Japan: Autumn Foliage Blooms Across Country After Scorching Summer 2

After an exceptionally hot summer, Japan is now entering its long-awaited autumn foliage season. Across the country, mountains and parks are transforming into vivid shades of red, orange, and yellow. The cooler temperatures are drawing locals and tourists alike to scenic spots, marking a colorful and refreshing shift from the intense summer heat.

Baseball: DeNA's Azuma earns 14th win of season

Baseball: DeNA's Azuma earns 14th win of season

DeNA BayStars left-hander Katsuki Azuma pitches en route to picking up his 14th win of the season in a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 17, 2025.

Next-generation biodiesel experience event

Next-generation biodiesel experience event

Next-generation biodiesel experience event. Photo shows, from left: Kazunari Furukawa, Senior Vice President, External Affairs, Isuzu Motors; Kenichiro Hirano, Representative Director, Hirano Oil; Tetsuya Azuma, Director, Fuel Supply Infrastructure Development Division, Resources and Energy Agency; Nao Nitta, Senior Executive Officer, Company President, Euglena; and Takeji Kojima, Senior Managing Executive Officer and Chief Strategy Officer, Mazda.=August 22,2025,Japan

CONTATTO - Karate - Karate 1 - Premier League Paris

CONTATTO - Karate - Karate 1 - Premier League Paris

Saeko Azuma (JPN) Female Kata bronze medal match during the Paris Open Karate 2025, 2025 Karate 1-Premier League Paris at Pierre de Coubertin stadium in Paris, France on January 26, 2025

CONTATTO - Karate - Karate 1 - Premier League Paris

CONTATTO - Karate - Karate 1 - Premier League Paris

Saeko Azuma (JPN) Female Kata bronze medal match during the Paris Open Karate 2025, 2025 Karate 1-Premier League Paris at Pierre de Coubertin stadium in Paris, France on January 26, 2025

CONTATTO - Karate - Karate 1 - Premier League Paris

CONTATTO - Karate - Karate 1 - Premier League Paris

Saeko Azuma (JPN) Female Kata bronze medal match during the Paris Open Karate 2025, 2025 Karate 1-Premier League Paris at Pierre de Coubertin stadium in Paris, France on January 26, 2025

CONTATTO - Karate - Karate 1 - Premier League Paris

CONTATTO - Karate - Karate 1 - Premier League Paris

Saeko Azuma (JPN) Female Kata bronze medal match during the Paris Open Karate 2025, 2025 Karate 1-Premier League Paris at Pierre de Coubertin stadium in Paris, France on January 26, 2025

Paris Open Karate 2025 - Day 3

Paris Open Karate 2025 - Day 3

Saeko Azuma (JPN) Female Kata bronze medal match during the Paris Open Karate 2025, 2025 Karate 1-Premier League Paris at Pierre de Coubertin stadium in Paris, France on January 26, 2025 Photo by Alexandre Martins/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris Open Karate 2025 - Day 3

Paris Open Karate 2025 - Day 3

Saeko Azuma (JPN) Female Kata bronze medal match during the Paris Open Karate 2025, 2025 Karate 1-Premier League Paris at Pierre de Coubertin stadium in Paris, France on January 26, 2025 Photo by Alexandre Martins/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris Open Karate 2025 - Day 3

Paris Open Karate 2025 - Day 3

Saeko Azuma (JPN) Female Kata bronze medal match during the Paris Open Karate 2025, 2025 Karate 1-Premier League Paris at Pierre de Coubertin stadium in Paris, France on January 26, 2025 Photo by Alexandre Martins/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris Open Karate 2025 - Day 3

Paris Open Karate 2025 - Day 3

Saeko Azuma (JPN) Female Kata bronze medal match during the Paris Open Karate 2025, 2025 Karate 1-Premier League Paris at Pierre de Coubertin stadium in Paris, France on January 26, 2025 Photo by Alexandre Martins/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris Open Karate 2025 - Day 3

Paris Open Karate 2025 - Day 3

Saeko Azuma (JPN) Female Kata bronze medal match during the Paris Open Karate 2025, 2025 Karate 1-Premier League Paris at Pierre de Coubertin stadium in Paris, France on January 26, 2025 Photo by Alexandre Martins/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris Open Karate 2025 - Day 3

Paris Open Karate 2025 - Day 3

Saeko Azuma (JPN) Female Kata bronze medal match during the Paris Open Karate 2025, 2025 Karate 1-Premier League Paris at Pierre de Coubertin stadium in Paris, France on January 26, 2025 Photo by Alexandre Martins/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris Open Karate 2025 - Day 3

Paris Open Karate 2025 - Day 3

Saeko Azuma (JPN) Female Kata bronze medal match during the Paris Open Karate 2025, 2025 Karate 1-Premier League Paris at Pierre de Coubertin stadium in Paris, France on January 26, 2025 Photo by Alexandre Martins/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris Open Karate 2025 - Day 3

Paris Open Karate 2025 - Day 3

Saeko Azuma (JPN) Female Kata bronze medal match during the Paris Open Karate 2025, 2025 Karate 1-Premier League Paris at Pierre de Coubertin stadium in Paris, France on January 26, 2025 Photo by Alexandre Martins/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris Open Karate 2025 - Day 3

Paris Open Karate 2025 - Day 3

Saeko Azuma (JPN) Female Kata bronze medal match during the Paris Open Karate 2025, 2025 Karate 1-Premier League Paris at Pierre de Coubertin stadium in Paris, France on January 26, 2025 Photo by Alexandre Martins/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris Open Karate 2025 - Day 3

Paris Open Karate 2025 - Day 3

Saeko Azuma (JPN) Female Kata bronze medal match during the Paris Open Karate 2025, 2025 Karate 1-Premier League Paris at Pierre de Coubertin stadium in Paris, France on January 26, 2025 Photo by Alexandre Martins/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris Open Karate 2025 - Day 3

Paris Open Karate 2025 - Day 3

Saeko Azuma (JPN) Female Kata bronze medal match during the Paris Open Karate 2025, 2025 Karate 1-Premier League Paris at Pierre de Coubertin stadium in Paris, France on January 26, 2025 Photo by Alexandre Martins/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris Open Karate 2025 - Day 3

Paris Open Karate 2025 - Day 3

Saeko Azuma (JPN) Female Kata bronze medal match during the Paris Open Karate 2025, 2025 Karate 1-Premier League Paris at Pierre de Coubertin stadium in Paris, France on January 26, 2025 Photo by Alexandre Martins/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Japanese fencer Sera Azuma (R) is pictured during the women's foil team bronze medal match against Canada at the Paris Olympics at the Grand Palais in Paris on Aug. 1, 2024.

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Japanese women's fencing team foil bronze medalists (from L) Karin Miyawaki, Sera Azuma, Komaki Kikuchi and Yuka Ueno pose for a photo with their medals at the Paris Olympics Champions Park at the Trocadero in the French capital on Aug. 5, 2024.

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Japanese fencers (from L) Komaki Kikuchi, Yuka Ueno, Sera Azuma and Karin Miyawaki pose at a press conference in Paris on Aug. 2, 2024, a day after winning the women's team foil bronze medal at the Paris Olympics.

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Japanese fencers (from L) Komaki Kikuchi, Yuka Ueno, Sera Azuma and Karin Miyawaki pose at a press conference in Paris on Aug. 2, 2024, a day after winning the women's team foil bronze medal at the Paris Olympics.

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-FENCING

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-FENCING

(240801) -- PARIS, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhang Yunjia (L) of Canada competes against Azuma Sera of Japan during the women's foil team bronze medal match of fencing between Canada and Japan at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Fei Maohua)

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-FENCING

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-FENCING

(240801) -- PARIS, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhang Yunjia (L) of Canada and Azuma Sera of Japan react during the women's foil team bronze medal match of fencing between Canada and Japan at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Fei Maohua)

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-FENCING

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-FENCING

(240801) -- PARIS, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Guo Jessica Zi Jia (L) of Canada competes against Azuma Sera of Japan during the women's foil team bronze medal match of fencing between Canada and Japan at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Fei Maohua)

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-FENCING

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-FENCING

(240801) -- PARIS, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhang Yunjia (L) of Canada competes against Azuma Sera of Japan during the women's foil team bronze medal match of fencing between Canada and Japan at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Hongxiang)

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-FENCING

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-FENCING

(240801) -- PARIS, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Eleanor Harvey (L) of Canada competes against Azuma Sera of Japan during the women's foil team bronze medal match of fencing between Canada and Japan at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Fei Maohua)

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-FENCING

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-FENCING

(240801) -- PARIS, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Martina Favaretto (L) of Italy competes against Azuma Sera of Japan during the women's foil team semifinal 1 of fencing between Italy and Japan at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Fei Maohua)

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-FENCING

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-FENCING

(240801) -- PARIS, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Guo Jessica Zi Jia (L) of Canada competes against Azuma Sera of Japan during the women's foil team bronze medal match of fencing between Canada and Japan at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Hongxiang)

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-FENCING

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-FENCING

(240801) -- PARIS, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Guo Jessica Zi Jia (L) of Canada gives a high-five to Azuma Sera of Japan during the women's foil team bronze medal match of fencing between Canada and Japan at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Hongxiang)

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-FENCING

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-FENCING

(240801) -- PARIS, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhang Yunjia (L) of Canada competes against Azuma Sera of Japan during the women's foil team bronze medal match of fencing between Canada and Japan at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Fei Maohua)

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-FENCING

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-PARIS-OLY-FENCING

(240801) -- PARIS, Aug. 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Guo Jessica Zi Jia (L) of Canada competes against Azuma Sera of Japan during the women's foil team bronze medal match of fencing between Canada and Japan at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, Aug. 1, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lai Xiangdong)

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Japanese fencers (from L) Yuka Ueno, Karin Miyawaki, Komaki Kikuchi, coaches Franck Boidin and Chieko Sugawara, and fencer Sera Azuma celebrate after winning bronze in the women's team foil at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 1, 2024, at Grand Palais in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Japanese fencers (from L) Karin Miyawaki, Yuka Ueno, Komaki Kikuchi and Sera Azuma pose for photos with a Japanese flag after winning the women's team foil bronze medal match against Canada at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 1, 2024, at the Grand Palais in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Japanese fencers (2nd from L) Karin Miyawaki, Yuka Ueno, Komaki Kikuchi and Sera Azuma pose for photos with a Japanese flag after winning the women's team foil bronze medal match against Canada at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 1, 2024, at the Grand Palais in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Japanese fencers (from L) Karin Miyawaki, Yuka Ueno, Komaki Kikuchi and Sera Azuma celebrate after winning the women's team foil bronze medal match against Canada at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 1, 2024, at the Grand Palais in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Japanese fencers (from L) Karin Miyawaki, Yuka Ueno, Komaki Kikuchi and Sera Azuma pose during the medal ceremony after winning the women's team foil bronze medal match against Canada at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 1, 2024, at the Grand Palais in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Japanese fencers (from L) Yuka Ueno, Sera Azuma and Komaki Kikuchi celebrate after winning the women's team foil bronze medal match against Canada at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 1, 2024, at the Grand Palais in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Japanese fencers (from L) Yuka Ueno, Karin Miyawaki, Komaki Kikuchi and Sera Azuma (far R) celebrate after winning the women's team foil bronze medal match against Canada at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 1, 2024, at the Grand Palais in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Japanese fencers (from L) Karin Miyawaki, Komaki Kikuchi, Sera Azuma and Yuka Ueno celebrate after winning the women's team foil bronze medal match against Canada at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 1, 2024, at the Grand Palais in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Japanese fencers (from L) Karin Miyawaki, Yuka Ueno, Komaki Kikuchi and Sera Azuma celebrate after winning the women's team foil bronze medal match against Canada at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 1, 2024, at the Grand Palais in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Japanese fencers (from L) Karin Miyawaki, Yuka Ueno, Komaki Kikuchi and Sera Azuma celebrate after winning the women's team foil bronze medal match against Canada at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 1, 2024, at the Grand Palais in Paris.

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Paris Olympics: Fencing

Japanese fencers (from L) Karin Miyawaki, Yuka Ueno, Komaki Kikuchi and Sera Azuma celebrate after winning the women's team foil bronze medal match against Canada at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 1, 2024, at the Grand Palais in Paris.

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-FENCING(CN)

(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-FENCING(CN)

(230928) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yuting (L) of China competes with Azuma Sera of Japan during the Women's Foil Team Semifinal of Fencing at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 28, 2023. (Xinhua/Xu Yu)

(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

(SP)CHINA-HONG KONG-HANDBALL-ASIAN WOMEN'S JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP

(230701) -- HONG KONG, July 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Azuma Konoka (C) of Japan shoots during a Group A match against China's Hong Kong at the 17th Asian Women's Junior Handball Championship in Hong Kong, China, July 1, 2023. (Xinhua/Lo Ping Fai)

#(SP)JIANGSU-WUXI-ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS-WOMEN'S TEAM FOIL

#(SP)JIANGSU-WUXI-ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS-WOMEN'S TEAM FOIL

(230621) -- WUXI, June 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fu Yiting (L) of China competes with Azuma Sera of Japan during the women's foil team final match between China and Japan at the Asian Fencing Championships in Wuxi of east China's Jiangsu Province, on June 21, 2023. (Photo by Huan Yueliang/Xinhua)

#(SP)JIANGSU-WUXI-ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS-WOMEN'S TEAM FOIL

#(SP)JIANGSU-WUXI-ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS-WOMEN'S TEAM FOIL

(230621) -- WUXI, June 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fu Yiting (L) of China competes with Azuma Sera of Japan during the women's foil team final match between China and Japan at the Asian Fencing Championships in Wuxi of east China's Jiangsu Province, on June 21, 2023. (Photo by Huan Yueliang/Xinhua)

#(SP)JIANGSU-WUXI-ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS-WOMEN'S TEAM FOIL

#(SP)JIANGSU-WUXI-ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS-WOMEN'S TEAM FOIL

(230621) -- WUXI, June 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chen Qingyuan (L) of China competes with Azuma Sera of Japan during the women's foil team final match between China and Japan at the Asian Fencing Championships in Wuxi of east China's Jiangsu Province, on June 21, 2023. (Photo by Huan Yueliang/Xinhua)

#(SP)JIANGSU-WUXI-ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS-WOMEN'S TEAM FOIL

#(SP)JIANGSU-WUXI-ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS-WOMEN'S TEAM FOIL

(230621) -- WUXI, June 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Huang Qianqian (L) of China competes with Azuma Sera of Japan during the women's foil team final match between China and Japan at the Asian Fencing Championships in Wuxi of east China's Jiangsu Province, on June 21, 2023. (Photo by Huan Yueliang/Xinhua)