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Princess Aiko turns 24

Japanese Princess Aiko arrives at the Akasaka Estate in Tokyo to greet former Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko on her 24th birthday on Dec. 1, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Princess Aiko turns 24

Japanese Princess Aiko arrives at the Akasaka Estate in Tokyo to greet former Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko on her 24th birthday on Dec. 1, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Princess Aiko turns 24

Japanese Princess Aiko arrives at the Akasaka Estate in Tokyo to greet former Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko on her 24th birthday on Dec. 1, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Nearly 2 years after Noto earthquake

Restoration work continues at Wajima port in Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 1, 2025, nearly two years after a power earthquake severely damaged the port on the Noto Peninsula.

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Nearly 2 years after Noto earthquake

Restoration work continues at Wajima port in Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 1, 2025, nearly two years after a power earthquake severely damaged the port on the Noto Peninsula.

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Nearly 2 years after Noto earthquake

Restoration work continues at Wajima port in Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 1, 2025, nearly two years after a power earthquake severely damaged the port on the Noto Peninsula.

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Nearly 2 years after Noto earthquake

Restoration work continues at Wajima port in Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 1, 2025, nearly two years after a power earthquake severely damaged the port on the Noto Peninsula.

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Nearly 2 years after Noto earthquake

Restoration work continues at Wajima port in Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 1, 2025, nearly two years after a power earthquake severely damaged the port on the Noto Peninsula.

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Nearly 2 years after Noto earthquake

Restoration work continues at Wajima port in Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 1, 2025, nearly two years after a power earthquake severely damaged the port on the Noto Peninsula.

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Year-end Kabuki show in Kyoto

People line up outside the Minamiza Theatre in Kyoto on Dec. 1, 2025, for the opening day of a year-end Kabuki show.

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Japan PM Takaichi

A monitor displays Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaking at an international investment event in Tokyo on Dec. 1, 2025.

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Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi calls for the expansion of investment in Japan at an international investment event in Tokyo on Dec. 1, 2025.

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Princess Aiko turns 24

Japanese Princess Aiko arrives at the Akasaka Estate in Tokyo to greet former Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko on her 24th birthday on Dec. 1, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Princess Aiko turns 24

Japanese Princess Aiko arrives at the Akasaka Estate in Tokyo to greet former Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko on her 24th birthday on Dec. 1, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Princess Aiko turns 24

Japanese Princess Aiko arrives at the Akasaka Estate in Tokyo to greet former Emperor Akihito and former Empress Michiko on her 24th birthday on Dec. 1, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Hong Kong fire

Search operations continue at a high-rise residential complex in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong on Dec. 1, 2025, following a deadly fire the previous week.

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Hong Kong fire

Search operations continue at a high-rise residential complex in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong on Dec. 1, 2025, following a deadly fire the previous week.

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Hong Kong fire

Flowers are placed near a high-rise residential complex in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong on Dec. 1, 2025, following a deadly fire the previous week.

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Hong Kong fire

Flowers are placed near a high-rise residential complex in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong on Dec. 1, 2025, following a deadly fire the previous week.

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Hong Kong fire

Flowers are placed near a high-rise residential complex in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong on Dec. 1, 2025, following a deadly fire the previous week.

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PM Takaichi's remark tops Japan 2025 catchphrase list

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at an award ceremony in Tokyo on Dec. 1, 2025, as her remark "I will work, work, work, work and work" was selected as Japan's top catchphrase for 2025. Takaichi made the remark after winning the leadership election of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Oct. 4.

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BOJ chief Ueda

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference in Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 1, 2025.

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PM Takaichi's remark tops Japan 2025 catchphrase list

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi poses for photos at an award ceremony in Tokyo on Dec. 1, 2025, as her remark "I will work, work, work, work and work" was selected as Japan's top catchphrase for 2025. Takaichi made the remark after winning the leadership election of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Oct. 4.

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BOJ chief Ueda

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference in Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 1, 2025.

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BOJ chief Ueda

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference in Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 1, 2025.

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BOJ chief Ueda

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda attends a press conference in Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 1, 2025.

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Street fundraising by Buddhist monks

Buddhist monks from World Heritage-listed Kinpusenji Temple head out for their annual year-end street fundraising campaign in Yoshino in Nara Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 1, 2025.

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Nationwide street fundraising by Buddhist monks

A Tendai Buddhist monk from Enryakuji, a temple located on Mt. Hiei in the western Japan city of Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, visits a home in the city to seek donations on Dec. 1, 2025. The annual street fundraising campaign by the Tendai temples across Japan takes place in over 50 locations nationwide, with proceeds to be donated to such organizations as the Japanese Red Cross Society.

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Nationwide street fundraising by Buddhist monks

Tendai Buddhist monks from Enryakuji, a temple located on Mt. Hiei in the western Japan city of Otsu, Shiga Prefecture, walk around houses in the city to seek donations on Dec. 1, 2025. The annual street fundraising campaign by Tendai temples across Japan takes place in over 50 locations nationwide, with proceeds to be donated to such organizations as the Japanese Red Cross Society.

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Steelworks fire in northern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 1, 2025, shows the site of a fire that broke out earlier in the day at a Nippon Steel Corp. plant in Muroran in Hokkaido, northern Japan. No injuries were reported and the fire did not spread beyond the plant, according to local authorities.

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Steelworks fire in northern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 1, 2025, shows the site of a fire that broke out earlier in the day at a Nippon Steel Corp. plant in Muroran in Hokkaido, northern Japan. No injuries were reported and the fire did not spread beyond the plant, according to local authorities.

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Steelworks fire in northern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 1, 2025, shows the site of a fire that broke out earlier in the day at a Nippon Steel Corp. plant in Muroran in Hokkaido, northern Japan. No injuries were reported and the fire did not spread beyond the plant, according to local authorities.

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Fire at Nippon Steel plant in northern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 1, 2025, shows the site of a fire that broke out earlier in the day at a Nippon Steel Corp. plant in Muroran in Hokkaido, northern Japan. No injuries were reported and the fire did not spread beyond the plant, according to local authorities.

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BOJ chief Ueda

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo speaks at a meeting with local business leaders in Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 1, 2025.

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CORRECTED: BOJ chief Ueda

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda speaks at a meeting with local business leaders in Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 1, 2025.

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Japan sushi chain holds simultaneous tuna-cutting shows

Japanese sushi restaurant chain Choushimaru Co. holds a tuna-cutting show at an outlet in Tokyo's Nerima Ward on Nov. 1, 2025. Guiness World Records recognized the chain for the highest number of simultaneous tuna-cutting shows after it held them at all 71 of its outlets in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

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Japan sushi chain holds simultaneous tuna-cutting shows

Japanese sushi restaurant chain Choushimaru Co. holds a tuna-cutting show at an outlet in Tokyo's Nerima Ward on Nov. 1, 2025. Guiness World Records recognized the chain for the highest number of simultaneous tuna-cutting shows after it held them at all 71 of its outlets in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

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Figure skating: Skate Canada International

Mone Chiba (C) of Japan poses after winning gold at Skate Canada International for her first Grand Prix series victory at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Nov. 1, 2025, alongside silver medalist Isabeau Levito (L) of the United States and bronze medalist Ami Nakai of Japan.

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Figure skating: Skate Canada International

Isabeau Levito of the United States performs in the women's free program en route to winning silver at Skate Canada International at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Nov. 1, 2025.

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Figure skating: Skate Canada International

Isabeau Levito of the United States performs in the women's free program en route to winning silver at Skate Canada International at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Nov. 1, 2025.

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Figure skating: Skate Canada International

Mone Chiba (C) of Japan poses after winning gold at Skate Canada International for her first Grand Prix series victory at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Nov. 1, 2025, alongside silver medalist Isabeau Levito (L) of the United States and bronze medalist Ami Nakai of Japan.

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Figure skating: Skate Canada International

Mone Chiba of Japan poses after winning Skate Canada International for her first Grand Prix series victory at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Nov. 1, 2025.

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches in Game 7 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Nov. 1, 2025.

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches in Game 7 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Nov. 1, 2025.

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto reacts after striking out George Springer of the Toronto Blue Jays in the 10th inning of Game 7 of the MLB World Series at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Nov. 1, 2025.

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches in Game 7 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Nov. 1, 2025.

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas (L) is showered with sunflower seeds after hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning of Game 7 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Nov. 1, 2025.

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the ninth inning of Game 7 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Nov. 1, 2025.

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas hits a solo home run in the ninth inning of Game 7 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Nov. 1, 2025.

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Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches in Game 7 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Nov. 1, 2025.