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Japan's emperor in Leiden

Emperor Naruhito (C) of Japan and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands visit the Sweat Room, where graduates sign their names, at Leiden University, in Leiden, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during the emperor's state visit. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor in Leiden

Emperor Naruhito (L) of Japan and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands visit Leiden University, the king's alma mater, in Leiden, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during the emperor's state visit. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor in The Hague

Emperor Naruhito (L) of Japan meets Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten at the Mauritshuis in The Hague, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during the emperor's state visit.

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Japan's emperor in The Hague

Emperor Naruhito of Japan and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten pose for a photo at the Mauritshuis in The Hague, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during the emperor's state visit.

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Japan's emperor in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) of Japan and King Willem-Alexander (3rd from L) of the Netherlands visit Deltares, a hydraulic engineering research institute, in Delft, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026, during the emperor's state visit to the country. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) of Japan and King Willem-Alexander (far L) of the Netherlands visit Deltares, a hydraulic engineering research institute, in Delft, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026, during the emperor's state visit to the country. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor in The Hague

Emperor Naruhito of Japan (C) delivers a speech during the luncheon hosted by Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten (R) at the Mauritshuis in The Hague, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during the emperor's state visit.

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Japan's emperor in The Hague

Emperor Naruhito (standing, L) of Japan and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten (standing, R) toast during a luncheon hosted by the prime minister at the Mauritshuis in The Hague, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during the emperor's state visit.

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Japan's emperor in The Hague

(From L) Emperor Naruhito of Japan, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands pose for a photo in front of Johannes Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" at the Mauritshuis in The Hague, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during the emperor's state visit.

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Japan's emperor in The Hague

Emperor Naruhito of Japan (standing) delivers a speech during the luncheon hosted by Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten (R, sitting) at the Mauritshuis in The Hague, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during the emperor's state visit.

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Japan's emperor in The Hague

(From L) Emperor Naruhito of Japan, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands pose for a photo in front of Johannes Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" at the Mauritshuis in The Hague, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during the emperor's state visit.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (front, L) of Japan and King Willem-Alexander (front, R) of the Netherlands visit Deltares, a technological institute specializing in hydraulic engineering research and water management, in Delft, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026, during the emperor's state visit to the country. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (front, L) of Japan and King Willem-Alexander (front, C) of the Netherlands visit Deltares, a technological institute specializing in hydraulic engineering research and water management, in Delft, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026, during the emperor's state visit to the country. (Pool photo)

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Japan's state banquet for Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Japanese Princess Aiko, daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, and Prince Hisahito, the emperor's nephew, attend a state banquet for Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's state banquet for Philippine President Marcos Jr.

Japanese Princess Aiko, daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, and Prince Hisahito, the emperor's nephew, attend a state banquet for Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife Louise Araneta-Marcos at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 27, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Komusubi Wakatakakage receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on May 24, 2026.

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Komusubi Wakatakakage (front) beats ozeki Kirishima in a playoff of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on May 24, 2026, winning his second Emperor's Cup.

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Komusubi Wakatakakage (front) beats ozeki Kirishima in a playoff of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on May 24, 2026, winning his second Emperor's Cup.

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Summer Grand Sumo Tournament

Komusubi Wakatakakage (back) beats ozeki Kirishima in a playoff of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena in Tokyo on May 24, 2026, winning his second Emperor's Cup.

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Sumo: Kirishima earns re-promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Kirishima (top) poses following his re-promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki in Sakai in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on March 25, 2026. The winner of the Emperor's Cup in the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament that concluded on March 22, the Mongolian was promoted to ozeki in 2023 but slipped from the position the following year due to poor performance.

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Sumo: Kirishima earns re-promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Kirishima (L) meets the press following his re-promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki in Sakai in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on March 25, 2026. The winner of the Emperor's Cup in the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament that concluded on March 22, the Mongolian was promoted to ozeki in 2023 but slipped from the position the following year due to poor performance.

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Sumo: Kirishima earns re-promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Kirishima meets the press following his re-promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki in Sakai in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on March 25, 2026. The winner of the Emperor's Cup in the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament that concluded on March 22, the Mongolian was promoted to ozeki in 2023 but slipped from the position the following year due to poor performance.

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Sumo: Kirishima earns re-promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Kirishima (C) celebrates his re-promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki in Sakai in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on March 25, 2026, after winning the Emperor's Cup in the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament that concluded on March 22. The Mongolian was promoted to ozeki in 2023 but slipped from the position the following year due to poor performance.

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Sumo: Kirishima earns re-promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Kirishima (L) accepts his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki during a ceremony at his stable in Sakai in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on March 25, 2026, after winning the Emperor's Cup in the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament that concluded on March 22. The Mongolian was promoted to ozeki in 2023 but slipped from the position the following year due to poor performance.

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Sumo: Kirishima earns re-promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Kirishima (2nd from L) accepts his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki during a ceremony at his stable in Sakai in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on March 25, 2026, after winning the Emperor's Cup in the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament that concluded on March 22. The Mongolian was promoted to ozeki in 2023 but slipped from the position the following year due to poor performance.

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Sumo: Kirishima earns re-promotion to ozeki

Sumo wrestler Kirishima (C) accepts his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki during a ceremony at his stable in Sakai in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on March 25, 2026, after winning the Emperor's Cup in the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament that concluded on March 22. The Mongolian was promoted to ozeki in 2023 but slipped from the position the following year due to poor performance.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka on March 22, 2026.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 22, 2026.

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Spring Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Kirishima receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day Spring Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena Osaka in Osaka on March 22, 2026.

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

TOKYO, Japan, Feb. 23 Kyodo - Japanese Emperor Naruhito speaks at a ceremony held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, to celebrate his 66th birthday. (Pool photo) (Kyodo)

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, as they greet a crowd gathered to celebrate the emperor's 66th birthday.

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from L), Empress Masako (4th from L) and other members of the Imperial family wave from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, as they greet a crowd gathered to celebrate the emperor's 66th birthday.

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) speaks at a ceremony held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, to celebrate his 66th birthday. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) makes a toast at a ceremony held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, to celebrate his 66th birthday. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito speaks at a ceremony held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, to celebrate his 66th birthday. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito delivers a speech as he appears on a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, for a crowd gathered to celebrate his 66th birthday.

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, as they greet a crowd gathered to celebrate the emperor's 66th birthday.

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito waves from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, as he greets a crowd gathered to celebrate the emperor's 66th birthday.

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (C) and their daughter Princess Aiko wave from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, as they greet a crowd gathered to celebrate the emperor's 66th birthday.

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from L), Empress Masako (4th from L) and other members of the Imperial family wave from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, as they greet a crowd gathered to celebrate the emperor's 66th birthday.

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of his 66th birthday on Feb. 23. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of his 66th birthday on Feb. 23. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of his 66th birthday on Feb. 23. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of his 66th birthday on Feb. 23. (Pool photo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026. (Pool photo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (R) waves to fans during a parade after he won the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (R) waves to fans during a parade after he won the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026. (Pool photo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.