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Rainy season ends in eastern, central Japan

TOKYO, Japan, July 21 Kyodo - People walk with parasols under the scorching sun in Tokyo's Shibuya area on July 20, 2026. The rainy season in Tokyo and neighboring areas of the Kanto-Koshin region as well as in the Tokai region of central Japan appears to have ended, the country's weather agency said the same day. (Kyodo)

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Rainy season ends in eastern, central Japan

People walk with parasols under the scorching sun in Tokyo's Shibuya area on July 20, 2026. The rainy season in Tokyo and neighboring areas of the Kanto-Koshin region as well as in the Tokai region of central Japan appears to have ended, the country's weather agency said the same day.

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Rainy season ends in eastern, central Japan

People walk with parasols under the scorching sun in Tokyo's Shibuya area on July 20, 2026. The rainy season in Tokyo and neighboring areas of the Kanto-Koshin region as well as in the Tokai region of central Japan appears to have ended, the country's weather agency said the same day.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters gather around a television on a street in Tokyo's Shibuya area in the small hours of June 30, 2026, to watch a World Cup round of 32 football match between Japan and Brazil in Houston.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters gather around a television on a street in Tokyo's Shibuya area in the small hours of June 30, 2026, to watch a World Cup round of 32 football match between Japan and Brazil in Houston.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters celebrate on a street in Tokyo's Shibuya area in the small hours of June 30, 2026, after Japan's Kaishu Sano scored the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Brazil in Houston.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters celebrate on a street in Tokyo's Shibuya area in the small hours of June 30, 2026, after Japan's Kaishu Sano scored the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup round of 32 football match against Brazil in Houston.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Police officers control traffic at the famous scramble crossing in Tokyo's Shibuya area on June 21, 2026, as Japan supporters celebrate following Samurai Blue's victory in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia in Mexico.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters celebrate at the famous scramble crossing in Tokyo's Shibuya area on June 21, 2026, following Samurai Blue's victory in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia in Mexico.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters celebrate at the famous scramble crossing in Tokyo's Shibuya area on June 21, 2026, following Samurai Blue's victory in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia in Mexico.

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Football: 2026 World Cup

Japan supporters celebrate at the famous scramble crossing in Tokyo's Shibuya area on June 21, 2026, following Samurai Blue's victory in a World Cup Group F football match against Tunisia in Mexico.

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Seibu department store in Tokyo's Shibuya to close

Photo taken March 25, 2026, shows a Seibu department store in Tokyo's Shibuya shopping district. Its operator Sogo & Seibu Co. said the same day it will close the store near the area's iconic scramble crossing at the end of September.

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Seibu department store in Tokyo's Shibuya to close

Photo taken March 25, 2026, shows a Seibu department store in Tokyo's Shibuya shopping district. Its operator Sogo & Seibu Co. said the same day it will close the store near the area's iconic scramble crossing at the end of September.

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No. of foreign visitors to Japan tops 40 mil.

Foreign tourists take a picture at the famous scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Jan. 20, 2026. The number of foreign visitors to Japan surged 16 percent to an estimated 42.7 million in 2025, exceeding 40 million for the first time.

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No. of foreign visitors to Japan tops 40 mil.

Foreign tourists take a picture at the famous scramble intersection in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Jan. 20, 2026. The number of foreign visitors to Japan surged 16 percent to an estimated 42.7 million in 2025, exceeding 40 million for the first time.

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2nd anniv. of Israel-Hamas war

People march in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Oct. 7, 2025, the second anniversary of the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict, calling for its immediate halt amid the parties' ongoing talks over a U.S.-proposed peace plan.

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2nd anniv. of Israel-Hamas war

People march in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Oct. 7, 2025, the second anniversary of the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict, calling for its immediate halt amid the parties' ongoing talks over a U.S.-proposed peace plan.

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2nd anniv. of Israel-Hamas war

People march in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Oct. 7, 2025, the second anniversary of the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict, calling for its immediate halt amid the parties' ongoing talks over a U.S.-proposed peace plan.

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2nd anniv. of Israel-Hamas war

People march in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Oct. 7, 2025, the second anniversary of the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict, calling for its immediate halt amid the parties' ongoing talks over a U.S.-proposed peace plan.

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2nd anniv. of Israel-Hamas war

People march in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Oct. 7, 2025, the second anniversary of the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict, calling for its immediate halt amid the parties' ongoing talks over a U.S.-proposed peace plan.

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2nd anniv. of Israel-Hamas war

People march in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Oct. 7, 2025, the second anniversary of the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict, calling for its immediate halt amid the parties' ongoing talks over a U.S.-proposed peace plan.

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Ukraine's Independence Day

Ukrainian people living in Japan remember soldiers killed in the war with Russia during a rally in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Independence Day on Aug. 24, 2025.

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Ukraine's Independence Day

A Ukrainian evacuee waves her country's flag during a rally in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Independence Day on Aug. 24, 2025.

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Ukraine's Independence Day

Ukrainian people living in Japan sing their national anthem during a rally in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Independence Day on Aug. 24, 2025.

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Ukraine's Independence Day

Ukrainian people living in Japan rally in Tokyo's Shibuya area on Independence Day on Aug. 24, 2025.

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Protest against Sanseito party in Tokyo

People protest against the right-wing opposition Sanseito party, known for its "Japanese First" slogan, during its campaign rally in Tokyo's Shibuya area on July 19, 2025, ahead of the House of Councillors election the next day.

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Protest against Sanseito party in Tokyo

A sign is raised in protest against the right-wing opposition Sanseito party, known for its "Japanese First" slogan, during its campaign rally in Tokyo's Shibuya area on July 19, 2025, ahead of the House of Councillors election the next day.

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Japan: Record Rainfall Triggers Flooding Across Greater Tokyo Area 4

On July 10, 2025, record rainfall over 100 mm per hour caused severe flooding in Tokyo and surrounding regions. Roads were submerged, rivers reached flood levels, and emergency alerts were issued. This video shows vehicles driving through a flooded road in Shibuya, Tokyo.

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Japan: Dodgers’ Kike Hernández Enjoys Tokyo Visit Before MLB Opening Games 3

Days ahead of the MLB opening game against the Chicago Cubs, part of the Tokyo Series on Tuesday, March 18, Los Angeles Dodgers star player Enrique Hernández, was seen around Harajuku, a popular area in Tokyo, and enjoyed exploring the city.

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Japan: Dodgers’ Kike Hernández Enjoys Tokyo Visit Before MLB Opening Games 2

Days ahead of the MLB opening game against the Chicago Cubs, part of the Tokyo Series on Tuesday, March 18, Los Angeles Dodgers star player Enrique Hernández, was seen around Harajuku, a popular area in Tokyo, and enjoyed exploring the city.

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Japan: Dodgers’ Kike Hernández Enjoys Tokyo Visit Before MLB Opening Games

Days ahead of the MLB opening game against the Chicago Cubs, part of the Tokyo Series on Tuesday, March 18, Los Angeles Dodgers star player Enrique Hernández, was seen around Harajuku, a popular area in Tokyo, and enjoyed exploring the city.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Photo taken on March 13, 2025, shows a structure set up in Tokyo's Shibuya area ahead of Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs at Tokyo Dome on March 18 and 19.

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Baseball: MLB Tokyo Series

Photo taken on March 13, 2025, shows a special baseball goods store that opened in Tokyo's Shibuya area ahead of Major League Baseball's season-opening Tokyo Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs at Tokyo Dome on March 18 and 19.

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Japan TV host Nakai retires

A monitor on a building in Tokyo's Shibuya area shows the news on Jan. 23, 2025, that Masahiro Nakai, a popular TV host who was a member of the former pop group SMAP and is embroiled in a sexual misconduct scandal, has announced his retirement from show business.

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Japan TV host Nakai retires

A monitor on a building in Tokyo's Shibuya area shows the news on Jan. 23, 2025, that Masahiro Nakai, a popular TV host who was a member of the former pop group SMAP and is embroiled in a sexual misconduct scandal, has announced his retirement from show business.

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Japan TV host Nakai retires

A monitor on a building in Tokyo's Shibuya area shows the news on Jan. 23, 2025, that Masahiro Nakai, a popular TV host who was a member of the former pop group SMAP and is embroiled in a sexual misconduct scandal, has announced his retirement from show business.

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Japan TV host Nakai retires

A digital monitor on a building in Tokyo's Shibuya area shows the news on Jan. 23, 2025, that Masahiro Nakai, a popular TV host who was a member of the former pop group SMAP and is embroiled in a sexual misconduct scandal, has announced his retirement from show business.

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Illumination event in Tokyo

A tree-lined street in Tokyo's Shibuya area is illuminated with about 600,000 blue LED lights on Dec. 22, 2024.

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Halloween crowd control in Tokyo

Police officers enforce crowd control at Tokyo's famous scramble crossing in the Shibuya area on Halloween night on Oct. 31, 2024.

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Japan: Fire Breaks Out At High-Rise Building In Shibuya, Tokyo

A fire broke out at a high-rise building in Shibuya, central Tokyo, on Monday, October 21, while someone was venting spray cans on the 19th-floor balcony. A male worker in his forties suffered a minor burn, according to reports.

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Anti-war rally in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 8 Kyodo - People protest in Tokyo's Shibuya area against Israel's ongoing assault on Gaza on Oct. 5, 2024, two days ahead of the first anniversary of the start of the Hamas-Israel war. (Kyodo)

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