Japanese Nobel laureates in Stockholm

Japanese Nobel laureates in Stockholm

Professor Susumu Kitagawa (R) of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, and professor Shimon Sakaguchi of the University of Osaka, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, attend a reception in Stockholm hosted by the Japanese Embassy in the Swedish capital on Dec. 9, 2025, the eve of the award ceremony. (Pool photo)

Japanese Nobel laureates in Stockholm

Japanese Nobel laureates in Stockholm

Professor Susumu Kitagawa (R) of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, and professor Shimon Sakaguchi of the University of Osaka, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, attend a reception in Stockholm hosted by the Japanese Embassy in the Swedish capital on Dec. 9, 2025, the eve of the award ceremony. (Pool photo)

Japanese Nobel laureate Sakaguchi in Stockholm

Japanese Nobel laureate Sakaguchi in Stockholm

Professor Shimon Sakaguchi of the University of Osaka, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, meets the press before attending a reception in Stockholm hosted by the Japanese Embassy on Dec. 9, 2025, the eve of the award ceremony. (Pool photo)

Japanese Nobel laureate Sakaguchi in Stockholm

Japanese Nobel laureate Sakaguchi in Stockholm

Professor Shimon Sakaguchi of the University of Osaka, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, meets the press before attending a reception in Stockholm hosted by the Japanese Embassy on Dec. 9, 2025, the eve of the award ceremony. (Pool photo)

Japanese Nobel laureate Sakaguchi in Stockholm

Japanese Nobel laureate Sakaguchi in Stockholm

Professor Shimon Sakaguchi of the University of Osaka, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, meets the press before attending a reception in Stockholm hosted by the Japanese Embassy on Dec. 9, 2025, the eve of the award ceremony. (Pool photo)

Japanese Nobel laureate Sakaguchi in Stockholm

Japanese Nobel laureate Sakaguchi in Stockholm

Professor Shimon Sakaguchi of the University of Osaka, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, meets the press before attending a reception in Stockholm hosted by the Japanese Embassy on Dec. 9, 2025, the eve of the award ceremony. (Pool photo)

Japanese Nobel laureate Sakaguchi in Stockholm

Japanese Nobel laureate Sakaguchi in Stockholm

Professor Shimon Sakaguchi of the University of Osaka, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, meets the press before attending a reception in Stockholm hosted by the Japanese Embassy on Dec. 9, 2025, the eve of the award ceremony. (Pool photo)

Japanese Nobel laureate Kitagawa in Stockholm

Japanese Nobel laureate Kitagawa in Stockholm

Professor Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, meets the press before attending a reception in Stockholm hosted in the Swedish capital by the Japanese Embassy on Dec. 9, 2025, the eve of the award ceremony. (Pool photo)

Japanese Nobel laureate Kitagawa in Stockholm

Japanese Nobel laureate Kitagawa in Stockholm

Professor Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, meets the press before attending a reception in Stockholm hosted in the Swedish capital by the Japanese Embassy on Dec. 9, 2025, the eve of the award ceremony. (Pool photo)

Japanese Nobel laureate Kitagawa in Stockholm

Japanese Nobel laureate Kitagawa in Stockholm

Professor Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, meets the press before attending a reception in Stockholm hosted in the Swedish capital by the Japanese Embassy on Dec. 9, 2025, the eve of the award ceremony. (Pool photo)

Japanese Nobel laureate Kitagawa in Stockholm

Japanese Nobel laureate Kitagawa in Stockholm

Professor Susumu Kitagawa of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, meets the press before attending a reception in Stockholm hosted in the Swedish capital by the Japanese Embassy on Dec. 9, 2025, the eve of the award ceremony. (Pool photo)

Japanese Nobel laureates in Stockholm

Japanese Nobel laureates in Stockholm

Professor Susumu Kitagawa (R) of Kyoto University, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in chemistry, and professor Shimon Sakaguchi of the University of Osaka, a co-winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine, attend a reception in Stockholm hosted by the Japanese Embassy in the Swedish capital on Dec. 9, 2025, the eve of the award ceremony. (Pool photo)

Japanese sake promotion in Cambodia

Japanese sake promotion in Cambodia

Cambodian government officials and people involved in the food and beverage industry take part in an event promoting rice wine made in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 3, 2025, at the Japanese embassy in Phnom Penh.

Japanese sake promotion in Cambodia

Japanese sake promotion in Cambodia

Cambodian government officials (2nd and 3rd from L) taste sake at an event promoting rice wine made in Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on Dec. 3, 2025, at the Japanese embassy in Phnom Penh.

Japan-U.S. summit

Japan-U.S. summit

Police officers stand guard near the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on Oct. 28, 2025, ahead of a summit between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump.

Japan-U.S. summit

Japan-U.S. summit

Police officers stand guard near the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on Oct. 28, 2025, ahead of a summit between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump.

Japan-U.S. summit

Japan-U.S. summit

Police officers stand guard near the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on Oct. 28, 2025, ahead of a summit between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump.

Event to pitch Japanese food held in Beijing

Event to pitch Japanese food held in Beijing

A food tasting event for Japanese food is held at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Oct. 16, 2025, with Japanese Ambassador to China Kenji Kanasugi (back, C) attending.

CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

TOKYO, JAPAN 20251013Crown Princess Victoria delivers a speech at a reception at Hotel Okura hosted by the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, on October 13, 2025. Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and Prince are on an official visit to Japan and South Korea from October 9 to 15.Photo: Jessica Gow/TT/Code 10070

CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

TOKYO, JAPAN 20251013Crown Princess Victoria delivers a speech at a reception at Hotel Okura hosted by the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, on October 13, 2025. Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and Prince are on an official visit to Japan and South Korea from October 9 to 15.Photo: Jessica Gow/TT/Code 10070

CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

TOKYO, JAPAN 20251013Crown Princess Victoria delivers a speech at a reception at Hotel Okura hosted by the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, on October 13, 2025. Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and Prince are on an official visit to Japan and South Korea from October 9 to 15.Photo: Jessica Gow/TT/Code 10070

CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

CROWN PRINCESS IN TOKYO

TOKYO, JAPAN 20251013Crown Princess Victoria delivers a speech at a reception at Hotel Okura hosted by the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, on October 13, 2025. Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria and Prince are on an official visit to Japan and South Korea from October 9 to 15.Photo: Jessica Gow/TT/Code 10070

Italian week at Osaka expo

Italian week at Osaka expo

Photo shows an android representing Ito Mancio, head of the 16th century Tensho embassy, the first Japanese diplomatic mission to Europe including Italy, on display at Italy's pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka on Sept. 7, 2025, the opening day of the expo's eight-day Italian week.

Italian week at Osaka expo

Italian week at Osaka expo

Photo shows an android representing Ito Mancio, head of the 16th century Tensho embassy, the first Japanese diplomatic mission to Europe including Italy, on display at Italy's pavilion at the World Exposition in Osaka on Sept. 7, 2025, the opening day of the expo's eight-day Italian week.

Okinawa PR campaign in Beijing

Okinawa PR campaign in Beijing

Japanese Ambassador to China Kenji Kanasugi speaks during an event to pitch Japan's Okinawa Prefecture, especially sightseeing spots and local foods, held at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Aug. 12, 2025.

Okinawa PR campaign in Beijing

Okinawa PR campaign in Beijing

The Japanese Embassy in Beijing hosts an event to pitch Japan's Okinawa Prefecture, especially sightseeing spots and local foods, on Aug. 12, 2025.

Children attend shogi event in Beijing

Children attend shogi event in Beijing

Elementary school students from Japan and China take part in a shogi event at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Aug. 9, 2025.

Children attend shogi event in Beijing

Children attend shogi event in Beijing

Elementary school students from Japan and China take part in a shogi event at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Aug. 9, 2025.

Shogi event in Beijing

Shogi event in Beijing

Japanese Ambassador to China Kenji Kanasugi speaks during the opening ceremony of a shogi event at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Aug. 9, 2025. About 100 people, including elementary school students from Japan and China, took part in the annual event.

Shogi event in Beijing

Shogi event in Beijing

Japanese Ambassador to China Kenji Kanasugi speaks during the opening ceremony of a shogi event at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Aug. 9, 2025. About 100 people, including elementary school students from Japan and China, took part in the annual event.

Children attend shogi event in Beijing

Children attend shogi event in Beijing

Elementary school students from Japan and China take part in a shogi event at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Aug. 9, 2025.

Beijing event to pitch Japan's sake

Beijing event to pitch Japan's sake

About 20 sake brewers from Japan's 14 prefectures attend a ceremony at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Aug. 7, 2025, the eve of a three-day event to pitch their products in the Chinese market.

Beijing event to pitch Japan's sake

Beijing event to pitch Japan's sake

About 20 sake brewers from Japan's 14 prefectures attend a ceremony at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Aug. 7, 2025, the eve of a three-day event to pitch their products in the Chinese market.

Beijing event to pitch Japan's sake

Beijing event to pitch Japan's sake

About 20 sake brewers from Japan's 14 prefectures attend a ceremony at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Aug. 7, 2025, the eve of a three-day event to pitch their products in the Chinese market.

Handover of Historical Photos to Chinese Embassy - Paris

Handover of Historical Photos to Chinese Embassy - Paris

This photo taken on Aug 4, 2025 shows a ceremony for the handover of historical photos taken during the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, donated by Marcus Detrez (3rd L), at the Chinese Embassy in Paris, France, Aug 4, 2025. A ceremony for the handover of historical photos taken during the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, donated by Marcus Detrez, was held at the Chinese Embassy in France on Monday evening. During the event, Chen Dong, minister at the Chinese Embassy in France, presented a donation certificate and a letter of thanks from the Shanghai Songhu Memorial Hall for the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression to Detrez, who had donated 618 historical photographs collected by his grandfather, Roger-Pierre Laurens. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Handover of Historical Photos to Chinese Embassy - Paris

Handover of Historical Photos to Chinese Embassy - Paris

Chen Dong (R), minister at the Chinese Embassy in France, presents a donation certificate and a letter of thanks to Marcus Detrez at the Chinese Embassy in Paris, France, Aug 4, 2025. A ceremony for the handover of historical photos taken during the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, donated by Marcus Detrez, was held at the Chinese Embassy in France on Monday evening. During the event, Chen Dong, minister at the Chinese Embassy in France, presented a donation certificate and a letter of thanks from the Shanghai Songhu Memorial Hall for the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression to Detrez, who had donated 618 historical photographs collected by his grandfather, Roger-Pierre Laurens. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

60th anniv. of normalization of Japan-S. Korea diplomatic ties

60th anniv. of normalization of Japan-S. Korea diplomatic ties

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (back, R) speaks in a video message projected at a reception hosted by the Japanese Embassy in Seoul on June 16, 2025, marking the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

60th anniv. of normalization of Japan-S. Korea diplomatic ties

60th anniv. of normalization of Japan-S. Korea diplomatic ties

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaks in a video message projected at a reception hosted by the Japanese Embassy in Seoul on June 16, 2025, marking the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties between the two countries.

60th anniv. of normalization of Japan-S. Korea diplomatic ties

60th anniv. of normalization of Japan-S. Korea diplomatic ties

The Japanese Embassy in Seoul hosts a reception on June 16, 2025, marking the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties between Japan and South Korea.

Hydrogen engine project between Japanese and Belgian firms

Hydrogen engine project between Japanese and Belgian firms

Princess Astrid of Belgium poses for a photo with Daihatsu Infinearth MFG Co. President Yoshinobu Hotta (2nd from R) at the Belgian Embassy in Tokyo on June 6, 2025, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Japanese and Belgian companies over the development and sales of hydrogen engines for ships.

Japan ruling LDP secretary general in Beijing

Japan ruling LDP secretary general in Beijing

Hiroshi Moriyama (C), secretary general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, who heads a cross-party group of China-friendly Japanese lawmakers, speaks to reporters at the Japanese embassy in Beijing on April 29, 2025, following a meeting with Zhao Leji, the No. 3 in the Chinese Communist Party's leadership.

Japan ruling LDP secretary general in Beijing

Japan ruling LDP secretary general in Beijing

Hiroshi Moriyama (C), secretary general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, who heads a cross-party group of China-friendly Japanese lawmakers, speaks to reporters at the Japanese embassy in Beijing on April 29, 2025, following a meeting with Zhao Leji, the No. 3 in the Chinese Communist Party's leadership.

Pep rally for Chinese taking part in JET Program

Pep rally for Chinese taking part in JET Program

Young Chinse who will take part in the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program are served sushi during a pep rally at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on April 5, 2025. About 40 participants will have a hands-on experience in Japan teaching languages to local students and working for local communities and governments to promote exchanges between Japan and China.

Pep rally for Chinese taking part in JET Program

Pep rally for Chinese taking part in JET Program

A pep rally is held at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on April 5, 2025, for about 40 young Chinese who will take part in the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program. The participants will have a hands-on experience in Japan teaching languages to local students and working for local communities and governments to promote exchanges between Japan and China.

Japanese sake promotion in Brazil

Japanese sake promotion in Brazil

The Japanese Embassy in Brazil holds a tourism event in Brasilia, including a corner promoting sake from Niigata Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, on March 12, 2025, to mark the 130th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Japanese sake promotion in Brazil

Japanese sake promotion in Brazil

The Japanese Embassy in Brazil holds a tourism event in Brasilia, including a corner promoting sake from Niigata Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, on March 12, 2025, to mark the 130th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Chinese court sentences man to death for killing Japanese boy

Chinese court sentences man to death for killing Japanese boy

Japanese Ambassador to China Kenji Kanasugi (front) speaks to reporters at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Jan. 24, 2025. The Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court in Shenzhen in China's Guangdong Province sentenced a man to death earlier in the day for fatally stabbing a 10-year-old Japanese boy in September 2024 in Shenzhen, according to Kanasugi.

Seminar to promote tourism in Japan's Shikoku held in Beijing

Seminar to promote tourism in Japan's Shikoku held in Beijing

A seminar to promote tourism in the western Japan island of Shikoku is held at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Dec. 20, 2024, with about 20 Chinese travel agencies taking part.

Seminar to promote tourism in Japan's Shikoku held in Beijing

Seminar to promote tourism in Japan's Shikoku held in Beijing

A seminar to promote tourism in the western Japan island of Shikoku is held at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Dec. 20, 2024, with about 20 Chinese travel agencies taking part.

Seminar to promote tourism in Japan's Shikoku held in Beijing

Seminar to promote tourism in Japan's Shikoku held in Beijing

A seminar to promote tourism in the western Japan island of Shikoku is held at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Dec. 20, 2024, with about 20 Chinese travel agencies taking part.