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Japanese imperial garden party

Milan Cortina Olympic men's snowboard big air gold medalist Kira Kimura (far R) chats with Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (front, 2nd from L) and Crown Princess Kiko (front, L) during a spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 17, 2026.

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China: Four Young Men Save Driver Trapped in Overturned Truck in Shandong

On Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in Zhanqiu, Shandong, a cargo truck overturned on the G2 Beijing-Shanghai Expressway in the early morning hours. Four young men from Linyi rushed to the overturned truck without hesitation, working together to open the crushed cabin and pull the driver to safety.

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Snowboard: Ayumu Hirano

Beijing Olympic men's snowboard halfpipe gold medalist Ayumu Hirano (C) attends a talk event in Tokyo on April 15, 2026.

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Snowboard: Ayumu Hirano

Beijing Olympic men's snowboard halfpipe gold medalist Ayumu Hirano (C) attends a talk event in Tokyo on April 15, 2026.

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Snowboard: Ayumu Hirano

Beijing Olympic men's snowboard halfpipe gold medalist Ayumu Hirano (C) attends a talk event in Tokyo on April 15, 2026.

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Snowboard: Ayumu Hirano

Beijing Olympic men's snowboard halfpipe gold medalist Ayumu Hirano speaks during a talk event in Tokyo on April 15, 2026.

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Snowboard: Ayumu Hirano

Beijing Olympic men's snowboard halfpipe gold medalist Ayumu Hirano speaks during a talk event in Tokyo on April 15, 2026.

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Figure skating: Kagiyama announces break from competitive figure skating

Photo shows Yuma Kagiyama of Japan performing in the men's figure skating at the Milan Cortina Olympics in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026, en route to winning silver. Kagiyama posted on his social media account on April 13 that he will take a break from competitive figure skating for the 2026-2027 season.

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Figure skating: Kagiyama announces break from competitive figure skating

Japanese Olympic silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama posts on his social media account on April 13, 2026, that he would take a break from competitive figure skating for the 2026-2027 season. Kagiyama won silver in the men's figure skating at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Figure skating: Kagiyama announces break from competitive figure skating

Photo shows Japanese figure skater Yuma Kagiyama performing in the men's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026. He posted on his social media account on April 13, 2026, that he would take a break from competitive figure skating for the 2026-2027 season.

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Figure skating: Kagiyama announces break from competitive figure skating

Photo taken in Milan on Feb. 13, 2026, shows Japanese figure skater Yuma Kagiyama who won silver in the men's figure skating at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. He posted on his social media account on April 13, 2026, that he would take a break from competitive figure skating for the 2026-2027 season.

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China: Men Refuse to Give Up Their BBQ as Hailstorm Batters Guiyang

On March 31, 2026, in Guiyang, Guizhou, a video captured an unusual yet relaxed scene as a violent downpour and hail swept through the area. Yet despite the bad weather, two men firmly gripped their barbecue table to prevent it from being washed away.

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Tennis: Nishikori

Japan's former world No. 4 Kei Nishikori meets the press in Bradenton, Florida, on April 7, 2026, after beating Nicolas Kicker of Argentina in the men's singles round of 32 at the Elizabeth Moore Sarasota Open tennis tournament.

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Figure skating: ISU awards

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan speaks after his men's short program was named the Most Entertaining Program at the ISU Figure Skating Awards in Prague on March 29, 2026, following the world championships.

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Figure skating: ISU awards

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan poses for photos as his men's short program was awarded as the Most Entertaining Program at the ISU Figure Skating Awards in Prague on March 29, 2026, following the world figure skating championships.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Silvaplana

Yuto Totsuka (C) of Japan poses after winning the men's halfpipe gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Silvaplana, Switzerland, on March 28, 2026, alongside silver medalist Valentino Guseli (L) of Australia and bronze medalist Chase Blackwell of the United States.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Silvaplana

Yuto Totsuka of Japan poses after winning the men's halfpipe gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Silvaplana, Switzerland, on March 28, 2026.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Silvaplana

Yuto Totsuka of Japan poses after winning the men's halfpipe gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Silvaplana, Switzerland, on March 28, 2026.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Silvaplana

Yuto Totsuka of Japan poses after winning the men's halfpipe gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Silvaplana, Switzerland, on March 28, 2026.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Silvaplana

Yuto Totsuka of Japan poses after winning the men's halfpipe gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Silvaplana, Switzerland, on March 28, 2026.

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Snowboarding: World Cup in Silvaplana

Yuto Totsuka of Japan competes en route to winning the men's halfpipe gold at a snowboarding World Cup in Silvaplana, Switzerland, on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan poses after winning the world figure skating championships men's silver in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan poses after winning the world figure skating championships men's silver in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ilia Malinin (C) of the United States poses after winning the world figure skating championships men's gold in Prague on March 28, 2026, alongside silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama (L) and bronze medalist Shun Sato, both of Japan.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ilia Malinin (C) of the United States poses after winning the world figure skating championships men's gold in Prague on March 28, 2026, alongside silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama (L) and bronze medalist Shun Sato, both of Japan.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ilia Malinin of the United States waves to the crowd after winning the world figure skating championships men's title in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ilia Malinin of the United States poses after winning the world figure skating championships men's title in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ilia Malinin of the United States poses after winning the world figure skating championships men's title in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ilia Malinin (C) of the United States poses after winning the world figure skating championships men's gold in Prague on March 28, 2026, alongside silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama (L) and bronze medalist Shun Sato, both of Japan.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ilia Malinin (C) of the United States poses after winning the world figure skating championships men's gold in Prague on March 28, 2026, alongside silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama (L) and bronze medalist Shun Sato, both of Japan.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ilia Malinin (C) of the United States poses after winning the world figure skating championships men's gold in Prague on March 28, 2026, alongside silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama (L) and bronze medalist Shun Sato, both of Japan.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ilia Malinin (C) of the United States poses after winning the world figure skating championships men's gold in Prague on March 28, 2026, alongside silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama (L) and bronze medalist Shun Sato, both of Japan.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ilia Malinin of the United States performs in the men's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ilia Malinin of the United States performs in the men's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ilia Malinin of the United States performs in the men's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Shun Sato of Japan performs in the men's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ilia Malinin of the United States performs in the men's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Shun Sato of Japan performs in the men's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Shun Sato of Japan performs in the men's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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