Poet Shuntaro Tanikawa dies at 92

Poet Shuntaro Tanikawa dies at 92

Shuntaro Tanikawa, a leading poet in postwar Japan also known for his translations of the U.S. cartoon strip "Peanuts," sits at his home in Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2020. Tanikawa died on Nov. 13, 2024, aged 92.

World Buddhist Forum in China

World Buddhist Forum in China

The World Buddhist Forum is held in Ningbo, in China's eastern province of Zhejiang, on Oct. 15, 2024.

World Buddhist Forum in China

World Buddhist Forum in China

The 11th Panchen Lama (front row, C), Gyaltsen Norbu, the Tibetan Buddhist leader sanctioned by the Chinese government, attends the World Buddhist Forum in Ningbo, in China's eastern province of Zhejiang, on Oct. 15, 2024.

World Buddhist Forum in China

World Buddhist Forum in China

The 11th Panchen Lama, Gyaltsen Norbu, the Tibetan Buddhist leader sanctioned by the Chinese government, attends the World Buddhist Forum in Ningbo, in China's eastern province of Zhejiang, on Oct. 15, 2024.

World Buddhist Forum in China

World Buddhist Forum in China

The 11th Panchen Lama, Gyaltsen Norbu, the Tibetian Buddhist leader sanctioned by the Chinese government, attends the World Buddhist Forum in Ningbo, in China's eastern province of Zhejiang, on Oct. 15, 2024.

World Buddhist Forum in China

World Buddhist Forum in China

The World Buddhist Forum is held in Ningbo, in China's eastern province of Zhejiang, on Oct. 15, 2024.

Princess Kako in Saga

Princess Kako in Saga

Japanese Princess Kako (far L) visits a school for the deaf in Saga, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 15, 2024.

Princess Kako in Saga

Princess Kako in Saga

Japanese Princess Kako (far L) visits a school for the deaf in Saga, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 15, 2024.

Princess Kako in Saga

Princess Kako in Saga

Japanese Princess Kako visits a school for the deaf in Saga, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 15, 2024.

Princess Kako in Saga

Princess Kako in Saga

Japanese Princess Kako experiences weaving work during a visit to a school for the deaf in Saga, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 15, 2024.

Princess Kako in Saga

Princess Kako in Saga

Japanese Princess Kako experiences weaving work during a visit to a school for the deaf in Saga, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 15, 2024.

Princess Kako in Saga

Princess Kako in Saga

Japanese Princess Kako experiences weaving work during a visit to a school for the deaf in Saga, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 15, 2024.

Football: World Cup qualifier

Football: World Cup qualifier

A cross from Japan's Keito Nakamura (13) draws an own goal from Australia's Cameron Burgess (21) in the second half of a 2026 football World Cup Asian qualifier at Saitama Stadium near Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2024.

Football: World Cup qualifier

Football: World Cup qualifier

Australia's Cameron Burgess (front, C) scores an own goal during the second half of a 2026 football World Cup Asian qualifier against Japan at Saitama Stadium near Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2024.

Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani attends a press conference on Oct. 15, 2024, in New York ahead of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the New York Mets.

Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani attends a press conference on Oct. 15, 2024, in New York ahead of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the New York Mets.

Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani attends a press conference on Oct. 15, 2024, in New York ahead of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the New York Mets.

Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani attends a press conference on Oct. 15, 2024, in New York ahead of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the New York Mets.

Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani attends a press conference on Oct. 15, 2024, in New York ahead of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the New York Mets.

Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani attends a press conference on Oct. 15, 2024, in New York ahead of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the New York Mets.

Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani attends a press conference on Oct. 15, 2024, in New York ahead of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the New York Mets.

Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani attends a press conference on Oct. 15, 2024, in New York ahead of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the New York Mets.

Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani attends a press conference on Oct. 15, 2024, in New York ahead of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the New York Mets.

Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Baseball: MLB Championship Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani attends a press conference on Oct. 15, 2024, in New York ahead of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the New York Mets.

Japan Imperial couple returns to Tokyo

Japan Imperial couple returns to Tokyo

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (L) and Empress Masako arrive at JR Tokyo Station in the Japanese capital after returning from their trip to Gifu Prefecture on Oct. 15, 2024.

Japan Imperial couple returns to Tokyo

Japan Imperial couple returns to Tokyo

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrive at JR Tokyo Station in the Japanese capital after returning from their trip to Gifu Prefecture on Oct. 15, 2024.

U.S. deputy secretary of state in Tokyo

U.S. deputy secretary of state in Tokyo

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya (R) shakes hands with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell in Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2024.

Football: World Cup qualifier

Football: World Cup qualifier

Australia takes the lead with an own goal by Japan's Shogo Taniguchi in the second half of a 2026 football World Cup final-round Asian qualifier at Saitama Stadium in Saitama near Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2024.

Football: World Cup qualifier

Football: World Cup qualifier

Kaoru Mitoma (far L) of Japan reacts after an own goal is scored by Australia's Cameron Robert Burgess in the second half of a 2026 football World Cup final-round Asian qualifier at Saitama Stadium in Saitama near Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2024.

Football: World Cup qualifier

Football: World Cup qualifier

Takefusa Kubo (20) of Japan dribbles the ball in the first half of a 2026 football World Cup final-round Asian qualifier against Australia at Saitama Stadium in Saitama near Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2024.

Football: World Cup qualifier

Football: World Cup qualifier

Takefusa Kubo (C) of Japan vies for the ball in the first half of a 2026 football World Cup final-round Asian qualifier against Australia at Saitama Stadium in Saitama near Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2024.

Japan imperial couple at museum

Japan imperial couple at museum

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visit the Gifu Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on Oct. 15, 2024.

Japan imperial couple at museum

Japan imperial couple at museum

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are guided by Naoko Yamazaki(L) , a former Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut, at the Gifu Kakamigahara Air and Space Museum in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on Oct. 15, 2024.

Football: World Cup qualifier

Football: World Cup qualifier

Kaoru Mitoma (C) of Japan vies for the ball in the first half of a 2026 football World Cup final-round Asian qualifier against Australia at Saitama Stadium in Saitama near Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2024.

Football: World Cup qualifier

Football: World Cup qualifier

Kaoru Mitoma (R) of Japan dribbles the ball in the first half of a 2026 football World Cup final-round Asian qualifier against Australia at Saitama Stadium in Saitama near Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2024.

Football: World Cup qualifier

Football: World Cup qualifier

Supporters cheer for Japan from the stands ahead of a 2026 football World Cup final-round Asian qualifier against Australia at Saitama Stadium in Saitama near Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2024.

Football: World Cup qualifier

Football: World Cup qualifier

Supporters cheer for Japan from the stands ahead of a 2026 football World Cup final-round Asian qualifier against Australia at Saitama Stadium in Saitama near Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2024.

Japanese Princess Kako in Saga

Japanese Princess Kako in Saga

Japanese Princess Kako waves during the closing ceremony of the National Sports Festival in the southwestern Japan city of Saga on Oct. 15, 2024.

Japanese Princess Kako in Saga

Japanese Princess Kako in Saga

Japanese Princess Kako attends the closing ceremony of the National Sports Festival in the southwestern Japan city of Saga on Oct. 15, 2024.

Japanese Princess Kako in Saga

Japanese Princess Kako in Saga

Japanese Princess Kako attends the closing ceremony of the National Sports Festival in the southwestern Japan city of Saga on Oct. 15, 2024.

Nikkei tops 40,000 mark

Nikkei tops 40,000 mark

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average trading above the 40,000 threshold during the afternoon session on Oct. 15, 2024.

Japanese Princess Kako in Saga

Japanese Princess Kako in Saga

Japanese Princess Kako (R) attends the closing ceremony of the National Sports Festival in the southwestern Japan city of Saga on Oct. 15, 2024.

Nikkei tops 40,000 mark

Nikkei tops 40,000 mark

A monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average recovering the 40,000 threshold during the morning on Oct. 15, 2024.

Campaigning begins for Japan general election

Campaigning begins for Japan general election

Sanseito party head Sohei Kamiya makes a stump speech in OSAKA on Oct. 15, 2024, as campaigning for the Oct. 27 general election began the same day.

Campaigning begins for Japan general election

Campaigning begins for Japan general election

Mari Kushibuchi, coleader of the anti-establishment Reiwa Shinsengumi, makes a stump speech in Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2024, as campaigning for the Oct. 27 general election began the same day.

Campaigning begins for Japan general election

Campaigning begins for Japan general election

Japan Innovation Party head Nobuyuki Baba makes a stump speech in Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2024, as campaigning for the Oct. 27 general election began the same day.

Campaigning begins for Japan general election

Campaigning begins for Japan general election

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows people gathering to listen to stump speeches by candidates for the Oct. 27 general election in Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2024, as campaigning for the election began the same day.

Campaigning begins for Japan general election

Campaigning begins for Japan general election

Keiichi Ishii, secretary of Japan's junior ruling coalition partner Komeito, makes a stump speech in Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2024, as campaigning for the Oct. 27 general election began the same day.

Campaigning begins for Japan general election

Campaigning begins for Japan general election

Japanese Communist Party leader Tomoko Tamura makes a stump speech in Tokyo on Oct. 15, 2024, as campaigning for the Oct. 27 general election began the same day.

Campaigning begins for Japan general election

Campaigning begins for Japan general election

Yuichiro Tamaki, leader of the Democratic Party for the People, makes a stump speech in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture in western Japan, on Oct. 15, 2024, as campaigning for the Oct. 27 general election began the same day.