Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Blue Impulse

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Blue Impulse

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team creates a heart with smoke trails after flying over Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026, ahead of the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games later in the day.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Blue Impulse

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Blue Impulse

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team creates a heart with smoke trails after flying over Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026, ahead of the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games later in the day.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Blue Impulse

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Blue Impulse

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026, ahead of the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games later in the day.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Blue Impulse

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Blue Impulse

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026, ahead of the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games later in the day.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Blue Impulse

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Blue Impulse

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026, ahead of the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games later in the day.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Blue Impulse

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Blue Impulse

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026, ahead of the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games later in the day.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Blue Impulse

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Blue Impulse

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026, ahead of the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games later in the day.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Blue Impulse

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Blue Impulse

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026, ahead of the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games later in the day.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Blue Impulse

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Blue Impulse

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026, ahead of the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games later in the day.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Blue Impulse

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Blue Impulse

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026, ahead of the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games later in the day.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Blue Impulse

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Blue Impulse

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic team flies over Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 19, 2026, ahead of the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games later in the day.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Torch relay

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Torch relay

Former sumo grand champion Hakuho (L) attends an event marking the finale of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games torch relay at a park in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026, the eve of the games' opening ceremony.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Torch relay

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Torch relay

Former sumo grand champion Hakuho attends an event marking the finale of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games torch relay at a park in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026, the eve of the games' opening ceremony.

Japan: Air Self-Defense Force’s Blue Impulse Marks Asian Games Kickoff

On Saturday, September 19, Japan's Air Self-Defense Force aerobatic team Blue Impulse conducted a flyover of Aichi Prefecture to mark the opening of the 20th Asian Games and 5th Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Photo taken on Sept. 19, 2026, shows Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, ahead of the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games later in the day.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Opening ceremony

Photo taken on Sept. 19, 2026, shows Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, central Japan, ahead of the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games later in the day.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Welcome reception

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Welcome reception

A calligraphy performance is held during a welcome reception at a hotel in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026, the eve of the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Welcome reception

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Welcome reception

A welcome reception is held at a hotel in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026, the eve of the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Welcome reception

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Welcome reception

Aichi Gov. Hideaki Omura speaks during a welcome reception at a hotel in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026, the eve of the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Welcome reception

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Welcome reception

A welcome reception is held at a hotel in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026, the eve of the opening ceremony of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Japan players celebrate after beating China in a men's basketball semifinal match at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Japan players celebrate after beating China in a men's basketball semifinal match at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Japan players celebrate after beating China in a men's basketball semifinal match at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Japan players celebrate after beating China in a men's basketball semifinal match at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Japan's Ren Kanechika (13) blocks China's Cui Yongxi from shooting during the third quarter of a men's basketball semifinal match at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Japan's Ren Kanechika shoots during the first quarter of a men's basketball semifinal match against China at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

China's Li Hongquan (14) plays during the second quarter of a men's basketball semifinal match against Japan at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Japan's Kotetsu Kurokawa shoots during the third quarter of a men's basketball semifinal match against China at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Japan's Kotetsu Kurokawa shoots during the third quarter of a men's basketball semifinal match against China at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

China's Pang Zhenglin (9) dribbles the ball during the third quarter of a men's basketball semifinal match against Japan at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

China's Yu Jiahao (11) plays during the second quarter of a men's basketball semifinal match against Japan at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

China's Pang Zhenglin (R) and Japan's Kotetsu Kurokawa vie for the ball during the third quarter of a men's basketball semifinal match at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Japan's Ren Kanechika (L) scores a three pointer during the third quarter of a men's basketball semifinal match against China at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Japan's Ren Kanechika (L) scores a three pointer during the third quarter of a men's basketball semifinal match against China at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Japan's Kotetsu Kurokawa (C) passes the ball during the third quarter of a men's basketball semifinal match against China at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Japan's Alex Kirk dunks during the third quarter of a men's basketball semifinal match against China at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Japan's Atsuya Ogawa (R) passes the ball during the third quarter of a men's basketball semifinal match against China at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Japan's Yuto Kawashima (R) scores during the third quarter of a men's basketball semifinal match against China at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Japan's Alex Kirk scores during the third quarter of a men's basketball semifinal match against China at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Japan's Alex Kirk reacts after scoring during the third quarter of a men's basketball semifinal match against China at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Japan's Toyoshige Kano scores during the third quarter of a men's basketball semifinal match against China at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Japan's Ren Kanechika shouts following the end of the first quarter of a men's basketball semifinal match against China at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

China's Cui Yongxi (24) and Hu Mingxuan (3) block Japan's Schafer Avi from shooting during the first quarter of a men's basketball semifinal match at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Japan's Alex Kirk reacts after scoring during the first quarter of a men's basketball semifinal match against China at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Japan's Ibu Yamazaki (R) plays against China's Zhao Jiayi during the first quarter of a men's basketball semifinal match at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Japan's Ibu Yamazaki (R) plays against China's Zhao Jiayi during the first quarter of a men's basketball semifinal match at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Japan's John Harper Jr shoots during the first quarter of a men's basketball semifinal match against China at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

China's Yu Jiahao (11) plays during the first quarter of a men's basketball semifinal match against Japan at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Japan's Yuto Kawashima (C) shoots during the second quarter of a men's basketball semifinal match against China at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games: Basketball

Japan's Yuto Kawashima (C) shoots during the second quarter of a men's basketball semifinal match against China at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games at Aichi International Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2026.