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Colorful ornaments in Japan

Colorful ornaments in Japan

Colorful hanging ornaments called Sagemon are displayed at a souvenir shop in Yanagawa in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 17, 2026, ahead of the March 3 Girls' Day celebration.

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Colorful ornaments in Japan

Colorful ornaments in Japan

Colorful hanging ornaments called Sagemon are displayed at a souvenir shop in Yanagawa in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 17, 2026, ahead of the March 3 Girls' Day celebration.

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Colorful ornaments in Japan

Colorful ornaments in Japan

Colorful hanging ornaments called Sagemon are displayed at a doll store in Yanagawa in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 17, 2026, ahead of the March 3 Girls' Day celebration.

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Colorful ornaments in Japan

Colorful ornaments in Japan

Colorful hanging ornaments called Sagemon are displayed at a souvenir shop in Yanagawa in Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 17, 2026, ahead of the March 3 Girls' Day celebration.

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Japan: Cedar Pollen Reaches Its Peak With Heavy Dispersal Reported 3

Cedar pollen levels reached their peak across a wide area of Japan, including Tokyo, on Saturday, February 28, as strong winds and rising temperatures created ideal conditions for mass dispersal. In several regions, a "pollen corona" was observed around the sun, a visual phenomenon indicating an extreme concentration of pollen in the atmosphere.

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Japan: Cedar Pollen Reaches Its Peak With Heavy Dispersal Reported 5

Cedar pollen levels reached their peak across a wide area of Japan, including Tokyo, on Saturday, February 28, as strong winds and rising temperatures created ideal conditions for mass dispersal. In several regions, a "pollen corona" was observed around the sun, a visual phenomenon indicating an extreme concentration of pollen in the atmosphere.

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Japan: Cedar Pollen Reaches Its Peak With Heavy Dispersal Reported 4

Cedar pollen levels reached their peak across a wide area of Japan, including Tokyo, on Saturday, February 28, as strong winds and rising temperatures created ideal conditions for mass dispersal. In several regions, a "pollen corona" was observed around the sun, a visual phenomenon indicating an extreme concentration of pollen in the atmosphere.

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Japan: Cedar Pollen Reaches Its Peak With Heavy Dispersal Reported

Cedar pollen levels reached their peak across a wide area of Japan, including Tokyo, on Saturday, February 28, as strong winds and rising temperatures created ideal conditions for mass dispersal. In several regions, a "pollen corona" was observed around the sun, a visual phenomenon indicating an extreme concentration of pollen in the atmosphere.

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Japan: Cedar Pollen Reaches Its Peak With Heavy Dispersal Reported 2

Cedar pollen levels reached their peak across a wide area of Japan, including Tokyo, on Saturday, February 28, as strong winds and rising temperatures created ideal conditions for mass dispersal. In several regions, a "pollen corona" was observed around the sun, a visual phenomenon indicating an extreme concentration of pollen in the atmosphere.

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US: Subway Sparks Fly on Icy Tracks During NYC Blizzard

A powerful blizzard hit the New York City area on Tuesday, February 24, leading to suspended or curtailed subway service in many areas. Footage from the Chauncey Street station captured sparks flying from the tracks as a train moved through the snowy and icy conditions.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Houston Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai is pictured in the dugout after throwing the first inning of a spring training game against the New York Mets at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Feb. 26, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Houston Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai is pictured in the dugout after throwing the first inning of a spring training game against the New York Mets at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Feb. 26, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Tatsuya Imai of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning of a spring training game against the New York Mets at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Feb. 26, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Tatsuya Imai of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning of a spring training game against the New York Mets at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Feb. 26, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Tatsuya Imai of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning of a spring training game against the New York Mets at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Feb. 26, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Tatsuya Imai of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning of a spring training game against the New York Mets at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Feb. 26, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Tatsuya Imai of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning of a spring training game against the New York Mets at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Feb. 26, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Tatsuya Imai of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning of a spring training game against the New York Mets at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Feb. 26, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Tatsuya Imai of the Houston Astros pitches in the first inning of a spring training game against the New York Mets at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Feb. 26, 2026.

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Japan Finance Minister Katayama in parliament

Japan Finance Minister Katayama in parliament

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama speaks during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) speaks during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) speaks during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto waves to fans during spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 26, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto works out during practice in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 26, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto walks in the team's campsite in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 26, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki walks in the team's campsite in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 26, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki runs in the team's campsite in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 26, 2026.

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Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto plays catch during practice in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 26, 2026.

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Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss her pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026.

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Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss her pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026.

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Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss her pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026.

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Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss her pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026.

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Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss her pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026.

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Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Takahiro Anno (2nd from R), leader of Team Mirai, speaks at the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026.

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Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from L) speaks at the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss her pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026.

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Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Takahiro Anno, leader of Team Mirai, speaks at the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026.

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Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Takahiro Anno (R), leader of Team Mirai, speaks at the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026.

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Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Photo taken on Feb. 26, 2026, shows the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo.

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Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Photo taken on Feb. 26, 2026, shows the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo.

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Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Fumitake Fujita (L), co-leader of the Japan Innovation Party, attends the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026.

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Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Photo taken on Feb. 26, 2026, shows the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo.

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Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Fumitake Fujita, co-leader of the Japan Innovation Party, attends the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026.

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Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Japan cross-party council discusses food tax cut

Fumitake Fujita (C), co-leader of the Japan Innovation Party, and Takahiro Anno (L), leader of Team Mirai, attend the first meeting of a cross-party "national council" to discuss Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's pledge to suspend the consumption tax on food for two years at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 26, 2026.

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China: Trained Detection Dog Swims Wearing Custom Space-Style Helmet in Guangxi

On November 13, 2023, in Guangxi, located in southern China, a video showed a diver swimming underwater with a trained dog. The dog wore a specially customized helmet resembling a space suit. The helmet was designed to make underwater movement more comfortable. Together, the diver and dog moved smoothly beneath the surface. The dog was described as a trained narcotics detection dog. The video showed it performing confidently both on land and underwater.

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Asahi Kasei Press Conference Regarding Acquisition of Aicuris

Asahi Kasei Press Conference Regarding Acquisition of Aicuris

Asahi Kasei Press Conference on Acquisition of Aicuris. The photo shows Kudo Koshiro, President of Asahi Kasei.=February 26,2026,Tokyo

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Asahi Kasei Press Conference Regarding Acquisition of Aicuris

Asahi Kasei Press Conference Regarding Acquisition of Aicuris

Asahi Kasei Press Conference on Acquisition of Aicuris. The photo shows, from right, Kudo Koshiro, President of Asahi Kasei Corporation, and Aoki Yoshikazu, President of Asahi Kasei Pharma Corporation.=February 26,2026,Tokyo

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Nihon Nohyaku signboard and logo

Nihon Nohyaku signboard and logo

Nihon Nohyaku signboard and logo=February 25,2026,Tokyo

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Nihon Nohyaku signboard and logo

Nihon Nohyaku signboard and logo

Nihon Nohyaku signboard and logo=February 25,2026,Tokyo

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Asahi Kasei Press Conference Regarding Acquisition of Aicuris

Asahi Kasei Press Conference Regarding Acquisition of Aicuris

Asahi Kasei Press Conference on Acquisition of Aicuris. The photo shows Kudo Koshiro, President of Asahi Kasei.=February 26,2026,Tokyo

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