Search｜Photos & Images & Videos｜KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

Ex-Japan Business Federation head Hiroshi Okuda dies

Toyota Motor Corp. President Hiroshi Okuda unveils the Prius, the world's first mass-produced hybrid car, in October 1997. Okuda, who later chaired both Toyota and the Japan Business Federation, died on Aug. 8, 2026, aged 93.

E

Ex-Japan Business Federation head Hiroshi Okuda dies

Toyota Motor Corp. President Hiroshi Okuda unveils the Prius, the world's first mass-produced hybrid car, in October 1997. Okuda, who later chaired both Toyota and the Japan Business Federation, died on Aug. 8, 2026, aged 93.

E

Ex-Japan Business Federation head Hiroshi Okuda dies

Toyota Motor Corp. President Hiroshi Okuda unveils the Prius, the world's first mass-produced hybrid car, in October 1997. Okuda, who later chaired both Toyota and the Japan Business Federation, died on Aug. 8, 2026, aged 93.

E

Pokemon-themed airport on Noto Peninsula

A bus of the world's first Pokemon-themed airport, nicknamed "Noto Satoyama Pokemon With You Airport," departs in Wajima in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, on Aug. 2, 2026. The bus service and airport are part of efforts to revitalize the Noto Peninsula after a powerful earthquake on New Year's Day in 2024 and heavy rain later that year.

E

Football: Japan defender Nagatomo to continue career

Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo holds a press conference at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, western Tokyo, on Aug. 8, 2026. The 39-year-old, who set a national record by appearing in five World Cups, said he will continue his career with J. League first-division club FC Tokyo.

E

Football: Japan defender Nagatomo to continue career

Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo holds a press conference at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, western Tokyo, on Aug. 8, 2026. The 39-year-old, who set a national record by appearing in five World Cups, said he will continue his career with J. League first-division club FC Tokyo.

E

Football: Japan defender Nagatomo to continue career

Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo holds a press conference at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, western Tokyo, on Aug. 8, 2026. The 39-year-old, who set a national record by appearing in five World Cups, said he will continue his career with J. League first-division club FC Tokyo.

E

Football: Japan defender Nagatomo to continue career

Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo holds a press conference at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, western Tokyo, on Aug. 8, 2026. The 39-year-old, who set a national record by appearing in five World Cups, said he will continue his career with J. League first-division club FC Tokyo.

E

Tennis: Nishikori

Kei Nishikori of Japan practices in Washington on July 26, 2026, a day before his first-round match at the Mubadala DC Open. The Japanese tennis icon and former world No. 4 announced on social media in April that he will retire at the end of the season.

E

Tennis: Nishikori and Osaka

Kei Nishikori (L) and Naomi Osaka of Japan pose for photos in Washington on July 26, 2026. Nishikori, a Japanese tennis icon and former world No. 4, held a press conference the same day for the first time he announced on social media in April that he will retire at the end of the season.

E

Tennis: Nishikori

Kei Nishikori of Japan speaks at a press conference in Washington on July 26, 2026. It is his first press conference since the Japanese tennis icon and former world No. 4 announced on social media in April that he will retire at the end of the season.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (2nd from R) passes the ball in the first half of the World Cup third-place football match against England at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

E

Spain: Nearly Two Million Gather in Madrid for World Cup Victory Parade 4

Nearly two million people gathered in Madrid on Monday, July 20, as Spain's World Cup-winning team held an open-top bus victory parade. The squad was first welcomed at Zarzuela Palace by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and making its way through the city center to Cibeles Square.

E

Spain: Nearly Two Million Gather in Madrid for World Cup Victory Parade 2

Nearly two million people gathered in Madrid on Monday, July 20, as Spain's World Cup-winning team held an open-top bus victory parade. The squad was first welcomed at Zarzuela Palace by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and making its way through the city center to Cibeles Square.

E

Spain: Nearly Two Million Gather in Madrid for World Cup Victory Parade 3

Nearly two million people gathered in Madrid on Monday, July 20, as Spain's World Cup-winning team held an open-top bus victory parade. The squad was first welcomed at Zarzuela Palace by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and making its way through the city center to Cibeles Square.

E

Spain: Nearly Two Million Gather in Madrid for World Cup Victory Parade

Nearly two million people gathered in Madrid on Monday, July 20, as Spain's World Cup-winning team held an open-top bus victory parade. The squad was first welcomed at Zarzuela Palace by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, before meeting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and making its way through the city center to Cibeles Square.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni instructs his players in the first half of the World Cup football final against Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (L) saves a shot from Spain's Lamine Yamal (19) in the first half of the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Lamine Yamal (19) fends off Argentina's Julian Alvarez in the first half of the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Spain's Lamine Yamal (19) is challenged by Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister (L) in the first half of the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (top) saves a shot from Spain's Lamine Yamal (lower R) in the first half of the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi passes the ball in the first half of the World Cup football final against Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) and Spain's Pau Cubarsi are pictured in the first half of extra time in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) and Spain's Eric Garcia jump for the ball in the first half of extra time in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (front) passes the ball in the first half of extra time in the World Cup football final against Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (C) passes the ball in the first half of extra time in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) and Spain's Pau Cubarsi vie for the ball in the first half of extra time in the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (R) passes the ball in the first half of the World Cup football final against Spain at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

Argentina's Lionel Messi (L) and Spain's Lamine Yamal vie for the ball in the first half of the World Cup football final at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Declan Rice poses after scoring the team's first goal in the first half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Ezri Konsa (R) scores the team's second goal with a header in the first half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Declan Rice (front) scores the team's first goal in the first half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Ezri Konsa (C) scores the team's second goal with a header in the first half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

France goalkeeper Mike Maignan concedes England's third goal in the first half of the World Cup third-place football match at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Bukayo Saka reacts after scoring the team's fourth goal during first-half injury time in the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (far R) scores the team's first goal in the second half of the World Cup third-place football match against England at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe (front) scores the team's first goal in the second half of the World Cup third-place football match against England at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe runs after scoring the team's first goal in the second half of the World Cup third-place football match against England at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring the team's first goal in the second half of the World Cup third-place football match against England at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Ezri Konsa (R) scores the team's second goal with a header in the first half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Declan Rice (R) scores the team's first goal in the first half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Declan Rice celebrates after scoring the team's first goal in the first half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Declan Rice (L) celebrates with Marcus Rashford after scoring the team's first goal in the first half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Ezri Konsa (L) celebrates with Declan Rice after scoring the team's second goal in the first half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Ezri Konsa (back, R) scores the team's second goal with a header in the first half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Bukayo Saka reacts after scoring the team's third goal in the first half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Bukayo Saka (far R) scores the team's third goal in the first half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Ezri Konsa (L) high-fives Declan Rice after scoring the team's second goal in the first half of the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Bukayo Saka celebrates after scoring the team's fourth goal during first-half injury time in the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.

E

Football: 2026 World Cup

England's Bukayo Saka (front, R) scores the team's fourth goal during first-half injury time in the World Cup third-place football match against France at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 18, 2026.