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Japan cruise ship Nippon Maru ends final voyage

YOKOHAMA, Japan, May 11 Kyodo - The Japanese cruise ship Nippon Maru returns to Yokohama Port in Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo, on May 10, 2026, after its final voyage, marking the end of 35 years of service. (Kyodo)

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Golf: World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup

Yui Kawamoto makes a winning putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup at Ibaraki Golf Club in Tsukubamirai in Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on May 10, 2026.

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Golf: Mizuho Americas Open

Saki Baba of Japan poses for a photo after making a hole-in-one on the seventh hole during the final round of the Mizuho Americas Open golf tournament at Mountain Ridge Country Club in West Caldwell, New Jersey, on May 10, 2026.

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Golf: Truist Championship

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan lines up a putt on the ninth hole during the final round of the Truist Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 10, 2026.

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Japan cruise ship Nippon Maru ends final voyage

The Japanese cruise ship Nippon Maru returns to Yokohama Port in Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo, on May 10, 2026, after its final voyage, marking the end of 35 years of service.

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Japan cruise ship Nippon Maru ends final voyage

The Japanese cruise ship Nippon Maru returns to Yokohama Port in Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo, on May 10, 2026, after its final voyage, marking the end of 35 years of service.

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Return rush of Golden Week travelers in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Tokyo-bound lanes on the Tomei Expressway packed with vehicles near the Ebina service area in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on the night of May 6, 2026, the final day of the Golden Week holidays.

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Return rush of Golden Week travelers in Japan

The arrival lobby for international flights at Kansai airport in Osaka Prefecture is crowded with travelers on May 6, 2026, the final day of the Golden Week holidays.

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Return rush of Golden Week travelers in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Tokyo-bound lanes on the Tomei Expressway packed with vehicles near the Ebina service area in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on the night of May 6, 2026, the final day of the Golden Week holidays.

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Return rush of Golden Week travelers in Japan

The arrival lobby for international flights at Kansai airport in Osaka Prefecture is crowded with travelers on May 6, 2026, the final day of the Golden Week holidays.

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Return rush of Golden Week travelers in Japan

The arrival lobby for international flights at Kansai airport in Osaka Prefecture is crowded with travelers on May 6, 2026, the final day of the Golden Week holidays.

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Tennis: Kei Nishikori

Photo taken on Sept. 8, 2014, shows Japan's Kei Nishikori in action against Marin Cilic of Croatia in their U.S. Open final in New York. On April 30, 2026, the Japanese tennis icon and former world No. 4 said on social media that he will retire at the end of the season.

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Final press conference of U.S. Fed chief Powell

U.S. Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell holds his final press conference in Washington on April 29, 2026, capping his eight years as Fed chief with the key federal funds target rate on hold amid inflation concerns. He said after the two-day policy-setting meeting he will remain on the board for "a period of time" after his term ends in mid-May.

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Football: ACLE

Machida Zelvia defender Daihachi Okamura (top) clears the ball with a header in the first half of the Asian Champions League Elite final against Al Ahli in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 25, 2026.

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Football: ACLE

Al Ahli's Feras Al Brikan (C, bottom) celebrates with teammates after opening the scoring in the first half of extra time during the Asian Champions League Elite final against Machida Zelvia in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 25, 2026.

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Football: ACLE

Machida Zelvia captain Gen Shoji encourages teammates after Al Ahli's Feras Al Brikan opens the scoring in the first half of extra time during the Asian Champions League Elite final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 25, 2026.

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Football: ACLE

Al Ahli players celebrate after beating Machida Zelvia in the Asian Champions League Elite final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 25, 2026.

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Football: ACLE

Al Ahli players celebrate after beating Machida Zelvia in the Asian Champions League Elite final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 25, 2026.

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Football: ACLE

Al Ahli players celebrate after beating Machida Zelvia in the Asian Champions League Elite final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 25, 2026.

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Football: ACLE

Al Ahli players celebrate after beating Machida Zelvia in the Asian Champions League Elite final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 25, 2026.

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Football: ACLE

Machida Zelvia players acknowledge the crowd after their loss in the Asian Champions League Elite final to Al Ahli in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 25, 2026.

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Football: ACLE

Al Ahli players celebrate after beating Machida Zelvia in the Asian Champions League Elite final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 25, 2026.

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Football: ACLE

Al Ahli players celebrate after beating Machida Zelvia in the Asian Champions League Elite final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 25, 2026.

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Football: ACLE

Machida Zelvia players are pictured after their loss in the Asian Champions League Elite final to Al Ahli in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 25, 2026.

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Football: ACLE

Machida Zelvia players are pictured after their loss in the Asian Champions League Elite final to Al Ahli in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 25, 2026.

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Football: ACLE

Al Ahli fans celebrate after the Saudi Arabian club beat Japan's Machida Zelvia in the Asian Champions League Elite final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 25, 2026.

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Football: ACLE

Machida Zelvia players acknowledge the crowd after their loss in the Asian Champions League Elite final to Al Ahli in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 25, 2026.

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Football: ACLE

Japan's Machida Zelvia manager Go Kuroda (2nd from R) celebrates after advancing to the team's first Asian Champions League Elite final with a 1-0 win over United Arab Emirates' Shabab Al Ahli on April 21, 2026, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Football: ACLE

Japan's Machida Zelvia players acknowledge their fans after advancing to the team's first Asian Champions League Elite final with a 1-0 win over United Arab Emirates' Shabab Al Ahli on April 21, 2026, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Artistic gymnastics: national championships

Daiki Hashimoto performs on the vault during the men's individual all-around final at the Japan national artistic gymnastics championships in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, on April 19, 2026.

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Artistic gymnastics: national championships

Daiki Hashimoto performs on the pommel horse during the men's individual all-around final at the Japan national artistic gymnastics championships in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, on April 19, 2026.

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Gymnastics: national championships

Daiki Hashimoto performs on the parallel bars during the men's individual all-around final at the Japan national gymnastics championships in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, on April 19, 2026.

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Gymnastics: national championships

Daiki Hashimoto performs on the rings during the men's individual all-around final at the Japan national gymnastics championships in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, on April 19, 2026.

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Gymnastics: national championships

Daiki Hashimoto performs on the horizontal bar during the men's individual all-around final at the Japan national gymnastics championships in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, on April 19, 2026.

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Gymnastics: national championships

Daiki Hashimoto performs on the floor during the men's individual all-around final at the Japan national gymnastics championships in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, on April 19, 2026.

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Football: Copa del Rey

Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo holds the trophy after the team won the Copa del Rey football final against Atletico Madrid in Seville, Spain, on April 18, 2026.

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Football: Copa del Rey

Real Sociedad players celebrate after winning the Copa del Rey football final against Atletico Madrid in Seville, Spain, on April 18, 2026.

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Football: Copa del Rey

Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo holds the trophy after the team won the Copa del Rey football final against Atletico Madrid in Seville, Spain, on April 18, 2026.

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Football: Copa del Rey

Real Sociedad players celebrate after winning the Copa del Rey football final against Atletico Madrid in Seville, Spain, on April 18, 2026.

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Football: Copa del Rey

Real Sociedad players celebrate after winning the Copa del Rey football final against Atletico Madrid in Seville, Spain, on April 18, 2026.

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Football: Copa del Rey

Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo (R) vies for the ball in the first half of the Copa del Rey football final against Atletico Madrid in Seville, Spain, on April 18, 2026.

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Football: Copa del Rey

Real Sociedad players celebrate after winning the Copa del Rey football final against Atletico Madrid in Seville, Spain, on April 18, 2026.

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Football: Copa del Rey

Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo (C) dribbles the ball in the first half of the Copa del Rey football final against Atletico Madrid in Seville, Spain, on April 18, 2026.

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Football: Copa del Rey

Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo (C) dribbles the ball in the first half of the Copa del Rey football final against Atletico Madrid in Seville, Spain, on April 18, 2026.

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China: Cat Accidentally Plays Guzheng, Creating a Surprisingly Clear Melody

A curious cat in Jiangxi, China, accidentally played a surprisingly clear melody on a guzheng on December 15, 2025. In the video, the cat gently pawed at the strings, pausing and repeating the motion as each touch produced soft, recognizable tones. Unfazed by the sounds, the cat calmly explored the instrument before sitting quietly beside it as the final note faded.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan reacts after hitting a bogey on the fifth hole during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits off the first tee during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays a shot on the 10th hole during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan lines up a putt on the eighth hole during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan lines up a putt on the eighth hole during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12, 2026.