Golf: Women's British Open winner Kuwaki

Golf: Women's British Open winner Kuwaki

Shiho Kuwaki poses with the Japan National Press Club guestbook in which she wrote a Japanese character meaning "shine" during a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026. Kuwaki won the Women's British Open golf tournament on Aug. 2 in England.

Golf: Women's British Open winner Kuwaki

Golf: Women's British Open winner Kuwaki

Shiho Kuwaki speaks during a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026, following her victory in the Women's British Open golf tournament on Aug. 2 in England.

Golf: Women's British Open winner Kuwaki

Golf: Women's British Open winner Kuwaki

Shiho Kuwaki speaks during a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026, following her victory in the Women's British Open golf tournament on Aug. 2 in England.

U.S. Treasury Secretary comments on Japan monetary policy

U.S. Treasury Secretary comments on Japan monetary policy

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara holds a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026, following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments taken as seeking credit tightening by Japanese monetary authorities. Kihara declined to comment after Bessent said in a CNBC interview the previous day he believes Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda "will do what is needed" when asked whether the BOJ's next move should be a rate hike.

U.S. Treasury Secretary comments on Japan monetary policy

U.S. Treasury Secretary comments on Japan monetary policy

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara holds a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026, following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments taken as seeking credit tightening by Japanese monetary authorities. Kihara declined to comment after Bessent said in a CNBC interview the previous day he believes Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda "will do what is needed" when asked whether the BOJ's next move should be a rate hike.

U.S. Treasury Secretary comments on Japan monetary policy

U.S. Treasury Secretary comments on Japan monetary policy

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara holds a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026, following U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments taken as seeking credit tightening by Japanese monetary authorities. Kihara declined to comment after Bessent said in a CNBC interview the previous day he believes Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda "will do what is needed" when asked whether the BOJ's next move should be a rate hike.

Nissan logs 1st net profit in 2 yrs in April-June

Nissan logs 1st net profit in 2 yrs in April-June

Nissan Motor Co. President and CEO Ivan Espinosa speaks at a press conference in Yokohama near Tokyo on Aug. 3, 2026. Nissan returned to profitability for the first time in two years, posting a net profit of 3.76 billion yen in the April-June quarter with restructuring measures.

[Breaking News]Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

BEIJING, China, July 30 Kyodo - Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning speaks at a press conference in Beijing on July 29, 2026, offering condolences to those affected by a powerful quake that hit Kumamoto Prefecture and its vicinity. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]Aeon president speaks about post-quake explosion

KUMAMOTO, Japan, July 30 Kyodo - Aeon Co. President Akio Yoshida bows at a press conference in Kumamoto in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto on July 29, 2026, a day after an Aeon shopping mall in Kashima in the prefecture was rocked by a deadly explosion following a strong earthquake that struck the region. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]BOJ key monetary meeting

TOKYO, Japan, July 31 Kyodo - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda holds a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on July 31, 2026, following a two-day monetary policy meeting. (Kyodo)

Press Conference by Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda

Press Conference by Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda

Press Conference by Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda=July 31,2026,Tokyo

Press Conference by Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda

Press Conference by Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda

Press Conference by Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda=July 31,2026,Tokyo

Press Conference by Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda

Press Conference by Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda

Press Conference by Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda=July 31,2026,Tokyo

Press Conference by Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda

Press Conference by Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda

Press Conference by Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda=July 31,2026,Tokyo

Golf: Women's British Open

Golf: Women's British Open

Shiho Kuwaki of Japan attends a press conference after winning the Women's British Open golf tournament on Aug. 2, 2026, at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lytham St Annes, England.

BOJ key monetary meeting

BOJ key monetary meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda holds a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on July 31, 2026, following a two-day monetary policy meeting.

BOJ key monetary meeting

BOJ key monetary meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda holds a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on July 31, 2026, following a two-day monetary policy meeting.

BOJ key monetary meeting

BOJ key monetary meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda holds a press conference at the central bank's headquarters in Tokyo on July 31, 2026, following a two-day monetary policy meeting.

Selection for next U.N. chief

Selection for next U.N. chief

Photo taken on April 22, 2026, shows U.N. Conference on Trade and Development Secretary General Rebeca Grynspan speaking to reporters at the United Nations' headquarters in New York. The former Costa Rican vice president topped the first round of poll to select the next U.N. secretary general.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning holds a press conference in Beijing on July 30, 2026.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning holds a press conference in Beijing on July 30, 2026.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning holds a press conference in Beijing on July 30, 2026.

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 2026, explains the government's plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 2026, explains the government's plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 2026, explains the government's plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 2026, explains the government's plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 2026, explains the government's plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 2026, explains the government's plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 2026, explains the government's plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 2026, explains the government's plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

Fed keeps benchmark rate unchanged

Fed keeps benchmark rate unchanged

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh holds a press conference after the Fed left its benchmark interest rate unchanged during a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee in Washington on July 29, 2026.

TEPCO's earnings for April-June 2026

TEPCO's earnings for April-June 2026

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. Executive Vice President Hiroyuki Yamaguchi speaks at a press conference on the utility's earnings result for the April-June 2026 period. TEPCO incurred a group net loss of 9.7 billion yen for the quarter.

[Breaking News]Strong quake jolts southwestern Japan

TOKYO, Japan, July 28 Kyodo - A Japan Meteorological Agency official holds a press conference in Tokyo on July 28, 2026, after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan. (Kyodo)

Aeon president speaks about post-quake explosion

Aeon president speaks about post-quake explosion

Aeon Co. President Akio Yoshida (C) bows at a press conference in Kumamoto in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto on July 29, 2026, a day after an Aeon shopping mall in Kashima in the prefecture was rocked by a deadly explosion following a strong earthquake that struck the region.

Aeon president speaks regarding post-quake explosion

Aeon president speaks regarding post-quake explosion

Aeon Co. President Akio Yoshida (C) speaks at a press conference in Kumamoto in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto on July 29, 2026, a day after an Aeon shopping mall in Kashima in the prefecture was rocked by a deadly explosion following a strong earthquake that struck the region.

Aeon president speaks regarding post-quake explosion

Aeon president speaks regarding post-quake explosion

Aeon Co. President Akio Yoshida speaks at a press conference in Kumamoto in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto on July 29, 2026, a day after an Aeon shopping mall in Kashima in the prefecture was rocked by a deadly explosion following a strong earthquake that struck the region.

Aeon president speaks regarding post-quake explosion

Aeon president speaks regarding post-quake explosion

Aeon Co. President Akio Yoshida speaks at a press conference in Kumamoto in the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto on July 29, 2026, a day after an Aeon shopping mall in Kashima in the prefecture was rocked by a deadly explosion following a strong earthquake that struck the region.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning speaks at a press conference in Beijing on July 29, 2026, offering condolences to those affected by a powerful quake that hit Kumamoto Prefecture and its vicinity.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning speaks at a press conference in Beijing on July 29, 2026, offering condolences to those affected by a powerful quake that hit Kumamoto Prefecture and its vicinity.

Press Conference on the Change in Leadership at IBM Japan

Press Conference on the Change in Leadership at IBM Japan

Press conference announcing the change in leadership at IBM Japan. The photo shows Masaki Murata, the incoming president.=July 27,2026,Tokyo

Press Conference on the Change in Leadership at IBM Japan

Press Conference on the Change in Leadership at IBM Japan

Press conference announcing the change in leadership at IBM Japan. The photo shows President Akio Yamaguchi.=July 27,2026,Tokyo

Press Conference on the Change in Leadership at IBM Japan

Press Conference on the Change in Leadership at IBM Japan

Press conference announcing the change in leadership at IBM Japan. The photo shows, from right to left, Masaki Murata, the incoming president, and Akio Yamaguchi, the current president.=July 27,2026,Tokyo

Press Conference on the Change in Leadership at IBM Japan

Press Conference on the Change in Leadership at IBM Japan

Press conference announcing the change in leadership at IBM Japan. The photo shows Masaki Murata, the incoming president.=July 27,2026,Tokyo

Press Conference on the Change in Leadership at IBM Japan

Press Conference on the Change in Leadership at IBM Japan

Press conference announcing the change in leadership at IBM Japan. The photo shows Masaki Murata, the incoming president.=July 27,2026,Tokyo

Press Conference on the Change in Leadership at IBM Japan

Press Conference on the Change in Leadership at IBM Japan

Press conference announcing the change in leadership at IBM Japan. The photo shows, from right to left, Masaki Murata, the incoming president, and Akio Yamaguchi, the current president.=July 27,2026,Tokyo

[Breaking News]Football: Japan head coach Moriyasu

TOKYO, Japan, July 24 Kyodo - Japan men's football team head coach Hajime Moriyasu speaks at a press conference at a hotel in Tokyo on July 24, 2026. (Kyodo)

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman

BEIJING, China, July 22 Kyodo - Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian holds a press conference in Beijing on July 21, 2026. (Kyodo)

Strong quake jolts southwestern Japan

Strong quake jolts southwestern Japan

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara holds a press conference in Tokyo on July 28, 2026, after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan.

Strong quake jolts southwestern Japan

Strong quake jolts southwestern Japan

A Japan Meteorological Agency official holds a press conference in Tokyo on July 28, 2026, after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan.

Strong quake jolts southwestern Japan

Strong quake jolts southwestern Japan

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara holds a press conference in Tokyo on July 28, 2026, after an earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan.