[Breaking News]Astronaut Yui meets press

TOKYO, Japan, April 9 Kyodo - Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui poses for a photo at the end of a press conference in Tokyo on April 9, 2026, held after returning to Earth in January following a five-month mission at the International Space Station. (Kyodo)

Astronaut Yui meets press

Astronaut Yui meets press

Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui poses for a photo at the end of a press conference in Tokyo on April 9, 2026, held after returning to Earth in January following a five-month mission at the International Space Station.

Astronaut Yui meets press

Astronaut Yui meets press

Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui poses for a photo at the end of a press conference in Tokyo on April 9, 2026, held after returning to Earth in January following a five-month mission at the International Space Station.

Astronaut Yui meets press

Astronaut Yui meets press

Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on April 9, 2026, held after returning to Earth in January following a five-month mission at the International Space Station.

Astronaut Yui meets press

Astronaut Yui meets press

Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on April 9, 2026, held after returning to Earth in January following a five-month mission at the International Space Station.

Astronaut Yui meets press

Astronaut Yui meets press

Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on April 9, 2026, held after returning to Earth in January following a five-month mission at the International Space Station.

Astronaut Yui meets press

Astronaut Yui meets press

Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on April 9, 2026, held after returning to Earth in January following a five-month mission at the International Space Station.

Astronaut Yui meets press

Astronaut Yui meets press

Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on April 9, 2026, held after returning to Earth in January following a five-month mission at the International Space Station.

Astronaut Furukawa to leave JAXA

Astronaut Furukawa to leave JAXA

Japanese astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, 61, receives a bouquet at the end of a press conference in Tokyo on March 30, 2026, after announcing he will leave the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency the next day. A qualified doctor, Furukawa undertook two long-term missions at the International Space Station -- in 2011 and from 2023 to 2024 -- while employed by JAXA.

Astronaut Furukawa to leave JAXA

Astronaut Furukawa to leave JAXA

Japanese astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, 61, holds a press conference in Tokyo on March 30, 2026, announcing he will leave the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency the next day. A qualified doctor, Furukawa undertook two long-term missions at the International Space Station -- in 2011 and from 2023 to 2024 -- while employed by JAXA.

GREEN×EXPO 2027: Press Conference One Year Before the Event

GREEN×EXPO 2027: Press Conference One Year Before the Event

GREEN×EXPO 2027 Press Conference One Year Before the Event. The photo shows, from left to right, the official mascot character “Tunk Tunk,” official ambassador Mana Ashida, Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka, Yoshinobu Tsutsui, President of the 2027 International Horticultural Exposition Association, Toshiro Ino, Senior Vice Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Norikazu Suzuki, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Satoru Mizushima, Vice Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Yuji Kuroiwa, Governor of Kanagawa Prefecture, and the new official ambassadors, Yuzu (Yujin Kitagawa and Koji Iwasawa).=March 19,2026,Tokyo

GREEN×EXPO 2027: Press Conference One Year Before the Event

GREEN×EXPO 2027: Press Conference One Year Before the Event

GREEN×EXPO 2027 Press Conference One Year Before the Event. The photo shows, from left: the official mascot character “Tunk Tunk,” official ambassador Mana Ashida, new official ambassadors Yuzu (Yujin Kitagawa and Koji Iwasawa), and Yoshinobu Tsutsui, President of the 2027 International Horticultural Exposition Association.=March 19,2026,Tokyo

GREEN×EXPO 2027: Press Conference One Year Before the Event

GREEN×EXPO 2027: Press Conference One Year Before the Event

GREEN×EXPO 2027 Press Conference One Year Before the Event. The photo shows, from left to right, the official mascot character “Tunk Tunk,” Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka, and Yoshinobu Tsutsui, President of the 2027 International Horticultural Exposition Association.=March 19,2026,Tokyo

[Breaking News]Astronaut Suwa to fly to ISS possibly in 2027

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 9 Kyodo - Japanese astronaut Makoto Suwa holds a news conference in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2026, after the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said he will fly to the International Space Station, possibly in 2027, for a long-term mission. (Kyodo)

Astronaut Suwa to fly to ISS possibly in 2027

Astronaut Suwa to fly to ISS possibly in 2027

Japanese astronaut Makoto Suwa poses during a news conference in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2026, after the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said he will fly to the International Space Station, possibly in 2027, for a long-term mission.

Astronaut Suwa to fly to ISS possibly in 2027

Astronaut Suwa to fly to ISS possibly in 2027

Japanese astronaut Makoto Suwa poses during a news conference in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2026, after the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said he will fly to the International Space Station, possibly in 2027, for a long-term mission.

Astronaut Suwa to fly to ISS possibly in 2027

Astronaut Suwa to fly to ISS possibly in 2027

Japanese astronaut Makoto Suwa holds a news conference in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2026, after the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said he will fly to the International Space Station, possibly in 2027, for a long-term mission.

Astronaut Suwa to fly to ISS possibly in 2027

Astronaut Suwa to fly to ISS possibly in 2027

Japanese astronaut Makoto Suwa holds a news conference in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2026, after the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said he will fly to the International Space Station, possibly in 2027, for a long-term mission.

Astronaut Suwa to fly to ISS possibly in 2027

Astronaut Suwa to fly to ISS possibly in 2027

Japanese astronaut Makoto Suwa holds a news conference in Tokyo on Jan. 9, 2026, after the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said he will fly to the International Space Station, possibly in 2027, for a long-term mission.

Tokyo Deaflympics: Closing ceremony

Tokyo Deaflympics: Closing ceremony

International Committee of Sports for the Deaf President Adam Kosa speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 26, 2025, the closing day of the Tokyo Deaflympics.

Tokyo Deaflympics: Closing ceremony

Tokyo Deaflympics: Closing ceremony

International Committee of Sports for the Deaf President Adam Kosa speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 26, 2025, the closing day of the Tokyo Deaflympics.

Football: Friendly between Japan and Bolivia

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 17 Kyodo - Hajime Moriyasu, manager of Japanese men's national football team, speaks at a press conference at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 17, 2025, a day before an international friendly against Bolivia. (Kyodo)

Global eel trade may be regulated

Global eel trade may be regulated

File photo taken on Nov. 23, 2025, shows Japanese eels at a restaurant in Tokyo. A conference of the parties to the Washington Convention, a treaty regulating international trade in endangered species, will vote in December on a proposal by the European Union to put all eel species, including the Japanese eel, under global restrictions.

Global eel trade may be regulated

Global eel trade may be regulated

File photo taken on Nov. 23, 2025, shows Japanese eels at a restaurant in Tokyo. A conference of the parties to the Washington Convention, a treaty regulating international trade in endangered species, will vote in early December on a proposal by the European Union to put all eel species, including the Japanese eel, under global restrictions.

Global eel trade may be regulated

Global eel trade may be regulated

File photo taken on Nov. 23, 2025, shows Japanese eels at a restaurant in Tokyo. A conference of the parties to the Washington Convention, a treaty regulating international trade in endangered species, will vote in December on a proposal by the European Union to put all eel species, including the Japanese eel, under global restrictions.

Football: Japan manager Moriyasu wins 100th match in charge

Football: Japan manager Moriyasu wins 100th match in charge

Japan men's football manager Hajime Moriyasu holds a press conference after his team's 3-0 victory over Bolivia in an international friendly, his 100th match in charge, at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2025

Football: Friendly between Japan and Bolivia

Football: Friendly between Japan and Bolivia

Oscar Villegas, manager of Bolivian men's national football team, speaks at a press conference at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 17, 2025, a day before an international friendly against Japan.

Football: Friendly between Japan and Bolivia

Football: Friendly between Japan and Bolivia

Oscar Villegas, manager of Bolivian men's national football team, speaks at a press conference at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 17, 2025, a day before an international friendly against Japan.

Football: Friendly between Japan and Bolivia

Football: Friendly between Japan and Bolivia

Oscar Villegas, manager of Bolivian men's national football team, speaks at a press conference at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 17, 2025, a day before an international friendly against Japan.

Football: Friendly between Japan and Bolivia

Football: Friendly between Japan and Bolivia

Oscar Villegas, manager of Bolivian men's national football team, speaks at a press conference at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 17, 2025, a day before an international friendly against Japan.

Football: Friendly between Japan and Bolivia

Football: Friendly between Japan and Bolivia

Hajime Moriyasu, manager of Japanese men's national football team, speaks at a press conference at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 17, 2025, a day before an international friendly against Bolivia.

Football: Friendly between Japan and Bolivia

Football: Friendly between Japan and Bolivia

Hajime Moriyasu, manager of Japanese men's national football team, speaks at a press conference at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 17, 2025, a day before an international friendly against Bolivia.

Football: Friendly between Japan and Bolivia

Football: Friendly between Japan and Bolivia

Hajime Moriyasu, manager of Japanese men's national football team, speaks at a press conference at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 17, 2025, a day before an international friendly against Bolivia.

Football: Friendly between Japan and Bolivia

Football: Friendly between Japan and Bolivia

Hajime Moriyasu, manager of Japanese men's national football team, speaks at a press conference at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Nov. 17, 2025, a day before an international friendly against Bolivia.

Tokyo Deaflympics

Tokyo Deaflympics

Adam Kosa (C), president of the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf, holds a press conference in sign language in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2025, the eve of the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Deaflympics.

Tokyo Deaflympics

Tokyo Deaflympics

Adam Kosa, president of the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf, holds a press conference in sign language in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2025, the eve of the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Deaflympics.

Tokyo Deaflympics

Tokyo Deaflympics

Adam Kosa, president of the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf, holds a press conference in sign language in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2025, the eve of the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Deaflympics.

Conference to support mine removal in Ukraine

Conference to support mine removal in Ukraine

Attendees pose for a photo in Tokyo on Oct. 22, 2025, as the Japanese government hosts an international conference to discuss ways to remove mines in Ukraine. Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (1st row, 5th from L) attended the meeting.

Football: Friendly between Japan and Brazil

Football: Friendly between Japan and Brazil

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti speaks at a press conference following the team's 3-2 loss to Japan in an international football friendly at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, Tokyo, on Oct. 14, 2025.

Football: Friendly between Japan and Brazil

Football: Friendly between Japan and Brazil

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu speaks at a press conference following the team's 3-2 victory over Brazil in an international football friendly at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, Tokyo, on Oct. 14, 2025.

Football: Friendly between Japan and Brazil

Football: Friendly between Japan and Brazil

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu speaks at a press conference following the team's 3-2 victory over Brazil in an international football friendly at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, Tokyo, on Oct. 14, 2025.

Astronaut Onishi meets press in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 3 Kyodo - Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 3, 2025, following rehabilitation in the United States after his five-month space mission. Onishi returned to the earth in August after serving as commander of the International Space Station. (Kyodo)

Astronaut Onishi meets press in Tokyo

Astronaut Onishi meets press in Tokyo

Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 3, 2025, following rehabilitation in the United States after his five-month space mission. Onishi returned to the earth in August after serving as commander of the International Space Station.

Astronaut Onishi meets press in Tokyo

Astronaut Onishi meets press in Tokyo

Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 3, 2025, following rehabilitation in the United States after his five-month space mission. Onishi returned to the earth in August after serving as commander of the International Space Station.

Astronaut Onishi meets press in Tokyo

Astronaut Onishi meets press in Tokyo

Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 3, 2025, following rehabilitation in the United States after his five-month space mission. Onishi returned to the earth in August after serving as commander of the International Space Station.

Astronaut Onishi meets press in Tokyo

Astronaut Onishi meets press in Tokyo

Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 3, 2025, following rehabilitation in the United States after his five-month space mission. Onishi returned to the earth in August after serving as commander of the International Space Station.

[Breaking News]Japan gov't-backed agency scraps Africa "hometown" program

TOKYO, Japan, Sept. 25 Kyodo - Japan International Cooperation Agency President Akihiko Tanaka holds a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2025, unveiling the government-backed aid agency's decision to scrap its "hometown" program after designated cities were inundated with protest calls and emails amid claims it would encourage immigration from Africa. (Kyodo)

Japan gov't-backed agency scraps Africa "hometown" program

Japan gov't-backed agency scraps Africa "hometown" program

Japan International Cooperation Agency President Akihiko Tanaka holds a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2025, unveiling the government-backed aid agency's decision to scrap its "hometown" program after designated cities were inundated with protest calls and emails amid claims it would encourage immigration from Africa.

Japan gov't-backed agency scraps Africa "hometown" program

Japan gov't-backed agency scraps Africa "hometown" program

Japan International Cooperation Agency President Akihiko Tanaka holds a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2025, unveiling the government-backed aid agency's decision to scrap its "hometown" program after designated cities were inundated with protest calls and emails amid claims it would encourage immigration from Africa.

TICAD in Yokohama

TICAD in Yokohama

Norihiko Ishiguro, chairman of the Japan External Trade Organization, speaks during a public-private dialogue session in the Tokyo International Conference on African Development on Aug. 21, 2025, in Yokohama, near Tokyo. (Pool photo)