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Temporary housing for Noto Peninsula quake victims

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows temporary housing in Wajima in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa, on Nov. 7, 2025, for people affected by the massive Jan. 1, 2024, earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas.

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Temporary housing for Noto Peninsula quake victims

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows temporary housing in Wajima in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa, on Nov. 7, 2025, for people affected by the massive Jan. 1, 2024, earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas.

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Temporary housing for Noto Peninsula quake victims

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows temporary housing built in Wajima in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa, on Nov. 7, 2025, for people affected by the massive Jan. 1, 2024, earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas.

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Temporary housing for Noto Peninsula quake victims

Photo taken on Dec. 13, 2025, shows temporary housing in Wajima in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa for people affected by the massive Jan. 1, 2024, earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas.

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Temporary housing for Noto Peninsula quake victims

Photo taken on Dec. 13, 2025, shows temporary housing in Wajima in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa for people affected by the massive Jan. 1, 2024, earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas.

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Temporary housing for Noto Peninsula quake victims

Photo taken on Dec. 12, 2025, shows temporary housing in Wajima in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa for people affected by the massive Jan. 1, 2024, earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas.

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Temporary housing for Noto Peninsula quake victims

Photo taken on Dec. 12, 2025, shows temporary housing in Wajima in the central Japan prefecture of Ishikawa for people affected by the massive Jan. 1, 2024, earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas.

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Temporary housing for Noto Peninsula quake victims

Photo shows temporary housing in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Dec. 12, 2025, for people affected by the massive Jan. 1, 2024, earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas.

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Temporary housing for Noto Peninsula quake victims

Photo shows temporary housing in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Dec. 12, 2025, for people affected by the massive Jan. 1, 2024, earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula and surrounding areas.

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Renowned Japanese TV personality Hiroshi Kume dies at 81

Renowned Japanese TV personality Hiroshi Kume (C), known for hosting "The Best Ten" music show between 1978 and 1985, and anchoring the "News Station" news show between 1985 and 2004, receives "the best dressed eyes" award in Tokyo on Oct. 18, 2004. Kume died of lung cancer on Jan. 1, 2026, aged 81.

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New Year's Day in Tokyo

A police officer directs people at Kaminari-mon gate at Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area on Jan. 1, 2026.

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New Year's Day in Tokyo

A police officer directs people at Kaminari-mon gate at Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area on Jan. 1, 2026.

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New Year's Day in Tokyo

Police officers stand guard around Kaminari-mon gate at Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area on Jan. 1, 2026.

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2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Photo shows snow-covered temporary housing in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 2, 2026, about two years after a powerful earthquake hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area on Jan. 1, 2024.

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2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Photo shows snow-covered temporary housing in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 2, 2026, about two years after a powerful earthquake hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area on Jan. 1, 2024.

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Aftermath of New Year's Eve Swiss fire

The area around the "Le Constellation" bar is cordoned off at a ski resort in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on Jan. 1, 2026, a day after a fire and explosion during a New Year's Eve party that left many dead and injured.

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Aftermath of New Year's Eve Swiss fire

People embrace each other near the "Le Constellation" bar at a ski resort in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on Jan. 1, 2026, a day after a fire and explosion during a New Year's Eve party that left many dead and injured.

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Aftermath of New Year's Eve Swiss fire

Flowers are placed near the "Le Constellation" bar at a ski resort in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on Jan. 1, 2026, a day after a fire and explosion during a New Year's Eve party that left many dead and injured.

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New N.Y. Mayor Mamdani

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers his inauguration speech in New York on Jan. 1, 2026.

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New N.Y. Mayor Mamdani

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers his inauguration speech in New York on Jan. 1, 2026.

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New Year's Day in Kyiv

Banners displaying photos of fallen Ukrainian soldiers are erected at Independence Square in Kyiv on Jan. 1, 2026, amid continued Russian attacks.

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New Year's Day in Kyiv

People visit an amusement park in Kyiv on Jan. 1, 2026, amid continued Russian attacks.

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New Year's Day in Kyiv

People skate in Kyiv on Jan. 1, 2026, amid continued Russian attacks.

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New Year's Day in Tokyo

A street leading to Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on Jan. 1, 2026.

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New Year's Day in Tokyo

A shopping street leading to Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on Jan. 1, 2026.

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New Year's Day in Tokyo

A street leading to Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on Jan. 1, 2026.

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New Year's Day in Tokyo

A street leading to Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on Jan. 1, 2026.

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New Year's Day in Tokyo

A street leading to Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on Jan. 1, 2026.

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New Year's Day in Tokyo

A street leading to Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on Jan. 1, 2026.

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2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Bamboo lanterns are lit at a shrine in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, creating illumination reading "Noto" on Jan. 1, 2026, exactly two years after a powerful earthquake hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area.

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2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Bamboo lanterns are lit at a shrine in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2026, exactly two years after a powerful earthquake hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area.

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2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Bamboo lanterns are lit at a shrine in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2026, exactly two years after a powerful earthquake hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area.

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2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Flowers are placed on a vacant lot where a house once stood in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2026, the second anniversary of a powerful earthquake that hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area in 2024.

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2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Photo shows vacant lots where houses once stood in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2026, the second anniversary of a powerful earthquake that hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area in 2024.

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2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Photo shows vacant lots where houses once stood in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2026, the second anniversary of a powerful earthquake that hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area in 2024.

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2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Photo shows flowers placed on a vacant lot where a house once stood in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2026, the second anniversary of a powerful earthquake that hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area in 2024.

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2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Photo shows vacant lots where houses once stood in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2026, the second anniversary of a powerful earthquake that hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area in 2024.

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"Daruma" doll market in eastern Japan

People gather around a giant "daruma" doll as a New Year market selling darumas, a popular talisman of good luck, opens in Takasaki in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 1, 2026.

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New Year's Day in New York

A New Year countdown event is held at New York's Times Square on Jan. 1, 2026.

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New Year's Day in New York

A New Year countdown event is held at New York's Times Square on Jan. 1, 2026.

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"Daruma" doll market in eastern Japan

People gather around a giant "daruma" doll as a New Year market selling darumas, a popular talisman of good luck, opens in Takasaki in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Jan. 1, 2026.

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New Year's Day in New York

A New Year countdown event is held at New York's Times Square on Jan. 1, 2026.

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New Year's Day in New York

A New Year countdown event is held at New York's Times Square on Jan. 1, 2026.

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GMO Internet Group wins national corporate ekiden in Japan

GMO Internet Group ekiden road relay team anchor Masaya Tsurukawa crosses the finish line of the national corporate championship race in Maebashi, eastern Japan, on Jan. 1, 2026, for the team's first victory.

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GMO Internet Group wins national corporate ekiden in Japan

GMO Internet Group ekiden road relay team anchor Masaya Tsurukawa is tossed in the air by teammates after the team won the national corporate championship race in Maebashi, eastern Japan, on Jan. 1, 2026, for the team's first victory.

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GMO Internet Group wins national corporate ekiden in Japan

GMO Internet Group ekiden road relay team members pose for a photo after winning the national corporate championship race in Maebashi, eastern Japan, on Jan. 1, 2026, for the team's first victory.

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New Year's Day for imperial family

Japanese Princess Aiko waves as she visits the Akasaka Estate in Tokyo on Jan. 1, 2026, to meet with former Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko for New Year greetings. (Pool photo)

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New Year's Day for imperial family

Japanese Princess Aiko waves as she visits the Akasaka Estate in Tokyo on Jan. 1, 2026, to meet with former Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko for New Year greetings. (Pool photo)

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2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

People offer silent prayers during a memorial ceremony in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, at 4:10 p.m. on Jan. 1, 2026, the time a powerful earthquake struck central Japan's Noto Peninsula area exactly two years ago, killing nearly 700 people.

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Football: Empress's Cup

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Regina women's football team players celebrate after beating INAC Kobe Leonessa for their maiden Empress's Cup at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on Jan. 1, 2026.