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Tokyo SkyTree reopens after elevator halt

Staff members of Tokyo SkyTree tower announce the reopening of its observation deck to visitors on Feb. 26, 2026, after a three-day suspension due to an elevator malfunction. Twenty visitors were trapped for more than five hours starting on the night of Feb. 22 when an elevator stopped about 30 meters above street level while descending from the 350-meter-high observation deck.

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Tokyo SkyTree elevator halt

Photo shows Tokyo Skytree tower in the Japanese capital on the night of Feb. 22, 2026, after 20 visitors were trapped in an elevator that stopped about 30 meters above street level while descending from the 350-meter-high observation deck. The visitors were rescued after more than five hours, and no one was injured.

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Tokyo SkyTree elevator halt

An emergency vehicle is seen in front of Tokyo SkyTree tower in the Japanese capital on the night of Feb. 22, 2026, after 20 visitors were trapped in an elevator that stopped about 30 meters above street level while descending from the 350-meter-high observation deck. The visitors were rescued after more than five hours, and no one was injured.

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Tokyo SkyTree elevator halt

Photo shows Tokyo Skytree tower in the Japanese capital on the night of Feb. 22, 2026, after 20 visitors were trapped in an elevator that stopped about 30 meters above street level while descending from the 350-meter-high observation deck. The visitors were rescued after more than five hours, and no one was injured.

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Tokyo SkyTree elevator halt

Emergency vehicles are seen in front of Tokyo SkyTree tower in the Japanese capital on the night of Feb. 22, 2026, after 20 visitors were trapped in an elevator that stopped about 30 meters above street level while descending from the 350-meter-high observation deck. The visitors were rescued after more than five hours, and no one was injured.

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Nikkei index soars

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average soaring above the 59,000 line during morning trading on Feb. 26, 2026, setting a record intraday high for the second straight day, following overnight gains on Wall Street amid expectations for stronger artificial intelligence-related demand.

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General election in Japan

Voters' shadows are reflected on a street during a stump speech by a politician in Tokyo on Feb. 1, 2026, ahead of the Feb. 8 general election.

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PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

A street television in Tokyo's Yurakucho area shows on Jan. 19, 2026, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi explaining her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

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PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

A street television in Tokyo's Yurakucho area shows on Jan. 19, 2026, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi explaining her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

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PM Takaichi announces plan to dissolve lower house

A street television in Tokyo's Yurakucho area shows on Jan. 19, 2026, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi explaining her plan to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 for a snap general election on Feb. 8.

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New Year's Day in Tokyo

A street leading to Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on Jan. 1, 2026.

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New Year's Day in Tokyo

A shopping street leading to Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on Jan. 1, 2026.

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New Year's Day in Tokyo

A street leading to Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on Jan. 1, 2026.

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New Year's Day in Tokyo

A street leading to Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on Jan. 1, 2026.

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New Year's Day in Tokyo

A street leading to Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on Jan. 1, 2026.

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New Year's Day in Tokyo

A street leading to Senso-ji temple in Tokyo's Asakusa area is crowded with people on Jan. 1, 2026.

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Tokyo Deaflympics

Tokyo Deaflympics banners created by Japanese artist Hidehiko Kado, known for creating sign language-themed artworks, are hung at a shopping street in Tokyo on Nov. 15, 2025, as the event's opening ceremony is held in the capital the same day.

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, Verushka Buts arriving at Akris Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, Verushka Buts arriving at Akris Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, Verushka Buts arriving at Akris Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, Sunyoung Bae arriving at Akris Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, Paula Garcia Aldeguer arriving at Niccolo Pasqualetti Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, Paula Garcia Aldeguer arriving at Niccolo Pasqualetti Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, Paula Garcia Aldeguer arriving at Niccolo Pasqualetti Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, Verushka Buts arriving at Akris Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, Nike Martens arriving at Akris Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, Nike Martens arriving at Akris Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, Nike Martens arriving at Akris Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, Nike Martens arriving at Akris Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, Nadine Leopold and Devon Windsor arriving at Akris Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, OGEE arriving at Niccolo Pasqualetti Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, Lynn Schmidt arriving at Akris Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, model Li Linzi after Akris Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, model Yumi Lambert after Niccolo Pasqualetti Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, Nadine Leopold and Devon Windsor arriving at Akris Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, model Yumi Lambert after Niccolo Pasqualetti Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, Nadine Leopold and Devon Windsor arriving at Akris Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, Louise Parent arriving at Akris Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, model Yumi Lambert after Niccolo Pasqualetti Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, Mariam Mohammad (MRMR) arriving at Akris Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, model Yumi Lambert after Niccolo Pasqualetti Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, Mariam Mikadze arriving at Akris Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, Lynn Schmidt arriving at Akris Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, Louise Parent arriving at Akris Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, model Yumi Lambert after Niccolo Pasqualetti Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, Loreto Peralta arriving at Akris Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, Loreto Peralta arriving at Akris Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, Loreto Peralta arriving at Akris Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, Justine Soranzo arriving at Akris Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW - Akris Street Style

Street style, Jeanne Goursaud arriving at Akris Spring Summer 2026 ready-to-wear show, held at Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France, on October 5th, 2025. Photo by Marie-Paola Bertrand-Hillion/ABACAPRESS.COM