Japan PM Takaichi meets Microsoft President Smith

Japan PM Takaichi meets Microsoft President Smith

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (3rd from L) and Microsoft Corp. Vice Chair and President Brad Smith (2nd from L) pose for a photo at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 3, 2026.

Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (3rd from L), Empress Masako (far R), French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd from L) and his wife Brigitte pose for a photo at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japan emperor, empress meet with French President Macron, wife

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L), Empress Masako (far L), French President Emmanuel Macron (3rd from L) and his wife Brigitte pose for a photo at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

Emperor meets with French president

Emperor meets with French president

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R), Empress Masako (far R), French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, pose for a photo at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

Emperor meets with French president

Emperor meets with French president

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R), Empress Masako (far R), French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, pose for a photo at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on April 2, 2026. (Pool photo)

"2 plus 2" Japan-France ministerial meeting

"2 plus 2" Japan-France ministerial meeting

(from L) French Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Minister Catherine Vautrin, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi pose for a photo prior to their "two-plus-two" ministerial meeting in Tokyo on April 1, 2026. (Pool photo)

Japan-France summit

Japan-France summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and French President Emmanuel Macron strike a pose from popular Japanese manga "Dragon Ball" at the end of their joint press appearance after their first official in-person summit at the State Guest House in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

The Japan team pose for photos before an international football friendly against England at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026.

Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

The Japan team pose for photos before an international football friendly against England at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026.

Football: Japan vs. England

Football: Japan vs. England

The England team pose for photos before an international football friendly against Japan at Wembley Stadium in London on March 31, 2026.

Emperor meets with Indonesian president

Emperor meets with Indonesian president

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (R) and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto pose for a photo at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on March 30, 2026. (Pool photo)

Figure skating: ISU awards

Figure skating: ISU awards

Ilia Malinin (R) of the United States and Lee Hae In of South Korea pose for photos as they attend the ISU Figure Skating Awards ceremony in Prague on March 29, 2026, following the world figure skating championships.

Figure skating: ISU awards

Figure skating: ISU awards

Ilia Malinin (R) of the United States and Lee Hae In of South Korea pose for photos as they attend the ISU Figure Skating Awards ceremony in Prague on March 29, 2026, following the world figure skating championships.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (L) and Guillaume Cizeron of France pose after winning the ice dance gold at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (L) and Guillaume Cizeron of France pose after winning the ice dance gold at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (L) and Guillaume Cizeron of France pose after winning the ice dance gold at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Gold medalist Kaori Sakamoto (R) of Japan and compatriot and silver medalist Mone Chiba pose after the medal ceremony for the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Gold medalist Kaori Sakamoto (R) of Japan and compatriot and silver medalist Mone Chiba pose after the medal ceremony for the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Gold medalist Kaori Sakamoto (R) of Japan and compatriot and silver medalist Mone Chiba pose after the medal ceremony for the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Gold medalist Kaori Sakamoto (R) of Japan and compatriot and silver medalist Mone Chiba pose after the medal ceremony for the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Gold medalist Kaori Sakamoto (R) of Japan and compatriot and silver medalist Mone Chiba pose after the medal ceremony for the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

Air Japan's final flight

Air Japan's final flight

Crew members of Air Japan, a medium-priced international flight brand launched by ANA Holdings Inc. in February 2024 that has financially underperformed, pose at Narita airport near Tokyo on March 28, 2026, before the brand's final flight bound for Bangkok.

Baseball: Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium

Baseball: Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium

Tadashi Yanai (3rd from L), chairman of Fast Retailing Co., the operator of the Uniqlo clothing chain, and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (4th from L) pose for a group photo at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 25, 2026. Uniqlo Co. announced a partnership with the Dodgers that includes display of the name "Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium" at the team's ballpark.

Baseball: Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium

Baseball: Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium

Tadashi Yanai (3rd from L), chairman of Fast Retailing Co., the operator of the Uniqlo clothing chain, and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (4th from L) pose for a group photo at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 25, 2026. Uniqlo Co. announced a partnership with the Dodgers that includes display of the name "Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium" at the team's ballpark.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan strikes a finishing pose in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

Selection of esports players for Asian Games

Selection of esports players for Asian Games

Esports players representing Japan at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Aichi Prefecture pose for a photo following a final selection event held in Tokoname in the central Japan prefecture on March 22, 2026, ahead of the games' opening in September.

Japan-U.S. summit

Japan-U.S. summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C, L) and U.S. President Donald Trump (C, R) pose ahead of their talks in the White House Oval Office in Washington on March 19, 2026.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players pose for a photo after reaching the final of the Women's Asian Cup by beating South Korea 4-1 in a semifinal in Sydney on March 18, 2026. Nadeshiko Japan will face hosts Australia in the final.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players pose for a photo after reaching the final of the Women's Asian Cup by beating South Korea 4-1 in a semifinal in Sydney on March 18, 2026. Nadeshiko Japan will face hosts Australia in the final.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

World Baseball Classic: Venezuela vs. U.S.

Venezuela players pose for a photo after beating the United States in the World Baseball Classic final at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida, on March 17, 2026.

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Football: Women's Asian Cup

Japan players pose for a photo after qualifying for the Women's World Cup with their Asian Cup quarterfinal win over the Philippines in Sydney on March 15, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Puerto Rico vs. Italy

World Baseball Classic: Puerto Rico vs. Italy

Italy players pose for a photo after beating Puerto Rico in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, on March 14, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Puerto Rico vs. Italy

World Baseball Classic: Puerto Rico vs. Italy

Italy players pose for a photo after beating Puerto Rico in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, on March 14, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Puerto Rico vs. Italy

World Baseball Classic: Puerto Rico vs. Italy

Italy players pose for a photo after beating Puerto Rico in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas, on March 14, 2026.

National People's Congress in Beijing

National People's Congress in Beijing

Minority group representatives pose for a photo during the closing ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 12, 2026.

National People's Congress in Beijing

National People's Congress in Beijing

Minority group representatives pose for a photo at Tiananmen Square in Beijing ahead of the opening ceremony of the eight-day National People's Congress at the Great Hall of the People on March 5, 2026.

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. S. Korea

World Baseball Classic: Australia vs. S. Korea

South Korean players pose for a photo after winning a World Baseball Classic Pool C game against Australia at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on March 9, 2026. South Korea clinched a quarterfinal berth with the victory. (For editorial use only)

[Breaking News]Figure skating: Japan pair Miura, Kihara

TOKYO, Japan, Feb. 26 Kyodo - Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara pose with their medals from the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics during a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2026. They won the pairs gold and team event silver. (Kyodo)

Athletes' press conference after Milan Cortina Olympics

TOKYO, Japan, Feb. 25 Kyodo - Athletes of Japan's team for the Milan Cortina Olympics pose for a group photo at a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 24, 2026. (Kyodo)

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

(From L) Silver medalist Seo Min Kyu of South Korea, gold medalist Rio Nakata of Japan and bronze medalist Taiga Nishino of Japan pose with their medals in the men's event at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 6, 2026.

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

(From L) Silver medalist Seo Min Kyu of South Korea, gold medalist Rio Nakata of Japan and bronze medalist Taiga Nishino of Japan pose during a press conference after the men's event at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 6, 2026.

Japan provides land mine-clearing vehicles to Ukraine

Japan provides land mine-clearing vehicles to Ukraine

State Emergency Service of Ukraine head Andrii Danyk (far R), Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine Masashi Nakagome (2nd from R) and Japan International Cooperation Agency local office head Osamu Hattori (far L) pose for a photo during a ceremony in Kyiv on March 6, 2026, after Japan donated four land mine-removing vehicles and 100 sets of protective gear to be worn by female demining workers.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

People pose for a photo in front of the Paralympic flame lit in the cauldron in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 6, 2026, during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics in Verona.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

People pose for a photo in front of the Paralympic flame lit in the cauldron in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 6, 2026, during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics in Verona.

Japan-Canada talks

Japan-Canada talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and her Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, pose for a photo with copies of a joint statement following their talks at her office in Tokyo on March 6, 2026.

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada (R) and Mayuko Oka of Japan pose for a photo after respectively finishing first and second in the women's short program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 5, 2026.

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada (R) and Mayuko Oka of Japan pose for a photo after respectively finishing first and second in the women's short program at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 5, 2026.

Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

Police officers pose for a photo with Milan Cortina Olympic mascot Tina on Feb. 18, 2026, in the Italian town of Cortina d'Ampezzo, one of the host cities of the games.

Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

Police officers pose while on patrol at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan on Feb. 10, 2026, during the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

Scene from Milan Cortina Olympics

Police officers pose while on patrol at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan on Feb. 10, 2026, during the Milan Cortina Olympics.