Search｜Photos & Images & Videos｜KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

Japan: Red Tide Turns Sea Surface Crimson off Aichi Coast

A rare red tide was confirmed off the coast of Aichi Prefecture on Friday, May 22, caused by a bloom of bioluminescent plankton known as Noctiluca, or sea sparkle. While the red tide turned the sea surface crimson during the day, the same plankton lit up the shoreline in glowing blue at night.

E

US: Rainbow and Fiery Sunset Light Up Skies Over Austin Area After Storm 2

A stunning combination of rainbow and fiery sunset lit up the skies over the Austin area, Texas, following a storm on the evening of May 21, 2026, drawing widespread attention from residents across the city.

E

Japan: Noctiluca Lights Up Aichi Coastline in Glowing Blue After Red Tide

A rare red tide was confirmed off the coast of Aichi Prefecture on Friday, May 22, caused by a bloom of bioluminescent plankton known as Noctiluca, or sea sparkle. While the red tide turned the sea surface crimson during the day, the same plankton lit up the shoreline in glowing blue at night.

E

US: Lightning, Rainbow, and Sunset Combine in Rare Post-Storm Display Over Austin 2

A stunning combination of lightning, rainbow, and fiery sunset lit up the skies over the Austin area, Texas, following a storm on the evening of May 21, 2026, drawing widespread attention from residents across the region.

E

China: Wedding Feast Carries On as Heavy Rain Floods Venue in Shaanxi

This unforgettable scene was captured in Weinan, Shaanxi Province, on May 18, 2026. It looks like a party on a river, but it’s actually an outdoor wedding feast. A sudden heavy downpour flooded the square with dozens of centimeters of water. Relatives and friends sit around dozens of round tables, watching the ceremony and waiting for the meal. Thankfully, the organizers set up cozy canopies and fences, keeping guests dry. Rain can’t stop love and blessings—everyone shows up in the storm to celebrate the newlyweds.

E

US: Lightning, Rainbow, and Sunset Combine in Rare Post-Storm Display Over Austin

A stunning combination of lightning, rainbow, and fiery sunset lit up the skies over the Austin area, Texas, following a storm on the evening of May 21, 2026, drawing widespread attention from residents across the region.

E

US: Rainbow and Fiery Sunset Light Up Skies Over Austin Area After Storm

A stunning combination of rainbow and fiery sunset lit up the skies over the Austin area, Texas, following a storm on the evening of May 21, 2026, drawing widespread attention from residents across the city.

E

China: Gosling Struggles but Conquers Steps in Guangdong

On May 14, 2026, in Guangdong, located in southern China, a video captured a mother goose leading a group of fluffy yellow goslings up the steps. The goslings followed their mother and jumped onto the steps one by one. The last gosling tried several times but could not make it up at first. It finally moved closer to the wall and used the side for support before jumping onto the step. After reaching its mother, it happily ran into the grass to play.

E

Trilateral fighter project

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (L) meets with Edgewing CEO Marco Zoff in Tokyo on May 21, 2026. Based in the English town of Reading, Edgewing is a venture company set up to lead the design of a next-generation fighter jet planned jointly by Japan, Britain and Italy.

E

China: Toddler and Lamb Share Playful Moment With Toy Horse in Qinghai

On May 14, 2026, a video captured a heartwarming moment in a pasture in Qinghai Province, northwestern China. A toddler, no more than one or two years old, was playing with a toy horse when a small lamb trotted over and began playfully headbutting it. Each time the toy toppled over, the child patiently stood it back up — only for the lamb to knock it down again, turning the exchange into a gentle, lighthearted game between the two.

E

Season's 1st bluefin tuna haul in Tottori

Bluefin tuna are lined up for auction following this season's first haul at a port in Sakaiminato in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on May 20, 2026.

E

Japan PM Takaichi winds up visit to S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at an airport in Daegu on May 20, 2026, after winding up her trip to South Korea for a summit meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.

E

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani is pictured during a warm-up ahead of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 19, 2026.

E

Japan PM Takaichi winds up visit to S. Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at an airport in Daegu on May 20, 2026, after winding up her trip to South Korea for a summit meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.

E

Baseball: Dodgers vs. Padres

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani is pictured during a warm-up ahead of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego, California, on May 19, 2026.

E

China: Tidier Dog Cleans Up After Messier Companion in Chocolate Bean Challenge

On May 6, 2026, in Guangdong, China, two golden retrievers were filmed competing to eat lines of chocolate beans placed in front of them. The lighter-colored dog rushed through its share, leaving several beans behind, while the brown one ate steadily and finished every bean. The brown dog then walked back and cleaned up its companion's leftovers, leaving the ground spotless.

E

China: Tibetan Mastiff Puppy Falls Into Ditch While Attempting to Jump Across in Sichuan

On May 10, 2026, in Sichuan, southwestern China, a video captured a small black Tibetan mastiff trying to cross a ditch. The person filming stood on the other side of the ditch. The puppy wanted to come over, so it walked along the grass for a moment and then jumped hard. Because its body was still too small, the puppy fell into the water instead of reaching the other side. The person filming quickly picked it up from the ditch.

E

Baseball: White Sox vs. Mariners

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox warms up ahead of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on May 18, 2026.

E

Baseball: White Sox vs. Mariners

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox warms up ahead of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on May 18, 2026.

E

Baseball: White Sox vs. Mariners

Munetaka Murakami of the Chicago White Sox warms up ahead of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on May 18, 2026.

E

Australia: Rainbows Form Over Crashing Waves

On April 12, 2026, in Australia, a video recorded waves rolling along a rocky coastline under bright sunlight. Blue ocean water moved up and down against the rocks as sea spray filled the air. As sunlight passed through the mist above the waves, a colorful rainbow appeared over the ocean. Soon afterward, another incoming wave created a second rainbow nearby. The scene looked especially vivid because of the clear weather and high visibility along the coast. Rainbows forming directly above moving sea waves are not commonly seen.

E

US: Long Lines and Chaos Hit Swatch Stores Over Royal Pop Launch

Long lines formed outside Swatch stores across the world ahead of launch of the Royal Pop, a collaboration between Swatch and Audemars Piguet on Saturday, May 16. At least 19 US locations, including the SoHo store in New York City, were forced to close after crowds became unruly, but crowds lined up outside stores again.

E

US: Stunning Rainbow Lights Up Sky Over McKinney, Texas

A stunning rainbow lit up the sky over McKinney, Texas, on Friday evening, May 15.

E

Japan: M6.4 Earthquake Strikes Off Miyagi, No Tsunami Warning Issued

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake, revised up from an initial reading of 6.3, struck off the coast of Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, on Friday, May 15, at around 8:22 p.m. local time, registering up to lower 5 on the Japanese seismic intensity scale, with no tsunami warning issued.

E

Canada: High Winds Sweep Saskatchewan, Sparking Dust Storms and Outages

A powerful storm swept through Saskatchewan on Thursday, May 14, bringing thunderstorms, dust storms, and wind gusts of up to 115 km/h, downing power lines, damaging trees and structures, and leaving many communities without power. Wind alerts remained active into Friday morning.

E

Takaichi-Trump phone talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 15, 2026, following phone talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, who earlier wound up his state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

E

Takaichi-Trump phone talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 15, 2026, following phone talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, who earlier wound up his state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

E

Takaichi-Trump phone talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 15, 2026, following phone talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, who earlier wound up his state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

E

Takaichi-Trump phone talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 15, 2026, following phone talks with U.S. President Donald Trump, who earlier wound up his state visit to China for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

E

U.S. President Trump in Beijing

People hold up their smartphones as a car believed to be carrying U.S. President Donald Trump drives through Beijing on May 15, 2026, the second day of summit talks between him and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

E

U.S. President Trump in Beijing

People hold up their smartphones as a car believed to be carrying U.S. President Donald Trump drives through Beijing on May 15, 2026, the second day of summit talks between him and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

E

China: Turtle Bites Cat Drinking Water From Water Tank

On May 11, 2026, in Jilin, located in northeastern China, a video captured a turtle lying at the bottom of a water tank. A cat seemed to be thirsty and bent down to drink water from the tank. The sound may have disturbed the sleeping turtle. The turtle suddenly became angry and jumped up to bite the cat. The cat reacted very quickly, moved away from the tank, and jumped onto the table.

E

Canada: Dust Storm Blankets Southern Manitoba, Causing Hazardous Conditions 2

Canadian weather authorities issued a rare dust storm warning Thursday, May 14 for a wide swath of southern Manitoba, including Winnipeg and the Red River Valley. Strong westerly winds gusting up to 100 km/h sent dust swirling across the region, suddenly dropping visibility to dangerous levels in some areas. Authorities urged drivers to turn on headlights and reduce speed. Dust storm warnings are considered uncommon in the province.

E

Canada: Dust Storm Blankets Southern Manitoba, Causing Hazardous Conditions

Canadian weather authorities issued a rare dust storm warning Thursday, May 14 for a wide swath of southern Manitoba, including Winnipeg and the Red River Valley. Strong westerly winds gusting up to 100 km/h sent dust swirling across the region, suddenly dropping visibility to dangerous levels in some areas. Authorities urged drivers to turn on headlights and reduce speed. Dust storm warnings are considered uncommon in the province.

E

Private space station project

Former Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata meets the press in Tokyo on May 14, 2026, on U.S. firm Axiom Space's plan to develop a private space station to replace the outmoded International Space Station. Axiom Space CEO Jonathan Cirtain said at the press event that Wakata will head the Japan unit of Axiom, to be set up in July.

E

Private space station project

Axiom Space CEO Jonathan Cirtain meets the press in Tokyo on May 14, 2026, on the U.S. company's plan to develop a private space station to replace the outmoded International Space Station. Cirtain said former Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata, who also attended the media event, will head the Japan unit of Axiom, to be set up in July.

E

Private space station project

Former Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata (L) shakes hands with Jonathan Cirtain, CEO of Axiom Space, in Tokyo on May 14, 2026, as they meet the media over the U.S. company's plan to develop a private space station to replace the outmoded International Space Station. Cirtain said Wakata will head the Japan unit of Axiom, to be set up in July. ==Kyodo

E

China: Ostrich Bumps Woman Off Electric Scooter in Liaoning

On May 9, 2026, in Dalian, Liaoning, a video captured an ostrich slowly jogging after a woman riding an electric scooter along a road. The ostrich appeared calm at first as it followed closely behind the scooter while swaying its neck from side to side. As the woman tried to continue riding away, the ostrich suddenly caught up and bumped into the scooter, causing both the rider and the vehicle to fall onto the ground.

E

Large thermometer in one of Japan's hottest cities

A large thermometer is set up in front of a department store in Kumagaya in Saitama Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on May 14, 2026, as a summer symbol for one of the hottest cities in Japan.

E

Large thermometer in one of Japan's hottest cities

A 4-meter thermometer is set up in front of a Yagihashi department store on May 14, 2026, in Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture, known as one of the hottest cities in Japan. The mercury hit 41.1 C in the eastern Japan city in July 2018, the highest temperature on record at that time, before it was surpassed by the nearby city of Isesaki, Gunma Prefecture, at 41.8 C in the summer of 2025.

E

Large thermometer in one of Japan's hottest cities

A 4-meter thermometer is set up in front of a Yagihashi department store on May 14, 2026, in Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture, known as one of the hottest cities in Japan. The mercury hit 41.1 C in the eastern Japan city in July 2018, the highest temperature on record at that time, before it was surpassed by the nearby city of Isesaki, Gunma Prefecture, at 41.8 C in the summer of 2025.

E

China: Tired Lizard Revived With Refreshing Mist in Jiangsu

On April 2, 2026, in Jiangsu, a video recorded a lizard resting weakly on a platform. At first, the reptile appeared tired and inactive, lying still with little visible movement. The filmer then picked up a manual spray bottle and gently sprayed water over the lizard’s body. Almost immediately, the lizard became alert and lifted its head. It closed its eyes while receiving the mist, looking as if it were enjoying the moisture.

E

China: Sneaky Cat Steals Ham Sausage From Tourists’ Backpack at Scenic Spot in Shijiazhuang

On May 1, 2026, at Baoduzhai Scenic Area in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, a tabby cat was caught on camera sneaking up behind two resting tourists, reaching into their unzipped backpack, and making off with a ham sausage — all without the travelers noticing.x

E

Mexico: Heavy Rain Causes Severe Flooding Across Mexico City 2

Mexico City authorities issued a red alert Monday evening, May 11 as heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding across multiple boroughs, including Álvaro Obregón, Tlalpan, and Cuajimalpa. Rainfall of up to 50mm caused rivers and reservoirs to overflow, inundating homes and roads. No injuries were reported.

E

China: Clever Owner Lures Hiding Hamster Out With Help From Its Companion

On April 11, 2026, in Hubei, a video recorded an owner trying to bring a hidden hamster out from under a sofa. The owner kept two golden hamsters, but one of them had crawled underneath and refused to come out. The owner then came up with an unusual solution. A string was gently placed around the neck of the second hamster, and that hamster was lowered beneath the sofa. Not long afterward, the hidden hamster followed along and finally emerged from underneath the furniture. The owner’s method appeared to work surprisingly well.

E

Mexico: Heavy Rain Causes Severe Flooding Across Mexico City

Mexico City authorities issued a red alert Monday evening, May 11 as heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding across multiple boroughs, including Álvaro Obregón, Tlalpan, and Cuajimalpa. Rainfall of up to 50mm caused rivers and reservoirs to overflow, inundating homes and roads. No injuries were reported.

E

China: Delivery Rider’s Scooter Struck by Car While Waiting for Order in Hunan

On May 5, 2026, in Hunan, located in southern China, a video recorded a delivery rider wearing a black hat sitting inside a restaurant while waiting to pick up an order. Another delivery rider in a yellow hat walked into the restaurant shortly afterward. Outside on the road, a white car suddenly drove toward the parked vehicles and hit the black-hatted rider’s electric scooter. The impact pushed the scooter into another white car nearby. The rider saw what happened from inside the restaurant and became visibly upset. He had not yet received the food order, and now his scooter had also been badly damaged.

E

China: Driver Captures Powerful Lightning Strike on Camera During Heavy Rain in Guangxi

On April 27, 2026, in Yulin, located in southern China’s Guangxi region, a video recorded a driver traveling during heavy rain. As the car moved along the road, a bolt of lightning suddenly struck straight down ahead. The lightning appeared bright and powerful, hitting near a group of buildings in the distance. The filmer reacted with a surprised exclamation as the flash lit up the rainy scene.

E

Golf: Truist Championship

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan lines up a putt on the ninth hole during the final round of the Truist Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 10, 2026.

E

US: Severe Thunderstorms With Intense Hail Hit Central Oklahoma

Severe thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 70 mph and intense hail moved across central Oklahoma on Friday, May 8, prompting multiple National Weather Service warnings.