Princess Kako at craft exhibition

Princess Kako at craft exhibition

Japanese Princess Kako attends the award ceremony of a traditional craft exhibition in Tokyo on Sept. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

Princess Kako at craft exhibition

Princess Kako at craft exhibition

Japanese Princess Kako attends the award ceremony of a traditional craft exhibition in Tokyo on Sept. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

Shigeru Oda, Japanese former vice president at ICJ, dies at 100

Shigeru Oda, Japanese former vice president at ICJ, dies at 100

File photo taken in November 2012 shows Shigeru Oda, a former vice president of the International Court of Justice in The Hague. He died of old age at his home on Sept. 4, 2025, at age 100.

Shigeru Oda, Japanese former vice president at ICJ, dies at 100

Shigeru Oda, Japanese former vice president at ICJ, dies at 100

File photo taken in November 2012 shows Shigeru Oda, a former vice president of the International Court of Justice in The Hague. He died of old age at his home on Sept. 4, 2025, at age 100.

Japan-U.S. trade talks

Japan-U.S. trade talks

Japan's top tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa (R) and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick shake hands in Washington on Sept. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

Tennis: U.S. Open

Tennis: U.S. Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan acknowledges the crowd before competing against Amanda Anisimova of the United States in the women's singles semifinals at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 4, 2025.

Tennis: U.S. Open

Tennis: U.S. Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan acknowledges the crowd before competing against Amanda Anisimova of the United States in the women's singles semifinals at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 4, 2025.

Tennis: U.S. Open

Tennis: U.S. Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts after winning the first set from Amanda Anisimova of the United States in the women's singles semifinals at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 4, 2025.

Tennis: U.S. Open

Tennis: U.S. Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts after winning the first set from Amanda Anisimova of the United States in the women's singles semifinals at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 4, 2025.

Tennis: U.S. Open

Tennis: U.S. Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays against Amanda Anisimova of the United States in the women's singles semifinals at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 4, 2025.

Tennis: U.S. Open

Tennis: U.S. Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays against Amanda Anisimova of the United States in the women's singles semifinals at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 4, 2025.

Tennis: U.S. Open

Tennis: U.S. Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays against Amanda Anisimova of the United States in the women's singles semifinals at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 4, 2025.

Tennis: U.S. Open

Tennis: U.S. Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays against Amanda Anisimova of the United States in the women's singles semifinals at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 4, 2025.

Tennis: U.S. Open

Tennis: U.S. Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays against Amanda Anisimova of the United States in the women's singles semifinals at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 4, 2025.

Tennis: U.S. Open

Tennis: U.S. Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays against Amanda Anisimova of the United States in the women's singles semifinals at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 4, 2025.

Tennis: U.S. Open

Tennis: U.S. Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays against Amanda Anisimova of the United States in the women's singles semifinals at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 4, 2025.

Tennis: U.S. Open

Tennis: U.S. Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays against Amanda Anisimova of the United States in the women's singles semifinals at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 4, 2025.

Tennis: U.S. Open

Tennis: U.S. Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays against Amanda Anisimova of the United States in the women's singles semifinals at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 4, 2025.

Tennis: U.S. Open

Tennis: U.S. Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan plays against Amanda Anisimova of the United States in the women's singles semifinals at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 4, 2025.

Tennis: U.S. Open

Tennis: U.S. Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts after winning a point against Amanda Anisimova of the United States in the women's singles semifinals at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 4, 2025.

Tennis: U.S. Open

Tennis: U.S. Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts after winning a point against Amanda Anisimova of the United States in the women's singles semifinals at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York on Sept. 4, 2025.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers returns to the dugout after striking out swinging in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sept. 4, 2025, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers strikes out swinging in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sept. 4, 2025, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers watches play during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sept. 4, 2025, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers plays catch ahead of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sept. 4, 2025, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers plays catch ahead of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sept. 4, 2025, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers strikes out swinging in the first inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sept. 4, 2025, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers is pictured in the dugout during a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sept. 4, 2025, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates starter Paul Skenes pitches in a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sept. 4, 2025, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Shohei Ohtani (back) of the Los Angeles Dodgers prepares for his at-bat during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sept. 4, 2025, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Shohei Ohtani (back) of the Los Angeles Dodgers prepares for his at-bat during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sept. 4, 2025, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Pirates

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers strikes out swinging in the first inning of a baseball game against pitcher Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sept. 4, 2025, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Japan-U.S. trade deal

Japan-U.S. trade deal

Japan's top tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa (R) and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick (L) sign a Japan-U.S. trade deal document in Washington on Sept. 4, 2025.

Japan-U.S. trade deal

Japan-U.S. trade deal

Japan's top tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa (R) and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick shake hands after signing a Japan-U.S. trade deal document in Washington on Sept. 4, 2025.

Japan economic revitalization minister in Washington

Japan economic revitalization minister in Washington

Japanese economic revitalization minister Ryosei Akazawa speaks to reporters in Washington on Sept. 4, 2025.

Japan economic revitalization minister in Washington

Japan economic revitalization minister in Washington

Japanese economic revitalization minister Ryosei Akazawa speaks to reporters at an airport near Washington on Sept. 4, 2025.

Japan economic revitalization minister in Washington

Japan economic revitalization minister in Washington

Japanese economic revitalization minister Ryosei Akazawa speaks to reporters at an airport near Washington on Sept. 4, 2025.

Japan economic revitalization minister in Washington

Japan economic revitalization minister in Washington

Japanese economic revitalization minister Ryosei Akazawa speaks to reporters in Washington on Sept. 4, 2025.

Fatal cable railway accident in Lisbon

Fatal cable railway accident in Lisbon

Photo taken on Sept. 4, 2025, shows a streetcar on Lisbon's iconic Gloria funicular railway line that derailed and crashed the previous day, killing 16 passengers and injuring about 20 in one of the deadliest public transport accidents in Portugal.

World Athletics Championships

World Athletics Championships

Japanese hurdler Rachid Muratake waves during a training session at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 4, 2025, ahead of the World Athletics Championships, set to open on Sept. 13.

World Athletics Championships

World Athletics Championships

Japanese hurdler Rachid Muratake waves during a training session at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 4, 2025, ahead of the World Athletics Championships, set to open on Sept. 13.

World Athletics Championships

World Athletics Championships

Japanese hurdler Rachid Muratake waves during a training session at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 4, 2025, ahead of the World Athletics Championships, set to open on Sept. 13.

World Athletics Championships

World Athletics Championships

Japanese sprinters Hiroki Yanagita (front) and Yuhi Mori practice a relay handover at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 4, 2025, ahead of the World Athletics Championships, set to open on Sept. 13. (Pool photo)

World Athletics Championships

World Athletics Championships

Japanese hurdler Shunsuke Izumiya practices at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 4, 2025, ahead of the World Athletics Championships, set to open on Sept. 13.

World Athletics Championships

World Athletics Championships

Japanese hurdler Shunsuke Izumiya practices at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 4, 2025, ahead of the World Athletics Championships, set to open on Sept. 13.

World Athletics Championships

World Athletics Championships

Japanese hurdler Shunsuke Izumiya practices at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 4, 2025, ahead of the World Athletics Championships, set to open on Sept. 13. (Pool photo)

World Athletics Championships

World Athletics Championships

Japanese sprinters Yoshihide Kiryu (R) and Yuhi Mori practice a relay handover at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 4, 2025, ahead of the World Athletics Championships, set to open on Sept. 13. (Pool photo)

World Athletics Championships

World Athletics Championships

Japanese hurdler Shunsuke Izumiya works out at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 4, 2025, ahead of the World Athletics Championships, set to open on Sept. 13.

World Athletics Championships

World Athletics Championships

Japanese hurdler Shunsuke Izumiya works out at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 4, 2025, ahead of the World Athletics Championships, set to open on Sept. 13.

Japan-Armenia talks

Japan-Armenia talks

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (R) shakes hands with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 4, 2025.