leading to Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on Jan. 1, 2026.

Nachi Falls lit up in western Japan

Nachi Falls lit up in western Japan

Lighting tested at World Heritage-listed Nachi Falls and Seiganto-ji temple in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 19, 2025, as a rehearsal for a light-up on New Year's eve.

Nachi Falls lit up in western Japan

Nachi Falls lit up in western Japan

Lighting tested at World Heritage-listed Nachi Falls and Seiganto-ji temple in Nachikatsuura in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 19, 2025, as a rehearsal for a light-up on New Year's eve.

Japan: Deer Casually Cross Nara Marathon Course, Delighting Spectators

At the Nara Marathon held on Saturday, Dec. 13, and Sunday, Dec. 14, unique scenes rarely seen at any other marathon around the world were captured. As thousands of runners sped through the historic streets of the ancient capital, they were quietly watched by deer that live in Nara Park. Some deer casually wandered onto the course as runners passed by, creating heartwarming moments for spectators.

Year-end cleanup at eastern Japan temple

Year-end cleanup at eastern Japan temple

Staff dust off Naritasan Shinsho-ji temple during annual year-end cleaning in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 13, 2025.

Year-end cleanup at eastern Japan temple

Year-end cleanup at eastern Japan temple

Staff dust off Naritasan Shinsho-ji temple during annual year-end cleaning in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 13, 2025.

Year-end cleanup at eastern Japan temple

Year-end cleanup at eastern Japan temple

Staff dust off Naritasan Shinsho-ji temple during annual year-end cleaning in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 13, 2025.

Year-end cleanup at eastern Japan temple

Year-end cleanup at eastern Japan temple

Staff dust off Naritasan Shinsho-ji temple during annual year-end cleaning in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 13, 2025.

Year-end cleanup at eastern Japan temple

Year-end cleanup at eastern Japan temple

Staff dust off Naritasan Shinsho-ji temple during annual year-end cleaning in Narita in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Dec. 13, 2025.

Memorial For Nanjing Massacre Victims - China

Memorial For Nanjing Massacre Victims - China

A national memorial ceremony for the Nanjing Massacre victims is held at the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 13, 2025. The 12th national memorial day was observed in Nanjing on Saturday to honor about 300,000 victims killed by Japanese troops during the Nanjing Massacre, in a year that marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II WWII. Photo by Ji Chunpeng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Memorial For Nanjing Massacre Victims - China

Memorial For Nanjing Massacre Victims - China

A national memorial ceremony for the Nanjing Massacre victims is held at the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 13, 2025. The 12th national memorial day was observed in Nanjing on Saturday to honor about 300,000 victims killed by Japanese troops during the Nanjing Massacre, in a year that marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II WWII. Photo by Ji Chunpeng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Memorial For Nanjing Massacre Victims - China

Memorial For Nanjing Massacre Victims - China

A national memorial ceremony for the Nanjing Massacre victims is held at the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 13, 2025. The 12th national memorial day was observed in Nanjing on Saturday to honor about 300,000 victims killed by Japanese troops during the Nanjing Massacre, in a year that marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II WWII. Photo by Ji Chunpeng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Memorial For Nanjing Massacre Victims - China

Memorial For Nanjing Massacre Victims - China

A national memorial ceremony for the Nanjing Massacre victims is held at the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 13, 2025. The 12th national memorial day was observed in Nanjing on Saturday to honor about 300,000 victims killed by Japanese troops during the Nanjing Massacre, in a year that marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II WWII. Photo by Ji Chunpeng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Memorial For Nanjing Massacre Victims - China

Memorial For Nanjing Massacre Victims - China

A national memorial ceremony for the Nanjing Massacre victims is held at the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 13, 2025. The 12th national memorial day was observed in Nanjing on Saturday to honor about 300,000 victims killed by Japanese troops during the Nanjing Massacre, in a year that marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II WWII. Photo by Ji Chunpeng /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Displaced Families Return To Ruins - Syria

Displaced Families Return To Ruins - Syria

Temporary tents are seen at Khirbet al-Joz refugee camp in Idlib, Syria, Nov. 20, 2025. Photo by Ji Ze/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM