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Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (far R) greet French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd from L) and his wife Brigitte at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from L), Empress Masako (far R), French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd from L) and his wife Brigitte pose for a photo at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L), Empress Masako (far L), French President Emmanuel Macron (3rd from L) and his wife Brigitte pose for a photo at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor meets with French president

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (R) and French President Emmanuel Macron (L) meet at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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White shrimp harvest season begins in Toyama

Photo taken on April 3, 2026, shows the season's first catch of white shrimp landed at a port in Imizu in the central Japan prefecture of Toyama.

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White shrimp harvest season begins in Toyama

Photo taken on April 3, 2026, shows the season's first catch of white shrimp landed at a port in Imizu in the central Japan prefecture of Toyama.

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White shrimp harvest season begins in Toyama

Photo taken on April 3, 2026, shows the season's first catch of white shrimp landed at a port in Imizu in the central Japan prefecture of Toyama.

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White shrimp harvest season begins in Toyama

Photo taken on April 3, 2026, shows the season's first catch of white shrimp landed at a port in Imizu in the central Japan prefecture of Toyama.

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Japanese farm minister Suzuki

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki speaks at a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on April 3, 2026. The country's Cabinet approved the same day a shift in its rice policy, moving toward a demand-aligned output strategy and introducing new measures to prevent shortages.

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Japanese farm minister Suzuki

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki speaks at a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on April 3, 2026. The country's Cabinet approved the same day a shift in its rice policy, moving toward a demand-aligned output strategy and introducing new measures to prevent shortages.

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Japanese farm minister Suzuki

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki speaks at a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on April 3, 2026. The country's Cabinet approved the same day a shift in its rice policy, moving toward a demand-aligned output strategy and introducing new measures to prevent shortages.

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Greece: Saharan Dust Storm Turns Skies Red Over Crete 6

A Saharan dust storm swept through Crete on Wednesday, April 1, turning skies red-orange, reducing visibility to 1,000 meters, and forcing flights to divert.

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Japan: Illuminated Cherry Blossom Trees Line Iino River in Full Bloom in Aichi

On March 30, 2026, cherry blossom trees lining approximately 100 meters along the Iino River in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan were captured glowing under illumination as the flowers reached full bloom. The light-up event runs until April 5.

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April Pink Moon Dazzles Sky Watchers Worldwide 2

April's full pink moon lit up the night sky on April 1, or April 2 in some regions, visible to sky watchers across both hemispheres. Despite its rosy name, the moon does not actually appear pink — the name comes from the early spring bloom of "moss pink," a wildflower native to eastern North America.

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Japanese farm minister Suzuki

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki speaks at a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on April 3, 2026. The country's Cabinet approved the same day a shift in its rice policy, moving toward a demand-aligned output strategy and introducing new measures to prevent shortages.

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Greece: Saharan Dust Storm Turns Skies Red Over Crete 5

A Saharan dust storm swept through Crete on Wednesday, April 1, turning skies red-orange, reducing visibility to 1,000 meters, and forcing flights to divert.

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US: Artemis II Launches, Marking First Crewed Lunar Mission in Half Century 4

NASA's Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, marking humanity's first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17 in 1972. The SLS (Space Launch System) rocket carried four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — on a 10-day lunar flyby.

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Egypt: Sandstorm Reduces Visibility in Multiple Cities

A sandstorm struck Cairo and other Egyptian cities on Thursday, April 2, reducing visibility and darkening the sky.

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US: Artemis II Launches, Marking First Crewed Lunar Mission in Half Century 2

NASA's Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, marking humanity's first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17 in 1972. The SLS (Space Launch System) rocket carried four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — on a 10-day lunar flyby.

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US: Artemis II Launches, Marking First Crewed Lunar Mission in Half Century 3

NASA's Artemis II lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, marking humanity's first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17 in 1972. The SLS (Space Launch System) rocket carried four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — on a 10-day lunar flyby.

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Japan launches ticket system targeting rule-breaking cyclists

A cyclist is stopped by police officers in Tokyo on April 1, 2026, following the launch the same day of a "blue ticket" system that allows police to crack down on cycling violations, such as using smartphones while riding, amid an increase in bicycle accidents.

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Japan launches ticket system targeting rule-breaking cyclists

A cyclist is stopped by police officers in Tokyo on April 1, 2026, following the launch the same day of a "blue ticket" system that allows police to crack down on cycling violations, such as using smartphones while riding, amid an increase in bicycle accidents.

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Japan launches ticket system targeting rule-breaking cyclists

A cyclist is stopped by police officers in Tokyo on April 1, 2026, following the launch the same day of a "blue ticket" system that allows police to crack down on cycling violations, such as using smartphones while riding, amid an increase in bicycle accidents.

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Japan launches ticket system targeting rule-breaking cyclists

A cyclist is stopped by police officers in Tokyo on April 1, 2026, following the launch the same day of a "blue ticket" system that allows police to crack down on cycling violations, such as using smartphones while riding, amid an increase in bicycle accidents.

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April Pink Moon Dazzles Sky Watchers Worldwide

April's full pink moon lit up the night sky on April 1, or April 2 in some regions, visible to sky watchers across both hemispheres. Despite its rosy name, the moon does not actually appear pink — the name comes from the early spring bloom of "moss pink," a wildflower native to eastern North America.

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Emperor meets with French president

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (far R) greet French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Emperor meets with French president

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) and Empress Masako (far R) meet with French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Emperor meets with French president

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R), Empress Masako (far R), French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, pose for a photo at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Emperor meets with French president

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R), Empress Masako (far R), French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, pose for a photo at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Humanoid robot learning athlete's running techniques

Elite long-distance runner Asahi Kuroda runs with a humanoid robot developed by GMO Internet Group at an athletic field in Kawasaki near Tokyo on April 2, 2026. The company is developing a humanoid robot that can be deployed in manufacturing processes by having robots learn athletes' running techniques.

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Humanoid robot learning athlete's running techniques

Elite long-distance runner Asahi Kuroda runs with a humanoid robot developed by GMO Internet Group at an athletic field in Kawasaki near Tokyo on April 2, 2026. The company is developing a humanoid robot that can be deployed in manufacturing processes by having robots learn athletes' running techniques.

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World Autism Awareness Day

Tokyo Tower is illuminated in blue, a color used as a symbol for autism as it represents hope and healing, on April 2, 2026, the U.N.-set World Autism Awareness Day.

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World Autism Awareness Day

Tokyo Tower is illuminated in blue, a color used as a symbol for autism as it represents hope and healing, on April 2, 2026, the U.N.-set World Autism Awareness Day.

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JFA to part ways with women's national coach Nielsen

Japan women's national football team head coach Nils Nielsen (C) celebrates after guiding his team to the Asian Cup title in Sydney on March 21, 2026. The Japan Football Association said on April 2 that it has decided not to renew Nielsen's contract as the team's skipper despite the victory.

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JFA to part ways with women's national coach Nielsen

Norio Sasaki, a Japan Football Association senior official in charge of the women's national team, holds a press conference in Tokyo on April 2, 2026, after the JFA decided not to renew Nils Nielsen's contract as the team's head coach, less than two weeks after he guided them to the Women's Asian Cup title.

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New York auto show

Photo taken on April 1, 2026, shows the Subaru Getaway three-row electric sport utility vehicle, which Japan's Subaru Corp. unveiled to the media at the New York International Auto Show in New York two days ahead of its opening to the general public.

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JFA to part ways with women's national coach Nielsen

Japan Football Association President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto holds a press conference in Tokyo on April 2, 2026, after the JFA decided not to renew Nils Nielsen's contract as the women's national team head coach, less than two weeks after he guided them to the Women's Asian Cup title.

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New York auto show

Photo taken on April 1, 2026, shows a media preview at the New York International Auto Show in New York two days ahead of its opening to the general public.

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Artemis II moon mission

The Orion spacecraft, atop a Space Launch System rocket, soars after taking off from Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, on April 1, 2026, for the Artemis II manned lunar mission.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning holds a press conference in Beijing on April 2, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning holds a press conference in Beijing on April 2, 2026.

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Snowboard champ Fukada enters Toyota

Milan Cortina Olympics snowboard champion Mari Fukada poses with her women's slopestyle gold medal after attending a Toyota Motor Corp. ceremony to welcome its new employees in Toyota in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on April 1, 2026.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending over 1,200 points lower on April 2, 2026, from the previous day's close.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending over 1,200 points lower on April 2, 2026, from the previous day's close.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending over 1,200 points lower on April 2, 2026, from the previous day's close.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending over 1,200 points lower on April 2, 2026, from the previous day's close.

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Greece: Saharan Dust Storm Turns Skies Red Over Crete 4

A Saharan dust storm swept through Crete on Wednesday, April 1, turning skies red-orange, reducing visibility to 1,000 meters, and forcing flights to divert.

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Japan-France economic talks

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (R) shakes hands with his French counterpart Roland Lescure ahead of their talks in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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Lawson ceremony for new employees

An AI robot version of convenience store chain Lawson Inc.'s mascot character Ponta chats with new employees (L) during a ceremony to welcome them in Tokyo on April 1, 2026. The robot was trained to learn the thinking of President Sadanobu Takemasu (R), according to Lawson.

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Indonesia: M7.4 Strikes Northern Molucca Sea, Killing One and Triggering Tsunami Warning

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the Northern Molucca Sea in Indonesia on Thursday, April 2, killing one person, damaging buildings, and triggering tsunami warnings.