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Japan PM meets with governor of quake-hit Kumamoto Pref.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front, 4th from L) receives a host of demands -- including financial support -- from Kumamoto Gov. Takashi Kimura (front, 3rd from L) at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 18, 2026, after some regions in the southwestern Japan prefecture were devastated by a powerful earthquake on July 28.

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Japan PM meets with governor of quake-hit Kumamoto Pref.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (3rd from R) receives a host of demands -- including financial support -- from Kumamoto Gov. Takashi Kimura (4th from R) at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 18, 2026, after some regions in the southwestern Japan prefecture were devastated by a powerful earthquake on July 28.

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Japan PM meets with governor of quake-hit Kumamoto Pref.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) receives a host of demands -- including financial support -- from Kumamoto Gov. Takashi Kimura (2nd from R) at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 18, 2026, after some regions in the southwestern Japan prefecture were devastated by a powerful earthquake on July 28.

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Japan PM meets with governor of quake-hit Kumamoto Pref.

Kumamoto Gov. Takashi Kimura (C) meets the press at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Aug. 18, 2026, following a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The governor handed a host of demands to the prime minister after certain regions in the southwestern Japan prefecture were devastated by a powerful earthquake on July 28.

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Japan PM meets with governor of quake-hit Kumamoto Pref.

Kumamoto Gov. Takashi Kimura meets the press at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Aug. 18, 2026, following a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The governor handed a host of demands to the prime minister after certain regions in the southwestern Japan prefecture were devastated by a powerful earthquake on July 28.

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Japan PM meets with governor of quake-hit Kumamoto Pref.

Kumamoto Gov. Takashi Kimura meets the press at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Aug. 18, 2026, following a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The governor handed a host of demands to the prime minister after certain regions in the southwestern Japan prefecture were devastated by a powerful earthquake on July 28.

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Japan PM meets with governor of quake-hit Kumamoto Pref.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from R) receives a host of demands -- including financial support -- from Kumamoto Gov. Takashi Kimura (3rd from R) at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 18, 2026, after some regions in the southwestern Japan prefecture were devastated by a powerful earthquake on July 28.

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Japan PM meets with governor of quake-hit Kumamoto Pref.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from R) receives a host of demands -- including financial support -- from Kumamoto Gov. Takashi Kimura (3rd from R) at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 18, 2026, after some regions in the southwestern Japan prefecture were devastated by a powerful earthquake on July 28.

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Japan PM meets with governor of quake-hit Kumamoto Pref.

Kumamoto Gov. Takashi Kimura meets with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 18, 2026, after certain regions in the southwestern Japan prefecture were devastated by a powerful earthquake on July 28. The governor handed a host of demands to the prime minister to help support people affected by the disaster.

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Best-selling Japanese author Keigo Higashino dies of cancer

Keigo Higashino attends an award ceremony after winning the Japan Mystery Literature Award in Tokyo on March 18, 2025. The best-selling author, whose works gained wide popularity in South Korea, China and other parts of Asia, died of bowel cancer on July 23, 2026, aged 68.

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Best-selling Japanese author Keigo Higashino dies of cancer

Keigo Higashino attends an award ceremony after winning the Japan Mystery Literature Award in Tokyo on March 18, 2025. The best-selling author, whose works gained wide popularity in South Korea, China and other parts of Asia, died of bowel cancer on July 23, 2026, aged 68.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (R) shakes hands with head coach Didier Deschamps following a 6-4 loss to England in the third-place match at the football World Cup at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (2nd from R) passes the ball in the first half of the World Cup third-place football match against England at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Japanese game maker Sega opens shop in Beijing

Major Japanese game company Sega Corp. opens an official permanent store in Beijing on July 18, 2026.

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Japanese game maker Sega opens shop in Beijing

Major Japanese game company Sega Corp. opens an official permanent store in Beijing on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) and teammates train in the suburbs of New York on July 18, 2026, the eve of the World Cup football final against Spain.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) and teammates train in the suburbs of New York on July 18, 2026, the eve of the World Cup football final against Spain.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi trains in the suburbs of New York on July 18, 2026, the eve of the World Cup football final against Spain.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) and teammates train in the suburbs of New York on July 18, 2026, the eve of the World Cup football final against Spain.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) and teammates train in the suburbs of New York on July 18, 2026, the eve of the World Cup football final against Spain.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan makes a birdie on the second hole during the third round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 18, 2026.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan acknowledges the crowd after making a birdie on the second hole during the third round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 18, 2026.

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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan makes a birdie on the second hole during the third round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 18, 2026.

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Rugby: Japan beaten by France in Nations Championship

Japan rugby head coach Eddie Jones looks dejected following his team's 42-15 defeat to France in the Nations Championship at Tokyo's MUFG Stadium on July 18, 2026.

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Rugby: Japan beaten by France in Nations Championship

Japan players acknowledge the crowd following their 42-15 defeat to France in rugby's Nations Championship at Tokyo's MUFG Stadium on July 18, 2026.

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Rugby: Japan beaten by France in Nations Championship

Japan players are pictured following their 42-15 defeat to France in rugby's Nations Championship at Tokyo's MUFG Stadium on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Bukayo Saka (7) and France's Bradley Barcola congratulate each other following England's 6-4 victory in the World Cup third-place football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring a hat-trick from the penalty spot in the second half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Jude Bellingham (C) celebrates after scoring the team's sixth goal during second-half injury time in the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Bukayo Saka (7) scores a hat-trick from the penalty spot in the second half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Bukayo Saka (7) celebrates with Jude Bellingham (10) and Reece James after scoring a hat-trick from the penalty spot in the second half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Bukayo Saka (7) celebrates with Jude Bellingham (10) and Reece James after scoring a hat-trick from the penalty spot in the second half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (R) and England's Bukayo Saka congratulate each other following England's 6-4 victory in the World Cup third-place football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Bukayo Saka scores a hat-trick from the penalty spot in the second half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France head coach Didier Deschamps (C) speaks to his players following a 6-4 loss to England in the World Cup third-place football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England players celebrate after beating France in the World Cup third-place football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England players pose for a photo after beating France in the World Cup third-place football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England players pose for a photo after beating France in the World Cup third-place football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe runs after scoring the team's third goal in the second half of the World Cup third-place football match against England at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Jude Bellingham scores the team's sixth goal during second-half injury time in the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Jude Bellingham runs after scoring the team's sixth goal during second-half injury time in the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Jude Bellingham (R) runs after scoring the team's sixth goal during second-half injury time in the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Harry Kane (C) and teammates are pictured after beating France in the World Cup third-place football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe scores the team's third goal in the second half of the World Cup third-place football match against England at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (front) runs after scoring the team's third goal in the second half of the World Cup third-place football match against England at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (R) runs after scoring the team's third goal in the second half of the World Cup third-place football match against England at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026. ==Kyodo

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (R) runs after scoring the team's third goal in the second half of the World Cup third-place football match against England at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe reacts after scoring the team's third goal in the second half of the World Cup third-place football match against England at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's third goal in the second half of the World Cup third-place football match against England at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Declan Rice poses after scoring the team's first goal in the first half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.