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Japanese tea ceremony master dies

File photo taken in April 2023 shows Sen Genshitsu, a former grand master of the Urasenke Japanese tea ceremony school, giving a lecture in Osaka, western Japan. He died on Aug. 14, 2025, at age 102.

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US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

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Japan's new banknotes

File photo taken on April 14, 2023, at the Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo shows samples of the front sides of Japan's new banknotes, which began to be issued on July 3, 2024. The banknotes feature (from top to bottom) industrialist Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931), widely known as the "father of Japanese capitalism," educator Umeko Tsuda (1864-1929), and physician and bacteriologist Shibasaburo Kitasato (1853-1931).

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Japan's new banknotes

File photo taken on April 14, 2023, at the Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo shows samples of the backs of Japan's new banknotes, which began to be issued on July 3, 2024. The banknotes feature (from top to bottom) industrialist Eiichi Shibusawa (1840-1931), widely known as the "father of Japanese capitalism," educator Umeko Tsuda (1864-1929), and physician and bacteriologist Shibasaburo Kitasato (1853-1931).

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Baseball: Dodgers' Ohtani, interpreter Mizuhara

(From L) Newly signed Los Angeles Dodger Shohei Ohtani, his then interpreter Ippei Mizuhara and his agent Nez Balelo attend an introductory press conference on Dec. 14, 2023, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Mizuhara was fired in March 2024 and was charged in April with illegally transferring more than $16 million from one of Ohtani's bank accounts to cover gambling debts.

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Rotary engine to return on Mazda's plug-in-hybrid

Mazda Motor Corp. unveils the MX-30 plug-in-hybrid vehicle, which will use a rotary engine as an on-board generator, at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba near Tokyo on April 14, 2023. Mazda terminated production of rotary engine cars in 2012.

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Japan to issue new banknotes in July 2024, 1st renewal in 20 yrs

Photo taken on April 14, 2023, at the Bank of Japan's headquarters in Tokyo shows samples of new banknotes to be issued as early as July 2024 in the first renewal since 2004.

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Rotary engine to return on Mazda's plug-in-hybrid

Mazda Motor Corp. unveils the MX-30 plug-in-hybrid vehicle, which will use a rotary engine as an on-board generator, at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba near Tokyo on April 14, 2023. Mazda terminated production of rotary engine cars in 2012.

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Hiroshima ahead of G-7 summit

Photo shows Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum in the western Japan city on April 14, 2023, ahead of the May 19-21 Group of Seven summit.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Red Sox

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on April 14, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Red Sox

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on April 14, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Red Sox

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on April 14, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Red Sox

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani backs away from a close pitch by Tanner Houck of the Boston Red Sox in the third inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston on April 14, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Red Sox

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani takes warm-up swings before his at-bat during the third inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on April 14, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Red Sox

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out during the third inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on April 14, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Red Sox

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida practices ahead of a baseball game against Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park in Boston on April 14, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Red Sox

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani takes his batting position during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on April 14, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Red Sox

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani strikes out during the third inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston on April 14, 2023.

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Baseball: Angels vs. Red Sox

Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida meets the press ahead of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park in Boston on April 14, 2023.

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Tokyu Kabukicho Tower

Photo taken on April 14, 2023, shows the Tokyu Kabukicho Tower amusement and entertainment complex that opened the same day in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward. The 225-meter tower houses a theater, eight-screen cinema house, game facilities and two hotels.

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Tokyu Kabukicho Tower

A tape-cutting ceremony is held to celebrate the opening of the Tokyu Kabukicho Tower amusement and entertainment complex in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on April 14, 2023. The 225-meter tower houses a theater, eight-screen cinema house, game facilities and two hotels.

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Figure Skating: World Team Trophy

South Korea's Lee Hae In performs in the women's free program in the six-nation World Team Trophy figure skating competition at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on April 14, 2023.

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Figure Skating: World Team Trophy

South Korea's Lee Hae In performs in the women's free program in the six-nation World Team Trophy figure skating competition at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on April 14, 2023.

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Brazilian President Lula meets Chinese President Xi

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) shakes hands with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2023.

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China-Germany talks

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang (R) and his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock (L) prepare to hold a press conference in Beijing on April 14, 2023, following their talks.

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Figure Skating: World Team Trophy

Japan's Mai Mihara performs in the women's free program in the six-nation World Team Trophy figure skating competition at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on April 14, 2023.

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Figure Skating: World Team Trophy

Japan's Mai Mihara performs in the women's free program in the six-nation World Team Trophy figure skating competition at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on April 14, 2023.

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Figure Skating: World Team Trophy

Japan's Mai Mihara performs in the women's free program in the six-nation World Team Trophy figure skating competition at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on April 14, 2023.

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China-Germany talks

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang (R) and his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock hold a press conference in Beijing on April 14, 2023, following their talks.

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Figure Skating: World Team Trophy

Japan's Kaori Sakamoto performs in the women's free program in the six-nation World Team Trophy figure skating competition at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on April 14, 2023.

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Figure Skating: World Team Trophy

Japan's Kaori Sakamoto performs in the women's free program in the six-nation World Team Trophy figure skating competition at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on April 14, 2023.

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Figure Skating: World Team Trophy

Japan's Kaori Sakamoto performs in the women's free program in the six-nation World Team Trophy figure skating competition at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on April 14, 2023.

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Brazilian President Lula meets Chinese President Xi

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (R), along with Chinese President Xi Jinping, attends a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2023.

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Brazilian President Lula meets Chinese President Xi

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (R), along with Chinese President Xi Jinping, attends a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2023.

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Brazilian President Lula meets Chinese President Xi

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (front), along with Chinese President Xi Jinping, attends a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on April 14, 2023.

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Figure Skating: World Team Trophy

Alexa Knierim (L) and Brandon Frazier of the United States perform in the pairs short program in the six-nation World Team Trophy figure skating competition at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on April 14, 2023.

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Figure Skating: World Team Trophy

Alexa Knierim (L) and Brandon Frazier of the United States perform in the pairs short program in the six-nation World Team Trophy figure skating competition at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on April 14, 2023.

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Figure Skating: World Team Trophy

U.S. ice dancers Madison Chock (R) and Evan Bates perform their free dance in the six-nation World Team Trophy figure skating competition at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on April 14, 2023.

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Figure Skating: World Team Trophy

U.S. ice dancers Madison Chock (L) and Evan Bates perform their free dance in the six-nation World Team Trophy figure skating competition at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on April 14, 2023.

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G7 energy, climate meeting in Sapporo

Japanese Environment Minister Akihiro Nishimura (R) meets the press in the northern Japan city of Sapporo on April 14, 2023, prior to the two-day Group of Seven ministerial meeting on energy and climate starting the following day.

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G7 energy, climate meeting in Sapporo

Photo taken on April 14, 2023, shows a board set up at the venue of the two-day Group of Seven ministerial meeting on energy and climate starting the following day in the northern Japan city of Sapporo.

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Japan PM Kishida speaks over missing SDF chopper

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on April 14, 2023, over a Japan Self-Defense Forces helicopter that went missing with 10 personnel aboard off the southern prefecture of Okinawa last week.

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Japan PM Kishida speaks over missing SDF chopper

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on April 14, 2023, over a Japan Self-Defense Forces helicopter that went missing with 10 personnel aboard off the southern prefecture of Okinawa last week.

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Figure Skating: World Team Trophy

Japanese ice dancers Kana Muramoto (front) and Daisuke Takahashi perform their free dance in the six-nation World Team Trophy figure skating competition at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on April 14, 2023.

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Figure Skating: World Team Trophy

Japanese ice dancers Kana Muramoto (back) and Daisuke Takahashi perform their free dance in the six-nation World Team Trophy figure skating competition at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on April 14, 2023.

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Figure Skating: World Team Trophy

Japanese ice dancers Kana Muramoto (L) and Daisuke Takahashi perform their free dance in the six-nation World Team Trophy figure skating competition at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on April 14, 2023.

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Figure Skating: World Team Trophy

Japanese ice dancers Kana Muramoto (L) and Daisuke Takahashi perform their free dance in the six-nation World Team Trophy figure skating competition at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on April 14, 2023.

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Figure Skating: World Team Trophy

Japan's Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara perform in the pairs short program in the six-nation World Team Trophy figure skating competition at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on April 14, 2023.

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Figure Skating: World Team Trophy

Japan's Riku Miura (top) and Ryuichi Kihara perform in the pairs short program in the six-nation World Team Trophy figure skating competition at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on April 14, 2023.

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Figure Skating: World Team Trophy

Japan's Riku Miura (R) and Ryuichi Kihara perform in the pairs short program in the six-nation World Team Trophy figure skating competition at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on April 14, 2023.