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Japan-U.S.-South Korea joint coast guard exercise

Members of the Japan Coast Guard, the U.S. Coast Guard and South Korea's Korea Coast Guard line up after conducting a joint exercise at Yokohama port in eastern Japan on June 19, 2026.

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Disney-themed shinkansen bullet train

A Tokaido Shinkansen Line bullet train featuring Disney characters is parked at JR Nagoya Station in Nagoya, central Japan, on its inauguration day on June 19, 2026. The Sparkling Dreams Shinkansen, running between Tokyo and Osaka through mid-March 2027, was launched to mark the 25th anniversary of the opening of Tokyo DisneySea.

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Disney-themed shinkansen bullet train

A Tokaido Shinkansen Line bullet train featuring Disney characters is parked at JR Nagoya Station in Nagoya, central Japan, on its inauguration day on June 19, 2026. The Sparkling Dreams Shinkansen, running between Tokyo and Osaka through mid-March 2027, was launched to mark the 25th anniversary of the opening of Tokyo DisneySea.

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Japan's emperor in Leiden

Emperor Naruhito (front, R) of Japan visits the Japanese garden at the Hortus botanicus of Leiden University with King Willem-Alexander (front, 2nd from R) of the Netherlands in Leiden, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during his state visit. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor in Leiden

Emperor Naruhito (front, R) of Japan visits the Japanese garden at the Hortus botanicus of Leiden University with King Willem-Alexander (front, 2nd from R) of the Netherlands in Leiden, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during his state visit. (Pool photo)

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Tokyo stocks soar

A monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average soaring over 800 points from the previous day's close on the morning trading of June 19, 2026. Nikkei finished the day at an all-time closing high of 71,250.06.

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Japan's emperor in Leiden

Emperor Naruhito (C) of Japan and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands visit the Sweat Room, where graduates sign their names, at Leiden University, in Leiden, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during the emperor's state visit. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (C, R), Empress Masako (C, L), Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima pose for a photo after attending a welcome ceremony for the Japanese imperial couple at Dam Square in front of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor in Leiden

Emperor Naruhito (C) of Japan meets with students and faculty members of Leiden University in its Hortus botanicus, in Leiden, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during his state visit. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor in Leiden

Emperor Naruhito (L) of Japan and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands visit Leiden University, the king's alma mater, in Leiden, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during the emperor's state visit. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor in The Hague

Emperor Naruhito (L) of Japan meets Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten at the Mauritshuis in The Hague, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during the emperor's state visit.

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Japan's emperor in Leiden

Emperor Naruhito (front, R) of Japan visits the Japanese garden at the Hortus botanicus of Leiden University with King Willem-Alexander (back, C) of the Netherlands in Leiden, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during his state visit. (Pool photo)

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Memorial service for deceased Japanese immigrants in Brazil

A Buddhist memorial service is held in Sao Paulo for deceased Japanese immigrants to Brazil on June 18, 2026. Brazil commemorated 118 years of Japanese immigration the same day.

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Memorial service for deceased Japanese immigrants in Brazil

A Buddhist memorial service is held in Sao Paulo for deceased Japanese immigrants to Brazil on June 18, 2026. Brazil commemorated 118 years of Japanese immigration the same day.

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Japan's emperor in The Hague

Emperor Naruhito of Japan and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten pose for a photo at the Mauritshuis in The Hague, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during the emperor's state visit.

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Premium watermelons in Hokkaido

A Densuke watermelon, a specialty of Toma town in Hokkaido, is pictured after fetching 700,000 yen ($4,350) at the season's first auction at a wholesale market in the nearby city of Asahikawa on the northernmost main island of Japan on June 19, 2026.

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Premium watermelons in Hokkaido

The season's first auction of Densuke watermelons, specialties of Toma town in Hokkaido, is held at a wholesale market in the nearby city of Asahikawa on the northernmost main island of Japan on June 19, 2026.

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Premium watermelons in Hokkaido

Densuke watermelons, specialties of Toma town in Hokkaido, are displayed for the season's first auction at a wholesale market in the nearby city of Asahikawa on the northernmost main island of Japan on June 19, 2026.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako bow during a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, 2nd from R), Empress Masako (front, L) walk with Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema, as they attend a wreath-laying ceremony at the National Monument on Dam Square in Amsterdam on June 17, 2026, during their state visit to the Netherlands.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (C) of Japan delivers a speech alongside King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands during a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) of Japan and King Willem-Alexander (3rd from L) of the Netherlands visit Deltares, a hydraulic engineering research institute, in Delft, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026, during the emperor's state visit to the country. (Pool photo)

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Czech Republic head coach Miroslav Koubek instructs his players during the first half of the country's World Cup Group A football match against South Africa at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on June 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

South Africa head coach Hugo Henri Broos (C) watches the country's World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on June 18, 2026.

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Japan's emperor in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) of Japan and King Willem-Alexander (far L) of the Netherlands visit Deltares, a hydraulic engineering research institute, in Delft, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026, during the emperor's state visit to the country. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (foreground, R) of Japan receives a guard of honor alongside King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands during a welcome ceremony for the emperor at Dam Square in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito of Japan and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands pose for a photo in front of the Rembrandt's "The Night Watch," which is currently undergoing restoration, at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during his state visit.

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Japan's emperor in The Hague

Emperor Naruhito of Japan (C) delivers a speech during the luncheon hosted by Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten (R) at the Mauritshuis in The Hague, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during the emperor's state visit.

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Japan's emperor in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (C) of Japan and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands pose for a photo in front of the Rembrandt's "The Night Watch," which is currently undergoing restoration, at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during his state visit.

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Japan's emperor in The Hague

Emperor Naruhito (standing, L) of Japan and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten (standing, R) toast during a luncheon hosted by the prime minister at the Mauritshuis in The Hague, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during the emperor's state visit.

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Japan's emperor in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (R) of Japan views the restoration work of Rembrandt's "The Night Watch" alongside Queen Maxima of the Netherlands at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during his state visit.

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Japan's emperor in The Hague

(From L) Emperor Naruhito of Japan, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands pose for a photo in front of Johannes Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" at the Mauritshuis in The Hague, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during the emperor's state visit.

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Japan's emperor in The Hague

Emperor Naruhito of Japan (standing) delivers a speech during the luncheon hosted by Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten (R, sitting) at the Mauritshuis in The Hague, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during the emperor's state visit.

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Japan's emperor in The Hague

(From L) Emperor Naruhito of Japan, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands pose for a photo in front of Johannes Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring" at the Mauritshuis in The Hague, the Netherlands, on June 18, 2026, during the emperor's state visit.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Thapelo Maseko (C) of South Africa attempts to score with a header in the first half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on June 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Adam Hlozek (L) of the Czech Republic and Khuliso Mudau of South Africa vie for the ball in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on June 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Ime Okon (L) of South Africa defends as Vladimir Darida of the Czech Republic shoots in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on June 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Ime Okon (L) of South Africa defends as Vladimir Darida of the Czech Republic shoots in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on June 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Teboho Mokoena (front) of South Africa dribbles the ball in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on June 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Oswin Appollis (R) of South Africa (R) shoots in the first half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on June 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Teboho Mokoena (R) of South Africa runs with teammates, celebrating his equalizer from the penalty spot, in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on June 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Teboho Mokoena (R) of South Africa and Vladimir Darida of the Czech Republic vie for the ball in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on June 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

South African players celebrate after Teboho Mokoena (far L) scored an equalizer from the penalty spot in the second half of a World Cup Group A football match against the Czech Republic at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on June 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Michal Sadilek (far R) of the Czech Republic is pictured alongside his teammates huddling after scoring in the first half of a World Cup Group A football match against South Africa at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on June 18, 2026.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Michal Sadilek (far R) of the Czech Republic is pictured alongside his teammates huddling after scoring in the first half of a World Cup Group A football match against South Africa at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on June 18, 2026.

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Public-private consortium to disseminate Japanese comics across world

A public-private consortium aimed at disseminating Japan's manga comic culture across the world holds its inaugural meeting in Tokyo on June 18, 2026. The Cultural Affairs Agency-led consortium, participated in by major publishing companies Kodansha Ltd., Shueisha Inc. and Shogakukan Inc., will come up with a framework for making online services of Japanese comics targeting foreign readers commercially viable.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian holds a press conference in Beijing on June 18, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian holds a press conference in Beijing on June 18, 2026.

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Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan

(from L) Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Russian President Vladimir Putin and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong pose for a photo during a Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan, Russia, on June 18, 2026.

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Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan

A Russia-ASEAN summit is held in Kazan, Russia, on June 18, 2026, with participants, including Russian President Vladimir Putin (5th from R), posing for a photo.