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Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a government-sponsored ceremony marking the centennial of the start of the Showa era (1926-1989) at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 29, 2026, a national holiday marking the birthday of the late Emperor Showa.

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Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a government-sponsored ceremony marking the centennial of the start of the Showa era (1926-1989) at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 29, 2026, a national holiday marking the birthday of the late Emperor Showa.

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Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend a government-sponsored ceremony marking the centennial of the start of the Showa era (1926-1989) at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 29, 2026, a national holiday marking the birthday of the late Emperor Showa.

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Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C, L) and Empress Masako (C, R) attend a government-sponsored ceremony marking the centennial of the start of the Showa era (1926-1989) at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 29, 2026, a national holiday marking the birthday of the late Emperor Showa. (Pool photo)

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Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend a government-sponsored ceremony marking the centennial of the start of the Showa era (1926-1989) at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 29, 2026, a national holiday marking the birthday of the late Emperor Showa.

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Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attend a government-sponsored ceremony marking the centennial of the start of the Showa era (1926-1989) at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 29, 2026, a national holiday marking the birthday of the late Emperor Showa. (Pool photo)

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Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

A government-sponsored ceremony marking the centennial of the start of the Showa era (1926-1989) is held at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 29, 2026, a national holiday marking the birthday of the late Emperor Showa.

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Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

A government-sponsored ceremony marking the centennial of the start of the Showa era (1926-1989) is held at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 29, 2026, a national holiday marking the birthday of the late Emperor Showa.

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Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

Ceremony marking centennial since start of Showa era

A government-sponsored ceremony marking the centennial of the start of the Showa era (1926-1989) is held at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 29, 2026, a national holiday marking the birthday of the late Emperor Showa.

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Boeing 787 makes emergency landing

Video from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a Boeing 787 jet operated by All Nippon Airways Co. on Jan. 16, 2013, at Takamatsu Airport in western Japan, following an emergency landing after smoke was detected inside the aircraft. All 137 passengers and crew aboard the domestic flight evacuated the plane. (Kyodo)

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Japan: Haneda Airport Flights Disrupted by ATC System Failure 2

A malfunction in the air traffic control system operated by the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) struck Tokyo's Haneda Airport at early Tuesday morning, April 21, causing widespread flight disruptions that continued throughout the day. Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) alone had more than 200 domestic flights combined, affecting more than 31,600 passengers.

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Japan: Haneda Airport Flights Disrupted by ATC System Failure

A malfunction in the air traffic control system operated by the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) struck Tokyo's Haneda Airport at around 6:30 AM on Monday, April 21, causing widespread flight disruptions that continued throughout the day. By 6:00 PM, Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) alone had canceled 208 domestic flights combined, affecting more than 31,600 passengers.

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Welcome ceremony at Univ. of Tokyo

Welcome ceremony at Univ. of Tokyo

University of Tokyo President Teruo Fujii delivers a speech during a welcome ceremony for new students at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 13, 2026.

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Welcome ceremony of Univ. of Tokyo

Welcome ceremony of Univ. of Tokyo

A welcome ceremony is held for new students of the University of Tokyo at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo on April 13, 2026.

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ANA ceremony for new employees

ANA ceremony for new employees

A ceremony to welcome new employees of All Nippon Airways group companies is held in a hangar at Haneda airport in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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Signboard and logo of Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI)

Signboard and logo of Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI)

Signboard and logo of Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI)=March 25,2026,Tokyo

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Signboard and logo of Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI)

Signboard and logo of Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI)

Signboard and logo of Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI)=March 25,2026,Tokyo

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Signboard and logo of Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI)

Signboard and logo of Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI)

Signboard and logo of Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI)=March 25,2026,Tokyo

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NPB unveils replay center to media

NPB unveils replay center to media

Photo taken on March 24, 2026, shows a replay center at the Nippon Professional Baseball offices in Tokyo, unveiled to the media ahead of its operation from the 2026 season. Two umpires will be deployed for each game at the center and will respond to review requests from stadiums. (Pool photo)

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NPB unveils replay center to media

NPB unveils replay center to media

Photo taken on March 24, 2026, shows a replay center at the Nippon Professional Baseball offices in Tokyo, unveiled to the media ahead of its operation from the 2026 season. Two umpires will be deployed for each game at the center and will respond to review requests from stadiums. (Pool photo)

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Nippon Kayaku signboard and logo

Nippon Kayaku signboard and logo

Nippon Kayaku signboard and logo=March 18,2026,Tokyo

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Nippon Carbide Industries signboard and logo

Nippon Carbide Industries signboard and logo

Nippon Carbide Industries signboard and logo=March 13,2026,Tokyo

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Nippon Carbide Industries signboard and logo

Nippon Carbide Industries signboard and logo

Nippon Carbide Industries signboard and logo=March 13,2026,Tokyo

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Nippon Kayaku signboard and logo

Nippon Kayaku signboard and logo

Nippon Kayaku signboard and logo=March 18,2026,Tokyo

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Nippon Carbide Industries signboard and logo

Nippon Carbide Industries signboard and logo

Nippon Carbide Industries signboard and logo=March 13,2026,Tokyo

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Nippon Kayaku signboard and logo

Nippon Kayaku signboard and logo

Nippon Kayaku signboard and logo=March 18,2026,Tokyo

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All Nippon Airways President's Handover Press Conference

All Nippon Airways President's Handover Press Conference

All Nippon Airways President Change Press Conference. Photo shows President Shinichi Inoue.=March 2,2026,Tokyo

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All Nippon Airways President's Handover Press Conference

All Nippon Airways President's Handover Press Conference

All Nippon Airways President Transition Press Conference. The photo shows, from left, incoming President Juichi Hirasawa and President Shinichi Inoue.=March 2,2026,Tokyo

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All Nippon Airways President's Handover Press Conference

All Nippon Airways President's Handover Press Conference

All Nippon Airways President Transition Press Conference. The photo shows, from left, incoming President Juichi Hirasawa and President Shinichi Inoue.=March 2,2026,Tokyo

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All Nippon Airways President's Handover Press Conference

All Nippon Airways President's Handover Press Conference

All Nippon Airways President Transition Press Conference. The photo shows, from left, incoming President Juichi Hirasawa and President Shinichi Inoue.=March 2,2026,Tokyo

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All Nippon Airways President's Handover Press Conference

All Nippon Airways President's Handover Press Conference

All Nippon Airways President Transition Press Conference. The photo shows, from left, incoming President Juichi Hirasawa and President Shinichi Inoue.=March 2,2026,Tokyo

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All Nippon Airways President's Handover Press Conference

All Nippon Airways President's Handover Press Conference

All Nippon Airways President Transition Press Conference. Photo shows Juichi Hirasawa, incoming president.=March 2,2026,Tokyo

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All Nippon Airways President's Handover Press Conference

All Nippon Airways President's Handover Press Conference

All Nippon Airways President Transition Press Conference. Photo shows Juichi Hirasawa, incoming president.=March 2,2026,Tokyo

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Nippon Paint Holdings signboard and logo

Nippon Paint Holdings signboard and logo

Nippon Paint Holdings signboard and logo=February 17,2026,Tokyo

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Nippon Paper Pulp Trading Company signboard and logo

Nippon Paper Pulp Trading Company signboard and logo

Nippon Paper Pulp Trading Company signboard and logo=February 17,2026,Tokyo

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Nippon Paper Pulp Trading Company signboard and logo

Nippon Paper Pulp Trading Company signboard and logo

Nippon Paper Pulp Trading Company signboard and logo=February 17,2026,Tokyo

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Nippon Paint Holdings signboard and logo

Nippon Paint Holdings signboard and logo

Nippon Paint Holdings signboard and logo=February 17,2026,Tokyo

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Nippon Paint Holdings signboard and logo

Nippon Paint Holdings signboard and logo

Nippon Paint Holdings signboard and logo=February 17,2026,Tokyo

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Exterior of Nippon Life Hibiya Building

Exterior of Nippon Life Hibiya Building

Exterior of Nippon Life Hibiya Building=February 10,2026,Tokyo

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Nippon Ham Fighters right-hander Hiromi Ito throws a bullpen session during the Japan national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 15, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish (L) gives advice to Nippon Ham Fighters right-hander Hiromi Ito after a bullpen session during the Japanese national team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 15, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March. Darvish joins the Samurai Japan team as an adviser.

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Nippon Sanso Holdings signboard and logo

Nippon Sanso Holdings signboard and logo

Nippon Sanso Holdings signboard and logo=January 19,2026,Tokyo

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NIPPON SANSO Holdings exterior, logo, and signboard

NIPPON SANSO Holdings exterior, logo, and signboard

NIPPON SANSO Holdings exterior, logo, and signboard=January 19,2026,Tokyo

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Taiyo Nippon Sanso signboard and logo

Taiyo Nippon Sanso signboard and logo

Taiyo Nippon Sanso signboard and logo=January 19,2026,Tokyo

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Taiyo Nippon Sanso signboard and logo

Taiyo Nippon Sanso signboard and logo

Taiyo Nippon Sanso signboard and logo=January 19,2026,Tokyo

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Nippon Sanso Holdings signboard and logo

Nippon Sanso Holdings signboard and logo

Nippon Sanso Holdings signboard and logo=January 19,2026,Tokyo

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Nippon Sanso Holdings signboard and logo

Nippon Sanso Holdings signboard and logo

Nippon Sanso Holdings signboard and logo=January 19,2026,Tokyo

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Baseball: Fighters vs. Lions

Baseball: Fighters vs. Lions

Seibu Lions right-hander Kona Takahashi pitches in a Pacific League baseball game against the Nippon Ham Fighters at Belluna Dome in Tokorozawa, eastern Japan, on July 17, 2025.

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Self-driving cargo tug testing begins at Haneda airport

Self-driving cargo tug testing begins at Haneda airport

A Japan Airlines cargo tug operates autonomously at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Dec. 15, 2025. JAL, together with All Nippon Airways, began self-driving tests of the vehicles the same day amid a chronic manpower shortage.

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Self-driving cargo tug testing begins at Haneda airport

Self-driving cargo tug testing begins at Haneda airport

A Japan Airlines cargo tug operates autonomously at Haneda airport in Tokyo on Dec. 15, 2025. JAL, together with All Nippon Airways, began self-driving tests of the vehicles the same day amid a chronic manpower shortage.

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