Traditional "hina" dolls featuring big names in Japan

Traditional "hina" dolls featuring big names in Japan

Photo taken in Tokyo on Feb. 4, 2026, shows traditional Japanese "hina" dolls unveiled by Kyugetsu Co., featuring Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani (1st row, far L), figure skater Kaori Sakamoto (1st row, 2nd from L), speed skater Miho Takagi (1st row, 2nd from R), ski jumper Sara Takanashi (1st row, far R), snowboarder Ayumu Hirano (2nd row L) and curler Sayaka Yoshimura (2nd row R).

Traditional "hina" dolls featuring big names in Japan

Traditional "hina" dolls featuring big names in Japan

Photo taken in Tokyo on Feb. 4, 2026, shows traditional Japanese "hina" dolls unveiled by Kyugetsu Co., featuring Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani (1st row, far L), figure skater Kaori Sakamoto (1st row, 2nd from L), ski jumper Sara Takanashi (1st row, 3rd from L), curler Sayaka Yoshimura (1st row, 2nd from R), Chicago White Sox player Munetaka Murakami (1st row, far R), snowboarder Ayumu Hirano (2nd row, L) and speed skater Miho Takagi (2nd row, R).

Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall Winter 2026-2027 Arrivals

Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall Winter 2026-2027 Arrivals

Sho Hirano attends the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 20, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM

Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall Winter 2026-2027 Arrivals

Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall Winter 2026-2027 Arrivals

Sho Hirano attends the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 20, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM

Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall Winter 2026-2027 Arrivals

Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall Winter 2026-2027 Arrivals

Sho Hirano attends the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 20, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM

Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall Winter 2026-2027 Arrivals

Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall Winter 2026-2027 Arrivals

Sho Hirano attends the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 20, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM

Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall Winter 2026-2027 Arrivals

Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall Winter 2026-2027 Arrivals

Sho Hirano attends the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 20, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM

Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall Winter 2026-2027 Arrivals

Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall Winter 2026-2027 Arrivals

Sho Hirano attends the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 20, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW Louis Vuitton Photocall EB

PFW Louis Vuitton Photocall EB

Jun'ya Hirano attends the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 20, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW Louis Vuitton Photocall EB

PFW Louis Vuitton Photocall EB

Jun'ya Hirano attends the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 20, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

PFW Louis Vuitton Photocall EB

PFW Louis Vuitton Photocall EB

Jun'ya Hirano attends the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 20, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowboarding: Ayumu Hirano

Snowboarding: Ayumu Hirano

Ayumu Hirano, the 2022 Beijing Olympic men's snowboard halfpipe gold medalist, attends an event in Tokyo on Dec. 15, 2025, ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February 2026. Hirano won the World Cup opener in the current season in China earlier in the month.

Snowboarding: Ayumu Hirano

Snowboarding: Ayumu Hirano

Ayumu Hirano, the 2022 Beijing Olympic men's snowboard halfpipe gold medalist, attends an event in Tokyo on Dec. 15, 2025, ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February 2026. Hirano won the World Cup opener in the current season in China earlier in the month.

FIS Snowboard World Cup 2025 - China

FIS Snowboard World Cup 2025 - China

Hirano Ayumu of Japan competes during the men's snowboard halfpipe final of FIS Snowboard World Cup 2025 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, December 12, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Huiwo/ABACAPRESS.COM

FIS Snowboard World Cup 2025 - China

FIS Snowboard World Cup 2025 - China

Hirano Ayumu of Japan competes during the men's snowboard halfpipe final of FIS Snowboard World Cup 2025 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, December 12, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Huiwo/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Ayumu Hirano (C) of Japan celebrates after winning gold in the men's halfpipe at the World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou, China, on Dec. 12, 2025, alongside compatriots Yuto Totsuka (L) and Ruka Hirano, who won silver and bronze, respectively.

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Ayumu Hirano (C) of Japan celebrates after winning gold in the men's halfpipe at the World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou, China, on Dec. 12, 2025, alongside compatriots Yuto Totsuka (L) and Ruka Hirano, who won silver and bronze, respectively.

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Ayumu Hirano of Japan poses after winning gold in the men's halfpipe at the World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou, China, on Dec. 12, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Ayumu Hirano of Japan poses after winning gold in the men's halfpipe at the World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou, China, on Dec. 12, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Ayumu Hirano of Japan smiles after winning gold in the men's halfpipe at the World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou, China, on Dec. 12, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Ayumu Hirano of Japan smiles after winning gold in the men's halfpipe at the World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou, China, on Dec. 12, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Ayumu Hirano of Japan celebrates after winning gold in the men's halfpipe at the World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou, China, on Dec. 12, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Ayumu Hirano of Japan celebrates after winning gold in the men's halfpipe at the World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou, China, on Dec. 12, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Ayumu Hirano of Japan performs en route to winning the men's halfpipe final at the World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou, China, on Dec. 12, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Ayumu Hirano of Japan performs en route to winning the men's halfpipe final at the World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou, China, on Dec. 12, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Ayumu Hirano of Japan performs en route to winning the men's halfpipe final at the World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou, China, on Dec. 12, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Ayumu Hirano of Japan performs en route to winning the men's halfpipe final at the World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou, China, on Dec. 12, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Ayumu Hirano of Japan performs en route to winning the men's halfpipe final at the World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou, China, on Dec. 12, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Ayumu Hirano of Japan performs en route to winning the men's halfpipe final at the World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou, China, on Dec. 12, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Snowboarding: World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou

Ayumu Hirano of Japan performs en route to winning the men's halfpipe final at the World Cup opener in Zhangjiakou, China, on Dec. 12, 2025.

FIS Snowboard World Cup 2025 - China

FIS Snowboard World Cup 2025 - China

Hirano Kaishu of Japan competes during the men's snowboard halfpipe qualification of FIS Snowboard World Cup 2025 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, December 10, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

FIS Snowboard World Cup 2025 - China

FIS Snowboard World Cup 2025 - China

Hirano Kaishu of Japan competes during the men's snowboard halfpipe qualification of FIS Snowboard World Cup 2025 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, December 10, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Wu Huiwo/ABACAPRESS.COM

FIS Snowboard World Cup 2025 - China

FIS Snowboard World Cup 2025 - China

Hirano Kaishu of Japan competes during the men's snowboard halfpipe qualification of FIS Snowboard World Cup 2025 in Zhangjiakou, north China's Hebei Province, December 10, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Peng)

Snowboard: Hirano wins Snow League halfpipe

Snowboard: Hirano wins Snow League halfpipe

Japan' Ayumu Hirano poses after winning the men's snowboard halfpipe at the Snow League in Zhangjiakou, China, on Dec. 5, 2025.

Snowboard: Hirano wins Snow League halfpipe

Snowboard: Hirano wins Snow League halfpipe

Japan' Ayumu Hirano meets the press after winning the men's snowboard halfpipe at the Snow League in Zhangjiakou, China, on Dec. 5, 2025.

Snowboard: Hirano wins Snow League halfpipe

Snowboard: Hirano wins Snow League halfpipe

Japan' Ayumu Hirano competes en route to winning the men's snowboard halfpipe final at the Snow League in Zhangjiakou, China, on Dec. 5, 2025.

Next-generation biodiesel experience event

Next-generation biodiesel experience event

Next-generation biodiesel experience event. Photo shows, from left: Kazunari Furukawa, Senior Vice President, External Affairs, Isuzu Motors; Kenichiro Hirano, Representative Director, Hirano Oil; Tetsuya Azuma, Director, Fuel Supply Infrastructure Development Division, Resources and Energy Agency; Nao Nitta, Senior Executive Officer, Company President, Euglena; and Takeji Kojima, Senior Managing Executive Officer and Chief Strategy Officer, Mazda.=August 22,2025,Japan

Snowboard: Beijing Olympic champ Hirano

Snowboard: Beijing Olympic champ Hirano

Ayumu Hirano, the 2022 Beijing Olympic men's snowboard halfpipe gold medalist, performs during a skateboard event in Tokyo on Aug. 21, 2025, ahead of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Snowboard: Beijing Olympic champ Hirano

Snowboard: Beijing Olympic champ Hirano

Ayumu Hirano, the 2022 Beijing Olympic men's snowboard halfpipe gold medalist, speaks during a skateboard event in Tokyo on Aug. 21, 2025, ahead of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

Baseball: Buffaloes vs. Marines

Baseball: Buffaloes vs. Marines

Orix Buffaloes closer Yoshihisa Hirano pitches in the ninth inning of a game against the Lotte Marines at Zozo Marine Stadium in the city of Chiba, near Tokyo, on April 3, 2025, en route to earning the 250th save of his Nippon Professional Baseball career.

ReIWA “Finance and Social Security” Subcommittee Recommendations Press Conference

ReIWA “Finance and Social Security” Subcommittee Recommendations Press Conference

ReIWA “Fiscal and Social Security” Subcommittee's Press Conference on Proposals. Photo shows, from left, Nobuyuki Hirano, co-chair of the “Fiscal and Social Security” Subcommittee, and Mana Nakazora, co-chair of the “Fiscal and Social Security” Subcommittee.=June 10,2025,Tokyo

ReIWA “Finance and Social Security” Subcommittee Recommendations Press Conference

ReIWA “Finance and Social Security” Subcommittee Recommendations Press Conference

ReIWA “Fiscal and Social Security” Subcommittee's Press Conference on Proposals. Photo shows, from left, Nobuyuki Hirano, co-chair of the “Fiscal and Social Security” Subcommittee, and Mana Nakazora, co-chair of the “Fiscal and Social Security” Subcommittee.=June 10,2025,Tokyo

ReIWA “Finance and Social Security” Subcommittee Recommendations Press Conference

ReIWA “Finance and Social Security” Subcommittee Recommendations Press Conference

ReIWA “Fiscal and Social Security” Subcommittee's Press Conference on Proposals. Photo shows, from left, Keiichiro Kobayashi, Chairperson of the “Fiscal and Social Security” Subcommittee; Nobuyuki Hirano, Co-Chairperson of the “Fiscal and Social Security” Subcommittee; Mana Nakazora, Co-Chairperson of the “Fiscal and Social Security” Subcommittee; Yukiko Ito, Chairperson of the “Fiscal and Social Security” Subcommittee.=June 10,2025,Tokyo

ReIWA “Finance and Social Security” Subcommittee Recommendations Press Conference

ReIWA “Finance and Social Security” Subcommittee Recommendations Press Conference

ReIWA “Fiscal and Social Security” Subcommittee's Press Conference on Proposals. Photo shows, from left, Keiichiro Kobayashi, Chairperson of the “Fiscal and Social Security” Subcommittee; Nobuyuki Hirano, Co-Chairperson of the “Fiscal and Social Security” Subcommittee; Mana Nakazora, Co-Chairperson of the “Fiscal and Social Security” Subcommittee; Yukiko Ito, Chairperson of the “Fiscal and Social Security” Subcommittee.=June 10,2025,Tokyo

Snowboarding: World championships

Snowboarding: World championships

Japan's Ruka Hirano poses with the silver medal he won in the men's halfpipe final at the snowboarding world championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on March 29, 2025.

Snowboarding: World championships

Snowboarding: World championships

Japan's Ruka Hirano reacts after competing in the men's halfpipe final at the snowboarding world championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on March 29, 2025.

Snowboarding: World championships

Snowboarding: World championships

Japan's Ruka Hirano competes in the men's halfpipe final at the snowboarding world championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on March 29, 2025.

Snowboarding: World championships

Snowboarding: World championships

Japan's Ruka Hirano competes in the men's halfpipe final at the snowboarding world championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on March 29, 2025.

Snowboarding: World championships

Snowboarding: World championships

Japan's Ruka Hirano competes in the men's halfpipe final at the snowboarding world championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on March 29, 2025.

Snowboarding: World championships

Snowboarding: World championships

Japan's Ruka Hirano competes in the men's halfpipe final at the snowboarding world championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on March 29, 2025.