TIMES GALLERY – JULY 2026 - Sustainable Japan by The Japan Times

Dominican Ambassador Edward A. Perez Reyes throws the ceremonial first pitch during Dominican Republic Day, celebrating friendship between the Dominican Republic and Japan. | Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters

Tokyo Diplomats pose with the Waseda Old Boys after a friendly touch-rugby match. | Embassy of Romania

Sword expert Paul Martin is honored with the OSS Ambassador’s Award by Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado for his contributions to Japanese sword culture and U.K.-Japan relations. | Malvern College Tokyo

The 29 singers of the Winnipeg Youth Chorus captivate listeners at the Embassy of Canada to Japan. | Embassy of Canada

Irish Ambassador Damien Cole (left) and EU Ambassador Jean-Eric Paquet mark the launch of Ireland’s presidency of the EU Council with State Minister for Foreign Affairs Ayano Kunimitsu. | Embassy of Ireland

Ermal Muca presents letters of credence to His Majesty, Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, accrediting him as ambassador of the Republic of Albania to Malaysia nonresident. | Embassy of the Republic of Albania

Indonesian Ambassador Nurmala Kartini Sjahrir welcomes the honorary consuls from Nagoya, Sapporo and Fukuoka at the ambassador’s residence to strengthen bilateral ties with Japan. | Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia