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10th anniv. of South China Sea arbitral ruling

Japanese Parliamentary Vice Foreign Minister Tomoaki Shimada makes a speech at an event held in Manila on July 10, 2026, to mark the 10th anniversary on July 12 of the landmark 2016 international tribunal ruling that rejected China's claims in the South China Sea under the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea.

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10th anniv. of South China Sea arbitral ruling

Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro makes a speech at an event held in Manila on July 10, 2026, to mark the 10th anniversary on July 12 of the landmark 2016 international tribunal ruling that rejected China's claims in the South China Sea under the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea. ==Kyodo

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[Breaking News]4th anniv. of ex-Japan PM Abe's killing

NARA, Japan, July 8 Kyodo - Flowers are offered at a flower stand for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the western Japan city of Nara on July 8, 2026, the fourth anniversary of his assassination in the city. (Kyodo)

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4th anniv. of ex-Japan PM Abe's killing

NARA, Japan, July 8 Kyodo - Flowers are offered at a flower stand for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the western Japan city of Nara on July 8, 2026, the fourth anniversary of his assassination in the city. (Kyodo)

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4th anniv. of ex-Japan PM Abe's killing

Akie Abe, the widow of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, offers a prayer at the Abe family grave in Nagato in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, on July 8, 2026, the fourth anniversary of his assassination in Nara Prefecture.

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4th anniv. of ex-Japan PM Abe's killing

Flowers are offered at a flower stand for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the western Japan city of Nara on July 8, 2026, the fourth anniversary of his assassination in the city.

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4th anniv. of ex-Japan PM Abe's killing

Flowers are offered at a flower stand for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the western Japan city of Nara on July 8, 2026, the fourth anniversary of his assassination in the city.

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Drone show marking 250th anniv. of U.S. independence

Images of U.S. President Donald Trump (R) and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi are shown during a drone show held in Tokyo on July 3, 2026, to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.

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Drone show marking 250th anniv. of U.S. independence

Images of Statue of Liberty and Stars and Stripes are shown during a drone show held in Tokyo on July 3, 2026, to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.

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Event to mark 250th anniv. of U.S. independence

(from R) Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass pose for a photo during an event hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on July 3, 2026, to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.

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Event to mark 250th anniv. of U.S. independence

Japanese Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi plays electric guitar during an event hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on July 3, 2026, to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.

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Event to mark 250th anniv. of U.S. independence

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a video message during an event hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on July 3, 2026, to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.

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Event to mark 250th anniv. of U.S. independence

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a video message during an event hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on July 3, 2026, to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.

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Event to mark 250th anniv. of U.S. independence

U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass speaks during an event hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on July 3, 2026, to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.

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Event to mark 250th anniv. of U.S. independence

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks during an event hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on July 3, 2026, to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.

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Event to mark 250th anniv. of U.S. independence

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike speaks during an event hosted by the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on July 3, 2026, to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.

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80th Anniv. of association of Shinto shrines

Crown Prince Akishino delivers a speech alongside Crown Princess Kiko at the 80th anniversary ceremony of Jinja Honcho, the association of Shinto shrines, in Tokyo on May 20, 2026.

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80th Anniv. of association of Shinto shrines

Crown Prince Akishino (facing camera, on stage) and Crown Princess Kiko attend the 80th anniversary ceremony of Jinja Honcho, the association of Shinto shrines, in Tokyo on May 20, 2026.

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46th anniv. of pro-democracy uprising in Gwangju

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a ceremony in Gwangju on May 18, 2026, marking the anniversary of a 1980 pro-democracy uprising in the southwestern South Korean city in which over 160 people were killed by the military.

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46th anniv. of pro-democracy uprising in Gwangju

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (C) attends a ceremony in Gwangju on May 18, 2026, marking the anniversary of a 1980 pro-democracy uprising in the southwestern South Korean city in which over 160 people were killed by the military.

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US: Pro-Palestinian Protest at Columbia University on Anniversary of Hind’s Hall

Pro-Palestinian students and faculty gathered outside Columbia University on Thursday, April 30, marking the two-year anniversary of Hind's Hall, chanting "ceasefire now" and calling for the release of detainees in Gaza. The group later marched toward the City University of New York as part of the demonstration.

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Minamata marks 70th anniv. of mercury-poisoning disease

Japanese Environment Minister Hirotaka Ishihara delivers a speech at a memorial service for the victims of Minamata disease in Minamata, Kumamoto prefecture, southwestern Japan, on May 1, 2026, the 70th anniversary of Japan's official recognition of the mercury-poisoning disease caused by industrial pollution.

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Minamata marks 70th anniv. of mercury-poisoning disease

Japanese Environment Minister Hirotaka Ishihara (2nd from R) meets with members of a Minamata disease suffers group in Minamata, Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan, on May 1, 2026, the 70th anniversary of Japan's official recognition of the mercury-poisoning disease caused by industrial pollution. (Pool photo)

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25th anniv. of Tokyo DisneySea

Tokyo DisneySea starts a special show, Sparkling Jubilee, in Urayasu near Tokyo on April 15, 2026, to mark the 25th anniversary of the park's opening. The show will run through March 31, 2027.

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25th anniv. of Tokyo DisneySea

Tokyo DisneySea starts a special show, Sparkling Jubilee, in Urayasu near Tokyo on April 15, 2026, to mark the 25th anniversary of the park's opening. The show will run through March 31, 2027.

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25th anniv. of Tokyo DisneySea

Tokyo DisneySea starts a special show, Sparkling Jubilee, in Urayasu near Tokyo on April 15, 2026, to mark the 25th anniversary of the park's opening. The show will run through March 31, 2027.

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40th anniv. of Japan-Bhutan diplomatic ties

Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay (2nd from R) and Japanese Ambassador to India Keiichi Ono (far R) attend a reception in Bhutan's capital Thimphu on March 27, 2026, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Japan and Bhutan.

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40th anniv. of Japan-Bhutan diplomatic ties

Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay (3rd from R) and Japanese Ambassador to India Keiichi Ono (far R) attend a reception in Bhutan's capital Thimphu on March 27, 2026, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Japan and Bhutan.

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40th anniv. of Japan-Bhutan diplomatic ties

Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay (3rd from R) and Japanese Ambassador to India Keiichi Ono (far R) attend a reception in Bhutan's capital Thimphu on March 27, 2026, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Japan and Bhutan.

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10th anniv. of Hokkaido Shinkansen

People gather at an event at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station in Hokuto in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on March 21, 2026, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hokkaido Shinkansen bullet train five days later.

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10th anniv. of Hokkaido Shinkansen

An event is held at Shin-Hakodate-Hokuto Station in Hokuto in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on March 21, 2026, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hokkaido Shinkansen bullet train five days later.

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300th anniv. of Daimaru department store in Osaka

Staff at Daimaru department store's Shinsaibashi outlet in Osaka, western Japan, hang the store curtain at its main entrance on March 6, 2026, to commemorate the 300th anniversary since its opening as kimono store Matsuya on Nov. 1, 1726.

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300th anniv. of Daimaru department store in Osaka

Photo taken on March 6, 2026, shows a booth replicating kimono store Matsuya at Daimaru department store's Shinsaibashi outlet in Osaka, western Japan. The booth was set up to commemorate the 300th anniversary since the Shinsaibashi store's opening as Matsuya on Nov. 1, 1726.

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4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

People attend an interfaith prayer service at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in London on Feb. 24, 2026, to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

People attend an interfaith prayer service at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in London on Feb. 24, 2026, to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine's ambassador to Britain, speaks on stage to people gathered in Trafalgar Square in London on Feb. 24, 2026, to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

People use the light of their cellphones in hope of cease-fire in Ukraine as they gather in Trafalgar Square in London to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2026.

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4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

People use the light of their cellphones in hope of cease-fire in Ukraine as they gather in Trafalgar Square in London to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2026.

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4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

People walk by houses damaged by Russian attacks in Kyiv on Feb. 24, 2026, the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Houses damaged by Russian attacks are pictured Kyiv on Feb. 24, 2026, the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

People pray for victims at a graveyard in Irpin, near Kyiv, on Feb. 24, 2026, the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

People pray for victims at a graveyard in Irpin, near Kyiv, on Feb. 24, 2026, the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Flowers laid for fallen soldiers are pictured at a graveyard in Irpin, near Kyiv, on Feb. 24, 2026, the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

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4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Photos of fallen Ukrainian soldiers are on display at Independence Square in Kiev on Feb. 22, 2026, two days ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion.

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4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Photos of fallen Ukrainian soldiers are on display at Independence Square in Kiev on Feb. 22, 2026, two days ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion.

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4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Photos of fallen Ukrainian soldiers are on display at Independence Square in Kiev on Feb. 22, 2026, two days ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion.

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4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Photos of fallen Ukrainian soldiers are on display at Independence Square in Kiev on Feb. 22, 2026, two days ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion.

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4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers observe a moment of silence at Independence Square in Kiev on Feb. 22, 2026, two days ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion.

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4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers observe a moment of silence at Independence Square in Kiev on Feb. 22, 2026, two days ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion.

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4th anniv. of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Photos of fallen Ukrainian soldiers are on display at Independence Square in Kiev on Feb. 22, 2026, two days ahead of the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion.