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Milan Cortina Olympics: IOC president

Milan Cortina Olympics: IOC president

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry holds a press conference at the main press center of the Milan Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: IOC president

Milan Cortina Olympics: IOC president

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry holds a press conference at the main press center of the Milan Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: IOC president

Milan Cortina Olympics: IOC president

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry holds a press conference at the main press center of the Milan Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: IOC president

Milan Cortina Olympics: IOC president

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry holds a press conference at the main press center of the Milan Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Milan Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics woman's figure skating silver medalist Kaori Sakamoto (R) of Japan and compatriot and bronze medalist Ami Nakai pose during a press conference in Milan on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics woman's snowboard slopestyle gold medalist Mari Fukada (L) of Japan and compatriot and bronze medalist Kokomo Murase pose during a press conference in Milan on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics woman's snowboard slopestyle gold medalist Mari Fukada (L) of Japan and compatriot and bronze medalist Kokomo Murase pose during a press conference in Milan on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics woman's snowboard slopestyle gold medalist Mari Fukada (L) of Japan and compatriot and bronze medalist Kokomo Murase pose during a press conference in Milan on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics woman's snowboard slopestyle gold medalist Mari Fukada (L) of Japan and compatriot and bronze medalist Kokomo Murase pose during a press conference in Milan on Feb. 20, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

(From L) Silver medalist Kaori Sakamoto of Japan, gold medalist Alysa Liu of the United States and bronze medalist Ami Nakai of Japan pose during a press conference after the medal ceremony for the women's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Silver medalist Kaori Sakamoto (L) and bronze medalist Ami Nakai, both of Japan, pose during a press conference with the medals they won in the women's figure skating event at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Japan gov't panel approves 2 iPS-derived drugs

Japan gov't panel approves 2 iPS-derived drugs

University of Osaka professor Yoshiki Sawa holds a press conference in Osaka on Feb. 19, 2026, after Japan's health ministry panel approved the commercialization of two regenerative medicine products prepared from iPS cells, the first of their kind in the world. One of the two drugs, ReHeart, heart muscle sheets derived from human iPS cells, was developed by a startup originating from Sawa's team at the university.

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Japan gov't panel approves 2 iPS-derived drugs

Japan gov't panel approves 2 iPS-derived drugs

University of Osaka professor Yoshiki Sawa holds a press conference in Osaka on Feb. 19, 2026, after Japan's health ministry panel approved the commercialization of two regenerative medicine products prepared from iPS cells, the first of their kind in the world. One of the two drugs, ReHeart, heart muscle sheets derived from human iPS cells, was developed by a startup originating from Sawa's team at the university.

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Japan gov't panel approves 2 iPS-derived drugs

Japan gov't panel approves 2 iPS-derived drugs

University of Osaka professor Yoshiki Sawa holds a press conference in Osaka on Feb. 19, 2026, after Japan's health ministry panel approved the commercialization of two regenerative medicine products prepared from iPS cells, the first of their kind in the world. One of the two drugs, ReHeart, heart muscle sheets derived from human iPS cells, was developed by a startup originating from Sawa's team at the university.

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Rakuten partners with Google

Rakuten partners with Google

Rakuten Group Inc. Chairman and President Hiroshi Mikitani speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 19, 2026, announcing a partnership with Google to enable shopping on Rakuten Ichiba online mall via YouTube videos.

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Rakuten partners with Google

Rakuten partners with Google

Rakuten Group Inc. Chairman and President Hiroshi Mikitani (2nd from R) and Google Japan President Shinji Okuyama (far L) pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 19, 2026, announcing a partnership to enable shopping on Rakuten Ichiba online mall via YouTube videos.

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New Takaichi Cabinet inaugurated

New Takaichi Cabinet inaugurated

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo after her new Cabinet was inaugurated following her reelection as Japan's prime minister in parliament on Feb. 18, 2026.

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New Takaichi Cabinet inaugurated

New Takaichi Cabinet inaugurated

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo after her new Cabinet was inaugurated following her reelection as Japan's prime minister in parliament on Feb. 18, 2026.

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New Takaichi Cabinet inaugurated

New Takaichi Cabinet inaugurated

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo after her new Cabinet was inaugurated following her reelection as Japan's prime minister in parliament on Feb. 18, 2026.

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New Takaichi Cabinet inaugurated

New Takaichi Cabinet inaugurated

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo after her new Cabinet was inaugurated following her reelection as Japan's prime minister in parliament on Feb. 18, 2026.

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New Takaichi Cabinet inaugurated

New Takaichi Cabinet inaugurated

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo after her new Cabinet was inaugurated following her reelection as Japan's prime minister in parliament on Feb. 18, 2026.

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New Takaichi Cabinet inaugurated

New Takaichi Cabinet inaugurated

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo after her new Cabinet was inaugurated following her reelection as Japan's prime minister in parliament on Feb. 18, 2026.

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New Takaichi Cabinet inaugurated

New Takaichi Cabinet inaugurated

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo after her new Cabinet was inaugurated following her reelection as Japan's prime minister in parliament on Feb. 18, 2026.

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New Takaichi Cabinet inaugurated

New Takaichi Cabinet inaugurated

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo after her new Cabinet was inaugurated following her reelection as Japan's prime minister in parliament on Feb. 18, 2026.

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New Takaichi Cabinet inaugurated

New Takaichi Cabinet inaugurated

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo after her new Cabinet was inaugurated following her reelection as Japan's prime minister in parliament on Feb. 18, 2026.

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New Takaichi Cabinet inaugurated

New Takaichi Cabinet inaugurated

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo after her new Cabinet was inaugurated following her reelection as Japan's prime minister in parliament on Feb. 18, 2026.

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New Takaichi Cabinet inaugurated

New Takaichi Cabinet inaugurated

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo after her new Cabinet was inaugurated following her reelection as Japan's prime minister in parliament on Feb. 18, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Japanese ski jumper Ren Nikaido holds a press conference in Milan on Feb. 18, 2026, wrapping up his competitions at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Japanese ski jumper Ren Nikaido holds a press conference in Milan on Feb. 18, 2026, wrapping up his competitions at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Japanese ski jumpers Ren Nikaido (R) and Ryoyu Kobayashi pose at the end of a press conference in Milan on Feb. 18, 2026, which they held to wrap up their competitions at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Japanese ski jumpers Ren Nikaido (R) and Ryoyu Kobayashi pose at the end of a press conference in Milan on Feb. 18, 2026, which they held to wrap up their competitions at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Japanese ski jumpers Ren Nikaido (R) and Ryoyu Kobayashi pose at the end of a press conference in Milan on Feb. 18, 2026, which they held to wrap up their competitions at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Japanese ski jumper Ryoyu Kobayashi holds a press conference in Milan on Feb. 18, 2026, wrapping up his competitions at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Japanese ski jumper Ryoyu Kobayashi holds a press conference in Milan on Feb. 18, 2026, wrapping up his competitions at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Milan Cortina Olympics: Ski jumping

Japanese ski jumper Ren Nikaido holds a press conference in Milan on Feb. 18, 2026, wrapping up his competitions at the Milan Cortina Olympics.

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Philippine Vice President Duterte

Philippine Vice President Duterte

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte holds a press conference in Manila on Feb. 18, 2026, declaring she will run in the 2028 presidential election.

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Japan trade minister Akazawa

Japan trade minister Akazawa

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa holds a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Japan and the United States unveiled the initial tranche of Japanese investment projects in the United States under a bilateral deal.

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Japan trade minister Akazawa

Japan trade minister Akazawa

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa holds a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Japan and the United States unveiled the initial tranche of Japanese investment projects in the United States under a bilateral deal.

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Japan trade minister Akazawa

Japan trade minister Akazawa

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa holds a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Japan and the United States unveiled the initial tranche of Japanese investment projects in the United States under a bilateral deal.

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Japan trade minister Akazawa

Japan trade minister Akazawa

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa holds a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Japan and the United States unveiled the initial tranche of Japanese investment projects in the United States under a bilateral deal.

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Japan trade minister Akazawa holds a press

Japan trade minister Akazawa holds a press

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (C) holds a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2026, after Japan and the United States unveiled the initial tranche of Japanese investment projects in the United States under a bilateral deal.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Speed skating

Japanese speed skaters (from L) Momoka Horikawa, Hana Noake, Ayano Sato and Miho Takagi attend a press conference after winning the women's team pursuit bronze at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 17, 2026, at Milano Speed Skating Stadium.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Riku Miura (R) and Ryuichi Kihara pose at the end of a press conference in Milan on Feb. 17, 2026, after winning the pairs figure skating gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics the previous day.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Riku Miura (R) and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan attend a press conference in Milan on Feb. 17, 2026, after winning the pairs figure skating gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics the previous day.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Riku Miura (R) and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan pose at the end of a press conference in Milan on Feb. 17, 2026, after winning the pairs figure skating gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics the previous day.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Riku Miura (R) and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan attend a press conference in Milan on Feb. 17, 2026, after winning the pairs figure skating gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics the previous day.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara pose at the end of a press conference in Milan on Feb. 17, 2026, after winning the pairs figure skating gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics the previous day.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan pose at the end of a press conference in Milan on Feb. 17, 2026, after winning the pairs figure skating gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics the previous day.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan pose at the end of a press conference in Milan on Feb. 17, 2026, after winning the pairs figure skating gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics the previous day.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Riku Miura (L) and Ryuichi Kihara of Japan pose at the end of a press conference in Milan on Feb. 17, 2026, after winning the pairs figure skating gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics the previous day.

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