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Arashi's final concert tour begins in Sapporo

People head to Daiwa House Premist Dome in Sapporo, northern Japan, on March 13, 2026, as the popular Japanese all-male idol group Arashi's final concert tour begins. The five-member idol group will disband after the tour that continues through late May, covering five cities for 15 performances.

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Arashi's final concert tour begins in Sapporo

People head to Daiwa House Premist Dome in Sapporo, northern Japan, on March 13, 2026, as the popular Japanese all-male idol group Arashi's final concert tour begins. The five-member idol group will disband after the tour that continues through late May, covering five cities for 15 performances.

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[Breaking News]15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

SENDAI, Japan, March 11 Kyodo - People pray in the Arahama coastal area in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, at 2:46 p.m. on March 11, 2026, exactly 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake struck northeastern Japan, triggering a massive tsunami. (Kyodo)

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release 15 days' worth of reserves held by the private sector and then one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release 15 days' worth of reserves held by the private sector and then one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release 15 days' worth of reserves held by the private sector and then one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release 15 days' worth of reserves held by the private sector and then one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

People on the rooftop of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum, which documents the disasters and provides programs on disaster preparedness, in the Fukushima Prefecture town of Futaba pray at 2:46 p.m. on March 11, 2026, marking 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake struck northeastern Japan.

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15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. President Tomoaki Kobayakawa observes a moment of silence at the new administration building of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Fukushima Prefecture at 2:46 p.m. on March 11, 2026, marking 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake struck northeastern Japan. A subsequent tsunami caused a nuclear disaster at the plant.

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15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

People facing the sea in the Fukushima Prefecture town of Namie, northeastern Japan, pray at 2:46 p.m. on March 11, 2026, exactly 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake struck northeastern Japan, triggering a massive tsunami that caused a nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant (back).

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15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

People facing the sea in the Fukushima Prefecture town of Namie, northeastern Japan, pray at 2:46 p.m. on March 11, 2026, exactly 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake struck northeastern Japan, triggering a massive tsunami that caused a nuclear disaster at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant (back).

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15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

People pray in the Iwate Prefecture city of Rikuzentakata, northeastern Japan, at 2:46 p.m. on March 11, 2026, exactly 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake struck northeastern Japan, triggering a massive tsunami. The monument to the "Miracle Pine," the only tree that survived in a coastal forest flattened by the deadly tsunami can be seen in the background.

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15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

People pray in the Iwate Prefecture city of Rikuzentakata, northeastern Japan, at 2:46 p.m. on March 11, 2026, exactly 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake struck northeastern Japan, triggering a massive tsunami. The monument to the "Miracle Pine," the only tree that survived in a coastal forest flattened by the deadly tsunami can be seen in the background.

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15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

People pray in the Arahama coastal area in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, at 2:46 p.m. on March 11, 2026, exactly 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake struck northeastern Japan, triggering a massive tsunami.

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15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

People pray in the Arahama coastal area in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, at 2:46 p.m. on March 11, 2026, exactly 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake struck northeastern Japan, triggering a massive tsunami.

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15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

People pray in the Arahama coastal area in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, at 2:46 p.m. on March 11, 2026, exactly 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake struck northeastern Japan, triggering a massive tsunami.

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15th anniversary of 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake

People pray in the Arahama coastal area in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, at 2:46 p.m. on March 11, 2026, exactly 15 years after the Great East Japan Earthquake struck northeastern Japan, triggering a massive tsunami.

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Ritual ahead of Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

A "dohyo matsuri" ring-purifying ritual is held at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka, western Japan, on March 7, 2026, to pray for the safety of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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Ritual ahead of Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

A "dohyo matsuri" ring-purifying ritual is held at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka, western Japan, on March 7, 2026, to pray for the safety of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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Ritual ahead of Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

A "dohyo matsuri" ring-purifying ritual is held at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka, western Japan, on March 7, 2026, to pray for the safety of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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Ritual ahead of Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

A "dohyo matsuri" ring-purifying ritual is held at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka, western Japan, on March 7, 2026, to pray for the safety of the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament starting the following day.

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Speed skating: 10-time Olympic medalist Takagi to retire

Japanese speed skater Miho Takagi, 15, is pictured at the Vancouver Olympics on Feb. 21, 2010, in Richmond, Canada. The 10-time Olympic medalist said on March 4, 2026, she will retire following the upcoming world championships.

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US: Gunfire Erupts at Marathon Burger Launch in Downtown Long Beach, One Killed

A deadly shooting sent crowds scrambling for safety near the grand opening of the newest Marathon Burger in downtown Long Beach on Sunday, March 1, turning a celebratory event into a scene of chaos and tragedy. Long Beach police confirmed that three men were shot and rushed to a local hospital, where one later died of his injuries. The two other victims remained in stable condition as of Sunday night.

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Japan: Baby Macaque “Punch” Wins Hearts After Finding Comfort in Plush Surrogacy

A six-month-old Japanese macaque named Punch at Ichikawa City Zoo has gained attention in Japan and abroad. After being rejected by his first-time mother, he was hand-raised by staff and often clung to an orangutan plush toy as a surrogate comfort, touching many hearts. Even after rejoining the troop, he kept the toy for a while, but he is gradually bonding with other monkeys and growing stronger. On social media, the hashtag “#GoPunch” has spread, with visitors continuing to cheer him on.

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US: House Fire Near I-70 in Silver Plume, Colorado Sparks Brush Fire

A massive house fire in Silver Plume, destroyed a home and sparked a nearby brush fire on Sunday, February 15, causing significant traffic delays on Interstate 70 in Colorado. Firefighters from multiple agencies brought the blaze under control after several hours, and authorities confirmed there were no injuries.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani is pictured during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani takes part in fielding practice during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani is pictured during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani takes part in fielding practice during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Cross-country skiing

John Steel Hagenbuch of the United States competes in the men's 4x7.5-kilometer cross-country team relay at Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium in Tesero, Italy, on Feb. 15, 2026, wearing only a bib on his upper body.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Japanese ski jumper Nozomi Maruyama (L) touches a photo of her deceased mother, Nobuko, held by her father, Mamoru, after competing in the women's large hill individual event at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 15, 2026, at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy.

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Carnival in Rio

A dancer performs during the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Carnival in Rio

The Carnival is under way in Rio de Janeiro on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Norwegian ski jumper Anna Odine Stroem competes en route to winning the women's large hill individual gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 15, 2026, at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Norwegian ski jumper Anna Odine Stroem reacts after winning the women's large hill individual gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 15, 2026, at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Norwegian ski jumper Anna Odine Stroem competes en route to winning the women's large hill individual gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 15, 2026, at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (L) and Han Cong of China acknowledge the crowd after performing in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (top) and Han Cong of China perform in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (R) and Han Cong of China perform in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (R) and Han Cong of China perform in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (R) and Han Cong of China perform in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (R) and Han Cong of China perform in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (L) and Han Cong of China strike a finishing pose in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (L) and Han Cong of China perform in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (L) and Han Cong of China perform in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Sui Wenjing (L) and Han Cong of China perform in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Emily Chan (front) and Spencer Akira Howe of the United States perform in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Emily Chan (R) and Spencer Akira Howe of the United States perform in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Emily Chan (L) and Spencer Akira Howe of the United States perform in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Emily Chan (L) and Spencer Akira Howe of the United States perform in the pairs figure skating short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 15, 2026.