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Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers are pictured at Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 9, 2026, before departing for Paris for a June 13-14 tournament. About 130 wrestlers and others will take part in the Japan Sumo Association's event, third in Paris after 1986 and 1995.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Arthur Liu, father of U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu, who won gold in the women's singles event at the Milan Cortina Olympics, and a former student leader in the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy movement, holds a press conference in Washington on June 4, 2026, the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Arthur Liu (C), father of U.S. figure skater Alysa Liu, who won gold in the women's singles event at the Milan Cortina Olympics, and a former student leader in the 1989 Tiananmen Square pro-democracy movement, holds a press conference in Washington on June 4, 2026, the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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Japan crown princess attends anti-tuberculosis event

Japan crown princess attends anti-tuberculosis event

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko hands a letter of commendation to a man for his anti-tuberculosis activities in Tokyo on June 4, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown princess attends anti-tuberculosis event

Japan crown princess attends anti-tuberculosis event

Japanese Crown Princess Kiko attends a ceremony commending persons and groups for their anti-tuberculosis activities in Tokyo on June 4, 2026. (Pool photo)

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

A merchandise fair is held at Victoria Park in Hong Kong on June 4, 2026, the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators. A memorial event for the victims of the incident was not held on the day.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

A merchandise fair is held at Victoria Park in Hong Kong on June 4, 2026, the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators. A memorial event for the victims of the incident was not held on the day.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

A merchandise fair is held at Victoria Park in Hong Kong on June 4, 2026, the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators. A memorial event for the victims of the incident was not held on the day.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

A merchandise fair is held at Victoria Park in Hong Kong on June 4, 2026, the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators. A memorial event for the victims of the incident was not held on the day.

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35th anniversary of Japan mountain disaster

35th anniversary of Japan mountain disaster

Candles are lit during a memorial event in front of the Unzen disaster memorial hall in Shimabara, Nagasaki Prefecture, in southwestern Japan, on June 3, 2026, to mark the 35th anniversary of the deadly pyroclastic flow from Mt. Unzen's Fugen Peak that claimed 43 people, including firefighters, police officers and members of the press.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

William Lee (2nd from L) from Hong Kong, who currently lives in Japan, speaks during a memorial event in Tokyo on June 3, 2026, the eve of the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Wu'er Kaixi, a student leader of the 1989 Tiananmen Square democracy movement, makes a speech during a memorial event in Tokyo on June 3, 2026, the eve of the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Wu'er Kaixi (R), a student leader of the 1989 Tiananmen Square democracy movement, makes a speech during a memorial event in Tokyo on June 3, 2026, the eve of the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Wu'er Kaixi, a student leader of the 1989 Tiananmen Square democracy movement, makes a speech during a memorial event in Tokyo on June 3, 2026, the eve of the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown

Candles are lit during a memorial event in Tokyo on June 3, 2026, the eve of the 37th anniversary of China's Tiananmen Square crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators.

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BOJ chief at event in Tokyo

BOJ chief at event in Tokyo

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda speaks at an event hosted by Kyodo News in Tokyo on June 3, 2026.

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BOJ chief at event in Tokyo

BOJ chief at event in Tokyo

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda speaks at an event hosted by Kyodo News in Tokyo on June 3, 2026.

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BOJ chief at event in Tokyo

BOJ chief at event in Tokyo

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda speaks at an event hosted by Kyodo News in Tokyo on June 3, 2026.

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Japanese astronaut Yui at talk event

Japanese astronaut Yui at talk event

Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui speaks at a talk event for junior and senior high school students at NASA Headquarters in Washington on June 1, 2026.

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Japanese astronaut Yui at talk event

Japanese astronaut Yui at talk event

Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui (R) speaks at a talk event for junior and senior high school students at NASA Headquarters in Washington on June 1, 2026.

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Nvidia unveils new AI chip for Windows laptops, desktops

Nvidia unveils new AI chip for Windows laptops, desktops

Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang unveils the RTX Spark chip at a press event in Taipei on June 1, 2026. The new chip brings advanced artificial intelligence functions to Windows laptops and desktop computers.

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Nvidia unveils new AI chip for Windows laptops, desktops

Nvidia unveils new AI chip for Windows laptops, desktops

Nvidia Corp. CEO Jensen Huang unveils the RTX Spark chip at a press event in Taipei on June 1, 2026. The new chip brings advanced artificial intelligence functions to Windows laptops and desktop computers.

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Rare Blue Moon Closes Out May, Doubling as Micromoon 3

The second full moon of May, known as a Blue Moon, reached peak illumination on Sunday, May 31, the only Blue Moon of 2026. The celestial event, which occurs roughly every two to three years, also qualified as a micromoon, as the moon was farther from Earth than average, making it appear slightly smaller than usual.

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Rare Blue Moon Closes Out May, Doubling as Micromoon 2

The second full moon of May, known as a Blue Moon, reached peak illumination on Sunday, May 31, the only Blue Moon of 2026. The celestial event, which occurs roughly every two to three years, also qualified as a micromoon, as the moon was farther from Earth than average, making it appear slightly smaller than usual.

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Rare Blue Moon Closes Out May, Doubling as Micromoon

The second full moon of May, known as a Blue Moon, reached peak illumination on Sunday, May 31, the only Blue Moon of 2026. The celestial event, which occurs roughly every two to three years, also qualified as a micromoon, as the moon was farther from Earth than average, making it appear slightly smaller than usual.

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US: Manhattanhenge Draws Crowds to Manhattan for Spring Sunset Spectacle

Crowds gathered along 42nd Street and other Midtown Manhattan cross streets on Thursday, May 28, for Manhattanhenge, a twice-yearly phenomenon when the setting sun aligns perfectly with the city's east-west street grid.

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US: Manhattanhenge Draws Crowds to Manhattan for Spring Sunset Spectacle 2

Crowds gathered along 42nd Street and other Midtown Manhattan cross streets on Thursday, May 28, for Manhattanhenge, a twice-yearly phenomenon when the setting sun aligns perfectly with the city's east-west street grid.

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Japan-Philippines summit

Japan-Philippines summit

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attends a joint press event with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi following their talks at the State Guest House in Tokyo on May 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Philippines summit

Japan-Philippines summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a joint press event with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. following their talks at the State Guest House in Tokyo on May 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-Philippines summit

Japan-Philippines summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attend a press event following their talks at the State Guest House in Tokyo on May 28, 2026. (Pool photo)

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US: Three Arrested After Brawl Erupts at Connecticut College Graduation Ceremony

A brawl allegedly involving two families broke out during Connecticut State Community College Gateway's graduation ceremony at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, on Thursday, May 21, forcing police to intervene and temporarily halt the event. Three people were arrested on charges including assault of a public safety officer and breach of peace.

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FamilyMart and Rakuten Partnership Promotion Press Conference

FamilyMart and Rakuten Partnership Promotion Press Conference

FamilyMart and Rakuten Partnership Announcement Event. The photo shows, from left to right: Hikaru Adachi, Executive Director, CMO, and Head of the Marketing Division and Digital Business Division at FamilyMart; Tatsuo Odani, President of FamilyMart; Hiroshi Mikitani, Chairman and CEO of the Rakuten Group; and Naho Kono, Executive Vice President and Group CMO of the Rakuten Group.=May 22,2026,Tokyo

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Japan: Horse Breaks Loose at Traditional Soma Nomaoi Festival in Fukushima, Injuring Six 3

Six people were injured after a horse ran wild at the Soma Nomaoi traditional festival in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture on Sunday, May 24. The incident occurred during an armored horseback race when a rider fell from his horse, causing the animal to bolt off the course and collide with spectators near the ticket booth. Around 40,000 people were in attendance at the Hibarigahara festival grounds. The horse was later secured near the venue.

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Japan Day in Dusseldorf

Japan Day in Dusseldorf

Photo taken on May 23, 2026, shows a music performance during a Japan Day event in Dusseldorf, a Germany city known for many Japanese residents.

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Japan Day in Dusseldorf

Japan Day in Dusseldorf

Fireworks light up the Rhine during a Japan Day event in Dusseldorf, a German city known for many Japanese residents, on May 23, 2026.

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Japan: Horse Breaks Loose at Traditional Soma Nomaoi Festival in Fukushima, Injuring Six

Six people were injured after a horse ran wild at the Soma Nomaoi traditional festival in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture on Sunday, May 24. The incident occurred during an armored horseback race when a rider fell from his horse, causing the animal to bolt off the course and collide with spectators near the ticket booth. Around 40,000 people were in attendance at the Hibarigahara festival grounds. The horse was later secured near the venue.

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Japan: Horse Breaks Loose at Traditional Soma Nomaoi Festival in Fukushima, Injuring Six 2

Six people were injured after a horse ran wild at the Soma Nomaoi traditional festival in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture on Sunday, May 24. The incident occurred during an armored horseback race when a rider fell from his horse, causing the animal to bolt off the course and collide with spectators near the ticket booth. Around 40,000 people were in attendance at the Hibarigahara festival grounds. The horse was later secured near the venue.

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Japanese crown prince at greenery event

Japanese crown prince at greenery event

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (C) and Crown Princess Kiko visit an iris garden after attending a greenery conservation event in Tokyo on May 24, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japanese crown prince at greenery event

Japanese crown prince at greenery event

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito plants a tree at a park in Tokyo after attending a greenery conservation event on May 24, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japanese crown prince at greenery event

Japanese crown prince at greenery event

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko visit an agricultural high school after attending a greenery conservation event in Tokyo on May 24, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japanese crown prince at greenery event

Japanese crown prince at greenery event

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko attend a greenery conservation event in Tokyo on May 24, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japanese crown prince at greenery event

Japanese crown prince at greenery event

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito speaks during a greenery conservation event in Tokyo on May 24, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Figure skating: Uno returns to competition with Honda

Figure skating: Uno returns to competition with Honda

Japanese former figure skating world champion and Olympic medalist Shoma Uno (L) and former world junior champion Marin Honda attend a talk event in Tokyo on May 22, 2026. The pair announced in an Instagram post earlier in the day that they will return to competition in ice dance from the new season.

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Figure skating: Uno returns to competition with Honda

Figure skating: Uno returns to competition with Honda

Japanese former figure skating world champion and Olympic medalist Shoma Uno (L) and former world junior champion Marin Honda attend a talk event in Tokyo on May 22, 2026. The pair announced in an Instagram post earlier in the day that they will return to competition in ice dance from the new season.

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Figure skating: Uno returns to competition with Honda

Figure skating: Uno returns to competition with Honda

Japanese former figure skating world champion and Olympic medalist Shoma Uno (L) and former world junior champion Marin Honda attend a talk event in Tokyo on May 22, 2026. The pair announced in an Instagram post earlier in the day that they will return to competition in ice dance from the new season.

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Figure skating: Uno returns to competition with Honda

Figure skating: Uno returns to competition with Honda

Japanese former figure skating world champion and Olympic medalist Shoma Uno (L) and former world junior champion Marin Honda attend a talk event in Tokyo on May 22, 2026. The pair announced in an Instagram post earlier in the day that they will return to competition in ice dance from the new season.

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Figure skating: Uno returns to competition with Honda

Figure skating: Uno returns to competition with Honda

Japanese former figure skating world champion and Olympic medalist Shoma Uno (L) and former world junior champion Marin Honda attend a talk event in Tokyo on May 22, 2026. The pair announced in an Instagram post earlier in the day that they will return to competition in ice dance from the new season.

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Figure skating: Uno returns to competition with Honda

Figure skating: Uno returns to competition with Honda

Japanese former figure skating world champion and Olympic medalist Shoma Uno speaks at a talk event with former world junior champion Marin Honda in Tokyo on May 22, 2026. The pair announced in an Instagram post earlier in the day that they will return to competition in ice dance from the new season.

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Figure skating: Uno returns to competition with Honda

Figure skating: Uno returns to competition with Honda

Japanese former world figure skating junior champion Marin Honda speaks at a talk event with former world champion and Olympic medalist Shoma Uno in Tokyo on May 22, 2026. The pair announced in an Instagram post earlier in the day that they will return to competition in ice dance from the new season.

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Mazda's New “MAZDA CX-5” Launch Event

Mazda's New “MAZDA CX-5” Launch Event

Mazda's launch event for the new “MAZDA CX-5.” The photo shows Masahiro Moro, President and CEO.=May 21,2026,Tokyo

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