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Pyongyang ahead of New Year's Day

Pyongyang ahead of New Year's Day

People celebrate in Pyongyang on Dec. 31, 2025, ahead of New Year's Day.

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Pyongyang ahead of New Year's Day

Pyongyang ahead of New Year's Day

People attend a dance event in Pyongyang on Dec. 31, 2025, ahead of New Year's Day.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Ski jumping: World Cup in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Nozomi Maruyama of Japan poses after winning the women's World Cup ski jumping bronze in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, on Dec. 31, 2025.

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Ski jumping: World Cup in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Ski jumping: World Cup in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Nozomi Maruyama of Japan competes en route to winning the women's World Cup ski jumping bronze in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, on Dec. 31, 2025.

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2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Rubble remains in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Dec. 31, 2025, the eve of the second anniversary of a powerful earthquake that hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area on Jan. 1, 2024.

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2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

A house remains tilted in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Dec. 31, 2025, the eve of the second anniversary of a powerful earthquake that hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area on Jan. 1, 2024.

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2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Photo shows a collapsed road in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Dec. 31, 2025, the eve of the second anniversary of a powerful earthquake that hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area on Jan. 1, 2024.

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2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Photo shows the site of a landslide (back) in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Dec. 31, 2025, the eve of the second anniversary of a powerful earthquake that hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area on Jan. 1, 2024.

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Year-end Jumbo lottery draw in Tokyo

Year-end Jumbo lottery draw in Tokyo

The year-end Jumbo lottery draw is held in Tokyo on Dec. 31, 2025, with top prize winners set to win up to 1 billion yen ($6.38 million).

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Year-end Jumbo lottery draw in Tokyo

Year-end Jumbo lottery draw in Tokyo

The year-end Jumbo lottery draw is held in Tokyo on Dec. 31, 2025, with top prize winners set to win up to 1 billion yen ($6.38 million).

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Kotozakura trains at the Sadogatake stable in Matsudo near Tokyo on Dec. 31, 2025, ahead of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo starting on Jan. 11.

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Immersive arts at Toyota group museum in Yokohama

Immersive arts at Toyota group museum in Yokohama

Photo taken on Dec. 18, 2025, shows artwork at the Moveum immersive museum the Toyota Motor Corp. group unveiled to the press a day ahead of its opening to the public in Yokohama near Tokyo. The art event at what was a 1,800-square-meter warehouse at a wharf in the eastern Japan city will run through March 31, 2026.

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Japan-China summit

Japan-China summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of their talks in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Oct. 31, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan-China summit

Japan-China summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of their talks in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Oct. 31, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan-China summit

Japan-China summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from L) holds talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping (3rd from R) in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Oct. 31, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Yuna Aoki of Japan performs in the women's short program at Skate Canada International at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Ami Nakai of Japan performs in the women's short program at Skate Canada International at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Yuna Aoki of Japan performs in the women's short program at Skate Canada International at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Yuna Aoki of Japan performs in the women's short program at Skate Canada International at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Ami Nakai of Japan performs in the women's short program at Skate Canada International at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's short program at Skate Canada International at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Yuna Aoki of Japan performs in the women's short program at Skate Canada International at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Mone Chiba of Japan attends a press conference after topping the women's short program at the Skate Canada International at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's short program at Skate Canada International at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's short program at Skate Canada International at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Yuna Aoki of Japan performs in the women's short program at Skate Canada International at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Yuna Aoki of Japan performs in the women's short program at Skate Canada International at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Yuna Aoki of Japan performs in the women's short program at Skate Canada International at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's short program at Skate Canada International at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Ami Nakai of Japan performs in the women's short program at Skate Canada International at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's short program at Skate Canada International at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Ami Nakai of Japan performs in the women's short program at Skate Canada International at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Yuna Aoki of Japan performs in the women's short program at Skate Canada International at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Ami Nakai of Japan performs in the women's short program at Skate Canada International at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's short program at Skate Canada International at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Ami Nakai of Japan performs in the women's short program at Skate Canada International at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's short program at Skate Canada International at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's short program at Skate Canada International at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's short program at Skate Canada International at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's short program at Skate Canada International at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Figure skating: Skate Canda International

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's short program at Skate Canada International at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Canada, on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Chinese manned space mission

Chinese manned space mission

A rocket carrying three Chinese astronauts lifts off at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center near Jiuquan, Gansu Province, on Oct. 31, 2025. Three and a half hours later, the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft docked with China's Tiangong space station, where the three astronauts will stay for six months.

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Chinese manned space mission

Chinese manned space mission

A rocket carrying three Chinese astronauts lifts off at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center near Jiuquan, Gansu Province, on Oct. 31, 2025. Three and a half hours later, the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft docked with China's Tiangong space station, where the three astronauts will stay for six months.

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Chinese manned space mission

Chinese manned space mission

A rocket carrying three Chinese astronauts lifts off at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center near Jiuquan, Gansu Province, on Oct. 31, 2025. Three and a half hours later, the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft docked with China's Tiangong space station, where the three astronauts will stay for six months.

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Chinese manned space mission

Chinese manned space mission

A rocket carrying three Chinese astronauts lifts off at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center near Jiuquan, Gansu Province, on Oct. 31, 2025. Three and a half hours later, the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft docked with China's Tiangong space station, where the three astronauts will stay for six months.

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Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani prepares for his at-bat during the fifth inning of Game 6 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured during workouts ahead of Game 6 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Toronto Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman pitches during Game 6 of the MLB World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts attends a press conference ahead of Game 6 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider attends a press conference ahead of Game 6 of the MLB World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Oct. 31, 2025.

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