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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Shunichi Suzuki, secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, speaks during a media interview at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2026, after a general election.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Shunichi Suzuki, secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, speaks during a media interview at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2026, after a general election.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Shunichi Suzuki, secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, speaks during a media interview at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2026, after a general election.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

A board with posters of candidates for the House of Representatives election stands in the snow in Otaru in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Feb. 8, 2026.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

A board with posters of candidates for the House of Representatives election stands in the snow in Otaru in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Feb. 8, 2026.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

A board with posters of candidates for the House of Representatives election stands in the snow in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Feb. 6, 2026.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

A board with posters of candidates for the House of Representatives election stands in the snow in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Feb. 6, 2026.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

People head to a polling station for the House of Representatives election in Otaru in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Feb. 8, 2026.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

Shunichi Suzuki, secretary general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, speaks during a media interview at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2026, after polls for a general election closed.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboarding

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboarding

Japan's Tomoka Takeuchi sheds a tear after being eliminated in the qualification round of the snowboarding women's parallel giant slalom at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 8, 2026. Takeuchi won silver at the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboarding

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboarding

Japan's Tomoka Takeuchi sheds a tear after being eliminated in the qualification round of the snowboarding women's parallel giant slalom at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 8, 2026. Takeuchi won silver at the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboarding

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboarding

Japan's Tomoka Takeuchi sheds a tear after being eliminated in the qualification round of the snowboarding women's parallel giant slalom at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 8, 2026. Takeuchi won silver at the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

People head to a polling station for the House of Representatives election in Otaru in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Feb. 8, 2026.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

People head to a polling station for the House of Representatives election in Otaru in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Feb. 8, 2026.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

People walk after visiting a polling station for the House of Representatives election in the northeastern Japan city of Aomori on Feb. 8, 2026.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

People walk after visiting a polling station for the House of Representatives election in the northeastern Japan city of Aomori on Feb. 8, 2026.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

A voter casts a ballot in the House of Representatives election at a polling station in Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2026.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

A voter casts a ballot in the House of Representatives election at a polling station in Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2026.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

People head to a polling station for the House of Representatives election in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Feb. 8, 2026.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

A ballot box is pictured at a polling station for the House of Representatives election in Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2026.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

People head to a polling station for the House of Representatives election in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Feb. 8, 2026.

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General election in Japan

General election in Japan

People head to a polling station for the House of Representatives election in Sapporo in Hokkaido, northern Japan, on Feb. 8, 2026.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 7

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital. This video shows the Tokyo Disney Resort area around Maihama Station.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 6

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan performs in the men's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 7, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan performs in the men's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 7, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan performs in the men's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 7, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan performs in the men's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 7, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan performs in the men's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 7, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan performs in the men's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 7, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan performs in the men's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 7, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan performs in the men's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 7, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan performs in the men's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 7, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan performs in the men's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 7, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan performs in the men's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 7, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan performs in the men's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 7, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan performs in the men's short program during the figure skating team event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 7, 2026.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 5

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 4

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Taiwanese diver dies amid search at 1942 mine accident site in Japan

Taiwanese diver dies amid search at 1942 mine accident site in Japan

Firefighters (front) head to rescue a Taiwanese diver who suffered a seizure while taking part in a search for remains at the site of a 1942 undersea coal mine disaster in Ube in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 7, 2026. The diver was later confirmed dead.

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Taiwanese diver dies amid search at 1942 mine accident site in Japan

Taiwanese diver dies amid search at 1942 mine accident site in Japan

Firefighters head to rescue a Taiwanese diver who suffered a seizure while taking part in a search for remains at the site of a 1942 undersea coal mine disaster in Ube in Yamaguchi Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 7, 2026. The diver was later confirmed dead.

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Snow-covered Tokyo

Snow-covered Tokyo

Japan's parliament building is blanketed with snow in Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2026.

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Snow-covered Tokyo

Snow-covered Tokyo

Japan's parliament building is blanketed with snow in Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2026.

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Snow-covered Tokyo

Snow-covered Tokyo

Japan's parliament building is blanketed with snow in Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2026.

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Snow-covered Tokyo

Snow-covered Tokyo

Japan's parliament building is blanketed with snow in Tokyo on Feb. 8, 2026.

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Japan: Tokyo Sees Significant Snow Accumulation Amid Widespread Winter Storm 3

A cold air mass brought widespread snow to much of Japan starting Saturday, February 7, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings and advisories nationwide as heavy snow continued along the Sea of Japan coast. As of Sunday, over 3 cm of snow accumulation was reported in Tokyo, covering streets throughout the capital.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Japan's Nozomi Maruyama (R) is hugged by compatriots Sara Takanashi (L) and Yuki Ito after finishing her second jump in the women's ski jumping normal hill event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 7, 2026. Maruyama won bronze.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Japan's Nozomi Maruyama (C) is hugged by compatriots Sara Takanashi (R) and Yuki Ito after finishing her second jump in the women's ski jumping normal hill event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 7, 2026. Maruyama won bronze.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Japan's Nozomi Maruyama (C) is hugged by compatriots Sara Takanashi (R) and Yuki Ito after finishing her second jump in the women's ski jumping normal hill event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Predazzo Ski Jumping Stadium in Predazzo, Italy, on Feb. 7, 2026. Maruyama won bronze.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Hiroto Ogiwara falls in the men's snowboard big air final at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy, on Feb. 7, 2026.

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