A general view of Hokan-ji Temple, an example of Japanese Buddhist architecture also known as Yasaka Pagoda, and its surroundings in the Gion district of Kyoto, Japan on March 09, 2025. Known for its historic wooden buildings, tea houses, geishas, and women in traditional kimonos, the area attracts thousands of domestic and international tourists each year. At the nearby Yasaka Koshin-do Temple, colorful cloth pouches called kukurizaru, used as traditional charms with written wishes, capture the attention of many visitors. (Photo by Aytug Can Sencar/Anadolu via Getty Images)





“MYAKU-MYAKU”, the official character of Expo 2025, makes an appearance during the official opening ceremony of the Expo 2025, a day before the event opens to the public, in Osaka, western Japan April 12, 2025, in this photo taken by Kyodo. (Phoot by Kyodo News via Reuters)





Officials participate in the opening of Germany's pavilion on the opening day of the Expo 2025 in Osaka, central Japan, Sunday, April 13, 2025. (Photo by Hiro Komae/AP Photo)





Visitors watch a presentation in the Australia Pavilion during the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan on April 13, 2025 in Osaka, Japan. The World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, themed “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”, is a significant global event focusing on technological innovation and sustainable development. Against the backdrop of U.S. President Donald Trump's trade tariffs, the Expo serves as a platform for Japan to showcase its commitment to multilateral cooperation and technological leadership while fostering diplomatic ties and economic partnerships, particularly with ASEAN and China. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)





Visitors hold umbrellas as they visit the Spain Pavilion during the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan on April 13, 2025 in Osaka, Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)





Visitors walk in the Grand Ring wooden structure during the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan on April 13, 2025 in Osaka, Japan. (Photo by Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)





A visitor tries experiencing to maneuver UNI-ONE electric mobility devices built by Honda, dubbing the ride as “hands-free personal mobility devices”, during the Expo 2025 in Osaka, western Japan, Monday, April 14, 2025. (Photo by Hiro Komae/AP Photo)





Visitors enjoy fully bloomed azalea at Nezu Jinja Shrine on April 17, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by The Asahi Shimbun via Getty Images)





A visitor in costume poses while attending “Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025” at the Makuhari Messe convention centre in Chiba City, Chiba prefecture in suburban Tokyo on April 18, 2025. (Photo by Richard A. Brooks/AFP Photo)





Star Wars fans in different creations of the Boba Fett uniforms attend a fan convention called the Star Wars Celebration in Chiba, near Tokyo, Friday, April 18, 2025. (Photo by Hiro Komae/AP Photo)





A Star Wars supporter poses for a photo during a fan convention called the Star Wars Celebration Japan in Chiba, near Tokyo, Friday, April 18, 2025. (Photo by Hiro Komae/AP Photo)





A Star Wars fan in an R2-D2 costume poses for a photo outside the venue during a fan convention called the Star Wars Celebration in Chiba, near Tokyo, Friday, April 18, 2025. (Photo by Hiro Komae/AP Photo)





People line up to enter the Makuhari Messe convention center for the Star Wars Celebration Japan in Chiba, near Tokyo, Friday, April 18, 2025. (Photo by Hiro Komae/AP Photo)





Star Wars fans wearing costumes of Chewbacca, left, and Widdle Warrick pose for a photo during a fan convention called the Star Wars Celebration in Chiba, near Tokyo, Friday, April 18, 2025. (Photo by Hiro Komae/AP Photo)





A Star Wars fan dressed as Yoda tries to look airborne during a fan convention called the Star Wars Celebration Japan in Chiba, near Tokyo, Friday, April 18, 2025. (Photo by Hiro Komae/AP Photo)





Fans watch opening act during the Star Wars Celebration in Chiba, near Tokyo, Friday, April 18, 2025. (Photo by Hiro Komae/AP Photo)





Star Wars fans wearing costumes of Darth Maul, left, and his brother Savage Opress pose for a photo outside the venue during a fan convention called the Star Wars Celebration in Chiba, near Tokyo, Friday, April 18, 2025. (Photo by Hiro Komae/AP Photo)





Star Wars fans in different creations of the Boba Fett uniforms attend a fan convention, the Star Wars Celebration in Chiba, near Tokyo, Friday, April 18, 2025. (Photo by Hiro Komae/AP Photo)





Japan's Emperor Naruhito, center, Empress Masako, second right, and other royal family members walk down a hill to greet guests during the spring garden party at the Akasaka Palace imperial garden in Tokyo, Tuesday, April 22, 2025. (Photo by Shuji Kajiyama/AP Photo)





Cherry blossoms in full bloom are lit up at Hirosaki Park in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture on April 21, 2025. Hirosaki Park is one of the most famous cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan, with around 1,700 Somei-Yoshino cherry trees in full bloom. There are around 2,600 cherry trees of 52 varieties planted in the park. (Phoot by The Yomiuri Shimbun via AP Images)