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Japan's emperor in Brussels

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (3rd from R) attends a meeting with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever (3rd from L) at the prime minister's official residence in Brussels on June 23, 2026, during the emperor's official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor in Brussels

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (3rd from R) attends a meeting with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever (3rd from L) at the prime minister's official residence in Brussels on June 23, 2026, during the emperor's official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrive at the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Japanese nationals living in Belgium before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (far L) and Empress Masako (2nd from L) visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Japanese nationals living in Belgium before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Japanese nationals living in Belgium before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako (C) visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Japanese nationals living in Belgium before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C, L) and Empress Masako (C, R) visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Japanese nationals living in Belgium before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (L) and Empress Masako (2nd from L) visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Belgians with ties to Japan before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (L) and Empress Masako visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Belgians with ties to Japan before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (far L) and Empress Masako (2nd from L) visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Belgians with ties to Japan before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo) ==Kyodo

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Belgians with ties to Japan before flying back to Japan. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Brussels

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako (C) visit the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Belgium in Brussels on June 25, 2026, for informal talks with Belgians with ties to Japan before flying back to Japan.(Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Belgium

Photo taken on June 21, 2026, shows the Royal Castle of Ciergnon in Houyet, southern Belgium, a residence and summer retreat of the Belgian royal family, where Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are staying as part of their official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Belgium

Photo taken on June 21, 2026, shows the Royal Castle of Ciergnon in Houyet, southern Belgium, a residence and summer retreat of the Belgian royal family, where Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are staying as part of their official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress in Belgium

Photo taken on June 21, 2026, shows the Royal Castle of Ciergnon in Houyet, southern Belgium, a residence and summer retreat of the Belgian royal family, where Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are staying as part of their official visit to Belgium. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM Takaichi heads for Vietnam, Australia

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on May 1, 2026, ahead of a five-day trip to Vietnam and Australia for bilateral summit talks.

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Japanese mathematician Hironaka dies

Japanese mathematician Heisuke Hironaka (L) shakes hands with French Ambassador Bernard de Montferrand at the ambassador's official residence in Tokyo in January 2004 at an event to award Hironaka the Legion of Honor, France's most prestigious award. Kyoto University professor emeritus Hironaka died in Tokyo on March 18, 2026, aged 94.

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Japan PM Takaichi's visit to U.S.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's official residence in Tokyo on March 18, 2026, before leaving for the United States for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Japan PM Takaichi's visit to U.S.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's official residence in Tokyo on March 18, 2026, before leaving for the United States for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release 15 days' worth of reserves held by the private sector and then one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release 15 days' worth of reserves held by the private sector and then one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release 15 days' worth of reserves held by the private sector and then one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release 15 days' worth of reserves held by the private sector and then one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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Japan to release government-held oil reserves

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at her official residence in Tokyo on March 11, 2026, announcing that Japan would release one month's worth of government-held oil in response to surging crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The announcement was made hours before International Energy Agency member countries unanimously agreed on the largest-ever oil stockpile release.

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Press Conference - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a press conference at the prime minister official residence in Tokyo, Japan on January 19, 2026, announcing plans to dissolve the House of Representatives on January 23 ahead of a snap general election scheduled for February 8. Photo by Rodrigo Reyes Marin/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Press Conference - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a press conference at the prime minister official residence in Tokyo, Japan on January 19, 2026, announcing plans to dissolve the House of Representatives on January 23 ahead of a snap general election scheduled for February 8. Photo by Rodrigo Reyes Marin/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Press Conference - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a press conference at the prime minister official residence in Tokyo, Japan on January 19, 2026, announcing plans to dissolve the House of Representatives on January 23 ahead of a snap general election scheduled for February 8. Photo by Rodrigo Reyes Marin/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Press Conference - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a press conference at the prime minister official residence in Tokyo, Japan on January 19, 2026, announcing plans to dissolve the House of Representatives on January 23 ahead of a snap general election scheduled for February 8. Photo by Rodrigo Reyes Marin/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Press Conference - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a press conference at the prime minister official residence in Tokyo, Japan on January 19, 2026, announcing plans to dissolve the House of Representatives on January 23 ahead of a snap general election scheduled for February 8. Photo by Rodrigo Reyes Marin/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest In Front Of The Japanese Prime Minister Official Residence -Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan. 9, 2026. Large numbers of Japanese residents rallied in Tokyo on Friday evening to protest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's evasive stance on U.S. military strikes against Venezuela, as well as a series of dangerous recent military policy moves by her administration. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest In Front Of The Japanese Prime Minister Official Residence -Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan. 9, 2026. Large numbers of Japanese residents rallied in Tokyo on Friday evening to protest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's evasive stance on U.S. military strikes against Venezuela, as well as a series of dangerous recent military policy moves by her administration. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest In Front Of The Japanese Prime Minister Official Residence -Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan. 9, 2026. Large numbers of Japanese residents rallied in Tokyo on Friday evening to protest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's evasive stance on U.S. military strikes against Venezuela, as well as a series of dangerous recent military policy moves by her administration. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest In Front Of The Japanese Prime Minister Official Residence -Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan. 9, 2026. Large numbers of Japanese residents rallied in Tokyo on Friday evening to protest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's evasive stance on U.S. military strikes against Venezuela, as well as a series of dangerous recent military policy moves by her administration. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest In Front Of The Japanese Prime Minister Official Residence -Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan. 9, 2026. Large numbers of Japanese residents rallied in Tokyo on Friday evening to protest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's evasive stance on U.S. military strikes against Venezuela, as well as a series of dangerous recent military policy moves by her administration. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest In Front Of The Japanese Prime Minister Official Residence -Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan. 9, 2026. Large numbers of Japanese residents rallied in Tokyo on Friday evening to protest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's evasive stance on U.S. military strikes against Venezuela, as well as a series of dangerous recent military policy moves by her administration. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Takaichi-Trump phone talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's official residence in Tokyo on Jan. 2, 2026, following phone talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Takaichi-Trump phone talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's official residence in Tokyo on Jan. 2, 2026, following phone talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Takaichi-Trump phone talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's official residence in Tokyo on Jan. 2, 2026, following phone talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Takaichi-Trump phone talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's official residence in Tokyo on Jan. 2, 2026, following phone talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.

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Military Aid Distribution After Tropical Cyclone in Aceh - Indonesia

A portrait of Sergeant First Class Dani, serving with the 0117/Aceh Tamiang Military District Command (Kodim), depicts him standing amidst the debris of his destroyed official residence at the Aceh Tamiang headquarters in Aceh, Indonesia, on December 28, 2025. Sergeant First Class Dani was among the victims of the landslide caused by the flash floods associated with Tropical Cyclone Senyar. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Military Aid Distribution After Tropical Cyclone in Aceh - Indonesia

A portrait of Sergeant First Class Dani, serving with the 0117/Aceh Tamiang Military District Command (Kodim), depicts him standing amidst the debris of his destroyed official residence at the Aceh Tamiang headquarters in Aceh, Indonesia, on December 28, 2025. Sergeant First Class Dani was among the victims of the landslide caused by the flash floods associated with Tropical Cyclone Senyar. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Military Aid Distribution After Tropical Cyclone in Aceh - Indonesia

A portrait of Sergeant First Class Dani, serving with the 0117/Aceh Tamiang Military District Command (Kodim), depicts him standing amidst the debris of his destroyed official residence at the Aceh Tamiang headquarters in Aceh, Indonesia, on December 28, 2025. Sergeant First Class Dani was among the victims of the landslide caused by the flash floods associated with Tropical Cyclone Senyar. Photo by Aditya Sutanta/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Takaichi moves to PM official residence

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi exits a vehicle at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Dec. 29, 2025. Takaichi moved to the residence, adjacent to the prime minister's office, the same day, two month after she took office.

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Takaichi moves to PM official residence

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi exits a vehicle at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Dec. 29, 2025. Takaichi moved to the residence, adjacent to the prime minister's office, the same day, two month after she took office.

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Takaichi moves to PM official residence

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi exits a vehicle at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo on Dec. 29, 2025. Takaichi moved to the residence, adjacent to the prime minister's office, the same day, two month after she took office.

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Japanese Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko (pink) visits the Lao Silk Residence museum in Vientiane on Nov. 21, 2025, during her official trip to Laos. (Pool photo)

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The meeting of the Finnish Prime Minister Orpo and Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (left) and Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo during press conference at the Prime Minister's official residence Kesäranta in Helsinki, Finland on December 1, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The meeting of the Finnish Prime Minister Orpo and Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson during press conference with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (not in pic) at the Prime Minister's official residence Kesäranta in Helsinki, Finland on December 1, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The meeting of the Finnish Prime Minister Orpo and Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (left) and Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo during press conference at the Prime Minister's official residence Kesäranta in Helsinki, Finland on December 1, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The meeting of the Finnish Prime Minister Orpo and Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (left) and Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo during press conference at the Prime Minister's official residence Kesäranta in Helsinki, Finland on December 1, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)