25th anniversary event at USJ

25th anniversary event at USJ

Visitors watch Universal Studios Japan's 25th anniversary parade in Osaka on June 29, 2026.

25th anniversary event at USJ

25th anniversary event at USJ

Visitors watch Universal Studios Japan's 25th anniversary parade in Osaka on June 29, 2026.

25th anniversary event at USJ

25th anniversary event at USJ

Visitors watch Universal Studios Japan's 25th anniversary parade in Osaka on June 29, 2026.

Japan foreign minister meets with IAEA chief

Japan foreign minister meets with IAEA chief

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (R) and International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi attend a press event following their talks in Tokyo on June 26, 2026.

[Breaking News]BOJ chief at event in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, June 4 Kyodo - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda speaks at an event hosted by Kyodo News in Tokyo on June 3, 2026. (Kyodo)

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. New “Kicks” Launch Event

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. New “Kicks” Launch Event

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. unveils the new “Kicks.” Akira Sugimoto, Executive in Charge of Marketing & Sales for Japan, provides an explanation.=June 17,2026,Tokyo

[Breaking News]International Yoga Day

TOKYO, Japan, June 21 Kyodo - People perform yoga during an event to mark International Yoga Day at Tsukiji Hongwanji temple in Tokyo on June 21, 2026. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]Football: 2026 World Cup

DALLAS, United States, June 13 Kyodo - Japan fans cheer at an event held near Dallas, Texas, on June 13, 2026, the eve of a World Cup Group F football match between Japan and the Netherlands. (Kyodo)

Japan-Italy summit

Japan-Italy summit

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks during a joint press event with her Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-Italy summit

Japan-Italy summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a joint press event with her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-Italy summit

Japan-Italy summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) shakes hands with her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni during a joint press event held following their talks in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-Italy summit

Japan-Italy summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) shakes hands with her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni during a joint press event held following their talks in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-Italy summit

Japan-Italy summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) shakes hands with her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni during a joint press event held following their talks in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-Italy summit

Japan-Italy summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni attend a press event following their talks in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-Italy summit

Japan-Italy summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and her Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni attend a press event following their talks in Rome on June 15, 2026. (Pool photo)

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan fans cheer at an event held near Dallas, Texas, on June 13, 2026, the eve of a World Cup Group F football match between Japan and the Netherlands.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan fans cheer at an event held near Dallas, Texas, on June 13, 2026, the eve of a World Cup Group F football match between Japan and the Netherlands.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan fans cheer at an event held near Dallas, Texas, on June 13, 2026, the eve of a World Cup Group F football match between Japan and the Netherlands.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan fans cheer at an event held near Dallas, Texas, on June 13, 2026, the eve of a World Cup Group F football match between Japan and the Netherlands.

Football: 2026 World Cup

Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan fans cheer at an event held near Dallas, Texas, on June 13, 2026, the eve of a World Cup Group F football match between Japan and the Netherlands.

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.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestler Aonishiki is pictured at Haneda airport in Tokyo on June 10, 2026, before flying to France for a June 13-14 sumo tournament in Paris. About 130 wrestlers and staff members will participate in the Japan Sumo Association's event, the third in Paris since 1986 and 1995. Half of the participants have already arrived in the French capital.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo grand champion Onosato is pictured at Haneda airport in Tokyo on June 10, 2026, before flying to France for a June 13-14 sumo tournament in Paris. About 130 wrestlers and staff members will participate in the Japan Sumo Association's event, the third in Paris since 1986 and 1995. Half of the participants have already arrived in the French capital.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo grand champion Onosato meets the press at Haneda airport in Tokyo on June 10, 2026, before flying to France for a June 13-14 sumo tournament in Paris. About 130 wrestlers and staff members will participate in the Japan Sumo Association's event, the third in Paris since 1986 and 1995. Half of the participants have already arrived in the French capital.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo grand champion Onosato (top) waves at Haneda airport in Tokyo on June 10, 2026, before flying to France for a June 13-14 sumo tournament in Paris. About 130 wrestlers and staff members will participate in the Japan Sumo Association's event, the third in Paris since 1986 and 1995. Half of the participants have already arrived in the French capital.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestler Wakatakakage meets the press at Haneda airport in Tokyo on June 10, 2026, before flying to France for a June 13-14 sumo tournament in Paris. About 130 wrestlers and staff members will participate in the Japan Sumo Association's event, the third in Paris since 1986 and 1995. Half of the participants have already arrived in the French capital.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestler Wakatakakage meets the press at Haneda airport in Tokyo on June 10, 2026, before flying to France for a June 13-14 sumo tournament in Paris. About 130 wrestlers and staff members will participate in the Japan Sumo Association's event, the third in Paris since 1986 and 1995. Half of the participants have already arrived in the French capital.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Photo taken in Paris on June 9, 2026, shows a billboard promoting a June 13-14 Grand Sumo tournament in the French capital. About 130 wrestlers and staff will take part in the Japan Sumo Association's event, the third in Paris after ones in 1986 and 1995.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Photo taken in Paris on June 9, 2026, shows a billboard promoting a June 13-14 Grand Sumo tournament in the French capital. About 130 wrestlers and staff will take part in the Japan Sumo Association's event, the third in Paris after ones in 1986 and 1995.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku arrives at Charles de Gaulle Airport near Paris on June 9, 2026, for a June 13-14 tournament in the French capital. About 130 wrestlers and staff will take part in the JSA event, third in Paris after 1986 and 1995.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo grand champion Hoshoryu arrives at Charles de Gaulle Airport near Paris on June 9, 2026, for a June 13-14 tournament in the French capital. About 130 wrestlers and staff will take part in the Japan Sumo Association's event, third in Paris after 1986 and 1995.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo grand champion Hoshoryu arrives at Charles de Gaulle Airport near Paris on June 9, 2026, for a June 13-14 tournament in the French capital. About 130 wrestlers and staff will take part in the Japan Sumo Association's event, third in Paris after 1986 and 1995.

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.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Yokozuna Hoshoryu meets the press 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.

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)

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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)

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Japan-S. Korea summit

Japan-S. Korea summit

Combined photo shows Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung attending a press event after their talks in Andong, South Korea, on May 19, 2026.