Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of their World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of their World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

The Netherlands' starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of their World Cup Group F football match against Japan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

The Netherlands' starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of their World Cup Group F football match against Japan at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of their World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of their World Cup Group F football match against the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on June 14, 2026.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers Abi (C, back, L) and Wakamotoharu pose for a photo with children at an elementary school in Paris on June 12, 2026, ahead of a two-day sumo tournament in the French capital from June 13.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Morocco's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of a World Cup Group C football match against Brazil at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on June 13, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

The United States' starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of a World Cup Group D football match against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

The United States' starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of a World Cup Group D football match against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California, on June 12, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Bosnia and Herzegovina's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of a World Cup Group B football match against Canada at Toronto Stadium in Toronto on June 12, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Canada's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of a World Cup Group B football match against Bosnia and Herzegovina at Toronto Stadium in Toronto on June 12, 2026.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Fans pose for a photo ahead of the opening of a two-day sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 13, 2026.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers pose for a photo ahead of the opening of a two-day sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 13, 2026.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers pose for a photo ahead of the opening of a two-day sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 13, 2026.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers pose for a photo ahead of the opening of a two-day sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 13, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departs from Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, for her first trip to Europe since taking office in October. Takaichi will visit Britain and Italy before attending a Group of Seven summit in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains.

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departs from Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, for her first trip to Europe since taking office in October. Takaichi will visit Britain and Italy before attending a Group of Seven summit in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains.

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departs from Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, for her first trip to Europe since taking office in October. Takaichi will visit Britain and Italy before attending a Group of Seven summit in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains.

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departs from Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, for her first trip to Europe since taking office in October. Takaichi will visit Britain and Italy before attending a Group of Seven summit in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains.

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japan PM Takaichi heads to Europe

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departs from Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, for her first trip to Europe since taking office in October. Takaichi will visit Britain and Italy before attending a Group of Seven summit in the French resort town of Evian-les-Bains.

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako depart from Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, for a trip to the Netherlands and Belgium.

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako depart from Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, for a trip to the Netherlands and Belgium.

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako depart from Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, for a trip to the Netherlands and Belgium.

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako depart from Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, for a trip to the Netherlands and Belgium.

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako depart from Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, for a trip to the Netherlands and Belgium.

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (3rd from R) and Empress Masako are greeted by Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko at Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, ahead of their departure for a trip to the Netherlands and Belgium.

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (L, front) and Empress Masako (R) walk at Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, before their departure for a trip to the Netherlands and Belgium.

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's emperor, empress begin trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (C) and Empress Masako are greeted by Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko at Tokyo's Haneda airport on June 13, 2026, ahead of their departure for a trip to the Netherlands and Belgium.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Photo taken on June 12, 2026, shows the "dohyo" sumo ring built at Accor Arena in Paris for the June 13-14 Grand Sumo tournament in the French capital, featuring about 130 wrestlers and staff.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Photo taken on June 12, 2026, shows the "dohyo" sumo ring built at Accor Arena in Paris for the June 13-14 Grand Sumo tournament in the French capital, featuring about 130 wrestlers and staff.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Photo taken on June 12, 2026, shows the "dohyo" sumo ring built at Accor Arena in Paris for the June 13-14 Grand Sumo tournament in the French capital, featuring about 130 wrestlers and staff.

Japan: Sudden Thunderstorm Disrupts Food Event at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

Localized thunderstorms, heavy rain, and hail struck parts of the greater Tokyo area Friday afternoon, June 12. This footage was captured at the Red Brick Warehouse in Yokohama, where a food event was underway. The video shows visitors rushing for shelter amid strong winds, with cardboard boxes being blown across the ground.

Shanghai film festival

Shanghai film festival

Photo taken in Shanghai on June 12, 2026, shows the venue for the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, which opened the same day. Japanese films, often featured at the event, will not be screened this year amid a diplomatic row between the two countries.

Shanghai film festival

Shanghai film festival

Photo taken in Shanghai on June 12, 2026, shows the venue for the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, which opened the same day. Japanese films, often featured at the event, will not be screened this year amid a diplomatic row between the two countries.

Shanghai film festival

Shanghai film festival

Photo taken in Shanghai on June 12, 2026, shows the venue for the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, which opened the same day. Japanese films, often featured at the event, will not be screened this year amid a diplomatic row between the two countries.

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 PM Takaichi

Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 12, 2026. The government said the prime minister will visit Britain and Italy for bilateral talks and France for the Group of Seven summit in Evian.

Japan PM Takaichi

Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 12, 2026. The government said the prime minister will visit Britain and Italy for bilateral talks and France for the Group of Seven summit in Evian.

US: Wildfire Scorches Over 560 Acres at Camp Pendleton, Prompting Evacuations

A fast-moving brush fire broke out at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in California on Wednesday, June 10, scorching more than 560 acres before crews halted its forward progress by Thursday morning. The fire prompted evacuation warnings for nearby Oceanside neighborhoods and a golf course on base.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo grand champions Onosato (R) and Hoshoryu pose for a photo in front of Paris' landmark Eiffel Tower on June 11, 2026, ahead of a June 13-14 sumo tournament in the French capital.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo grand champions Onosato (R) and Hoshoryu pose for a photo in front of Paris' landmark Eiffel Tower on June 11, 2026, ahead of a June 13-14 sumo tournament in the French capital.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

South Africa's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of their World Cup opener against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

South Africa's starting XI pose for a team photo ahead of their World Cup opener against Mexico at Mexico City Stadium in the Mexican capital on June 11, 2026.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestler Atamifuji (R) poses for a photo while sightseeing in Paris on June 11, 2026, ahead of the June 13-14 sumo tournament in the French capital.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestler Atamifuji (C) poses for a photo while sightseeing in Paris on June 11, 2026, ahead of the June 13-14 sumo tournament in the French capital.

China: Passersby Rescue Horse Trapped in Wire Fence in Xinjiang

A group of passersby rescued a horse that had become entangled in a wire fence in Xinjiang, China, on June 6, 2026. After borrowing pliers from a woman at the scene, the group worked together to free the animal. Throughout the rescue, a second horse stood quietly nearby, waiting for its companion. The two horses walked away together once the trapped horse was freed.

Rugby: Jones announces Brave Blossoms' training squad

Rugby: Jones announces Brave Blossoms' training squad

Japan rugby head coach Eddie Jones speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on June 10, 2026. Jones apologized for his "verbal abuse" of local match officials during an April tour of Australia, while announcing the Brave Blossoms' training squad for test matches against Italy, Ireland and others.

Japanese stewartia at Kyoto temple

Japanese stewartia at Kyoto temple

Torin-in temple's garden is dotted with fallen Japanese stewartia flowers in Kyoto, western Japan, on June 11, 2026. It opened to the public for two weeks that day to allow visitors to view the flowers, which bloom and fall in a single day.