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South Korea: Fire Breaks Out at Seoul Convention Center, Prompting Evacuation

A fire broke out at the COEX convention center in Gangnam District, southern Seoul on Friday, April 25, prompting an evacuation of the building.

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Tokyo marks 80th anniversary of U.S. air raid in WWII

A memorial ceremony is held in Sumida Park in Tokyo on March 10, 2025, to mark the 80th anniversary of a U.S. air raid on the Japanese capital that killed an estimated 100,000 people in a single night during World War II.

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Tokyo marks 80th anniversary of U.S. air raid in WWII

People offer flowers and prayers at the cenotaph in Sumida Park in Tokyo on March 10, 2025, the 80th anniversary of a U.S. air raid on the Japanese capital that killed an estimated 100,000 people in a single night during World War II.

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Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - People view cherry blossoms in Sumida Park along the Sumida River in Tokyo against the backdrop of illuminated Tokyo Skytree tower in the evening of March 23, 2013. Cherry blossoms reached full bloom the previous day in central Tokyo, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

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Cherry blossoms in bloom

TOKYO, Japan - Cherry blossoms are seen in bloom in Kinshi Park in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on April 6, 2011, against the backdrop of the Tokyo Sky Tree communications tower. Cherry blossoms were in full bloom in metropolitan Tokyo, the Japan Meteorological Agency said that day.

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Commemorating Tokyo air raid

TOKYO, Japan - Women offer chrysanthemums at the cenotaph for victims of the March 10, 1945, U.S. air raid on Tokyo in Sumida Park in Tokyo's Taito Ward on March 10, 2011, the event's 66th anniversary. An estimated 100,000 people were killed in the single night's attack involving over 300 B-29 bombers.

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Commemorating Tokyo air raid

TOKYO, Japan - About 180 people take part in a memorial gathering in Sumida Park in Tokyo's Taito Ward on March 10, 2011, the 66th anniversary of a massive U.S. air raid on Tokyo. Survivors of the attack, which killed an estimated 100,000 people, said the site, with Tokyo Sky Tree under construction now visible on the other side of Sumida River, was covered with numerous dead bodies at the time.

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Sky Tree becomes new addition at cherry-blossom viewing

TOKYO, Japan - People view cherry blossoms against the backdrop of Tokyo Sky Tree, the tallest building in Japan, in Sumida Park by the Sumida River, on April 4, 2010. The tower became a new addition to the view from the popular cherry blossom-viewing spot.

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Sky Tree becomes new addition at cherry-blossom viewing

TOKYO, Japan - People view cherry blossoms against the backdrop of Tokyo Sky Tree, the tallest building in Japan, in Sumida Park by the Sumida River, on April 4, 2010. The tower became a new addition to the view from the popular cherry blossom-viewing spot.

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Heisei Nakamuraza birth site monument unveiled in Asakusa

Nakamura Kankuro (R) and his brother Shichinosuke, both Kabuki actors, pose next to the newly unveiled monument that marks the founding site of the Heisei Nakamuraza theater established by their late father Nakamura Kanzaburo in 2000, at Sumida Park in Tokyo's Asakusa district on April 10, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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"Rohan" children's park in Tokyo

Snail-shaped playground equipment is seen on May 30, 2015, at the "Rohan" children's park in Tokyo's Sumida Ward that was named after renowned Japanese author Rohan Koda (1867-1947), who called his house "Kagyuan" or snail cottage, as he often had to move. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Cherry trees at Mukojima

Although not visible here, Sumida River is on the left. This is the view from Boku-tei (riverbank) facing upstream. There are many famous historical places at Mukojima such as Ushijima Shinto Shrine (also called Ushi-no-Gozen), Chomeiji Temple which is famous for its sakuramochi (cherry-flavoured rice cakes), Mokuboji Temple, site of Umewaka Mound, Kofukuji Temple with its statue of Hotei, and Mukojima Hyakkaen (Hundred Flower) Park. Yaomatsu Restaurant and the Kototoi Dumpling Shop opened here in the early Meiji Period. Mukojima was a popular among the cultural elite. Same as photograph #2654.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number59‐4‐2]

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Cherry blossoms in bloom

TOKYO, Japan - Cherry blossoms are seen in bloom in Kinshi Park in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on April 6, 2011, against the backdrop of the Tokyo Sky Tree communications tower. Cherry blossoms were in full bloom in metropolitan Tokyo, the Japan Meteorological Agency said that day. (Kyodo)

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Sky Tree becomes new addition at cherry-blossom viewing

TOKYO, Japan - People view cherry blossoms against the backdrop of Tokyo Sky Tree, the tallest building in Japan, in Sumida Park by the Sumida River, on April 4, 2010. The tower became a new addition to the view from the popular cherry blossom-viewing spot. (Kyodo)

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Sky Tree becomes new addition at cherry-blossom viewing

TOKYO, Japan - People view cherry blossoms against the backdrop of Tokyo Sky Tree, the tallest building in Japan, in Sumida Park by the Sumida River, on April 4, 2010. The tower became a new addition to the view from the popular cherry blossom-viewing spot. (Kyodo)

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Commemorating Tokyo air raid

TOKYO, Japan - Women offer chrysanthemums at the cenotaph for victims of the March 10, 1945, U.S. air raid on Tokyo in Sumida Park in Tokyo's Taito Ward on March 10, 2011, the event's 66th anniversary. An estimated 100,000 people were killed in the single night's attack involving over 300 B-29 bombers. (Kyodo)

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Commemorating Tokyo air raid

TOKYO, Japan - About 180 people take part in a memorial gathering in Sumida Park in Tokyo's Taito Ward on March 10, 2011, the 66th anniversary of a massive U.S. air raid on Tokyo. Survivors of the attack, which killed an estimated 100,000 people, said the site, with Tokyo Sky Tree under construction now visible on the other side of Sumida River, was covered with numerous dead bodies at the time. (Kyodo)

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"Pokemon Go" players in Tokyo park

A park in Tokyo's Sumida Ward is crowded with people playing the "Pokemon Go" smartphone game on July 25, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo