Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki throws ahead of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki throws ahead of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani throws a bullpen session ahead of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) throws a bullpen session ahead of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani smiles ahead of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is pictured ahead of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani smiles during a warm-up ahead of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani practices ahead of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani practices ahead of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani practices ahead of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on June 9, 2026.

GSDF conducts artillery drill in Shizuoka Pref.

GSDF conducts artillery drill in Shizuoka Pref.

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (C) speaks ahead of an annual live-fire artillery drill at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's East Fuji Maneuver Area in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on June 7, 2026.

GSDF conducts artillery drill in Shizuoka Pref.

GSDF conducts artillery drill in Shizuoka Pref.

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks ahead of an annual live-fire artillery drill at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's East Fuji Maneuver Area in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on June 7, 2026.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Takashi Saito of Japan, a former relief pitcher for both the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks, throws the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a game between the two baseball clubs at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on June 3, 2026.

Football: Japan players arrive in Mexico

Football: Japan players arrive in Mexico

Members of the Japan men's national football team arrive on June 2, 2026, at their accommodation in Monterrey, Mexico, ahead of their pre-World Cup camp.

Football: Japan players arrive in Mexico

Football: Japan players arrive in Mexico

Yuto Nagatomo of the Japan men's national football team, arrives on June 2, 2026, at the team's accommodation in Monterrey, Mexico, ahead of their pre-World Cup camp.

Football: Japan players arrive in Mexico

Football: Japan players arrive in Mexico

Hajime Moriyasu, manager of the Japan men's national football team, arrives on June 2, 2026, at the team's accommodation in Monterrey, Mexico, ahead of their pre-World Cup camp.

Football: Japan players departing for Mexico

Football: Japan players departing for Mexico

Yuto Nagatomo of the Japan men's national football team poses for group photos at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on June 2, 2026, ahead of the team's departure for a pre-World Cup camp in Monterrey, Mexico.

Football: Japan players departing for Mexico

Football: Japan players departing for Mexico

Yuto Nagatomo of the Japan men's national football team is seen at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on June 2, 2026, ahead of their departure for a pre-World Cup camp in Monterrey, Mexico.

Football: Japan players departing for Mexico

Football: Japan players departing for Mexico

Hajime Moriyasu, manager of the Japan men's national football team, is seen at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on June 2, 2026, ahead of the team's departure for pre-World Cup camp in Monterrey, Mexico.

Football: Japan players departing for Mexico

Football: Japan players departing for Mexico

Hajime Moriyasu, manager of the Japan men's national football team, waves at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on June 2, 2026, ahead of the team's departure for pre-World Cup camp in Monterrey, Mexico.

Football: Japan players departing for Mexico

Football: Japan players departing for Mexico

Yuto Nagatomo (C) of the Japan men's national football team is seen with his team members at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on June 2, 2026, ahead of the team's departure for pre-World Cup camp in Monterrey, Mexico.

Football: Japan players departing for Mexico

Football: Japan players departing for Mexico

Members of the Japan men's national football team and manager Hajime Moriyasu pose for photos at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on June 2, 2026, ahead of their departure for a pre-World Cup camp in Monterrey, Mexico.

Football: Japan players departing for Mexico

Football: Japan players departing for Mexico

Members of the Japan men's national football team are seen at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on June 2, 2026, ahead of their departure for a pre-World Cup camp in Monterrey, Mexico.

Football: Japan players departing for Mexico

Football: Japan players departing for Mexico

Members of the Japan men's national football team are seen at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on June 2, 2026, ahead of their departure for a pre-World Cup camp in Monterrey, Mexico.

Football: Japan players departing for Mexico

Football: Japan players departing for Mexico

Members of the Japan men's national football team are seen at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on June 2, 2026, ahead of their departure for a pre-World Cup camp in Monterrey, Mexico.

Football: Japan players departing for Mexico

Football: Japan players departing for Mexico

Members of the Japan men's national football team are seen at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on June 2, 2026, ahead of their departure for a pre-World Cup camp in Monterrey, Mexico.

Football: Japan players departing for Mexico

Football: Japan players departing for Mexico

Members of the Japan men's national football team are seen at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on June 2, 2026, ahead of their departure for a pre-World Cup camp in Monterrey, Mexico.

Japan PM Takaichi meets island nation leaders

Japan PM Takaichi meets island nation leaders

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) poses for a photo at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 2, 2026, ahead of her meeting with leaders of island nations.

Japan PM Takaichi meets island nation leaders

Japan PM Takaichi meets island nation leaders

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) poses for a photo at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 2, 2026, ahead of her meeting with leaders of island nations.

Japanese "Edo Furin" wind-chime production at peak

Japanese "Edo Furin" wind-chime production at peak

Production is at its peak at a workshop making "Edo Furin" Japanese-style handmade wind chimes in Tokyo on May 29, 2026, ahead of full summer. The workshop, which started during Japan's Edo period, will mark the 111th anniversary of its founding in November.

Japanese "Edo Furin" wind-chime production at peak

Japanese "Edo Furin" wind-chime production at peak

Production is at its peak at a workshop making "Edo Furin" Japanese-style handmade wind chimes in Tokyo on May 29, 2026, ahead of full summer. The workshop, which started during Japan's Edo period, will mark the 111th anniversary of its founding in November.

Japanese "Edo Furin" wind-chime production at peak

Japanese "Edo Furin" wind-chime production at peak

Production is at its peak at a workshop making "Edo Furin" Japanese-style handmade wind chimes in Tokyo on May 29, 2026, ahead of full summer. The workshop, which started during Japan's Edo period, will mark the 111th anniversary of its founding in November.

New Japan-Taiwan ferry service

New Japan-Taiwan ferry service

A passenger ferry is docked at Keelung on May 28, 2026, ahead of the inauguration later in the day of its regular service between the northern Taiwanese city and Ishigaki Island in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan.

JR East to start self-driving bus service

JR East to start self-driving bus service

A bus driver takes his hands off the wheel during a media demonstration of self-driving operations in Tome, Miyagi Prefecture, on May 28, 2026, ahead of commercial services starting the following day. JR East will operate self-driving buses every Friday and Saturday through July 4 on a 15.5-kilometer route in the northeastern Japan city.

[Breaking News]Airing of Hiroshima A-bomb victims list

HIROSHIMA, Japan, May 20 Kyodo - Hiroshima city officials air out books listing the names of victims of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japanese city after removing them from a stone chamber beneath the cenotaph for the victims at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on May 20, 2026. The officials also turned each page to check the condition of the 130 books, which contain a total of 349,246 names, ahead of the rainy season. (Kyodo)

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Milan Cortina Olympic figure skating pairs gold medalists Riku Miura (C) and Ryuichi Kihara (R) pose for a photo with Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 25, 2026, after throwing the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Milan Cortina Olympic figure skating pairs gold medalists Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara meet the press at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 25, 2026. The pair visited the ballpark to throw the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Milan Cortina Olympic figure skating pairs gold medalists Riku Miura (R) and Ryuichi Kihara are pictured at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 25, 2026. The pair visited the ballpark to throw the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Milan Cortina Olympic figure skating pairs gold medalists Riku Miura (R) and Ryuichi Kihara pose for a photo at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 25, 2026. The pair visited the ballpark to throw the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Milan Cortina Olympic figure skating pairs gold medalists Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara pose for a photo at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 25, 2026. The pair visited the ballpark to throw the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Milan Cortina Olympic figure skating pairs gold medalists Riku Miura (R) and Ryuichi Kihara pose for a photo at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 25, 2026. The pair visited the ballpark to throw the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium.

Japan-India foreign ministerial talks

Japan-India foreign ministerial talks

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (L) and his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar shake hands ahead of their talks in New Delhi on May 25, 2026.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Milan Cortina Olympic figure skating pairs gold medalists Riku Miura (top) and Ryuichi Kihara throw the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 25, 2026.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Milan Cortina Olympic figure skating pairs gold medalists Riku Miura (top) and Ryuichi Kihara throw the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 25, 2026.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Milan Cortina Olympic figure skating pairs gold medalists Riku Miura (top) and Ryuichi Kihara throw the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 25, 2026.

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Rockies vs. Dodgers

Milan Cortina Olympic figure skating pairs gold medalists Riku Miura (top) and Ryuichi Kihara throw the ceremonial first pitch ahead of a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on May 25, 2026.

China: Sudden Road Collapse Swallows Car in Baotou, Inner Mongolia

On May 17, 2026, in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, a video captured a dangerous scene as vehicles were moving along the road when drivers suddenly noticed that a large sinkhole had opened up ahead. A car in front appeared to have no time to stop and fell directly into the deep hole with the people inside. The collapsed section covered a large part of the roadway, creating a frightening hazard for passing vehicles. Local authorities later responded that no casualties had been reported. Footage ended with the vehicle disappearing into the pit.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan practices ahead of the upcoming French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 23, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan practices ahead of the upcoming French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 23, 2026.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan practices ahead of the upcoming French Open tennis tournament in Paris on May 23, 2026.