Japanese pro golfer Saigo Mao has clinched her first major overseas tournament in the United States, sinking a birdie putt to beat four rivals in a one-hole playoff. (NHK)
Kazuki Tomono of Daiichi Juken Group performed his new short program for the upcoming season targeting the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics during the Prince Ice World show held in Yokohama on April 26th.
A public flower offering was held on April 23rd at Koshien Stadium in memory of former Hanshin Tigers manager Yoshida Yoshio, who passed away in February at the age of 91 following a stroke. Many fans gathered to pay their final respects.
In the city of Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture, the annual Tulip Festival is underway, captivating visitors with fields of vibrant tulips at the peak of their bloom.
The torch to be used in the relay for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics has been unveiled for the first time at the Osaka-Kansai Expo venue.