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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

TOKYO, Japan, Feb. 23 Kyodo - Japanese Emperor Naruhito speaks at a ceremony held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, to celebrate his 66th birthday. (Pool photo) (Kyodo)

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, as they greet a crowd gathered to celebrate the emperor's 66th birthday.

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from L), Empress Masako (4th from L) and other members of the Imperial family wave from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, as they greet a crowd gathered to celebrate the emperor's 66th birthday.

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) speaks at a ceremony held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, to celebrate his 66th birthday. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) makes a toast at a ceremony held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, to celebrate his 66th birthday. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito speaks at a ceremony held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, to celebrate his 66th birthday. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito delivers a speech as he appears on a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, for a crowd gathered to celebrate his 66th birthday.

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wave from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, as they greet a crowd gathered to celebrate the emperor's 66th birthday.

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito waves from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, as he greets a crowd gathered to celebrate the emperor's 66th birthday.

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako (C) and their daughter Princess Aiko wave from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, as they greet a crowd gathered to celebrate the emperor's 66th birthday.

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from L), Empress Masako (4th from L) and other members of the Imperial family wave from a balcony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 23, 2026, as they greet a crowd gathered to celebrate the emperor's 66th birthday.

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of his 66th birthday on Feb. 23. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of his 66th birthday on Feb. 23. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of his 66th birthday on Feb. 23. (Pool photo)

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Japanese emperor's 66th birthday

Japanese Emperor Naruhito attends a press conference at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Feb. 19, 2026, ahead of his 66th birthday on Feb. 23. (Pool photo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026. (Pool photo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (R) waves to fans during a parade after he won the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (R) waves to fans during a parade after he won the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026. (Pool photo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (C) celebrates after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo for the second consecutive Emperor's Cup title on Jan. 25, 2026.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, following a victory at the previous tournament in Fukuoka in November. (Pool photo)

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, following a victory at the previous tournament in Fukuoka in November.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (L) defeats rank-and-filer Atamifuji in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, winning the Emperor's Cup for the second consecutive time.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (L) defeats rank-and-filer Atamifuji in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, winning the Emperor's Cup for the second consecutive time.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki receives the Emperor's Cup from Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku after winning the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, following a victory at the previous tournament in Fukuoka in November.

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New Year Grand Sumo Tournament

Ozeki Aonishiki (top) defeats rank-and-filer Atamifuji in a playoff on the final day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Jan. 25, 2026, winning the Emperor's Cup for the second consecutive time.

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Exhibition of China's Terracotta Warriors - Budapest

Curator Gyorgyi Fajcsak speaks during an interview with Xinhua at the opening ceremony of an exhibition of China's Terracotta Warriors in Budapest, Hungary, Nov. 27, 2025. The Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest on Thursday opened one of the most significant Chinese cultural exhibitions ever held in Hungary, presenting more than 150 ancient artworks from the Qin and Han dynasties, including ten original Terracotta Warriors. Titled "Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - The First Chinese Emperor's Terracotta Warriors," the exhibition is jointly organized by the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest and the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration, and it will run for six months starting from Friday. TO GO WITH "Budapest museum unveils China's Terracotta Warriors" (Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Exhibition of China's Terracotta Warriors - Budapest

Laszlo Baan, director general of the Museum of Fine Arts, speaks during an interview with Xinhua at the opening ceremony of an exhibition of China's Terracotta Warriors in Budapest, Hungary, Nov. 27, 2025. The Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest on Thursday opened one of the most significant Chinese cultural exhibitions ever held in Hungary, presenting more than 150 ancient artworks from the Qin and Han dynasties, including ten original Terracotta Warriors. Titled "Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - The First Chinese Emperor's Terracotta Warriors," the exhibition is jointly organized by the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest and the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration, and it will run for six months starting from Friday. TO GO WITH "Budapest museum unveils China's Terracotta Warriors" (Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Exhibition of China's Terracotta Warriors - Budapest

Laszlo Baan, director general of the Museum of Fine Arts, delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of an exhibition of China's Terracotta Warriors in Budapest, Hungary, Nov. 27, 2025. The Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest on Thursday opened one of the most significant Chinese cultural exhibitions ever held in Hungary, presenting more than 150 ancient artworks from the Qin and Han dynasties, including ten original Terracotta Warriors. Titled "Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - The First Chinese Emperor's Terracotta Warriors," the exhibition is jointly organized by the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest and the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration, and it will run for six months starting from Friday. TO GO WITH "Budapest museum unveils China's Terracotta Warriors" (Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - Budapest

Laszlo Baan, director general of the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest, speaks during the opening ceremony of the exhibition "Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - The First Chinese Emperor's Terracotta Warriors" in Budapest, Hungary, Nov. 27, 2025. The Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest on Thursday opened one of the most significant Chinese cultural exhibitions ever held in Hungary, presenting more than 150 ancient artworks from the Qin and Han dynasties (221 BC-220 AD), including ten original Terracotta Warriors. Titled "Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - The First Chinese Emperor's Terracotta Warriors," the exhibition is jointly organized by the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest and the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration, and it will run for six months starting from Friday. Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - Budapest

Exhibits are pictured at the exhibition "Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - The First Chinese Emperor's Terracotta Warriors" at the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest, Hungary, Nov. 27, 2025. The Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest on Thursday opened one of the most significant Chinese cultural exhibitions ever held in Hungary, presenting more than 150 ancient artworks from the Qin and Han dynasties (221 BC-220 AD), including ten original Terracotta Warriors. Titled "Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - The First Chinese Emperor's Terracotta Warriors," the exhibition is jointly organized by the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest and the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration, and it will run for six months starting from Friday. Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - Budapest

A visitor views exhibits at the exhibition "Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - The First Chinese Emperor's Terracotta Warriors" at the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest, Hungary, Nov. 27, 2025. The Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest on Thursday opened one of the most significant Chinese cultural exhibitions ever held in Hungary, presenting more than 150 ancient artworks from the Qin and Han dynasties (221 BC-220 AD), including ten original Terracotta Warriors. Titled "Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - The First Chinese Emperor's Terracotta Warriors," the exhibition is jointly organized by the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest and the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration, and it will run for six months starting from Friday. Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - Budapest

A woman visits the exhibition "Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - The First Chinese Emperor's Terracotta Warriors" at the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest, Hungary, Nov. 27, 2025. The Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest on Thursday opened one of the most significant Chinese cultural exhibitions ever held in Hungary, presenting more than 150 ancient artworks from the Qin and Han dynasties (221 BC-220 AD), including ten original Terracotta Warriors. Titled "Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - The First Chinese Emperor's Terracotta Warriors," the exhibition is jointly organized by the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest and the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration, and it will run for six months starting from Friday. Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - Budapest

Chinese Ambassador to Hungary Gong Tao speaks during the opening ceremony of the exhibition "Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - The First Chinese Emperor's Terracotta Warriors" in Budapest, Hungary, Nov. 27, 2025. The Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest on Thursday opened one of the most significant Chinese cultural exhibitions ever held in Hungary, presenting more than 150 ancient artworks from the Qin and Han dynasties (221 BC-220 AD), including ten original Terracotta Warriors. Titled "Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - The First Chinese Emperor's Terracotta Warriors," the exhibition is jointly organized by the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest and the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration, and it will run for six months starting from Friday. Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - Budapest

Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok speaks during the opening ceremony of the exhibition "Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - The First Chinese Emperor's Terracotta Warriors" in Budapest, Hungary, Nov. 27, 2025. The Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest on Thursday opened one of the most significant Chinese cultural exhibitions ever held in Hungary, presenting more than 150 ancient artworks from the Qin and Han dynasties (221 BC-220 AD), including ten original Terracotta Warriors. Titled "Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - The First Chinese Emperor's Terracotta Warriors," the exhibition is jointly organized by the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest and the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration, and it will run for six months starting from Friday. Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - Budapest

A visitor views exhibits at the exhibition "Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - The First Chinese Emperor's Terracotta Warriors" at the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest, Hungary, Nov. 27, 2025. The Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest on Thursday opened one of the most significant Chinese cultural exhibitions ever held in Hungary, presenting more than 150 ancient artworks from the Qin and Han dynasties (221 BC-220 AD), including ten original Terracotta Warriors. Titled "Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - The First Chinese Emperor's Terracotta Warriors," the exhibition is jointly organized by the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest and the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration, and it will run for six months starting from Friday. Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - Budapest

A visitor views exhibits at the exhibition "Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - The First Chinese Emperor's Terracotta Warriors" at the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest, Hungary, Nov. 27, 2025. The Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest on Thursday opened one of the most significant Chinese cultural exhibitions ever held in Hungary, presenting more than 150 ancient artworks from the Qin and Han dynasties (221 BC-220 AD), including ten original Terracotta Warriors. Titled "Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - The First Chinese Emperor's Terracotta Warriors," the exhibition is jointly organized by the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest and the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration, and it will run for six months starting from Friday. Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - Budapest

A visitor takes photos of exhibits at the exhibition "Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - The First Chinese Emperor's Terracotta Warriors" at the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest, Hungary, Nov. 27, 2025. The Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest on Thursday opened one of the most significant Chinese cultural exhibitions ever held in Hungary, presenting more than 150 ancient artworks from the Qin and Han dynasties (221 BC-220 AD), including ten original Terracotta Warriors. Titled "Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - The First Chinese Emperor's Terracotta Warriors," the exhibition is jointly organized by the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest and the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration, and it will run for six months starting from Friday. Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - Budapest

A visitor takes photos of exhibits at the exhibition "Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - The First Chinese Emperor's Terracotta Warriors" at the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest, Hungary, Nov. 27, 2025. The Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest on Thursday opened one of the most significant Chinese cultural exhibitions ever held in Hungary, presenting more than 150 ancient artworks from the Qin and Han dynasties (221 BC-220 AD), including ten original Terracotta Warriors. Titled "Civilization of the Qin and Han Dynasties - The First Chinese Emperor's Terracotta Warriors," the exhibition is jointly organized by the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest and the Shaanxi Provincial Cultural Heritage Administration, and it will run for six months starting from Friday. Photo by David Balogh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sumo: Aonishiki earns promotion to ozeki

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki (top) celebrates his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki at his stable's lodgings in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025. Aonishiki clinched the Emperor's Cup at the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka city, which concluded on Nov. 23.

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Sumo: Aonishiki earns promotion to ozeki

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki (front, C) celebrates his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki at his stable's lodgings in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025. Aonishiki clinched the Emperor's Cup at the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka city, which concluded on Nov. 23.

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Sumo: Aonishiki earns promotion to ozeki

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki holds a press conference following his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki at his stable's lodgings in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025. Aonishiki clinched the Emperor's Cup at the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka city, which concluded on Nov. 23.

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Sumo: Aonishiki earns promotion to ozeki

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki celebrates his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki at his stable's lodgings in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025. Aonishiki clinched the Emperor's Cup at the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka city, which concluded on Nov. 23.

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Sumo: Aonishiki earns promotion to ozeki

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki (C) celebrates his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki at his stable's lodgings in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025. Aonishiki clinched the Emperor's Cup at the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka city, which concluded on Nov. 23.

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Sumo: Aonishiki earns promotion to ozeki

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki (2nd from R) accepts his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki during a ceremony at his stable's lodgings in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025. Aonishiki clinched the Emperor's Cup in the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka city, which concluded on Nov. 23.

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Sumo: Aonishiki earns promotion to ozeki

Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki (C) accepts his promotion to the sport's second-highest rank of ozeki during a ceremony at his stable's lodgings in Kurume in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025. Aonishiki clinched the Emperor's Cup in the 15-day Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka city, which concluded on Nov. 23.