Open D’Angers Women 2025 - Trelaze

Open D’Angers Women 2025 - Trelaze

Yuriko Lily Miyazaki of GBR during Open D’ Angers Women 2025, on December 1, 2025 in Trelaze, France. Photo by Laurent Lairys/ABACAPRESS.COM

Open D’Angers Women 2025 - Trelaze

Open D’Angers Women 2025 - Trelaze

Yuriko Lily Miyazaki of GBR during Open D’ Angers Women 2025, on December 1, 2025 in Trelaze, France. Photo by Laurent Lairys/ABACAPRESS.COM

Open D’Angers Women 2025 - Trelaze

Open D’Angers Women 2025 - Trelaze

Amandine Monnot of French and Yuriko Lily Miyazaki of GBR during Open D’ Angers Women 2025, on December 1, 2025 in Trelaze, France. Photo by Laurent Lairys/ABACAPRESS.COM

Open D’Angers Women 2025 - Trelaze

Open D’Angers Women 2025 - Trelaze

Amandine Monnot of French and Yuriko Lily Miyazaki of GBR during Open D’ Angers Women 2025, on December 1, 2025 in Trelaze, France. Photo by Laurent Lairys/ABACAPRESS.COM

Golf: Ricoh Cup

Golf: Ricoh Cup

Ai Suzuki poses with the victor's trophy after winning the JLPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup on Nov. 30, 2025, at Miyazaki Country Club in the southwestern Japan city of Miyazaki.

Golf: Ricoh Cup

Golf: Ricoh Cup

Ai Suzuki poses with the victor's trophy after winning the JLPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup on Nov. 30, 2025, at Miyazaki Country Club in the southwestern Japan city of Miyazaki.

Golf: Ricoh Cup

Golf: Ricoh Cup

Ai Suzuki poses with the victor's trophy after winning the JLPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup on Nov. 30, 2025, at Miyazaki Country Club in the southwestern Japan city of Miyazaki.

Golf: Ricoh Cup

Golf: Ricoh Cup

Ai Suzuki (C) celebrates after winning the JLPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup on Nov. 30, 2025, at Miyazaki Country Club in the southwestern Japan city of Miyazaki.

Golf: Ricoh Cup

Golf: Ricoh Cup

Ai Suzuki (C) celebrates after winning the JLPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup on Nov. 30, 2025, at Miyazaki Country Club in the southwestern Japan city of Miyazaki.

Golf: Ricoh Cup

Golf: Ricoh Cup

Ai Suzuki reacts after winning the JLPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup on Nov. 30, 2025, at Miyazaki Country Club in the southwestern Japan city of Miyazaki.

Golf: Ricoh Cup

Golf: Ricoh Cup

Ai Suzuki reacts after winning the JLPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup on Nov. 30, 2025, at Miyazaki Country Club in the southwestern Japan city of Miyazaki.

Golf: Ricoh Cup

Golf: Ricoh Cup

Ai Suzuki hits a shot on the second playoff hole of the JLPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup on Nov. 30, 2025, at Miyazaki Country Club in the southwestern Japan city of Miyazaki.

The Critics Choice Association's Annual Celebration Of AAPI - LA

The Critics Choice Association's Annual Celebration Of AAPI - LA

BEVERLY HILLS, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA - NOVEMBER 14: Japanese filmmaker and former actress Hikari (Mitsuyo Miyazaki) arrives at The Critics Choice Association's 4th Annual Celebration Of AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Cinema And Television held at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles At Beverly Hills on November 14, 2025 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Critics Choice Association's Annual Celebration Of AAPI - LA

The Critics Choice Association's Annual Celebration Of AAPI - LA

BEVERLY HILLS, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA - NOVEMBER 14: Japanese filmmaker and former actress Hikari (Mitsuyo Miyazaki) arrives at The Critics Choice Association's 4th Annual Celebration Of AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Cinema And Television held at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles At Beverly Hills on November 14, 2025 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Critics Choice Association's Annual Celebration Of AAPI - LA

The Critics Choice Association's Annual Celebration Of AAPI - LA

BEVERLY HILLS, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA - NOVEMBER 14: Japanese filmmaker and former actress Hikari (Mitsuyo Miyazaki) arrives at The Critics Choice Association's 4th Annual Celebration Of AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Cinema And Television held at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles At Beverly Hills on November 14, 2025 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Critics Choice Association's Annual Celebration Of AAPI - LA

The Critics Choice Association's Annual Celebration Of AAPI - LA

BEVERLY HILLS, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA - NOVEMBER 14: Japanese filmmaker and former actress Hikari (Mitsuyo Miyazaki) arrives at The Critics Choice Association's 4th Annual Celebration Of AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Cinema And Television held at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles At Beverly Hills on November 14, 2025 in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, United States. Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/ABACAPRESS.COM

Yonex French Open 2025 - Cesson-Sevigne

Yonex French Open 2025 - Cesson-Sevigne

Tomoka MIYAZAKI of Japon during the Yonex French Open 2025, Internationaux de France de Badminton, HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750 on October 24, 2025 at Glaz Arena in Cesson-Sevigne near Rennes, France. Photo by Laurent Lairys/ABACAPRESS.COM

Yonex French Open 2025 - Cesson-Sevigne

Yonex French Open 2025 - Cesson-Sevigne

Tomoka MIYAZAKI of Japon during the Yonex French Open 2025, Internationaux de France de Badminton, HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750 on October 24, 2025 at Glaz Arena in Cesson-Sevigne near Rennes, France. Photo by Laurent Lairys/ABACAPRESS.COM

Yonex French Open 2025 - Cesson-Sevigne

Yonex French Open 2025 - Cesson-Sevigne

Tomoka MIYAZAKI of Japon during the Yonex French Open 2025, Internationaux de France de Badminton, HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750 on October 24, 2025 at Glaz Arena in Cesson-Sevigne near Rennes, France. Photo by Laurent Lairys/ABACAPRESS.COM

Yonex French Open 2025 - Cesson-Sevigne

Yonex French Open 2025 - Cesson-Sevigne

Tomoka MIYAZAKI of Japon during the Yonex French Open 2025, Internationaux de France de Badminton, HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750 on October 24, 2025 at Glaz Arena in Cesson-Sevigne near Rennes, France. Photo by Laurent Lairys/ABACAPRESS.COM

Yonex French Open 2025 - Cesson-Sevigne

Yonex French Open 2025 - Cesson-Sevigne

Tomoka MIYAZAKI of Japon during the Yonex French Open 2025, Internationaux de France de Badminton, HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750 on October 24, 2025 at Glaz Arena in Cesson-Sevigne near Rennes, France. Photo by Laurent Lairys/ABACAPRESS.COM

Yonex French Open 2025 - Cesson-Sevigne

Yonex French Open 2025 - Cesson-Sevigne

Tomoka MIYAZAKI of Japon during the Yonex French Open 2025, Internationaux de France de Badminton, HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750 on October 24, 2025 at Glaz Arena in Cesson-Sevigne near Rennes, France. Photo by Laurent Lairys/ABACAPRESS.COM

Yonex French Open 2025 - Cesson-Sevigne

Yonex French Open 2025 - Cesson-Sevigne

Tomoka MIYAZAKI of Japon during the Yonex French Open 2025, Internationaux de France de Badminton, HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750 on October 24, 2025 at Glaz Arena in Cesson-Sevigne near Rennes, France. Photo by Laurent Lairys/ABACAPRESS.COM

Yonex French Open 2025 - Cesson-Sevigne

Yonex French Open 2025 - Cesson-Sevigne

Tomoka MIYAZAKI of Japon during the Yonex French Open 2025, Internationaux de France de Badminton, HSBC BWF World Tour Super 750 on October 24, 2025 at Glaz Arena in Cesson-Sevigne near Rennes, France. Photo by Laurent Lairys/ABACAPRESS.COM

F-35B stealth fighter jet demonstration flight

F-35B stealth fighter jet demonstration flight

An F-35B stealth fighter prepares to land on the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Nyutabaru base in Shintomi in Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 17, 2025.

F-35B stealth fighter jet demonstration flight

F-35B stealth fighter jet demonstration flight

An F-35B stealth fighter performs a short field takeoff during a flight demonstration at the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Nyutabaru base in Shintomi in Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Sept. 17, 2025.

Japan: Typhoon Peipah Soaks Kyushu and Shikoku Ahead of Landfall 2

Typhoon Peipah formed near Amami-Oshima on Thursday, September 4, bringing heavy rain and flooding to Kyushu and Shikoku. It is expected to make landfall between Friday morning and midday. Landslide warnings have been issued in parts of Miyazaki Prefecture.

Japan: Typhoon Peipah Soaks Kyushu and Shikoku Ahead of Landfall

Typhoon Peipah formed near Amami-Oshima on Thursday, September 4, bringing heavy rain and flooding to Kyushu and Shikoku. It is expected to make landfall between Friday morning and midday. Landslide warnings have been issued in parts of Miyazaki Prefecture.

RECAP: Fireball Illuminates Nights Sky Across Western Japan

A fireball was spotted across western Japan on Tuesday night, August 19, briefly illuminating the sky and surprising residents. Authorities said observation equipment also recorded air vibrations shortly after 11 p.m., when the light was seen.

Japan: Huge Fireball – Possible Meteorite Lit Up Night Skies 2

A fireball was spotted across western Japan on Tuesday night, August 19, streaming down the night sky and possibly representing a meteorite. Authorities said that observation equipment also recorded air vibrations shortly after 11 PM, when the light was spotted.

F-35B stealth fighter jet

SHINTOMI, Japan, Aug. 7 Kyodo - An F-35B stealth fighter lands on the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Nyutabaru base in Shintomi in Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, for deployment on Aug. 7, 2025. (Kyodo)

Japan: Shinmoedake Volcano Erupts Again, Blankets Nearby Cities in Ash

Shinmoedake volcano in southern Japan erupted again on Sunday, August 10, blanketing nearby cities and towns in ash.

Japan: Shinmoedake Volcano Erupts Again, Blankets Nearby Cities in Ash 2

Shinmoedake volcano in southern Japan erupted again on Sunday, August 10, blanketing nearby cities and towns in ash.

Japan: Record Rainfall Batters Kagoshima, Triggering Floods and Landslides 5

Record rainfall battered Kagoshima Prefecture, southern Japan, on Friday, August 8, triggering floods and landslides. Evacuation advisories were issued for more than 360,000 people in the prefecture and neighboring Miyazaki. In Kirishima City’s Mizobe district, a record-breaking hourly rainfall of 107.5 millimeters was observed. In Aira City, a mudslide struck a house, burying two people, who were rescued alive and taken to hospital.

Japan: Record Rainfall Batters Kagoshima, Triggering Floods and Landslides 4

Record rainfall battered Kagoshima Prefecture, southern Japan, on Friday, August 8, triggering floods and landslides. Evacuation advisories were issued for more than 360,000 people in the prefecture and neighboring Miyazaki. In Kirishima City’s Mizobe district, a record-breaking hourly rainfall of 107.5 millimeters was observed. In Aira City, a mudslide struck a house, burying two people, who were rescued alive and taken to hospital.

Japan: Record Rainfall Batters Kagoshima, Triggering Floods and Landslides

Record rainfall battered Kagoshima Prefecture, southern Japan, on Friday, August 8, triggering floods and landslides. Evacuation advisories were issued for more than 360,000 people in the prefecture and neighboring Miyazaki. In Kirishima City’s Mizobe district, a record-breaking hourly rainfall of 107.5 millimeters was observed. In Aira City, a mudslide struck a house, burying two people, who were rescued alive and taken to hospital.

Japan: Record Rainfall Batters Kagoshima, Triggering Floods and Landslides 2

Record rainfall battered Kagoshima Prefecture, southern Japan, on Friday, August 8, triggering floods and landslides. Evacuation advisories were issued for more than 360,000 people in the prefecture and neighboring Miyazaki. In Kirishima City’s Mizobe district, a record-breaking hourly rainfall of 107.5 millimeters was observed. In Aira City, a mudslide struck a house, burying two people, who were rescued alive and taken to hospital.

Japan: Record Rainfall Batters Kagoshima, Triggering Floods and Landslides 3

Record rainfall battered Kagoshima Prefecture, southern Japan, on Friday, August 8, triggering floods and landslides. Evacuation advisories were issued for more than 360,000 people in the prefecture and neighboring Miyazaki. In Kirishima City’s Mizobe district, a record-breaking hourly rainfall of 107.5 millimeters was observed. In Aira City, a mudslide struck a house, burying two people, who were rescued alive and taken to hospital.

F-35B stealth fighter jet

F-35B stealth fighter jet

An F-35B stealth fighter prepares to land on the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Nyutabaru base in Shintomi in Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, for deployment on Aug. 7, 2025.

F-35B stealth fighter jet

F-35B stealth fighter jet

An F-35B stealth fighter prepares to land on the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Nyutabaru base in Shintomi in Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, for deployment on Aug. 7, 2025.

F-35B stealth fighter jet

F-35B stealth fighter jet

An F-35B stealth fighter lands on the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Nyutabaru base in Shintomi in Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, for deployment on Aug. 7, 2025.

F-35B stealth fighter jet

F-35B stealth fighter jet

An F-35B stealth fighter lands on the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Nyutabaru base in Shintomi in Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, for deployment on Aug. 7, 2025.

F-35B stealth fighter jet

F-35B stealth fighter jet

An F-35B stealth fighter prepares to land on the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Nyutabaru base in Shintomi in Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, for deployment on Aug. 7, 2025.

F-35B stealth fighter jet

F-35B stealth fighter jet

An F-35B stealth fighter lands on the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Nyutabaru base in Shintomi in Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, for deployment on Aug. 7, 2025.

F-35B stealth fighter jet

F-35B stealth fighter jet

An F-35B stealth fighter prepares to land on the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Nyutabaru base in Shintomi in Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, for deployment on Aug. 7, 2025.

F-35B stealth fighter jet

F-35B stealth fighter jet

An F-35B stealth fighter lands on the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Nyutabaru base in Shintomi in Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, for deployment on Aug. 7, 2025.

Upper house election campaigning

Upper house election campaigning

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, clutches hands with an audience member after delivering a speech in the southwestern Japan city of Miyazaki on July 7, 2025, ahead of the July 20 House of Councillors election.

Upper house election campaigning

Upper house election campaigning

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, waves as he delivers a speech in Miyakonojo, Miyazaki Prefecture, on July 7, 2025, ahead of the July 20 House of Councillors election.

Japan: Shinmoedake Eruption Sends Ash 5,000 Meters High 2

The Shinmoedake volcano, located on the border of Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures, continued to erupt on Thursday, July 3, spewing smoke up to 5,000 meters high around 2:00 p.m.

Mt. Shinmoe eruption in southwestern Japan

Mt. Shinmoe eruption in southwestern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News plane shows volcanic smoke billowing from Mt. Shinmoe, straddling Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures in southwestern Japan, on July 4, 2025.