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Japanese trade minister Akazawa

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (standing) speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on April 3, 2026.

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Japanese trade minister Akazawa

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on April 3, 2026.

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Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on April 3, 2026.

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Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (standing) speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on April 3, 2026.

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Japanese farm minister Suzuki

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki speaks at a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on April 3, 2026. The country's Cabinet approved the same day a shift in its rice policy, moving toward a demand-aligned output strategy and introducing new measures to prevent shortages.

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Japanese farm minister Suzuki

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki speaks at a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on April 3, 2026. The country's Cabinet approved the same day a shift in its rice policy, moving toward a demand-aligned output strategy and introducing new measures to prevent shortages.

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Japanese farm minister Suzuki

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki speaks at a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on April 3, 2026. The country's Cabinet approved the same day a shift in its rice policy, moving toward a demand-aligned output strategy and introducing new measures to prevent shortages.

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Japanese farm minister Suzuki

Japanese Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Norikazu Suzuki speaks at a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on April 3, 2026. The country's Cabinet approved the same day a shift in its rice policy, moving toward a demand-aligned output strategy and introducing new measures to prevent shortages.

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Japan-Israel cross-party lawmakers group

Israeli Ambassador to Japan Gilad Cohen speaks during a general meeting of the Japan-Israel Parliamentary Friendship League in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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Japan-France summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a joint press appearance with French President Emmanuel Macron following their first official in-person summit at the State Guest House in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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Japan-France summit

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a joint press appearance with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi following their first official in-person summit at the State Guest House in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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Japanese PM Takaichi and Indonesian President Prabowo

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a joint press conference with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto following their talks at the State Guest House in Tokyo on March 31, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japanese PM Takaichi and Indonesian President Prabowo

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto speaks at a joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi following their talks at the State Guest House in Tokyo on March 31, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan Defense Minister Koizumi

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks to reporters in Tokyo on March 31, 2026.

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BOJ chief addresses lower house session

Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda (R) speaks during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on March 30, 2026.

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[Breaking News]Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Yoshino

TOKYO, Japan, March 24 Kyodo - Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on March 23, 2026. (Kyodo)

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WTO ministerial meeting in Cameroon

World Trade Organization Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala speaks during a press conference on the final day of the 14th WTO ministerial meeting in Yaounde, Cameroon, on March 30, 2026.

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Figure skating: ISU awards

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan speaks after his men's short program was named the Most Entertaining Program at the ISU Figure Skating Awards in Prague on March 29, 2026, following the world championships.

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Online press conference by Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during an online press conference on March 28, 2026.

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UNRWA chief Lazzarini

Philippe Lazzarini, commissioner general of the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, speaks during an online interview on March 26, 2026.

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150-meter-tall fountain completed in Tokyo

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike speaks during the opening ceremony of Tokyo Aqua Symphony, one of the world's largest fountains, at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo on March 28, 2026. The 150-meter-tall, 250-meter-wide fountain is expected to generate about 9.8 billion yen ($61 million) in annual economic activity, as around 30 million people are expected to visit.

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Japan-U.S. ceremony for Battle of Iwojima fallen

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks during a Japan-U.S. joint memorial service for the 29,000 Japanese and U.S. soldiers who died in the 1945 Battle of Iwojima during World War II, held on the Pacific Ocean island, currently called Iwoto Island, on March 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium

Tadashi Yanai, chairman of Fast Retailing Co., the operator of the Uniqlo clothing chain, speaks at a press conference in Los Angeles on March 25, 2026. Uniqlo Co. announced a partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers that includes display of the name "Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium" at the team's ballpark.

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Baseball: Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium

Tadashi Yanai (C), chairman of Fast Retailing Co., the operator of the Uniqlo clothing chain, speaks at a press conference in Los Angeles on March 25, 2026. Uniqlo Co. announced a partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers that includes display of the name "Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium" at the team's ballpark.

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Baseball: Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium

Tadashi Yanai (C), chairman of Fast Retailing Co., the operator of the Uniqlo clothing chain, speaks at a press conference in Los Angeles on March 25, 2026. Uniqlo Co. announced a partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers that includes display of the name "Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium" at the team's ballpark.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian speaks at a press conference in Beijing on March 25, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian speaks at a press conference in Beijing on March 25, 2026.

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian speaks at a press conference in Beijing on March 25, 2026.

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Retired figure skater Mao Asada

TOKYO, Japan, March 23 Kyodo - Retired Japanese figure skater Mao Asada speaks to the press in Tachikawa, western Tokyo, on March 21, 2026, as her figure skating academy Kinoshita Mao Academy holds its first presentation event. She started a full-time coaching career last August at the school. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: MLB spring training game

Chicago Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga speaks to reporters after pitching in a spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees in Mesa, Arizona, on March 23, 2026.

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Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Yoshino

Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on March 23, 2026.

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Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Yoshino

Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on March 23, 2026.

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Gov't launches meeting to deal with Middle East crisis

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during an inaugural meeting of relevant ministers who convened at her office in Tokyo on March 24, 2026, to look for ways to mitigate the adverse effects on the domestic economy of the ongoing Middle East crisis.

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Gov't launches meeting to deal with Middle East crisis

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during an inaugural meeting of relevant ministers who convened at her office in Tokyo on March 24, 2026, to look for ways to mitigate the adverse effects on the domestic economy of the ongoing Middle East crisis.

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Gov't launches meeting to deal with Middle East crisis

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front) speaks during an inaugural meeting of relevant ministers who convened at her office in Tokyo on March 24, 2026, to look for ways to mitigate the adverse effects on the domestic economy of the ongoing Middle East crisis.

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Retired figure skater Mao Asada

Retired Japanese figure skater Mao Asada speaks to the press in Tachikawa, western Tokyo, on March 21, 2026, as her figure skating academy Kinoshita Mao Academy holds its first presentation event. She started a full-time coaching career last August at the school.

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Retired figure skater Mao Asada

Retired Japanese figure skater Mao Asada speaks to the press in Tachikawa, western Tokyo, on March 21, 2026, as her figure skating academy Kinoshita Mao Academy holds its first presentation event. She started a full-time coaching career last August at the school.

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Retired figure skater Mao Asada

Retired Japanese figure skater Mao Asada speaks to the press in Tachikawa, western Tokyo, on March 21, 2026, as her figure skating academy Kinoshita Mao Academy holds its first presentation event. She started a full-time coaching career last August at the school.

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, March 16 Kyodo - International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons speaks during an interview in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 15, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Paralympics closing ceremony later in the day. (Kyodo)

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SoftBank Group Chairman Son in Ohio

SoftBank Group Corp. Chairman Masayoshi Son speaks to reporters in Piketon, Ohio, on March 20, 2026, as he attends a groundbreaking ceremony for a gas-fired power plant.

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Crown prince attends social education group event

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito speaks during an event marking the 120th anniversary of the founding of a social education group, Supporting Your Dreams, at the National Olympic Memorial Youth Center in Tokyo on March 20, 2026.

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Japan-U.S. summit

U.S. President Donald Trump (R) speaks alongside Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a dinner at the White House in Washington on March 19, 2026.

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Japan-U.S. summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington on March 19, 2026.

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Japan-U.S. summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (back, L) speaks alongside U.S. President Donald Trump during a dinner at the White House in Washington on March 19, 2026.

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Japan-U.S. summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) speaks alongside U.S. President Donald Trump during a dinner at the White House in Washington on March 19, 2026.

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Japan-U.S. summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) speaks alongside U.S. President Donald Trump during a dinner at the White House in Washington on March 19, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi meets Singapore PM Wong

Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (2nd from L) speaks during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on March 18, 2026.

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