Figure Skating: Sakamoto

Figure Skating: Sakamoto

Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto meets the press in Tokyo on Dec. 22, 2025, a day after winning her fifth straight women's singles title at the national championships and earning a place at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February.

Figure Skating: Nakai

Figure Skating: Nakai

Japanese figure skater Ami Nakai meets the press in Tokyo on Dec. 22, 2025, a day after finishing fourth in the women's singles at the national championships and earning a place at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February.

Golf: Yamashita named LPGA Rookie of Year

Golf: Yamashita named LPGA Rookie of Year

Japanese golfer Miyu Yamashita poses at an award ceremony in Naples, Florida, on Nov. 17, 2025, after earning the U.S. Ladies Professional Golf Association's 2025 Rookie of the Year award. The 24-year-old won two LPGA tournaments during the 2025 season, including the Women's British Open in August.

Golf: Yamashita named LPGA Rookie of Year

Golf: Yamashita named LPGA Rookie of Year

Japanese golfer Miyu Yamashita makes a speech at an award ceremony in Naples, Florida, on Nov. 17, 2025, after earning the U.S. Ladies Professional Golf Association's 2025 Rookie of the Year award. The 24-year-old won two LPGA tournaments during the 2025 season, including the Women's British Open in August.

Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto waves to fans after earning the win by throwing six innings of 1-run ball in Game 6 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Oct. 31, 2025.

Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (C) gives an interview after earning the win by throwing six innings of 1-run ball in Game 6 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Oct. 31, 2025.

Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto attends a press conference after earning the win by throwing six innings of 1-run ball in Game 6 of the MLB World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Oct. 31, 2025.

Baseball: NL Championship Series between Brewers and Dodgers

Baseball: NL Championship Series between Brewers and Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki speaks to the press after earning the save as his team beats the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1 in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 16, 2025.

China: Lightning-Fast Lizard Dashes Across Nanjing Pet Shop

On September 8, 2025, in Nanjing, a small black lizard leapt from a streamer’s hand and dashed across a pet shop at lightning speed, earning the nickname “the fastest little sprinter in the reptile world.On September 8, 2025, in Nanjing, a small black lizard leapt from a streamer’s hand and dashed across a pet shop at lightning speed, earning the nickname “the fastest little sprinter in the reptile world.

Baseball: Division Series between Dodgers and Phillies

Baseball: Division Series between Dodgers and Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani attends a press conference after earning a win by throwing six innings from the start in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 4, 2025.

Baseball: Division Series between Dodgers and Phillies

Baseball: Division Series between Dodgers and Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani attends a press conference after earning a win by throwing six innings from the start in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 4, 2025.

Baseball: Division Series between Dodgers and Phillies

Baseball: Division Series between Dodgers and Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani attends a press conference after earning a win by throwing six innings from the start in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 4, 2025.

Baseball: Division Series between Dodgers and Phillies

Baseball: Division Series between Dodgers and Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani attends a press conference after earning a win by throwing six innings from the start in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 4, 2025.

Baseball: Division Series between Dodgers and Phillies

Baseball: Division Series between Dodgers and Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani attends a press conference after earning a win by throwing six innings from the start in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 4, 2025.

Baseball: Division Series between Dodgers and Phillies

Baseball: Division Series between Dodgers and Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani attends a press conference after earning a win by throwing six innings from the start in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 4, 2025.

Baseball: Division Series between Dodgers and Phillies

Baseball: Division Series between Dodgers and Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani attends a press conference after earning a win by throwing six innings from the start in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 4, 2025.

Baseball: Wild Card Series between Padres and Cubs

Baseball: Wild Card Series between Padres and Cubs

Seiya Suzuki (C) of the Chicago Cubs celebrates with teammates after earning a berth in the National League Division Series with a 3-1 victory in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Oct. 2, 2025.

Baseball: Wild Card Series between Padres and Cubs

Baseball: Wild Card Series between Padres and Cubs

Seiya Suzuki (R) of the Chicago Cubs high-fives teammate Dansby Swanson after earning a berth in the National League Division Series with a 3-1 victory against the San Diego Padres in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Oct. 2, 2025.

Baseball: Wild Card Series between Padres and Cubs

Baseball: Wild Card Series between Padres and Cubs

Seiya Suzuki (R) of the Chicago Cubs high-fives teammate Dansby Swanson after earning a berth in the National League Division Series with a 3-1 victory against the San Diego Padres in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Oct. 2, 2025.

Baseball: Wild Card Series between Padres and Cubs

Baseball: Wild Card Series between Padres and Cubs

Seiya Suzuki (L) and Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs celebrate after earning a berth in the National League Division Series with a 3-1 victory against the San Diego Padres in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Oct. 2, 2025.

Baseball: Wild Card Series between Padres and Cubs

Baseball: Wild Card Series between Padres and Cubs

Seiya Suzuki (R) of the Chicago Cubs hugs teammates after earning a berth in the National League Division Series with a 3-1 victory against the San Diego Padres in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Oct. 2, 2025.

Baseball: Wild Card Series between Padres and Cubs

Baseball: Wild Card Series between Padres and Cubs

Seiya Suzuki (R) of the Chicago Cubs hugs teammates after earning a berth in the National League Division Series with a 3-1 victory against the San Diego Padres in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Oct. 2, 2025.

Baseball: Wild Card Series between Padres and Cubs

Baseball: Wild Card Series between Padres and Cubs

Seiya Suzuki (L) and Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs pose for a photo after earning a berth in the National League Division Series with a 3-1 victory against the San Diego Padres in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Oct. 2, 2025.

Baseball: Wild Card Series between Padres and Cubs

Baseball: Wild Card Series between Padres and Cubs

Seiya Suzuki (L) and Shota Imanaga of the Chicago Cubs pose for a photo after earning a berth in the National League Division Series with a 3-1 victory against the San Diego Padres in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Oct. 2, 2025.

Baseball: Wild Card Series between Padres and Cubs

Baseball: Wild Card Series between Padres and Cubs

Members of the Chicago Cubs pose for a group photo after earning a berth in the National League Division Series with a 3-1 victory against the San Diego Padres in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Oct. 2, 2025.

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Yomiuri Giants pitcher Masahiro Tanaka acknowledges fans after earning a win in a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 30, 2025, marking the 200th win of his career spanning Japan and the U.S. majors.

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Yomiuri Giants pitcher Masahiro Tanaka celebrates after earning a win in a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 30, 2025, marking the 200th win of his career spanning Japan and the U.S. majors.

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Yomiuri Giants pitcher Masahiro Tanaka celebrates after earning a win in a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 30, 2025, marking the 200th win of his career spanning Japan and the U.S. majors.

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Yomiuri Giants pitcher Masahiro Tanaka celebrates after earning a win in a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 30, 2025, marking the 200th win of his career spanning Japan and the U.S. majors.

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Yomiuri Giants pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (3rd from L) is showered with water by teammates after earning a win in a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 30, 2025, marking the 200th win of his career spanning Japan and the U.S. majors.

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Yomiuri Giants pitcher Masahiro Tanaka poses after earning a win in a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 30, 2025, marking the 200th win of his career spanning Japan and the U.S. majors.

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Yomiuri Giants pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (C) is showered with water by teammates after earning a win in a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 30, 2025, marking the 200th win of his career spanning Japan and the U.S. majors.

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Yomiuri Giants pitcher Masahiro Tanaka is congratulated by fans after earning a win in a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 30, 2025, marking the 200th win of his career spanning Japan and the U.S. majors.

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Yomiuri Giants pitcher Masahiro Tanaka holds a press conference after earning a win in a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 30, 2025, marking the 200th win of his career spanning Japan and the U.S. majors.

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Yomiuri Giants starter Masahiro Tanaka pitches en route to earning a win in a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 30, 2025, marking the 200th win of his career spanning Japan and the U.S. majors.

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Yomiuri Giants starter Masahiro Tanaka pitches en route to earning a win in a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 30, 2025, marking the 200th win of his career spanning Japan and the U.S. majors.

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Yomiuri Giants starter Masahiro Tanaka pitches en route to earning a win in a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 30, 2025, marking the 200th win of his career spanning Japan and the U.S. majors.

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Baseball: Tanaka earns 200th win spanning Japan, MLB

Yomiuri Giants starter Masahiro Tanaka pitches en route to earning a win in a baseball game against the Chunichi Dragons at Tokyo Dome on Sept. 30, 2025, marking the 200th win of his career spanning Japan and the U.S. majors.

Michelin Guide unveils 2026 Tokyo star eateries

Michelin Guide unveils 2026 Tokyo star eateries

Hidetoshi Nakamura (R), a chef of Japanese restaurant Myojaku, poses at a hotel in Tokyo on Sept. 25, 2025, after earning a three-star rating in the 2026 edition of the Michelin guide of starred eateries in Tokyo, unveiled the same day.

Tennis: U.S. Open

Tennis: U.S. Open

Naomi Osaka of Japan reacts after earning a point against Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic in the women's singles quarterfinals at the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York on Sept. 3, 2025.

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani celebrates with teammates following a 5-1 victory in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The two-way player pitched in the game, earning his first win on the mound since his 2023 elbow surgery.

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani (C) celebrates with teammates following a 5-1 victory in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The two-way player pitched in the game, earning his first win on the mound since his 2023 elbow surgery.

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani is pictured after giving an interview following a 5-1 victory in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The two-way player pitched in the game, earning his first win on the mound since his 2023 elbow surgery.

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Baseball: Reds vs. Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani meets the press following a 5-1 victory in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The two-way player pitched in the game, earning his first win on the mound since his 2023 elbow surgery.

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto meets the press after earning a win, his 11th of the season, in a baseball game against the San Diego Padres on Aug. 24, 2025, at Petco Park in San Diego, California.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova reacts after earning a point in a women's singles fourth-round match against Sonay Kartal of Britain at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2025.

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Tennis: Wimbledon championships

Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova reacts after earning a point in a women's singles fourth-round match against Sonay Kartal of Britain at the Wimbledon tennis tournament in London on July 6, 2025.

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Cubs

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Cubs

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs runs to second base after hitting an RBI double in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 5, 2025, earning his 75th RBI of the season, his MLB high for a season.

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Cubs

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Cubs

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs hits an RBI double in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 5, 2025, earning his 75th RBI of the season, his MLB high for a season.

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Cubs

Baseball: Cardinals vs. Cubs

Seiya Suzuki of the Chicago Cubs hits an RBI double in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on July 5, 2025, earning his 75th RBI of the season, his MLB high for a season.