Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

A final practice session is held in Kyoto on March 31, 2026, ahead of dance performances by Japanese traditional female entertainers called "geiko" and their "maiko" apprentices, set to be held from April 1 to 30.

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

A final practice session is held in Kyoto on March 31, 2026, ahead of dance performances by Japanese traditional female entertainers called "geiko" and their "maiko" apprentices, set to be held from April 1 to 30.

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

A final practice session is held in Kyoto on March 31, 2026, ahead of dance performances by Japanese traditional female entertainers called "geiko" and their "maiko" apprentices, set to be held from April 1 to 30.

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

A final practice session is held in Kyoto on March 31, 2026, ahead of dance performances by Japanese traditional female entertainers called "geiko" and their "maiko" apprentices, set to be held from April 1 to 30.

BOJ chief addresses lower house session

BOJ chief addresses lower house session

Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda (R) speaks during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on March 30, 2026.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Shun Sato of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Shun Sato of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Shun Sato of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ami Nakai of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ami Nakai of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ami Nakai of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ilia Malinin of the United States performs a back flip during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ilia Malinin of the United States trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Ilia Malinin of the United States trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani throws a bullpen session ahead of a preseason game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on March 22, 2026.

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani throws a bullpen session ahead of a preseason game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on March 22, 2026.

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani throws a bullpen session ahead of a preseason game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on March 22, 2026.

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani throws a bullpen session ahead of a preseason game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on March 22, 2026.

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Baseball: MLB preseason game

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani throws a bullpen session ahead of a preseason game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on March 22, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on March 18, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on March 18, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on March 18, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on March 18, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on March 18, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on March 18, 2026.

Japan Defense Minister Koizumi in parliament

Japan Defense Minister Koizumi in parliament

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on March 18, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani throws a bullpen session during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani throws a bullpen session during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 17, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on March 16, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi raises her hand to speak during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on March 16, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on March 16, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi raises her hand to speak during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on March 16, 2026.

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japan PM Takaichi in parliament

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a House of Councillors Budget Committee session in Tokyo on March 16, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki throws a bullpen session during the team's spring training in Glendale, Arizona, on March 15, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yuki Matsui talks with a coach during a bullpen session at the team's spring training in Peoria, Arizona, on March 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yuki Matsui throws a bullpen session during the team's spring training in Peoria, Arizona, on March 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yuki Matsui throws a bullpen session during the team's spring training in Peoria, Arizona, on March 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yuki Matsui throws a bullpen session during the team's spring training in Peoria, Arizona, on March 14, 2026.

Baseball: MLB spring training

Baseball: MLB spring training

San Diego Padres pitcher Yuki Matsui throws a bullpen session during the team's spring training in Peoria, Arizona, on March 14, 2026.

Lower house passes fiscal 2026 state budget

Lower house passes fiscal 2026 state budget

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front, R) smiles after the House of Representatives passed a record initial state budget for fiscal 2026 during a plenary session in Tokyo on March 13, 2026.

Lower house passes fiscal 2026 state budget

Lower house passes fiscal 2026 state budget

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi smiles after the House of Representatives passed a record initial state budget for fiscal 2026 during a plenary session in Tokyo on March 13, 2026.