Tokyo Gov. Koike

Tokyo Gov. Koike

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike speaks to the press at the Tokyo metropolitan government headquarters in the Japanese capital on April 20, 2026.

Tokyo Gov. Koike meets Finance Minister Katayama

Tokyo Gov. Koike meets Finance Minister Katayama

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike (R) holds talks with Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama at the Tokyo metropolitan government headquarters in the Japanese capital on April 20, 2026.

Exterior of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1

Exterior of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1

Exterior of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1=April 14,2026,Tokyo

Sign at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1

Sign at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1

Sign at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1=April 14,2026,Tokyo

Exterior of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1

Exterior of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1

Exterior of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1=April 14,2026,Tokyo

Sign at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1

Sign at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1

Sign at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1=April 14,2026,Tokyo

Exterior of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1

Exterior of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1

Exterior of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1=April 14,2026,Tokyo

Exterior of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1

Exterior of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1

Exterior of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1=April 14,2026,Tokyo

Sign at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1

Sign at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1

Sign at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1=April 14,2026,Tokyo

UK: Hundreds Arrested at London Protest Against Ban on Palestine Action Group 3

Over 1,000 people gathered in London's Trafalgar Square on Saturday, April 11 to protest the UK government's ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, resulting in hundreds of arrests. Police detained demonstrators for allegedly showing support for a proscribed organization, with those arrested ranging in age from 27 to 82. The ban had previously been ruled unlawful by London's High Court, though the government has been granted permission to appeal.

UK: Hundreds Arrested at London Protest Against Ban on Palestine Action Group 2

Over 1,000 people gathered in London's Trafalgar Square on Saturday, April 11 to protest the UK government's ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, resulting in hundreds of arrests. Police detained demonstrators for allegedly showing support for a proscribed organization, with those arrested ranging in age from 27 to 82. The ban had previously been ruled unlawful by London's High Court, though the government has been granted permission to appeal.

UK: Hundreds Arrested at London Protest Against Ban on Palestine Action Group

Over 1,000 people gathered in London's Trafalgar Square on Saturday, April 11 to protest the UK government's ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, resulting in hundreds of arrests. Police detained demonstrators for allegedly showing support for a proscribed organization, with those arrested ranging in age from 27 to 82. The ban had previously been ruled unlawful by London's High Court, though the government has been granted permission to appeal.

Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Runners start the Tokyo Marathon en masse near the Tokyo metropolitan government building on March 1, 2026.

Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Runners start the Tokyo Marathon en masse near the Tokyo metropolitan government building on March 1, 2026.

Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Runners start the Tokyo Marathon en masse near the Tokyo metropolitan government building on March 1, 2026.

Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Runners start the Tokyo Marathon en masse near the Tokyo metropolitan government building on March 1, 2026. (Pool photo)

Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Athletics: Tokyo Marathon

Runners start the Tokyo Marathon en masse near the Tokyo metropolitan government building on March 1, 2026. (Pool photo)

Tokyo Gov. Koike

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 25 Kyodo - Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike gives an interview at the Tokyo metropolitan government headquarters in the capital on Dec. 25, 2025. (Kyodo)

New Year address by Tokyo Gov. Koike

New Year address by Tokyo Gov. Koike

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike delivers a New Year address at the metropolitan government headquarters in the capital on Jan. 5, 2026.

Tokyo Gov. Koike

Tokyo Gov. Koike

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike gives an interview at the Tokyo metropolitan government headquarters in the capital on Dec. 25, 2025.

Tokyo Gov. Koike

Tokyo Gov. Koike

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike gives an interview at the Tokyo metropolitan government headquarters in the capital on Dec. 25, 2025.

Tokyo Gov. Koike

Tokyo Gov. Koike

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike gives an interview at the Tokyo metropolitan government headquarters in the capital on Dec. 25, 2025.

Tokyo Gov. Koike

Tokyo Gov. Koike

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike gives an interview at the Tokyo metropolitan government headquarters in the capital on Dec. 25, 2025.

Tokyo Gov. Koike

Tokyo Gov. Koike

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike gives an interview at the Tokyo metropolitan government headquarters in the capital on Dec. 25, 2025.

Tokyo governor meets Deaflympics athletes

Tokyo governor meets Deaflympics athletes

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike (bottom, C) poses for a photo with Japanese athletes competing in the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics with ties to the Japanese capital, at the metropolitan government headquarters building on Nov. 6, 2025, ahead of the event's opening on Nov. 15.

Tokyo governor meets Deaflympics athletes

Tokyo governor meets Deaflympics athletes

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike (L) makes a speech at the metropolitan government headquarters building on Nov. 6, 2025, to Japanese athletes competing in the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics with ties to the Japanese capital, ahead of the event's opening on Nov. 15.

Japan: Powerful Typhoon Halong Batters Hachijo Island with Rain and Wind 3

On Thursday, October 9, a powerful Typhoon Halong brought torrential rain and strong winds to Japan, causing severe flooding, landslides, downed trees, and power outages on Hachijo Island, a special ward located southeast of Tokyo. The metropolitan government requested the Japan Self-Defense Force to dispatch disaster relief personnel due to the extensive damage.

Japan: Typhoon Halong Leaves Trail of Damage 2

On Thursday, October 9, a powerful Typhoon Halong brought torrential rain and strong winds to Japan, causing severe flooding, landslides, downed trees, and power outages on Hachijo Island, a special ward located southeast of Tokyo. The metropolitan government requested the Japan Self-Defense Force to dispatch disaster relief personnel due to the extensive damage.

Japan: Powerful Typhoon Halong Batters Hachijo Island with Rain and Wind

On Thursday, October 9, a powerful Typhoon Halong brought torrential rain and strong winds to Japan, causing severe flooding, landslides, downed trees, and power outages on Hachijo Island, a special ward located southeast of Tokyo. The metropolitan government requested the Japan Self-Defense Force to dispatch disaster relief personnel due to the extensive damage.

Japan: Powerful Typhoon Halong Batters Hachijo Island with Rain and Wind 2

On Thursday, October 9, a powerful Typhoon Halong brought torrential rain and strong winds to Japan, causing severe flooding, landslides, downed trees, and power outages on Hachijo Island, a special ward located southeast of Tokyo. The metropolitan government requested the Japan Self-Defense Force to dispatch disaster relief personnel due to the extensive damage.

Sign language day

Sign language day

The Tokyo metropolitan government headquarters building is lit up in blue, the color representing the global deaf community, in the capital on Sept. 22, 2025, the eve of the U.N.-designated sign language day, ahead of the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics starting in mid-November.

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs Akihabara Office Building Sign

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs Akihabara Office Building Sign

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs Akihabara Office Building Sign=September 8,2025,Tokyo

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs Akihabara Office Building Sign

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs Akihabara Office Building Sign

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs Akihabara Office Building Sign=September 8,2025,Tokyo

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs Akihabara Office Building Sign

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs Akihabara Office Building Sign

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs Akihabara Office Building Sign=September 8,2025,Tokyo

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs Akihabara Office Building Sign

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs Akihabara Office Building Sign

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs Akihabara Office Building Sign=September 8,2025,Tokyo

UK: Mass Arrests as Hundreds Rally Against Palestine Action Ban in London 2

Nearly 900 people were arrested in London’s Parliament Square on Saturday, September 6 for supporting the banned activist group Palestine Action. Police said 857 were detained under the Terrorism Act and 33 for public order offenses, though campaigners insisted the rally was largely peaceful. Human rights groups condemned the arrests as misuse of terrorism laws, while the government defended its stance.

UK: Mass Arrests as Hundreds Rally Against Palestine Action Ban in London

Nearly 900 people were arrested in London’s Parliament Square on Saturday, September 6 for supporting the banned activist group Palestine Action. Police said 857 were detained under the Terrorism Act and 33 for public order offenses, though campaigners insisted the rally was largely peaceful. Human rights groups condemned the arrests as misuse of terrorism laws, while the government defended its stance.

Hydrogen-powered taxi in Tokyo

Hydrogen-powered taxi in Tokyo

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike (2nd from R) and Toyota Motor Corp. President Koji Sato (2nd from L) attend a ceremony in front of the Tokyo metropolitan government headquarters on Sept. 3, 2025, marking the start of a hydrogen-powered taxi service in the Japanese capital.

Hydrogen-powered taxi in Tokyo

Hydrogen-powered taxi in Tokyo

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike (far L) attends a ceremony in front of the Tokyo metropolitan government headquarters on Sept. 3, 2025, marking the start of a hydrogen-powered taxi service in the Japanese capital.

Tokyo hospital with baby hatch+

Tokyo hospital with baby hatch+

Motonobu Nakamura (R), executive director of San-Ikukai Hospital in Tokyo, speaks at a press conference at the Tokyo metropolitan government headquarters on March 31, 2025, over the installation of a baby hatch that enables parents to anonymously leave infants they are unable to care for.

Deaflympics Japan delegation

Deaflympics Japan delegation

Karate competitor Ryo Ogura (L) and football player Takumi Matsumoto, who will serve as flagbearers for the Japanese delegation at the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics to be held in November, pose during a press conference at the Tokyo metropolitan government headquarters on July 31, 2025.

Deaflympics Japan delegation

Deaflympics Japan delegation

Karate competitor Ryo Ogura (L) and football player Takumi Matsumoto, who will serve as flagbearers for the Japanese delegation at the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics to be held in November, pose for a photo during a press conference at the Tokyo metropolitan government headquarters on July 31, 2025.

Deaflympics Japan delegation

Deaflympics Japan delegation

Karate competitor Ryo Ogura (L) and football player Takumi Matsumoto, who will serve as flagbearers for the Japanese delegation at the 2025 Tokyo Deaflympics to be held in November, pose for a photo during a press conference at the Tokyo metropolitan government headquarters on July 31, 2025.

Exterior view of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Exterior view of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Exterior view of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building=July 8,2025,Tokyo

Exterior view of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Exterior view of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Exterior view of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building=July 8,2025,Tokyo

Sign and logo for Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 2

Sign and logo for Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 2

Sign and logo for Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 2=July 8,2025,Tokyo

Exterior view of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Exterior view of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Exterior view of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building=July 8,2025,Tokyo

Sign and logo for Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1

Sign and logo for Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1

Sign and logo for Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1=July 8,2025,Tokyo

Sign and logo for Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1

Sign and logo for Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1

Sign and logo for Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building No. 1=July 8,2025,Tokyo

Exterior view of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Exterior view of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Exterior view of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building=July 8,2025,Tokyo