Fujii attends inauguration ceremony for Meijin title

Fujii attends inauguration ceremony for Meijin title

Sota Fujii, 21, poses at an inauguration ceremony for shogi's most prestigious and oldest title, Meijin, in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2023. Fujii became the youngest Meijin titleholder when he beat Akira Watanabe in a best-of-seven series in in June at age 20.

Fujii attends inauguration ceremony for Meijin title

Fujii attends inauguration ceremony for Meijin title

Sota Fujii, 21, poses at an inauguration ceremony for shogi's most prestigious and oldest title, Meijin, in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2023. Fujii became the youngest Meijin titleholder when he beat Akira Watanabe in a best-of-seven series in in June at age 20.

Angels' samurai helmet maker

Angels' samurai helmet maker

Tomotaka Tanoue, president of Marutake Sangyo Co., is pictured in Satumasendai in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 7, 2023. The company manufactured the "kabuto" helmet being used as the Los Angeles Angels' home run celebration prop in the 2023 Major League Baseball season.

Angels' samurai helmet maker

Angels' samurai helmet maker

Tomotaka Tanoue, president of Marutake Sangyo Co., is pictured in Satumasendai in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on June 7, 2023. The company manufactured the "kabuto" helmet being used as the Los Angeles Angels' home run celebration prop in the 2023 Major League Baseball season.

Ukrainian dam collapse

Video taken on June 7, 2023, shows The UN Security Council held an emergency public meeting on the 6th on the collapse of the huge dam of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant in southern Ukraine.

University entrance exam in China

University entrance exam in China

Students arrive at a venue in Beijing for China's "gaokao" nationwide college entrance examination on its first day on June 7, 2023.

University entrance exam in China

University entrance exam in China

Students leave after finishing the first day of China's "gaokao" nationwide college entrance examination in Beijing on June 7, 2023.

Wheelchair tennis: French Open

Wheelchair tennis: French Open

Japan's Momoko Otani plays against South Africa's Kgothatso Montjane in the women's wheelchair singles quarterfinals at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 7, 2023.

Wheelchair tennis: French Open

Wheelchair tennis: French Open

Japan's Momoko Otani plays against South Africa's Kgothatso Montjane in the women's wheelchair singles quarterfinals at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 7, 2023.

Wheelchair tennis: French Open

Wheelchair tennis: French Open

Japan's Momoko Otani plays against South Africa's Kgothatso Montjane in the women's wheelchair singles quarterfinals at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 7, 2023.

Wheelchair tennis: French Open

Wheelchair tennis: French Open

Japan's Momoko Otani plays against South Africa's Kgothatso Montjane in the women's wheelchair singles quarterfinals at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 7, 2023.

Wheelchair tennis: French Open

Wheelchair tennis: French Open

Japan's Yui Kamiji plays against Germany's Katharina Kruger in the women's wheelchair singles quarterfinals at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 7, 2023.

Wheelchair tennis: French Open

Wheelchair tennis: French Open

Japan's Yui Kamiji plays against Germany's Katharina Kruger in the women's wheelchair singles quarterfinals at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 7, 2023.

Wheelchair tennis: French Open

Wheelchair tennis: French Open

Japan's Yui Kamiji plays against Germany's Katharina Kruger in the women's wheelchair singles quarterfinals at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 7, 2023.

Wheelchair tennis: French Open

Wheelchair tennis: French Open

Japan's Yui Kamiji plays against Germany's Katharina Kruger in the women's wheelchair singles quarterfinals at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 7, 2023.

Wheelchair tennis: French Open

Wheelchair tennis: French Open

Japan's Yui Kamiji plays against Germany's Katharina Kruger in the women's wheelchair singles quarterfinals at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 7, 2023.

Wheelchair tennis: French Open

Wheelchair tennis: French Open

Japan's Tokito Oda reacts after beating the Netherlands' Ruben Spaargaren in the men's wheelchair singles quarterfinals at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 7, 2023.

Wheelchair tennis: French Open

Wheelchair tennis: French Open

Japan's Tokito Oda plays against the Netherlands' Ruben Spaargaren in the men's wheelchair singles quarterfinals at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 7, 2023.

Wheelchair tennis: French Open

Wheelchair tennis: French Open

Japan's Tokito Oda plays against the Netherlands' Ruben Spaargaren in the men's wheelchair singles quarterfinals at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 7, 2023.

Wheelchair tennis: French Open

Wheelchair tennis: French Open

Japan's Tokito Oda plays against the Netherlands' Ruben Spaargaren in the men's wheelchair singles quarterfinals at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 7, 2023.

Wheelchair tennis: French Open

Wheelchair tennis: French Open

Japan's Tokito Oda plays reacts after beating the Netherlands' Ruben Spaargaren in the men's wheelchair singles quarterfinals at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 7, 2023.

Japan's Kuwata wins 2023 LVMH Prize for Young Designers

Japan's Kuwata wins 2023 LVMH Prize for Young Designers

Satoshi Kuwata (C), the Japanese designer and founder of clothing brand Setchu, poses for photo after winning the 2023 LVMH Prize for Young Designers, one of the most prestigious awards in the fashion industry, in Paris on June 7, 2023.

Japan's Kuwata wins 2023 LVMH Prize for Young Designers

Japan's Kuwata wins 2023 LVMH Prize for Young Designers

Satoshi Kuwata (C), the Japanese designer and founder of clothing brand Setchu, is pictured with two models wearing his brand's clothes as he wins the 2023 LVMH Prize for Young Designers, one of the most prestigious awards in the fashion industry, in Paris on June 7, 2023.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Seiya Suzuki (R) of the Chicago Cubs applauds teammate Miguel Amaya for his RBI single during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 7, 2023.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs grounds into fielder's choice to shortstop during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 7, 2023.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Angels high-fives teammates after victory over the Chicago Cubs in a baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 7, 2023.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels steals third base during the fifth inning a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 7, 2023.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Angels high-fives teammates after victory over the Chicago Cubs in a baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 7, 2023.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels steals second base during the fifth inning a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 7, 2023.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs gets ready to take the field during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 7, 2023.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Angels is pictured in the dugout smiling before a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 7, 2023.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels gestures after hitting a double during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 7, 2023.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Angels slides into base feet first after hitting a double during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 7, 2023.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels doubles during the first inning a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 7, 2023.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels doubles during the first inning a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 7, 2023.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels (R) and Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs chat on the field before a baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 7, 2023.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels (R) and Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs share a laugh before a baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 7, 2023.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels (R) and Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs share a laugh before a baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 7, 2023.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs flashes a smile before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 7, 2023.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels plays catch before a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 7, 2023.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels works out before a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 7, 2023.

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Baseball: Cubs vs. Angels

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels plays catch before a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on June 7, 2023.

Sumo wrestler Kirishima in Mongolia

Sumo wrestler Kirishima in Mongolia

Ozeki Kirishima (C), a Mongolian-born sumo wrestler, poses for a photo with local residents in Dornod province in Mongolia on June 7, 2023.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Miyu Kato (L) of Japan and Tim Puetz of Germany play against Aldila Sutjiadi of Indonesia and Matwe Middelkoop of the Netherlands in the mixed doubles semifinals at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 7, 2023.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Miyu Kato (L) of Japan and Tim Puetz of Germany play against Aldila Sutjiadi of Indonesia and Matwe Middelkoop of the Netherlands in the mixed doubles semifinals at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 7, 2023.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Miyu Kato (L) of Japan and Tim Puetz of Germany play against Aldila Sutjiadi of Indonesia and Matwe Middelkoop of the Netherlands in the mixed doubles semifinals at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 7, 2023.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Miyu Kato (L) of Japan and Tim Puetz of Germany play against Aldila Sutjiadi of Indonesia and Matwe Middelkoop of the Netherlands in the mixed doubles semifinals at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 7, 2023.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Miyu Kato (R) of Japan and Tim Puetz of Germany celebrate after winning in the mixed doubles semifinals at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 7, 2023.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Miyu Kato (L) of Japan and Tim Puetz of Germany celebrate after winning in the mixed doubles semifinals at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 7, 2023.

Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Miyu Kato (L) of Japan and Tim Puetz of Germany celebrate after winning in the mixed doubles semifinals at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 7, 2023.