Japan Defense Minister Koizumi

Japan Defense Minister Koizumi

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi holds a press conference in Tokyo on July 17, 2026.

Tokyo Gov. Koike in New York

Tokyo Gov. Koike in New York

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike (R) speaks during ECOSOC High-Level Segment at the U.N. headquarters in New York on July 16, 2026.

US: Two Dead as Flash Floods Sweep Through Texas Hill Country 2

At least two people were dead in catastrophic flash flooding that tore through the Texas Hill Country, as torrential rain sent creeks and rivers rapidly rising. Governor Greg Abbott declared disasters in 59 counties and said more than 230 people were rescued.

Gion Festival in Kyoto

Gion Festival in Kyoto

People fill the streets as decorated floats adorned with illuminated lanterns are displayed during the annual Gion Festival's Yoiyama event in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 16, 2026, the eve of the Yamahoko Junko parade, the highlight of the month-long festival.

Gion Festival in Kyoto

Gion Festival in Kyoto

People fill the streets as decorated floats adorned with illuminated lanterns are displayed during the annual Gion Festival's Yoiyama event in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 16, 2026, the eve of the Yamahoko Junko parade, the highlight of the month-long festival.

Gion Festival in Kyoto

Gion Festival in Kyoto

People fill the streets as decorated floats adorned with illuminated lanterns are displayed during the annual Gion Festival's Yoiyama event in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 16, 2026, the eve of the Yamahoko Junko parade, the highlight of the month-long festival.

Gion Festival in Kyoto

Gion Festival in Kyoto

People fill the streets as decorated floats adorned with illuminated lanterns are displayed during the annual Gion Festival's Yoiyama event in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 16, 2026, the eve of the Yamahoko Junko parade, the highlight of the month-long festival.

Gion Festival in Kyoto

Gion Festival in Kyoto

People fill the streets as decorated floats adorned with illuminated lanterns are displayed during the annual Gion Festival's Yoiyama event in Kyoto, western Japan, on July 16, 2026, the eve of the Yamahoko Junko parade, the highlight of the month-long festival.

Protests in Ukraine

Protests in Ukraine

People gather in Kyiv on July 16, 2026, to protest Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decision to dismiss Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Participants, including Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang (front, 2nd from R), Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (front, C) and Noetra Corp. President Hironobu Tamba (front, 2nd from L), pose for a photo during an event hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.

Protests in Ukraine

Protests in Ukraine

People gather in Kyiv on July 16, 2026, to protest Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decision to dismiss Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov.

Japan national flag at parliament

Japan national flag at parliament

A Japanese national flag is hoisted at the parliament building in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.

Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang speaks at an event hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.

Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang speaks at an event hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.

Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang speaks at an event hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.

Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang (front R) and Noetra Corp. President Hironobu Tamba shake hands at an event hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.

Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

(From L) Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang, Fujitsu Ltd. President Takahito Tokita, Fanuc Corp. President Kenji Yamaguchi, Yaskawa Electric Corp. Vice Chairman Masahiro Ogawa and Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. President Yasuhiko Hashimoto pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.

Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia CEO Huang in Tokyo

Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang attends an event hosted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.

Protest against Japan PM Takaichi

Protest against Japan PM Takaichi

People protest against the administration of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on July 16, 2026, ahead of parliament's enactment of a law introducing criminal penalties for desecrating the national flag, a key legislative goal of the prime minister.

Japan-Greece talks

Japan-Greece talks

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (R) shakes hands with his Greek counterpart Georgios Gerapetritis in Tokyo on July 16, 2026.

Protest against Japan PM Takaichi

Protest against Japan PM Takaichi

People protest against the administration of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on July 16, 2026, ahead of parliament's enactment of a law introducing criminal penalties for desecrating the national flag, a key legislative goal of the prime minister.

Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov

Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov

Outgoing Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov speaks during a briefing to journalists in Kyiv, Ukraine, on July 16, 2026.

Sato Sign and Logo

Sato Sign and Logo

Sato Sign and Logo=July 16,2026,Tokyo

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI. The photo shows, from left to right: Jensen Huang (Founder and CEO of NVIDIA), Takahito Tokita (President and CEO of Fujitsu), Kenji Yamaguchi (President and CEO of Fanuc), Masahiro Ogawa (Vice Chairman and Executive Officer of Yaskawa Electric), and Yasuhiko Hashimoto (President and CEO of Kawasaki Heavy Industries).=July 16,2026,Tokyo

Toho Zinc Sign and Logo

Toho Zinc Sign and Logo

Toho Zinc Sign and Logo=July 16,2026,Tokyo

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI. The photo shows Jensen Huang (NVIDIA Founder and CEO).=July 16,2026,Tokyo

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI. The photo shows, from left to right, Jensen Huang (NVIDIA Founder and CEO) and Takahito Tokita (President and CEO of Fujitsu).=July 16,2026,Tokyo

Sato Sign and Logo

Sato Sign and Logo

Sato Sign and Logo=July 16,2026,Tokyo

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Event Celebrating the Launch of the New Elgrand

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Event Celebrating the Launch of the New Elgrand

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. event celebrating the launch of the new Elgrand. The photo shows the new Elgrand.=July 16,2026,Kanagawa

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Event Celebrating the Launch of the New Elgrand

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Event Celebrating the Launch of the New Elgrand

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. event celebrating the launch of the new Elgrand. The photo shows the new Elgrand.=July 16,2026,Kanagawa

LIXIL Sign and Logo

LIXIL Sign and Logo

LIXIL Sign and Logo=July 16,2026,Tokyo

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Event Celebrating the Launch of the New Elgrand

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Event Celebrating the Launch of the New Elgrand

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. event celebrating the launch of the new Elgrand. The photo shows, from right to left, Akira Sugimoto (Executive), Kento Ichino (Chief Vehicle Engineer), and Satoshi Nakamura (Chief Product Specialist).=July 16,2026,Kanagawa

LIXIL Sign and Logo

LIXIL Sign and Logo

LIXIL Sign and Logo=July 16,2026,Tokyo

Toho Zinc Sign and Logo

Toho Zinc Sign and Logo

Toho Zinc Sign and Logo=July 16,2026,Tokyo

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI. The photo shows, from left to right: Jensen Huang (Founder and CEO of NVIDIA), Takahito Tokita (President and CEO of Fujitsu), Kenji Yamaguchi (President and CEO of Fanuc), Masahiro Ogawa (Vice Chairman and Executive Officer of Yaskawa Electric), and Yasuhiko Hashimoto (President and CEO of Kawasaki Heavy Industries).=July 16,2026,Tokyo

Event to Promote Japan's Physical AI Policy Abroad

Event to Promote Japan's Physical AI Policy Abroad

An event to promote Japan’s physical AI policy to the international community. The photo shows Ryosei Akazawa,Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (third from the left in the front row), and Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA (fourth from the left), among others.=July 16,2026,Tokyo

Event to Promote Japan's Physical AI Policy Abroad

Event to Promote Japan's Physical AI Policy Abroad

An event to promote Japan’s physical AI policy to the international community. The photo shows Ryosei Akazawa, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry.=July 16,2026,Tokyo

Event to Promote Japan's Physical AI Policy Abroad

Event to Promote Japan's Physical AI Policy Abroad

An event to promote Japan’s physical AI policy to the international community. The photo shows Ryosei Akazawa,Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (third from the left in the front row), and Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA (fourth from the left), among others.=July 16,2026,Tokyo

Toho Zinc Sign and Logo

Toho Zinc Sign and Logo

Toho Zinc Sign and Logo=July 16,2026,Tokyo

Event to Promote Japan's Physical AI Policy Abroad

Event to Promote Japan's Physical AI Policy Abroad

An event to promote Japan's physical AI policy to the international community. The photo shows Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA.=July 16,2026,Tokyo

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI

Fujitsu Begins Exploring Business Opportunities in the Field of Physical AI. The photo shows, from left to right: Jensen Huang (Founder and CEO of NVIDIA), Takahito Tokita (President and CEO of Fujitsu), Kenji Yamaguchi (President and CEO of Fanuc), Masahiro Ogawa (Vice Chairman and Executive Officer of Yaskawa Electric), and Yasuhiko Hashimoto (President and CEO of Kawasaki Heavy Industries).=July 16,2026,Tokyo

LIXIL Sign and Logo

LIXIL Sign and Logo

LIXIL Sign and Logo=July 16,2026,Tokyo

Sato Sign and Logo

Sato Sign and Logo

Sato Sign and Logo=July 16,2026,Tokyo

Event to Promote Japan's Physical AI Policy Abroad

Event to Promote Japan's Physical AI Policy Abroad

An event to promote Japan’s physical AI policy to the international community. The photo shows, from left, Ryosei Akazawa, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA.=July 16,2026,Tokyo

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Event Celebrating the Launch of the New Elgrand

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Event Celebrating the Launch of the New Elgrand

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., event commemorating the launch of the new Elgrand. The photo shows Akira Sugimoto (Executive).=July 16,2026,Kanagawa

Golf: British Open

Golf: British Open

Ryo Hisatsune of Japan hits a shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 16, 2026.

Golf: British Open

Golf: British Open

Ryo Hisatsune of Japan hits a shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 16, 2026.

Golf: British Open

Golf: British Open

Ryo Hisatsune of Japan hits off from the first tee during the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 16, 2026.

Golf: British Open

Golf: British Open

Ryo Hisatsune of Japan hits a shot on the 16th hole during the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 16, 2026.

Golf: British Open

Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan reacts after making a par putt on the second hole during the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 16, 2026.