Fireworks over Sumida River in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, July 27 Kyodo - Fireworks erupt over the Sumida River in Tokyo on July 25, 2026. About 920,000 people visited one of the largest fireworks events in Japan, according to organizers. (Kyodo)

Fireworks over Sumida River in Tokyo

Fireworks over Sumida River in Tokyo

Fireworks erupt over the Sumida River in Tokyo on July 25, 2026. About 920,000 people visited one of the largest fireworks events in Japan, according to organizers.

Fireworks over Sumida River in Tokyo

Fireworks over Sumida River in Tokyo

Fireworks erupt over the Sumida River in Tokyo on July 25, 2026. About 920,000 people visited one of the largest fireworks events in Japan, according to organizers.

Fireworks over Sumida River in Tokyo

Fireworks over Sumida River in Tokyo

Fireworks erupt over the Sumida River in Tokyo on July 25, 2026. About 920,000 people visited one of the largest fireworks events in Japan, according to organizers.

Fireworks over Sumida River in Tokyo

Fireworks over Sumida River in Tokyo

Fireworks erupt over the Sumida River in Tokyo on July 25, 2026. About 920,000 people visited one of the largest fireworks events in Japan, according to organizers.

Emperor inspects floodgate in Tokyo

Emperor inspects floodgate in Tokyo

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from L) boards a boat in Tokyo on June 1, 2026, to inspect a floodgate set up to prevent flooding on the Sumida River.

Emperor inspects floodgate in Tokyo

Emperor inspects floodgate in Tokyo

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from L) boards a boat in Tokyo on June 1, 2026, to inspect a floodgate set up to prevent flooding on the Sumida River.

Emperor inspects floodgate in Tokyo

Emperor inspects floodgate in Tokyo

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (R) boards a boat in Tokyo on June 1, 2026, to inspect a floodgate set up to prevent flooding on the Sumida River.

World Baseball Classic: Japan

World Baseball Classic: Japan

Japan's Chihiro Sumida is pictured in Miami, Florida, on March 15, 2026, prior to departing for Japan following the team's loss to Venezuela in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Japan left-hander Chihiro Sumida allows a two-run home run to Venezuela's Maikel Garcia in the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Japan left-hander Chihiro Sumida allows a two-run home run to Venezuela's Maikel Garcia in the fifth inning of a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. Japan

Japan left-hander Chihiro Sumida pitches in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game against Venezuela at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 14, 2026.

Sumida Corporation signboard and logo

Sumida Corporation signboard and logo

Sumida Corporation signboard and logo=March 4,2026,Tokyo

Sumida Corporation signboard and logo

Sumida Corporation signboard and logo

Sumida Corporation signboard and logo=March 4,2026,Tokyo

Sumida Corporation signboard and logo

Sumida Corporation signboard and logo

Sumida Corporation signboard and logo=March 4,2026,Tokyo

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan left-hander Chihiro Sumida pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan left-hander Chihiro Sumida pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan left-hander Chihiro Sumida pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan left-hander Chihiro Sumida pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan left-hander Chihiro Sumida pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. Japan

Japan left-hander Chihiro Sumida pitches in a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 8, 2026. (For editorial use only)

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Baseball: Japan's WBC training

Seibu Lions left-hander Chihiro Sumida plays catch during the Japan national baseball team's training camp in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2026, ahead of the World Baseball Classic in March.

Panasonic and YKK Joint Press Conference on Collaboration in Building Materials and Housing Equipment Business

Panasonic and YKK Joint Press Conference on Collaboration in Building Materials and Housing Equipment Business

Panasonic and YKK hold a press conference regarding their collaboration in the building materials and housing equipment business. photo shows, from left: Satoshi Honda, YKK Vice President and CFO; Hidemitsu Hori, YKK AP Chairman; Masashi Yamada, Panasonic Housing Solutions President and Executive Officer; Kazuyo Sumida, Panasonic Holdings Executive Officer and Group CSO.=November 17,2025,Tokyo

Panasonic and YKK Joint Press Conference on Collaboration in Building Materials and Housing Equipment Business

Panasonic and YKK Joint Press Conference on Collaboration in Building Materials and Housing Equipment Business

Panasonic and YKK hold a press conference regarding their collaboration in the building materials and housing equipment business. photo shows, from left: Satoshi Honda, YKK Vice President and CFO; Hidemitsu Hori, YKK AP Chairman; Masashi Yamada, Panasonic Housing Solutions President and Executive Officer; Kazuyo Sumida, Panasonic Holdings Executive Officer and Group CSO.=November 17,2025,Tokyo

Fireworks in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, July 27 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows fireworks exploding over the Sumida River in Tokyo on July 26, 2025. (Kyodo)

Fireworks in Tokyo

Fireworks in Tokyo

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows fireworks exploding over the Sumida River near the Tokyo Skytree (R) in Tokyo on July 26, 2025.

Fireworks in Tokyo

Fireworks in Tokyo

Fireworks explode over the Sumida River in Tokyo on July 26, 2025.

Fireworks in Tokyo

Fireworks in Tokyo

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows fireworks exploding over the Sumida River near the Tokyo Skytree (front) in Tokyo on July 26, 2025.

Fireworks in Tokyo

Fireworks in Tokyo

Fireworks explode over the Sumida River in Tokyo on July 26, 2025.

Fireworks in Tokyo

Fireworks in Tokyo

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows fireworks exploding over the Sumida River in Tokyo on July 26, 2025.

Fireworks in Tokyo

Fireworks in Tokyo

Fireworks explode over the Sumida River in Tokyo on July 26, 2025.

Fireworks in Tokyo

Fireworks in Tokyo

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows fireworks exploding over the Sumida River in Tokyo on July 26, 2025.

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

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.

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

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.

Baseball: Premier12

Baseball: Premier12

Japan's Chihiro Sumida throws against Taiwan in the final of the Premier12 baseball tournament at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 24, 2024.

Sumida Optical Glass signboard and logo

Sumida Optical Glass signboard and logo

Sumida Optical Glass signboard and logo=October 11,2024,Saitama

Sumida Optical Glass signboard and logo

Sumida Optical Glass signboard and logo

Sumida Optical Glass signboard and logo=October 11,2024,Saitama

Exterior, logo and signage of Sumida Optical Glass

Exterior, logo and signage of Sumida Optical Glass

Exterior, logo and signage of Sumida Optical Glass=October 11,2024,Saitama

Exterior, logo and signage of Sumida Optical Glass

Exterior, logo and signage of Sumida Optical Glass

Exterior, logo and signage of Sumida Optical Glass=October 11,2024,Saitama

Mascot character of Sumida Optical Glass

Mascot character of Sumida Optical Glass

“Naze-taro” and “Naze-pyo” are the mascot characters of Sumida Optical Glass.=October 11,2024,Saitama

Japan PM visits small rubber product maker in Tokyo

Japan PM visits small rubber product maker in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (C) meets the press after inspecting a small rubber product manufacturer in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Oct. 5, 2023. The government plans to compile an economic stimulus package in October that will include ways to spur investment in small companies and alleviate their manpower shortage.

Japan PM visits small rubber product maker in Tokyo

Japan PM visits small rubber product maker in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (2nd from L) visits a small rubber product manufacturer in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Oct. 5, 2023. The government plans to compile an economic stimulus package in October that will include ways to spur investment in small companies and alleviate their manpower shortage.

Japan PM visits small rubber product maker in Tokyo

Japan PM visits small rubber product maker in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (far R) visits a small rubber product manufacturer in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Oct. 5, 2023. The government plans to compile an economic stimulus package in October that will include ways to spur investment in small companies and alleviate their manpower shortage.

Japan PM visits small rubber product maker in Tokyo

Japan PM visits small rubber product maker in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visits a small rubber product manufacturer in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Oct. 5, 2023. The government plans to compile an economic stimulus package in October that will include ways to spur investment in small companies and alleviate their manpower shortage.

Japan PM visits small rubber product maker in Tokyo

Japan PM visits small rubber product maker in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (front, R) visits a small rubber product manufacturer in Tokyo's Sumida Ward on Oct. 5, 2023. The government plans to compile an economic stimulus package in October that will include ways to spur investment in small companies and alleviate their manpower shortage.

Firework festival in Tokyo

Firework festival in Tokyo

Fireworks explode over the Sumida River in Tokyo on July 29, 2023.

Firework festival in Tokyo

Firework festival in Tokyo

Fireworks explode over the Sumida River in Tokyo on July 29, 2023.

Firework festival in Tokyo

Firework festival in Tokyo

Fireworks explode over the Sumida River in Tokyo on July 29, 2023.

Firework festival in Tokyo

Firework festival in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, July 29 Kyodo - Fireworks explode near the Tokyo Skytree broadcasting tower during the annual Sumida River fireworks festival in Tokyo on July 29, 2018. Organizers said some 874,000 people watched the display.

Sumida River Fireworks Festival lights up rainy Tokyo night

Sumida River Fireworks Festival lights up rainy Tokyo night

TOKYO, Japan, July 29 Kyodo - Fireworks light up the rain-filled night sky over the Sumida River in Tokyo on July 29, 2017, during the annual fireworks festival. Organizers said about 748,000 people attended the event, with umbrellas and rain gear close at hand, as some 22,000 fireworks were set off.