Japan-Philippines defense talks

Japan-Philippines defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (L) and his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro attend a press event after their talks in Manila on May 5, 2026.

Japan-Indonesia defense talks

Japan-Indonesia defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (L) and his Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin attend a press event in Jakarta on May 4, 2026.

Japan-Indonesia defense talks

Japan-Indonesia defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (L) and his Indonesian counterpart Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin attend a press event in Jakarta on May 4, 2026.

Japan-Australia summit

Japan-Australia summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and her Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese attend a press event after their talks in Canberra on May 4, 2026.

Japan-Australia summit

Japan-Australia summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and her Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese attend a press event after their talks in Canberra on May 4, 2026.

Japan-Australia summit

Japan-Australia summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and her Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese attend a press event after their talks in Canberra on May 4, 2026.

Japan-Australia summit

Japan-Australia summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and her Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese attend a press event after their talks in Canberra on May 4, 2026.

Japan-Australia summit

Japan-Australia summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and her Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese attend a press event after their talks in Canberra on May 4, 2026.

Japan-Australia summit

Japan-Australia summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and her Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese attend a press event after their talks in Canberra on May 4, 2026.

Japan-Australia summit

Japan-Australia summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and her Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese attend a signing ceremony following their talks in Canberra on May 4, 2026.

Crown Prince Fumihito's family attends Paraguay-related concert

Crown Prince Fumihito's family attends Paraguay-related concert

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (3rd from L), his wife Crown Princess Kiko (4th from L), their daughter Princess Kako (2nd from L) and their son Prince Hisahito (5th from L) attend a concert held at the Art Center of Tokyo in the Japanese capital on May 3, 2026, to mark the 90th anniversary of the first Japanese immigration to Paraguay. (Pool photo)

Crown Prince Fumihito's family attends Paraguay-related concert

Crown Prince Fumihito's family attends Paraguay-related concert

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (3rd from L), his wife Crown Princess Kiko (4th from L), their daughter Princess Kako (2nd from L) and their son Prince Hisahito (5th from L) attend a concert held at the Art Center of Tokyo in the Japanese capital on May 3, 2026, to mark the 90th anniversary of the first Japanese immigration to Paraguay.

Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend a government-sponsored ceremony marking the centennial of the start of the Showa era (1926-1989) at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 29, 2026, a national holiday marking the birthday of the late Emperor Showa.

Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C, L) and Empress Masako (C, R) attend a government-sponsored ceremony marking the centennial of the start of the Showa era (1926-1989) at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 29, 2026, a national holiday marking the birthday of the late Emperor Showa. (Pool photo)

Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend a government-sponsored ceremony marking the centennial of the start of the Showa era (1926-1989) at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 29, 2026, a national holiday marking the birthday of the late Emperor Showa.

Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend a government-sponsored ceremony marking the centennial of the start of the Showa era (1926-1989) at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 29, 2026, a national holiday marking the birthday of the late Emperor Showa. (Pool photo)

Retirement press conference of pairs figure skaters Miura, Kihara

Retirement press conference of pairs figure skaters Miura, Kihara

Milan Cortina Olympics figure skating pairs gold medalists Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara attend a retirement press conference at a hotel in Tokyo on April 28, 2026.

Retirement press conference of pairs figure skaters Miura, Kihara

Retirement press conference of pairs figure skaters Miura, Kihara

Milan Cortina Olympics figure skating pairs gold medalists Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara attend a retirement press conference at a hotel in Tokyo on April 28, 2026.

Retirement press conference of pairs figure skaters Miura, Kihara

Retirement press conference of pairs figure skaters Miura, Kihara

Milan Cortina Olympics figure skating pairs gold medalists Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara attend a retirement press conference at a hotel in Tokyo on April 28, 2026.

Retirement press conference of pairs figure skaters Miura, Kihara

Retirement press conference of pairs figure skaters Miura, Kihara

Milan Cortina Olympics figure skating pairs gold medalists Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara attend a retirement press conference at a hotel in Tokyo on April 28, 2026.

Retirement press conference of pairs figure skaters Miura, Kihara

Retirement press conference of pairs figure skaters Miura, Kihara

Milan Cortina Olympics figure skating pairs gold medalists Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara attend a retirement press conference at a hotel in Tokyo on April 28, 2026.

Retirement press conference of pairs figure skaters Miura, Kihara

Retirement press conference of pairs figure skaters Miura, Kihara

Milan Cortina Olympics figure skating pairs gold medalists Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara attend a retirement press conference at a hotel in Tokyo on April 28, 2026.

Retirement press conference of pairs figure skaters Miura, Kihara

Retirement press conference of pairs figure skaters Miura, Kihara

Milan Cortina Olympics figure skating pairs gold medalists Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara attend a retirement press conference at a hotel in Tokyo on April 28, 2026.

Emperor meets with lawmakers at palace

Emperor meets with lawmakers at palace

House of Representatives Speaker Eisuke Mori (L) and House of Councillors President Masakazu Sekiguchi attend a meeting between Japanese Emperor Naruhito (not pictured) and lawmakers at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 27, 2026.

Emperor meets with lawmakers at palace

Emperor meets with lawmakers at palace

House of Representatives Speaker Eisuke Mori (L) and House of Councillors President Masakazu Sekiguchi attend a meeting between Japanese Emperor Naruhito (not pictured) and lawmakers at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 27, 2026.

[Breaking News]Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

MILAN, Italy, Feb. 17 Kyodo - Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan attend a press conference in Milan on Feb. 17, 2026, after winning the pairs figure skating gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics the previous day. (Kyodo)

Japan's emperor at greenery event

Japan's emperor at greenery event

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend an award ceremony in Tokyo on April 24, 2026, held for people who have contributed to the promotion of greenery and forestry. (Pool photo)

Japan's emperor at greenery event

Japan's emperor at greenery event

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend an award ceremony in Tokyo on April 24, 2026, held for people who have contributed to the promotion of greenery and forestry. (Pool photo)

Japan's emperor at greenery event

Japan's emperor at greenery event

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend an award ceremony in Tokyo on April 24, 2026, held for people who have contributed to the promotion of greenery and forestry. (Pool photo)

Japan's emperor at greenery event

Japan's emperor at greenery event

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend an award ceremony in Tokyo on April 24, 2026, held for people who have contributed to the promotion of greenery and forestry. (Pool photo)

Japan imperial family at veterinary congress

Japan imperial family at veterinary congress

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, L), Empress Masako (front, R) and their daughter Princess Aiko (front, C) attend the World Veterinary Association Congress at Tokyo International Forum in Tokyo on April 21, 2026.

Japan imperial family at veterinary congress

Japan imperial family at veterinary congress

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend the opening ceremony of the World Veterinary Association Congress at Tokyo International Forum in Tokyo on April 21, 2026. (Pool photo)

Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako at charity concert

Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako at charity concert

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko and her daughter, Princess Kako, attend a charity concert performed by cancer patients at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre in the capital on April 19, 2026. (Pool photo)

Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako at charity concert

Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako at charity concert

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko and her daughter, Princess Kako, attend a charity concert performed by cancer patients at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre in the capital on April 19, 2026. (Pool photo)

Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako at charity concert

Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Kako at charity concert

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko (L) and her daughter, Princess Kako, attend a charity concert performed by cancer patients at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre in the capital on April 19, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

(from L, back) Japanese Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Aiko and Princess Kako attend a spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 17, 2026. Walking in front of them is Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

(from L, back) Japanese Crown Princess Kiko, Princess Aiko and Princess Kako attend a spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 17, 2026. Walking in front of them is Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend a spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 17, 2026.

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Milan Cortina Olympic pairs figure skating gold medalists Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara attend a spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 17, 2026. The pair announced their retirement from competition the same day.

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend a spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 17, 2026.

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

(from L) Japanese figure skaters Riku Miura, Masaya Morita, Yuma Kagiyama and Ryuichi Kihara attend a spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 17, 2026.

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Milan Cortina Olympic pairs figure skating gold medalists Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara attend a spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 17, 2026. The pair announced their retirement from competition the same day.

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (back, R), Crown Princess Kiko (back, C) and Princess Aiko attend a spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Milan Cortina Olympic pairs figure skating gold medalists Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara attend a spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 17, 2026. The pair announced their retirement from competition the same day. (Pool photo)

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Milan Cortina Olympic pairs figure skating gold medalists Riku Miura (C, L) and Ryuichi Kihara (C, R) attend a spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 17, 2026. The pair announced their retirement from competition the same day. (Pool photo)

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (back, 2nd from R), Crown Princess Kiko (back, 3rd from R) and Princess Aiko (front, 2nd from L) attend a spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Japan's Princess Kako (L) and Princess Aiko attend a spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 17, 2026.

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Milan Cortina Olympic pairs figure skating gold medalists Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara attend a spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 17, 2026. The pair announced their retirement from competition the same day. (Pool photo)

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend a spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 17, 2026.

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Milan Cortina Olympic pairs figure skating gold medalists Riku Miura (front) and Ryuichi Kihara attend a spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 17, 2026. The pair announced their retirement from competition the same day.