Selected of 2023
12月24日，在日本东京银座大街，一位抗议者举着巴勒斯坦国旗抗议。
A protester stands on a street of Ginza, Tokyo, Japan, on Dec. 24, 2023.
A protester stands on a street of Ginza, Tokyo, Japan, on Dec. 24, 2023.
3月11日，在日本东京东京电力公司门口，一位抗议者举着“停止核电”的抗议牌抗议。3·11大地震过去12年，2023年日本按照计划，将核污染水排海。
A protester stands in front of the headquarter of TEPCO with a board written “Stop nuclear power” in Tokyo, Japan, on March 11, 2023.
A protester stands in front of the headquarter of TEPCO with a board written “Stop nuclear power” in Tokyo, Japan, on March 11, 2023.
9月13日，日本首相岸田文雄（前排中）在东京的首相官邸率阁僚合影。当日，日本首相岸田文雄改组内阁并调整自民党高层人事，这是岸田继去年8月之后第二次改组内阁。
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida walks down stairs with his new cabinet members at the prime minister's official residence on September 13, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida walks down stairs with his new cabinet members at the prime minister's official residence on September 13, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan.
10月29日，在日本新宿街头，一个人扮演岸田文雄的戏谑竞选海报参加万圣节游行。为了填补防卫费增长造成的财政缺口，自民党和公明党执政联盟于去年底决定增加所得税、烟草税和法人税。岸田文雄便在民间有了“增税眼镜”的绰号。2023年，“税”字在2014年消费税上调后第二次当选年度汉字。
A man dresses as a poster of Fumio Kishida, Japanese Prime Minister urging to raise tax during Halloween in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, on Oct. 29, 2023.
A man dresses as a poster of Fumio Kishida, Japanese Prime Minister urging to raise tax during Halloween in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, on Oct. 29, 2023.
6月15日，一位司机开车经过日本东京目黑车站。车身上贴着拼贴的政治家竞选海报。
A man drives a car with edited posters of Japan’s politiacians through Meguro station, Tokyo, Japan, June 15, 2023.
A man drives a car with edited posters of Japan’s politiacians through Meguro station, Tokyo, Japan, June 15, 2023.
7月2日，一位女士在日本东京派对上展示自己的纹身。
A lady with her tattoo is seen on a party in Tokyo, Japan, on July 2, 2023.
A lady with her tattoo is seen on a party in Tokyo, Japan, on July 2, 2023.
7月4日，日本首相岸田文雄在日本东京首相官邸会见国际原子能机构总干事格罗西。（从左二至右）日本外务大臣林芳正，经济产业大臣西村康稔，内阁官房副长官木原诚二，官房副长官矶崎仁彦，国家安全保障局长秋叶刚男，日本常驻维也纳联合国代表引原毅，外务翻译官山田重夫参加见面会。此行，格罗西向日本首相岸田文雄提交针对日本福岛核污染水的综合评估报告。
Cabinet members react when Fumio Kishida meets The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi at the prime minister's official residence. During the meeting, Grossi delivers safety review report on Japan's plan to release nuclear-contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea. on July 4, 2023.
Cabinet members react when Fumio Kishida meets The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi at the prime minister's official residence. During the meeting, Grossi delivers safety review report on Japan's plan to release nuclear-contaminated water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea. on July 4, 2023.
8月23日，渔民小野春熊打渔归来坐在日本福岛县新地町的钓师浜渔港边。24日，福岛第一核电站核污染水排海。
Fisherman Ono Haruo sits at Tsurishihama Fishing Port after fishing in Shinchi Town, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, on Aug. 23, 2023. Japan started releasing nuclear-contaminated wastewater from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean on Aug. 24.
Fisherman Ono Haruo sits at Tsurishihama Fishing Port after fishing in Shinchi Town, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, on Aug. 23, 2023. Japan started releasing nuclear-contaminated wastewater from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the Pacific Ocean on Aug. 24.
5月3日，参与者在日本东京临海广域防灾公园宪法大集会上集体呼喊抗议，希望守护和平，反对改宪及扩军。
People rally at Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park in Tokyo, Japan, on May 3, 2023. Some 25,000 Japanese people rallied on Wednesday in Tokyo, calling for peace and protection of Japan's Constitution, including the war-renouncing Article 9, as the country marked the 76th anniversary of its pacifist post-war Constitution.
People rally at Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park in Tokyo, Japan, on May 3, 2023. Some 25,000 Japanese people rallied on Wednesday in Tokyo, calling for peace and protection of Japan's Constitution, including the war-renouncing Article 9, as the country marked the 76th anniversary of its pacifist post-war Constitution.
12月23日，一个人身穿大麻及圣诞元素服装在东京涩谷街头呼吁大麻合法化。
A man wearing a marijuana and Christmas-inspired costume calls for the legalization of marijuana on a street in Shibuya, Tokyo, on Dec. 23, 2023.
A man wearing a marijuana and Christmas-inspired costume calls for the legalization of marijuana on a street in Shibuya, Tokyo, on Dec. 23, 2023.
12月9日，在日本大阪，在松冈环等人组织的关于南京大屠杀的集会现场，参会人员集体默哀。从1988年至今，松冈环35年间到访中国约150次，走访调查大约350位南京大屠杀幸存者和250名侵华日本老兵，出版南京大屠杀相关书籍6本，个人出资拍摄《南京被割裂的记忆》《太平门消失的1300人》《南京的松村伍长》3部纪录片，并在日本国内及世界各地奔走演讲。呼吁日本民众不忘历史，重新审视南京大屠杀。
Participants observe a collective moment of silence at the site of a rally organized by Matsuoka Tamaki and others about the Nanjing Massacre in Osaka, Japan, on Dec. 9, 2023. In the 35 years since 1988, Matsuoka has visited China about 150 times, interviewed and investigated about 350 survivors of the Nanjing Massacre and 250 Japanese veterans who invaded China, published 6 books, and personally funded the shooting of 3 documentaries related to the Nanjing Massacre. She also gives speeches in Japan and around the world to call on people to remember history and re-examine the Nanjing Massacre.
Participants observe a collective moment of silence at the site of a rally organized by Matsuoka Tamaki and others about the Nanjing Massacre in Osaka, Japan, on Dec. 9, 2023. In the 35 years since 1988, Matsuoka has visited China about 150 times, interviewed and investigated about 350 survivors of the Nanjing Massacre and 250 Japanese veterans who invaded China, published 6 books, and personally funded the shooting of 3 documentaries related to the Nanjing Massacre. She also gives speeches in Japan and around the world to call on people to remember history and re-examine the Nanjing Massacre.
5月6日，在2022赛季亚冠联赛决赛次回合比赛前，球迷在球场暖场。当日，在日本埼玉县埼玉体育场2002举行的2022赛季亚冠联赛决赛次回合比赛中，浦和红钻以比分1:0，总比分2:1胜阿尔希拉尔获得亚冠冠军。
Fans cheer prior to the final 2nd leg of 2022 AFC Champions League between Urawa Reds and Al Hilal at Saitama Stadium 2002 in Saitama, Japan on May 6, 2023. Eventually, Urawa Reds comes to the top.
Fans cheer prior to the final 2nd leg of 2022 AFC Champions League between Urawa Reds and Al Hilal at Saitama Stadium 2002 in Saitama, Japan on May 6, 2023. Eventually, Urawa Reds comes to the top.
5月21日，在日本广岛，反对七国集团峰会的游行人群与现场维护秩序的警察及武警爆发冲突。
Protesters protest against the Group of Seven (G7) summit clashed with police and paramilitary police in Hiroshima, Japan, on May 21, 2023.
Protesters protest against the Group of Seven (G7) summit clashed with police and paramilitary police in Hiroshima, Japan, on May 21, 2023.
10月1日，游行队伍从日本横滨中华街山下町公园出发，庆祝中国国庆。
A parade sets off from Yamashitacho Park of Yokohama China Town, Japan, on Oct. 1, 2023, to celebrate China's National Day.
A parade sets off from Yamashitacho Park of Yokohama China Town, Japan, on Oct. 1, 2023, to celebrate China's National Day.
4月2日，人们在日本东京国际宠物用品博览会上为宠物拍照。第十二届东京国际宠物用品博览会3月30日至4月2日在日本东京举行。本次会展吸引了约600家参展商，展品涉及宠物护理、食品、娱乐等多个方面。
People take photos of pet dogs during the 12th Interpets Asia Pacific at the Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo, Japan, April 2, 2023. The 12th Interpets Asia Pacific is held here from March 30 to April 2, with around 600 exhibitors showcasing their pet-related products and services.
People take photos of pet dogs during the 12th Interpets Asia Pacific at the Tokyo Big Sight in Tokyo, Japan, April 2, 2023. The 12th Interpets Asia Pacific is held here from March 30 to April 2, with around 600 exhibitors showcasing their pet-related products and services.
2月19日，在日本东京上野动物园，游客排队与大熊猫“香香”告别。队伍被分区，每个区可停留一分钟。
Visitors line up to see giant panda Xiang Xiang at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo, Japan, on Feb. 19, 2023. People flocked to Tokyo's Ueno Zoological Gardens to see Xiang Xiang on Sunday, the final day for public viewing for the beloved five-year-old female giant panda before her return to China. The line is devided into blocks, each block and stay for 1 minute.
Visitors line up to see giant panda Xiang Xiang at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo, Japan, on Feb. 19, 2023. People flocked to Tokyo's Ueno Zoological Gardens to see Xiang Xiang on Sunday, the final day for public viewing for the beloved five-year-old female giant panda before her return to China. The line is devided into blocks, each block and stay for 1 minute.
9月18日，在日本东京巢鸭，一位老年人路过商业街。9月17日日本总务省公布的人口统计数据显示，日本65岁以上老年人在总人口中所占比例达到29.1%，再次刷新该国历史纪录，为世界第一。
An elderly person walks on a business street in Tokyo, Japan, on Sept. 18, 2023. Japan's elderly citizens, defined as those aged 65 and above, saw their percentage in the overall population at a historic high of 29.1 percent, according to the demographic statistics announced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications a day before the country's Respect for the Aged Day holiday. It made Japan the country with the highest percentage of elderly citizens among 200 nations and regions worldwide.
An elderly person walks on a business street in Tokyo, Japan, on Sept. 18, 2023. Japan's elderly citizens, defined as those aged 65 and above, saw their percentage in the overall population at a historic high of 29.1 percent, according to the demographic statistics announced by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications a day before the country's Respect for the Aged Day holiday. It made Japan the country with the highest percentage of elderly citizens among 200 nations and regions worldwide.
11月30日，在日本东京多摩川车站附近的大桥下，无家可归人员将物资摆放于此。
Homeless people put supplies under a bridge near Tamagawa station in Tokyo, Japan, on Nov. 30, 2023.
Homeless people put supplies under a bridge near Tamagawa station in Tokyo, Japan, on Nov. 30, 2023.
6月3日，大量乘客在日本名古屋车站等待新干线再开。因2日强降雨天气，当日，东海道新干线始发时间起至中午时分，东京至名古屋段停运，名古屋开往东京方向新干线计划12点以后开始运行。名古屋至新大阪区间新干线调整为一小时一班。大量乘客滞留名古屋。
Passengers wait for Shinkansen trains to start again at Nagoya Station in Nagoya, Japan, on June 3, 2023. Torrential rains pounded a wide swath of Japan's Pacific coast on Friday and disrupted transportation services, including cancellations of shinkansen bullet train services in some areas.
Passengers wait for Shinkansen trains to start again at Nagoya Station in Nagoya, Japan, on June 3, 2023. Torrential rains pounded a wide swath of Japan's Pacific coast on Friday and disrupted transportation services, including cancellations of shinkansen bullet train services in some areas.
9月3日，在日本冲绳举行的2023年篮球世界杯小组赛第二轮比赛中，德国队以100:71胜斯洛文尼亚队。最终德国队力克传统豪强塞尔维亚队，如愿捧起2023年篮球世界杯的冠军奖杯，成为篮球世界杯（前身为男篮世锦赛）历史上第七支冠军队伍。
Germany defeated Slovenia 100-71 in the second round of the group stage of the 2023 Basketball World Cup in Okinawa, Japan, on Sept. 3, 2023. In the end, the German team beat the traditional powerhouse Serbia team to hold the championship trophy of the 2023 Basketball World Cup, becoming the seventh champion team in the history of the Basketball World Cup.
Germany defeated Slovenia 100-71 in the second round of the group stage of the 2023 Basketball World Cup in Okinawa, Japan, on Sept. 3, 2023. In the end, the German team beat the traditional powerhouse Serbia team to hold the championship trophy of the 2023 Basketball World Cup, becoming the seventh champion team in the history of the Basketball World Cup.
5月14日，人们在日本东京秋叶原冒雨观看神田祭。被称为“日本三大祭”之一的神田祭，因为疫情缘故终止三年后再次开启。
People watch the Kanda Matsuri in the rain in Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan, on May 14, 2023. The Kanda Matsuri, known as one of the "three major Matsuri in Japan," reopened three years after it was discontinued due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
People watch the Kanda Matsuri in the rain in Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan, on May 14, 2023. The Kanda Matsuri, known as one of the "three major Matsuri in Japan," reopened three years after it was discontinued due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
3月21日春分，不少民众来到日本东京代代木公园赏樱。这是代代木公园的一处垃圾堆放点。
A lady puts garbage on a garbage dump at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo, Japan, on March 21, 2023. During the the Spring Equinox lots of people come to the park to enjoy cherry blossoms.
A lady puts garbage on a garbage dump at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo, Japan, on March 21, 2023. During the the Spring Equinox lots of people come to the park to enjoy cherry blossoms.
5月31日，中国队球员李盈莹在比赛中扣球。当日，在日本名古屋举行的2023年世界女排联赛分站赛中，中国队以3比2战胜巴西队。最终中国女排以四战四胜的战绩结束了本站比赛。
Li Yingying of China spikes the ball during the 2023 Volleyball Nations League between China and Brazil in Nagoya, Japan, May 31, 2023.
Li Yingying of China spikes the ball during the 2023 Volleyball Nations League between China and Brazil in Nagoya, Japan, May 31, 2023.
7月28日，中国选手覃海洋庆祝自己以2分05秒48的成绩获男子200米蛙泳金牌并打破澳大利亚选手斯达博蒂·库克保持的世界纪录。
Qin Haiyang of China celebrates winning the men's 200m breaststroke gold medal in 2:05.48 on July 28, 2023, breaking the world record held by Zac Stubblety-Cook of Australia.
Qin Haiyang of China celebrates winning the men's 200m breaststroke gold medal in 2:05.48 on July 28, 2023, breaking the world record held by Zac Stubblety-Cook of Australia.
3月9日，在日本东京巨蛋体育场进行的2023世界棒球经典赛B组第一轮比赛中，日本队选手大谷翔平准备开始投球。2023年12月10日，两届MLB美联最有价值球员大谷翔平亲自宣布与洛杉矶道奇达成协议，并签下一笔十年7亿美元的天价合同。不仅以超过2.5亿美元的差距打破了MLB历史最大合同的纪录，还一举超越了梅西和C罗此前签约的合同金额，创下新的世界运动员单笔合同总薪水之最。
Japan's Ohtani Shohei prepares to pitch during the Group B first round of the 2023 World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, on March 9, 2023. On December 10, 2023, two-time MLB American League MVP Ohtani personally announced that he had reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Dodgers and signed a ten-year, $700 million contract. Not only broke the record of the largest contract in MLB history with a gap of more than 250 million US dollars, but also surpassed the contract amount previously signed by Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, setting a new world athlete's single contract total salary.
Japan's Ohtani Shohei prepares to pitch during the Group B first round of the 2023 World Baseball Classic at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan, on March 9, 2023. On December 10, 2023, two-time MLB American League MVP Ohtani personally announced that he had reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Dodgers and signed a ten-year, $700 million contract. Not only broke the record of the largest contract in MLB history with a gap of more than 250 million US dollars, but also surpassed the contract amount previously signed by Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, setting a new world athlete's single contract total salary.
6月10日，道教授浅见八重子在日本埼玉茶家中的茶室里。
Tea Master Asami Yaeko demonstrates the serving of matcha to the guest in the tea ceremony room at her home in Saitama, Japan, on June 10, 2023.
Tea Master Asami Yaeko demonstrates the serving of matcha to the guest in the tea ceremony room at her home in Saitama, Japan, on June 10, 2023.
4月3日，在日本埼玉县三乡市，小西武准备开车去给订货花店送花时路过一片花地。在日本的埼玉县，小西武2022年创立了自己的花卉公司，从中国云南进口鲜切花，销售给分销商、鲜花加工厂以及花店。
Konishi Takeshi, a flower importer pasts a flower field as he prepared to deliver flowers to an order flower shop in Saitama, Japan, on April 3, 2023.
Konishi Takeshi, a flower importer pasts a flower field as he prepared to deliver flowers to an order flower shop in Saitama, Japan, on April 3, 2023.
4月10日，人们在日本东京新宿御苑内观赏夜樱景观。
People visit Shinjuku Gyoen to see the Sakura Night Garden Illumination in Tokyo, Japan, on April 10, 2023.
People visit Shinjuku Gyoen to see the Sakura Night Garden Illumination in Tokyo, Japan, on April 10, 2023.
1月1日，人们在日本茨城县大洗町的海边等待日出。
People wait for sunrise by the sea in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, Jan. 1, 2023.
People wait for sunrise by the sea in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, Jan. 1, 2023.
11月7日，日本东京的日落。当日，东京都心气温最高达27.5摄氏度，更新了保持百年的11月最高气温记录。此前最高记录为1923年11月1日观测的27.3摄氏度。
Sunset in Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 7. The highest temperature in urban Tokyo that day reached 27.5 degrees Celsius, renewing the century-old record of the highest temperature in November. The previous record was 27.3 degrees Celsius observed on Nov. 1, 1923.
Sunset in Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 7. The highest temperature in urban Tokyo that day reached 27.5 degrees Celsius, renewing the century-old record of the highest temperature in November. The previous record was 27.3 degrees Celsius observed on Nov. 1, 1923.