Rugby: Steelers win League One title

Rugby: Steelers win League One title

Spears Tokyo Bay players are pictured after their loss to Kobe Steelers in the Japan Rugby League One final at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on June 7, 2026.

Rugby: Steelers win League One title

Rugby: Steelers win League One title

Kobe Steelers players celebrate after defeating the Spears Tokyo Bay 22-13 in the Japan Rugby League One final at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on June 7, 2026.

Rugby: Steelers win League One title

Rugby: Steelers win League One title

Kobe Steelers players celebrate after defeating the Spears Tokyo Bay 22-13 in the Japan Rugby League One final at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on June 7, 2026.

Rugby: Steelers win League One title

Rugby: Steelers win League One title

Kobe Steelers players celebrate after clinching the Japan Rugby League One championship with a 22-13 win against the Spears Tokyo Bay in the final at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on June 7, 2026.

Rugby: Steelers win League One title

Rugby: Steelers win League One title

Kobe Steelers players celebrate after clinching the Japan Rugby League One championship with a 22-13 win against the Spears Tokyo Bay in the final at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on June 7, 2026.

Rugby: Steelers win League One title

Rugby: Steelers win League One title

Kobe Steelers players celebrate after clinching the Japan Rugby League One championship with a 22-13 win against the Spears Tokyo Bay in the final at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on June 7, 2026.

Rugby: Steelers win League One title

Rugby: Steelers win League One title

Kobe Steelers players celebrate after clinching the Japan Rugby League One championship with a 22-13 win against the Spears Tokyo Bay in the final at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on June 7, 2026.

Rugby: Steelers win League One title

Rugby: Steelers win League One title

Kobe Steelers players celebrate after clinching the Japan Rugby League One championship with a 22-13 win against the Spears Tokyo Bay in the final at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on June 7, 2026.

Rugby: Steelers win League One title

Rugby: Steelers win League One title

Kobe Steelers players celebrate after clinching the Japan Rugby League One championship with a 22-13 win against the Spears Tokyo Bay in the final at MUFG Stadium in Tokyo on June 7, 2026.

Partnership between JSA and Tudor

Partnership between JSA and Tudor

Ozeki Kirishima holds a Tudor Black Bay 68 during a media event held at the Ryogoku Kokugikan hall in Tokyo on May 9, 2026, to announce the conclusion of a partnership accord between the Japan Sumo Association and the Swiss luxury watch maker, a sponsor of the June grand sumo event in Paris.

[Breaking News]U.S.-produced crude oil arrives in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, April 27 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a tanker carrying U.S.-produced crude oil arriving in Tokyo Bay on April 26, 2026, marking the first shipment from the United States since the start of the Iran war in late February. (Kyodo)

U.S.-produced crude oil arrives in Japan

U.S.-produced crude oil arrives in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a tanker carrying U.S.-produced crude oil arriving in Tokyo Bay on April 26, 2026, marking the first shipment from the United States since the start of the Iran war in late February.

U.S.-produced crude oil arrives in Japan

U.S.-produced crude oil arrives in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a tanker carrying U.S.-produced crude oil arriving in Tokyo Bay on April 26, 2026, marking the first shipment from the United States since the start of the Iran war in late February.

U.S.-produced crude oil arrives in Japan

U.S.-produced crude oil arrives in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a tanker carrying U.S.-produced crude oil arriving in Tokyo Bay on April 26, 2026, marking the first shipment from the United States since the start of the Iran war in late February.

U.S.-produced crude oil arrives in Japan

U.S.-produced crude oil arrives in Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a tanker carrying U.S.-produced crude oil arriving in Tokyo Bay on April 26, 2026, marking the first shipment from the United States since the start of the Iran war in late February.

[Breaking News]Last Japan-bound crude oil tanker arrives in Tokyo Bay

TOKYO, Japan, April 3 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a crude oil tanker from the Middle East arriving in Tokyo Bay on April 3, 2026, after passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Feb. 26, two days before the U.S. and Israeli militaries started strikes on Iran. No Japan-bound tanker has been confirmed to have passed the strait since. (Kyodo)

Last Japan-bound crude oil tanker arrives in Tokyo Bay

Last Japan-bound crude oil tanker arrives in Tokyo Bay

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a crude oil tanker from the Middle East arriving in Tokyo Bay on April 3, 2026, after passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Feb. 26, two days before the U.S. and Israeli militaries started strikes on Iran. No Japan-bound tanker has been confirmed to have passed the strait since.

Last Japan-bound crude oil tanker arrives in Tokyo Bay

Last Japan-bound crude oil tanker arrives in Tokyo Bay

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a crude oil tanker from the Middle East arriving in Tokyo Bay on April 3, 2026, after passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Feb. 26, two days before the U.S. and Israeli militaries started strikes on Iran. No Japan-bound tanker has been confirmed to have passed the strait since.

Last Japan-bound crude oil tanker arrives in Tokyo Bay

Last Japan-bound crude oil tanker arrives in Tokyo Bay

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a crude oil tanker from the Middle East arriving in Tokyo Bay on April 3, 2026, after passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Feb. 26, two days before the U.S. and Israeli militaries started strikes on Iran. No Japan-bound tanker has been confirmed to have passed the strait since.

Last Japan-bound crude oil tanker arrives in Tokyo Bay

Last Japan-bound crude oil tanker arrives in Tokyo Bay

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a crude oil tanker from the Middle East arriving in Tokyo Bay on April 3, 2026, after passing through the Strait of Hormuz on Feb. 26, two days before the U.S. and Israeli militaries started strikes on Iran. No Japan-bound tanker has been confirmed to have passed the strait since.

New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

Japan: Waterspout Spotted Over Tokyo Bay

A waterspout was sighted over Tokyo Bay on Saturday, September 13, surprising local fishers.

Japan: Waterspout Spotted Over Tokyo Bay 2

A waterspout was sighted over Tokyo Bay on Saturday, September 13, surprising local fishers.

Japan: Tornado-Like Phenomenon Spotted in Kisarazu, Chiba 2

On the afternoon of September 11, 2025, a tornado-like phenomenon was observed in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo. This video was filmed in the Kaneda area along Tokyo Bay. At the time, thunderclouds were rapidly developing over the Kanto region, and the Japan Meteorological Agency had issued a “Tornado Advisory” for the Tokyo area.

Japan: Tornado-Like Phenomenon Spotted in Kisarazu, Chiba

On the afternoon of September 11, 2025, a tornado-like phenomenon was observed in Kisarazu City, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo. This video was filmed in the Kaneda area along Tokyo Bay. At the time, thunderclouds were rapidly developing over the Kanto region, and the Japan Meteorological Agency had issued a “Tornado Advisory” for the Tokyo area.

80th anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender

80th anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender

Adm. Samuel Paparo, chief of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, makes a speech during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the signing of the document marking Japan's surrender in World War II, held on the pier next to the battleship Missouri in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Sept. 2, 2025. The signing took place on the deck of Missouri in Tokyo Bay on Sept. 2, 1945, with Gen. Douglas MacArthur, supreme commander of the Allied Powers, in attendance.

80th anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender

80th anniversary of Japan's WWII surrender

A ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the signing of a document marking Japan's surrender in World War II is held on the pier next to the battleship Missouri in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Sept. 2, 2025. The signing took place on the deck of the Missouri in Tokyo Bay on Sept. 2, 1945, with Gen. Douglas MacArthur, supreme commander of the Allied Powers, attending.

Saori Minami

Saori Minami

Saori Minami=Date: November 2, 1971, Place: Japan

Ken Takakura

Ken Takakura

Ken Takakura on the set of the movie “Abashiri Prison”=Date : December 10, 1971, Place : Sounkyo, Hokkaido

Tomisaburo Wakayama

Tomisaburo Wakayama

Tomisaburo Wakayama=Place: Akasaka, Japan

Tetsuko Kuroyanagi

Tetsuko Kuroyanagi

Tetsuko Kuroyanagi

Australia reveals opening ceremony uniforms for Paris 2024 Olympic Games

STORY: Australia reveals opening ceremony uniforms for Paris 2024 Olympic Games SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: SYDNEY, Australia CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Australian Olympians displaying their uniforms STORYLINE: Australia's opening ceremony uniforms were officially unveiled at Sydney's Clovelly Bay on Wednesday, with 100 days to go before the Paris 2024 Olympic Games kicks off. Adorned with Australia's iconic green and gold, the designs were showcased by nine athletes, from reigning Olympic champions to those striving to make their first Games in Paris. The models included men's water polo co-captain Blake Edwards, artistic gymnast Georgia Godwin, Tokyo Olympic beach volleyball silver medalist Mariafe Artacho del Solar, Matildas midfielder Michelle Heyman, Tokyo Olympic K-2 1000m sprint canoeing champion Thomas Green, rugby sevens captain Nick Malouf, 100m Australian record holder Torrie Lewis, Australia's inaugural Olympic breaker Jeff D

US: Strong Winter Storm Brings Blizzard Conditions To Sierra Nevada 3

A strong winter storm hit the Sierra Nevada on Friday, March 1, bringing heavy snow and high winds. Blizzard Warnings were issued for the area, including Lake Tahoe and eastern Nevada. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that the danger of avalanches was high. Yosemite National Park and many ski resorts in the region announced they were closing at least for the day.

Harvest moon

A harvest moon is seen over Matsushima Bay, known as one of Japan's three most scenic views, off Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Sept. 29, 2023. A harvest moon is seen behind Osaka's landmark Tsutenkaku Tower on Sept. 29, 2023. A harvest moon is seen in Sapporo, northern Japan, on Sept. 29, 2023. A harvest moon is seen behind Nagoya Castle in Nagoya, central Japan, on Sept. 29, 2023. A harvest moon is seen behind a Ferris wheel at Kasai Rinkai Park in Tokyo on Sept. 29, 2023. (Kyodo)

Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay

Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay

Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay. (Taken from the 52nd floor of Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower)=Date:August 8, 2023,Place:Tokyo

Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay

Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay

Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay. (Taken from the 52nd floor of Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower)=Date:August 8, 2023,Place:Tokyo

Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay

Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay

Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay. (Taken from the 52nd floor of Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower)=Date:August 8, 2023,Place:Tokyo

Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay

Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay

Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay. (Taken from the 52nd floor of Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower)=Date:August 8, 2023,Place:Tokyo

Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay

Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay

Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay. (Taken from the 52nd floor of Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower)=Date:August 8, 2023,Place:Tokyo

Umihotaru parking area on Tokyo Bay

Umihotaru parking area on Tokyo Bay

Photo taken on June 17, 2023, shows Umihotaru parking area (front) along the Tokyo Bay Aqualine expressway that links Kisarazu (background) in Chiba Prefecture and Kawasaki in Kanagawa Prefecture.

Umihotaru parking area on Tokyo Bay

Umihotaru parking area on Tokyo Bay

Photo taken on June 17, 2023, shows Umihotaru parking area (front) along the Tokyo Bay Aqualine expressway that links Kisarazu (background) in Chiba Prefecture and Kawasaki in Kanagawa Prefecture.

Tokyo's Central Breakwater landfills

Tokyo's Central Breakwater landfills

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 29 Kyodo - File photo taken on Dec. 23, 2017, shows an aerial view of the Central Breakwater landfill sites in Tokyo Bay.

Tokyo's Central Breakwater landfills

Tokyo's Central Breakwater landfills

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 29 Kyodo - File photo taken on Dec. 23, 2017, shows an aerial view of the Central Breakwater landfill sites in Tokyo Bay.

Tokyo's Central Breakwater landfills

Tokyo's Central Breakwater landfills

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 29 Kyodo - File photo taken on Dec. 23, 2017, shows an aerial view of the Central Breakwater landfill sites in Tokyo Bay.

Yokohama Bay Bridge

Yokohama Bay Bridge

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 29 Kyodo - File photo taken on Dec. 23, 2017, shows an aerial view of the Yokohama Bay Bridge in Yokohama, near Tokyo.

Tokyo Bay Aqualine expressway

Tokyo Bay Aqualine expressway

Photo taken on Dec. 18, 2022, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the Tokyo Bay Aqualine expressway linking Kisarazu in Chiba Prefecture and Kawasaki in Kanagawa Prefecture. The 15.1 kilometer expressway marked the 25th anniversary the same day of its opening.

Tokyo Bay Aqualine expressway

Tokyo Bay Aqualine expressway

Photo taken on Dec. 18, 2022, from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Umihotaru parking area (front) along the Tokyo Bay Aqualine expressway linking Kisarazu in Chiba Prefecture and Kawasaki in Kanagawa Prefecture. The 15.1 kilometer expressway marked the 25th anniversary the same day of its opening.

Chinese participant in H.K. pro-democracy campaign

Chinese participant in H.K. pro-democracy campaign

TOKYO, Japan - Wang Deng Yao, a Chinese participant in a pro-democracy campaign in Hong Kong, poses beside his tent in Causeway Bay on Dec. 13, 2014, two days before his arrest along with other occupants. He said he wants to tell fellow Chinese about the preciousness of Hong Kong's freedom of expression.

Japan marathon winners bag award named after Ethiopian legend Abebe

Japan marathon winners bag award named after Ethiopian legend Abebe

CHIBA, Japan - Some 17,000 runners take part in the Chiba Aqualine Marathon 2014 on the Tokyo Bay Aqualine expressway, which links Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures across the Tokyo Bay, on Oct. 19, 2014. The Abebe Bikila Cup named after Ethiopian marathon legend Abebe Bikila (1932-1973) was awarded the winner of the marathon.

Japan marathon winners bag award named after Ethiopian legend Abebe

Japan marathon winners bag award named after Ethiopian legend Abebe

CHIBA, Japan - Some 17,000 runners take part in the Chiba Aqualine Marathon 2014 on the Tokyo Bay Aqualine expressway, which links Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures across the Tokyo Bay, on Oct. 19, 2014. The Abebe Bikila Cup named after Ethiopian marathon legend Abebe Bikila (1932-1973) was awarded the winner of the marathon.