[Breaking News]Whirlpools in western Japan

NARUTO, Japan, Feb. 15 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a sightseeing boat approaching whirlpools at Naruto Strait off Naruto in Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 15, 2026, the opening day of this year's whirlpools watching. (Kyodo)

Whirlpools in western Japan

Whirlpools in western Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a sightseeing boat approaching whirlpools at Naruto Strait off Naruto in Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 15, 2026, the opening day of this year's whirlpools watching.

Whirlpools in western Japan

Whirlpools in western Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a sightseeing boat approaching whirlpools at Naruto Strait off Naruto in Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan, on Feb. 15, 2026, the opening day of this year's whirlpools watching.

Manga Tout Un Art Exhibition At The Guimet Museum - Paris

Manga Tout Un Art Exhibition At The Guimet Museum - Paris

This photograph taken on November 18, 2025 shows the world of Naruto during the « Manga Tout un art ! » exhibition at the Guimet Museum in Paris. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Manga Tout Un Art Exhibition At The Guimet Museum - Paris

Manga Tout Un Art Exhibition At The Guimet Museum - Paris

This photograph taken on November 18, 2025 shows the world of Naruto during the « Manga Tout un art ! » exhibition at the Guimet Museum in Paris. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Manga Tout Un Art Exhibition At The Guimet Museum - Paris

Manga Tout Un Art Exhibition At The Guimet Museum - Paris

This photograph taken on November 18, 2025 shows the world of Naruto during the « Manga Tout un art ! » exhibition at the Guimet Museum in Paris. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Manga Tout Un Art Exhibition At The Guimet Museum - Paris

Manga Tout Un Art Exhibition At The Guimet Museum - Paris

This photograph taken on November 18, 2025 shows the world of Naruto during the « Manga Tout un art ! » exhibition at the Guimet Museum in Paris. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Manga Tout Un Art Exhibition At The Guimet Museum - Paris

Manga Tout Un Art Exhibition At The Guimet Museum - Paris

This photograph taken on November 18, 2025 shows the world of Naruto during the « Manga Tout un art ! » exhibition at the Guimet Museum in Paris. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Manga Tout Un Art Exhibition At The Guimet Museum - Paris

Manga Tout Un Art Exhibition At The Guimet Museum - Paris

This photograph taken on November 18, 2025 shows the world of Naruto during the « Manga Tout un art ! » exhibition at the Guimet Museum in Paris. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Manga Tout Un Art Exhibition At The Guimet Museum - Paris

Manga Tout Un Art Exhibition At The Guimet Museum - Paris

This photograph taken on November 18, 2025 shows the world of Naruto during the « Manga Tout un art ! » exhibition at the Guimet Museum in Paris. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Manga Tout Un Art Exhibition At The Guimet Museum - Paris

Manga Tout Un Art Exhibition At The Guimet Museum - Paris

This photograph taken on November 18, 2025 shows the world of Naruto during the « Manga Tout un art ! » exhibition at the Guimet Museum in Paris. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Manga Tout Un Art Exhibition At The Guimet Museum - Paris

Manga Tout Un Art Exhibition At The Guimet Museum - Paris

This photograph taken on November 18, 2025 shows the world of Naruto during the « Manga Tout un art ! » exhibition at the Guimet Museum in Paris. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Manga Tout Un Art Exhibition At The Guimet Museum - Paris

Manga Tout Un Art Exhibition At The Guimet Museum - Paris

This photograph taken on November 18, 2025 shows the world of Naruto during the « Manga Tout un art ! » exhibition at the Guimet Museum in Paris. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Manga Tout Un Art Exhibition At The Guimet Museum - Paris

Manga Tout Un Art Exhibition At The Guimet Museum - Paris

This photograph taken on November 18, 2025 shows the world of Naruto during the « Manga Tout un art ! » exhibition at the Guimet Museum in Paris. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

[Breaking News]Whirlpools in western Japan

NARUTO, Japan, March 2 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a sightseeing boat approaching whirlpools at Naruto Strait off Naruto in Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan, on March 1, 2025. (Kyodo)

Whirlpools in western Japan

Whirlpools in western Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a sightseeing boat approaching whirlpools at Naruto Strait off Naruto in Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan, on March 1, 2025.

Whirlpools in western Japan

Whirlpools in western Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a sightseeing boat approaching whirlpools at Naruto Strait off Naruto in Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan, on March 1, 2025.

Whirlpools in western Japan

Whirlpools in western Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a sightseeing boat approaching whirlpools at Naruto Strait off Naruto in Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan, on March 1, 2025.

Whirlpools in Japan

Whirlpools in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a sightseeing boat approaching whirlpools at Naruto Strait off Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan, on April 28, 2024.

Whirlpools in Japan

Whirlpools in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a sightseeing boat approaching whirlpools at Naruto Strait off Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan, on April 28, 2024.

Whirlpools in Japan

Whirlpools in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows whirlpools at Naruto Strait off Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan, on April 28, 2024.

Whirlpools in Japan

Whirlpools in Japan

Tourists watch whirlpools from a sightseeing boat at Naruto Strait off Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan, on April 28, 2024.

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 21, 2024 - A view of the upcoming "ROAD TO NINJA -NARUTO- NARUTO" exhibition in Shanghai, China, March 21, 2024.

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 21, 2024 - A view of the upcoming "ROAD TO NINJA -NARUTO- NARUTO" exhibition in Shanghai, China, March 21, 2024.

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 21, 2024 - A view of the upcoming "ROAD TO NINJA -NARUTO- NARUTO" exhibition in Shanghai, China, March 21, 2024.

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 21, 2024 - A view of the upcoming "ROAD TO NINJA -NARUTO- NARUTO" exhibition in Shanghai, China, March 21, 2024.

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 21, 2024 - A view of the upcoming "ROAD TO NINJA -NARUTO- NARUTO" exhibition in Shanghai, China, March 21, 2024.

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 21, 2024 - A view of the upcoming "ROAD TO NINJA -NARUTO- NARUTO" exhibition in Shanghai, China, March 21, 2024.

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 21, 2024 - A view of the upcoming "ROAD TO NINJA -NARUTO- NARUTO" exhibition in Shanghai, China, March 21, 2024.

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 21, 2024 - A view of the upcoming "ROAD TO NINJA -NARUTO- NARUTO" exhibition in Shanghai, China, March 21, 2024.

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 21, 2024 - A view of the upcoming "ROAD TO NINJA -NARUTO- NARUTO" exhibition in Shanghai, China, March 21, 2024.

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 21, 2024 - A view of the upcoming "ROAD TO NINJA -NARUTO- NARUTO" exhibition in Shanghai, China, March 21, 2024.

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 21, 2024 - A view of the upcoming "ROAD TO NINJA -NARUTO- NARUTO" exhibition in Shanghai, China, March 21, 2024.

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 21, 2024 - A view of the upcoming "ROAD TO NINJA -NARUTO- NARUTO" exhibition in Shanghai, China, March 21, 2024.

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 21, 2024 - A view of the upcoming "ROAD TO NINJA -NARUTO- NARUTO" exhibition in Shanghai, China, March 21, 2024.

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 21, 2024 - A view of the upcoming "ROAD TO NINJA -NARUTO- NARUTO" exhibition in Shanghai, China, March 21, 2024.

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

ROAD TO NINJA - NARUTO-NARUTO exhibition in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 21, 2024 - A view of the upcoming "ROAD TO NINJA -NARUTO- NARUTO" exhibition in Shanghai, China, March 21, 2024.

2023ChinaJoy Open in Shanghai

2023ChinaJoy Open in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 28, 2023 - The NARUTO booth at 2023ChinaJoy in Shanghai, China, July 28, 2023.

Whirlpools in Japan

Whirlpools in Japan

Photo taken on March 4, 2023, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a sightseeing boat approaching whirlpools at Naruto Strait off Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan. The sightseeing season for the famous whirlpools began the same day.

Whirlpools in Japan

Whirlpools in Japan

Photo taken on March 4, 2023, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a sightseeing boat approaching whirlpools at Naruto Strait off Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan. The sightseeing season for the famous whirlpools began the same day.

Whirlpools in Japan

Whirlpools in Japan

Photo taken on March 4, 2023, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a sightseeing boat approaching whirlpools at Naruto Strait off Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan. The sightseeing season for the famous whirlpools began the same day.

Whirlpools in Japan

Whirlpools in Japan

Tourists watch whirlpools from a sightseeing boat at Naruto Strait off Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan, on March 4, 2023. The sightseeing season for the famous whirlpools began the same day.

Local gov't group to make Naruto whirlpools World Heritage

Local gov't group to make Naruto whirlpools World Heritage

TOKUSHIMA, Japan - Members of a council set up by the Hyogo and Tokushima prefectural governments in western Japan attend their first meeting on Dec. 18, 2014, in Minamiawaji, Hyogo Prefecture, to initiate a joint drive toward their goal of acquiring World Heritage status for whirlpools observed at the Naruto Strait. The whirlpools are touted as among the largest in the world.

Gamba's Endo, Tokushima's Hashiuchi vie for ball

Gamba's Endo, Tokushima's Hashiuchi vie for ball

TOKUSHIMA, Japan - Yasuhito Endo (front) of Gamba Osaka and Yuya Hashiuchi of Tokushima Vortis vie for the ball in the second half of their J-League game at Pocari Sweat Stadium in Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, on Dec. 6, 2014. Gamba secured their second J-League championship with a 0-0 draw.

Gamba's Usami fires shot against Tokushima

Gamba's Usami fires shot against Tokushima

TOKUSHIMA, Japan - Takashi Usami of Gamba Osaka (C) fires a shot in the second half of a game against Tokushima Vortis at Pocari Sweat Stadium in Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, on Dec. 6, 2014. The 0-0 draw enabled Gamba to win their second J-League title.

Gamba win 2nd J-League title

Gamba win 2nd J-League title

TOKUSHIMA, Japan - Gamba Osaka players celebrate after securing their second J-League championship with a 0-0 draw to Tokushima Vortis at Pocari Sweat Stadium in Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, on Dec. 6, 2014. Gamba won their first league crown since 2005 as Urawa Reds lost 2-1 at home to Nagoya Grampus.

Gamba win 2nd J-League title

Gamba win 2nd J-League title

TOKUSHIMA, Japan - Gamba Osaka players celebrate after securing their second J-League championship with a 0-0 draw to Tokushima Vortis at Pocari Sweat Stadium in Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, on Dec. 6, 2014. Gamba won their first league crown since 2005 as Urawa Reds lost 2-1 at home to Nagoya Grampus.

Tosu's Yasuda scores for 1-0 victory over Tokushima

Tosu's Yasuda scores for 1-0 victory over Tokushima

NARUTO, Japan - Defender Michihiro Yasuda of Sagan Tosu scores a second-half goal en route to the J-League Division 1 club's 1-0 victory over Tokushima Vortis at Pocari Sweat Stadium in Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan, on Nov. 22, 2014.

Chair-sliding race held in Naruto, western Japan

Chair-sliding race held in Naruto, western Japan

TOKUSHIMA, Japan - Competitors slide on office chairs on a street in Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan, in an event called the "Isu (chair) 1GP" on May 10, 2014.

Tokushima Vortis supporters perform Awa Odori

Tokushima Vortis supporters perform Awa Odori

TOKUSHIMA, Japan - Supporters of Japanese soccer club Tokushima Vortis perform a flash mob Awa Odori dance to wish for a victory by the last-place team of the J-League before its game in Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, on May 3, 2014.