Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Japan's Kaoru Mitoma (L) passes the ball in the second half of an international friendly football match against Uruguay at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 24, 2023.

Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Japan's Kaoru Mitoma (R) dribbles the ball in the first half of an international friendly football match against Uruguay at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 24, 2023.

Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Japan's Kaoru Mitoma (C) attempts to shoot in the first half of an international friendly football match against Uruguay at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 24, 2023.

Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Japan's Kaoru Mitoma (2nd from L) vies for the ball in the first half of an international friendly football match against Uruguay at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 24, 2023.

Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Japan's Kaoru Mitoma (R) dribbles the ball in the first half of an international friendly football match against Uruguay at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 24, 2023.

Annual meeting of North Korea's Olympic Committee

Annual meeting of North Korea's Olympic Committee

North Korea's Olympic Committee holds an annual general meeting in Pyongyang on March 24, 2023.

Annual meeting of North Korea's Olympic Committee

Annual meeting of North Korea's Olympic Committee

North Korea's Olympic Committee holds an annual general meeting in Pyongyang on March 24, 2023.

Annual meeting of North Korea's Olympic Committee

Annual meeting of North Korea's Olympic Committee

North Korea's Olympic Committee holds an annual general meeting in Pyongyang on March 24, 2023.

Horse Racing: Japanese horse wins Dubai World Cup

Horse Racing: Japanese horse wins Dubai World Cup

Jockey Yuga Kawada poses with the trophy after riding Ushba Tesoro to victory in the Dubai World Cup at Meydan in Dubai on March 25, 2023, making it the second Japanese horse to win the Grade 1 race.

Horse Racing: Japanese horse wins Dubai World Cup

Horse Racing: Japanese horse wins Dubai World Cup

Jockey Yuga Kawada celebrates after riding Ushba Tesoro to victory in the Dubai World Cup at Meydan in Dubai on March 25, 2023, making it the second Japanese horse to win the Grade 1 race.

Horse Racing: Japanese horse wins Dubai World Cup

Horse Racing: Japanese horse wins Dubai World Cup

Ushba Tesoro, ridden by Yuga Kawada, gallops en route to winning the Dubai World Cup at Meydan in Dubai on March 25, 2023, becoming the second Japanese horse to win the Grade 1 race.

Horse Racing: Japanese horse wins Dubai World Cup

Horse Racing: Japanese horse wins Dubai World Cup

Jockey Yuga Kawada (far L) poses for a photo after riding Ushba Tesoro to victory in the Dubai World Cup at Meydan in Dubai on March 25, 2023, making it the second Japanese horse to win the Grade 1 race.

Horse Racing: Japanese horse wins Dubai World Cup

Horse Racing: Japanese horse wins Dubai World Cup

Ushba Tesoro, ridden by Yuga Kawada, gallops en route to winning the Dubai World Cup at Meydan in Dubai on March 25, 2023, becoming the second Japanese horse to win the Grade 1 race.

Memorial ceremony on Iwoto Island

Memorial ceremony on Iwoto Island

A Japan-U.S. joint memorial service is held on March 25, 2023, to commemorate the war dead on Iwoto Island, previously known as Iwojima, in the Pacific Ocean, where Japan and the United States fought an intense battle during World War II. (Pool photo)

Memorial ceremony on Iwoto Island

Memorial ceremony on Iwoto Island

A Japan-U.S. joint memorial service is held on March 25, 2023, to commemorate the war dead on Iwoto Island, previously known as Iwojima, in the Pacific Ocean, where Japan and the United States fought an intense battle during World War II. (Pool photo)

Memorial ceremony on Iwoto Island

Memorial ceremony on Iwoto Island

A Japan-U.S. joint memorial service is held on March 25, 2023, to commemorate the war dead on Iwoto Island, previously known as Iwojima, in the Pacific Ocean, where Japan and the United States fought an intense battle during World War II. (Pool photo)

Memorial ceremony on Iwoto Island

Memorial ceremony on Iwoto Island

A Japan-U.S. joint memorial service is held on March 25, 2023, to commemorate the war dead on Iwoto Island, previously known as Iwojima, in the Pacific Ocean, where Japan and the United States fought an intense battle during World War II. (Pool photo)

Memorial ceremony on Iwoto Island

Memorial ceremony on Iwoto Island

A Japan-U.S. joint memorial service is held on March 25, 2023, to commemorate the war dead on Iwoto Island, previously known as Iwojima, in the Pacific Ocean, where Japan and the United States fought an intense battle during World War II. (Pool photo)

Memorial ceremony on Iwoto Island

Memorial ceremony on Iwoto Island

A Japan-U.S. joint memorial service is held on March 25, 2023, to commemorate the war dead on Iwoto Island, previously known as Iwojima, in the Pacific Ocean, where Japan and the United States fought an intense battle during World War II. (Pool photo)

Iwoto Island

Iwoto Island

Photo taken on March 25, 2023, shows Iwoto Island, previously known as Iwojima, in the Pacific Ocean, where Japan and the United States fought an intense battle during World War II. (Pool photo)

Iwoto Island

Iwoto Island

Photo taken on March 25, 2023, shows Iwoto Island, previously known as Iwojima, in the Pacific Ocean, where Japan and the United States fought an intense battle during World War II. (Pool photo)

Japanese defense academy graduation ceremony

Japanese defense academy graduation ceremony

Students toss their hats into the air at the National Defense Academy's graduation ceremony in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 26, 2023. (Pool photo)

Japanese defense academy graduation ceremony

Japanese defense academy graduation ceremony

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivers a commencement address at a graduation ceremony at the National Defense Academy in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 26, 2023. (Pool photo)

Japanese defense academy graduation ceremony

Japanese defense academy graduation ceremony

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivers a commencement address at a graduation ceremony at the National Defense Academy in Yokosuka in Kanagawa Prefecture, eastern Japan, on March 26, 2023. (Pool photo)

U.S. cherry blossom festival begins in Washington

U.S. cherry blossom festival begins in Washington

People view cherry blossoms in full bloom around the Tidal Basin in Washington on March 25, 2023, as the National Cherry Blossom Festival opens the same day.

U.S. cherry blossom festival begins in Washington

U.S. cherry blossom festival begins in Washington

Japanese Ambassador to the United States Koji Tomita speaks during the opening ceremony of the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington on March 25, 2023.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Boston Red Sox rookie Masataka Yoshida responds to a fan's request for an autograph at the team's spring training site in Fort Myers, Florida, on March 25, 2023.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Masataka Yoshida of the Boston Red Sox takes batting practice during baseball spring training in Fort Myers, Florida, on March 25, 2023.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Masataka Yoshida of the Boston Red Sox takes batting practice during baseball spring training in Fort Myers, Florida, on March 25, 2023.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Masataka Yoshida of the Boston Red Sox takes fielding practice during baseball spring training in Fort Myers, Florida, on March 25, 2023.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Yu Darvish of the San Diego Padres meets the press at the team's spring training site in Peoria, Arizona, on March 25, 2023.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Yu Darvish of the San Diego Padres meets the press at the team's spring training site in Peoria, Arizona, on March 25, 2023.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Yu Darvish of the San Diego Padres pitches against a minor league team during the team's spring training in Peoria, Arizona, on March 25, 2023.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Yu Darvish of the San Diego Padres pitches against a minor league team during the team's spring training in Peoria, Arizona, on March 25, 2023.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Yu Darvish of the San Diego Padres pitches against a minor league team during the team's spring training in Peoria, Arizona, on March 25, 2023.

Flower wreath for fallen Ukrainian soldiers offered by Japan PM

Flower wreath for fallen Ukrainian soldiers offered by Japan PM

Photo taken in Kyiv on March 25, 2023, shows a flower wreath offered by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during a visit to the capital earlier in the month, placed in front of pictures of Ukrainian soldiers killed in the war waged by Russia.

Flower wreath for fallen Ukrainian soldiers offered by Japan PM

Flower wreath for fallen Ukrainian soldiers offered by Japan PM

Photo taken in Kyiv on March 25, 2023, shows a flower wreath offered by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during a visit to the capital earlier in the month, placed in front of pictures of Ukrainian soldiers killed in the war waged by Russia.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Shintaro Fujinami of the Oakland Athletics smiles in the dugout after pitching against the Milwaukee Brewers in a spring training game in Mesa, Arizona, on March 25, 2023.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Shintaro Fujinami of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers in a spring training game in Mesa, Arizona, on March 25, 2023.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Shintaro Fujinami of the Oakland Athletics meets the press after pitching against the Milwaukee Brewers in a spring training game in Mesa, Arizona, on March 25, 2023.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Shintaro Fujinami of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers in a spring training game in Mesa, Arizona, on March 25, 2023.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Shintaro Fujinami of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers in a spring training game in Mesa, Arizona, on March 25, 2023.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Shintaro Fujinami of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers in a spring training game in Mesa, Arizona, on March 25, 2023.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Shintaro Fujinami of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers in a spring training game in Mesa, Arizona, on March 25, 2023.

FIS Nordic World Cup - Lahti Ski Games 2023

FIS Nordic World Cup - Lahti Ski Games 2023

Ski jumpers of team Slovenia Anze Lanisek, Timi Zajc, Lovro Kos and Domen Prevc reacts in the finishing area after men's HS130 ski jumping team competition at the FIS Nordic World Cup Lahti Ski Games in Lahti, Finland, on March 25, 2023. Team Austria won the event and team Slovenia placed second and team Poland were third. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI HÄMÄLÄINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Hämäläinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIS Nordic World Cup - Lahti Ski Games 2023

FIS Nordic World Cup - Lahti Ski Games 2023

Ski jumpers of team Slovenia Anze Lanisek, Timi Zajc, Lovro Kos and Domen Prevc reacts in the finishing area after men's HS130 ski jumping team competition at the FIS Nordic World Cup Lahti Ski Games in Lahti, Finland, on March 25, 2023. Team Austria won the event and team Slovenia placed second and team Poland were third. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI HÄMÄLÄINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Hämäläinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIS Nordic World Cup - Lahti Ski Games 2023

FIS Nordic World Cup - Lahti Ski Games 2023

Ski jumpers from team Slovenia in the background and Kamil Stoch of team Poland (in front) in the finishing area after men's HS130 ski jumping team competition at the FIS Nordic World Cup Lahti Ski Games in Lahti, Finland, on March 25, 2023. Team Austria won the event and team Slovenia placed second and team Poland were third. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI HÄMÄLÄINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Hämäläinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIS Nordic World Cup - Lahti Ski Games 2023

FIS Nordic World Cup - Lahti Ski Games 2023

Ski jumpers from team Slovenia in the finishing area after men's HS130 ski jumping team competition at the FIS Nordic World Cup Lahti Ski Games in Lahti, Finland, on March 25, 2023. Team Austria won the event and team Slovenia placed second and team Poland were third. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI HÄMÄLÄINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Hämäläinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIS Nordic World Cup - Lahti Ski Games 2023

FIS Nordic World Cup - Lahti Ski Games 2023

Johannes Lamparter of Austria competes during men's Nordic Combined HS130 ski jumping event at the FIS Nordic World Cup Lahti Ski Games in Lahti, Finland, on March 25, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI HÄMÄLÄINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Hämäläinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIS Nordic World Cup - Lahti Ski Games 2023

FIS Nordic World Cup - Lahti Ski Games 2023

Johannes Lamparter of Austria competes during men's Nordic Combined HS130 ski jumping event at the FIS Nordic World Cup Lahti Ski Games in Lahti, Finland, on March 25, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI HÄMÄLÄINEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Hämäläinen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)