Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players work out at a training facility near Nashville, Tennessee, on June 11, 2026, ahead of the country's upcoming World Cup match against the Netherlands.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players work out at a training facility near Nashville, Tennessee, on June 11, 2026, ahead of the country's upcoming World Cup match against the Netherlands.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players work out at a training facility near Nashville, Tennessee, on June 11, 2026, ahead of the country's upcoming World Cup match against the Netherlands.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's new captain Ko Itakura meets the press at a training facility near Nashville, Tennessee, on June 11, 2026, ahead of the country's upcoming World Cup match against the Netherlands.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan players work out at a training facility near Nashville, Tennessee, on June 11, 2026, ahead of the country's upcoming World Cup match against the Netherlands.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan midfielder Ritsu Doan trains at a training facility near Nashville, Tennessee, on June 11, 2026, ahead of the country's upcoming World Cup match against the Netherlands.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki practices at a training facility near Nashville, Tennessee, on June 11, 2026, ahead of the country's upcoming World Cup match against the Netherlands.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan midfielder Takefusa Kubo practices at a training facility near Nashville, Tennessee, on June 11, 2026, ahead of the country's upcoming World Cup match against the Netherlands.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan captain Wataru Endo leaves a practice venue near Nashville, Tennessee, on June 10, 2026. The Japan Football Association said the following day he had withdrawn from the country's World Cup squad due to a foot injury.

Japan: H3 Rocket Successfully Launches from Tanegashima in New Configuration Debut

Japan's H3 rocket successfully launched from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture on Friday, June 12, at 9:53 a.m. local time. The rocket reached its intended orbit, marking a successful mission for the country's flagship launch vehicle.

Japan: H3 Rocket Successfully Launches from Tanegashima in New Configuration Debut 2

Japan's H3 rocket successfully launched from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture on Friday, June 12, at 9:53 a.m. local time. The rocket reached its intended orbit, marking a successful mission for the country's flagship launch vehicle.

Japan launches H3 rocket

Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

Japan launches H3 rocket

Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

Japan launches H3 rocket

Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

Japan launches H3 rocket

Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

Japan launches H3 rocket

Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

Japan launches H3 rocket

Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

Japan launches H3 rocket

Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

Japan launches H3 rocket

Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

Japan launches H3 rocket

Japan launches H3 rocket

A Japanese H3 rocket lifts off from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 12, 2026. It marked the country's first rocket launch powered solely by liquid-fuel engines.

China: Dramatic Dark Storm Clouds Loom Over Inner Mongolia City

Dramatic storm clouds formed over Tongliao, Inner Mongolia, northern China, on June 8, 2026. The sky was covered by thunderstorm clouds with a black center and a purple-gray ring, creating a striking contrast against the quiet city below. Chinese netizens shared similar cloud photos from across the country, with many calling the formations grand and visually powerful.

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Hinako Shibuno of Japan plays during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 5, 2026.

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Hinako Shibuno of Japan plays during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 5, 2026.

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Hinako Shibuno of Japan plays during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 5, 2026.

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Hinako Shibuno of Japan plays during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 5, 2026.

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Nasa Hataoka of Japan plays during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 5, 2026.

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Hinako Shibuno of Japan plays during the third round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 6, 2026.

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Nasa Hataoka of Japan plays a shot on the ninth hole during the third round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 6, 2026.

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Nasa Hataoka of Japan plays during the third round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 6, 2026.

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Nasa Hataoka of Japan plays during the third round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 6, 2026.

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Nasa Hataoka of Japan plays during the third round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 6, 2026.

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Nelly Korda of the United States poses with the victor's trophy after winning the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 7, 2026.

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Hinako Shibuno of Japan plays a shot on the second hole during the final round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 7, 2026.

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Nasa Hataoka of Japan plays a shot on the ninth hole during the final round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 7, 2026.

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Nasa Hataoka of Japan plays a shot on the second hole during the final round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 7, 2026.

Golf: Yonex Ladies

Golf: Yonex Ladies

Rin Yoshida poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Yonex Ladies golf tournament at the Yonex Country Club in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, on June 7, 2026.

Golf: Yonex Ladies

Golf: Yonex Ladies

Rin Yoshida poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Yonex Ladies golf tournament at the Yonex Country Club in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, on June 7, 2026.

Golf: Yonex Ladies

Golf: Yonex Ladies

Rin Yoshida poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Yonex Ladies golf tournament at the Yonex Country Club in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, on June 7, 2026.

Golf: Yonex Ladies

Golf: Yonex Ladies

Rin Yoshida reacts after making a winning putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the Yonex Ladies golf tournament at the Yonex Country Club in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, on June 7, 2026.

Golf: Yonex Ladies

Golf: Yonex Ladies

Rin Yoshida plays a shot during the final round of the Yonex Ladies golf tournament at the Yonex Country Club in Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, on June 7, 2026.

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Hinako Shibuno of Japan is pictured after finishing the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 4, 2026.

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Hinako Shibuno of Japan plays during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 4, 2026.

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Shiho Kuwaki of Japan tees off during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 4, 2026.

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Sakura Koiwai of Japan tees off during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 4, 2026.

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Yuri Yoshida of Japan tees off during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 4, 2026.

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Sayaka Takahashi of Japan tees off during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 4, 2026.

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Miyu Yamashita of Japan tees off during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 4, 2026.

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Miyu Yamashita of Japan tees off during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 4, 2026.

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Miyuu Goto of Japan tees off during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 4, 2026.

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Shuri Sakuma of Japan hits out of a bunker during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on June 4, 2026.