Timeline for February 2020

Nomura Katsuya congratulates Tanaka Masahiro (wearing the number 18) for pitching a complete game in a victory for Tōhoku Rakuten Golden Eagles at Sapporo Dome on October 23, 2009. (© Jiji)

Actress Ishihara Satomi (left) gives a high five to the next runner during the Tokyo Olympics torch relay rehearsal on February 15, 2020. (© Jiji)

Emperor Naruhito is followed by Empress Masako, Crown Prince Fumihito, and Crown Princess Kiko at an Imperial Palace birthday event on February 23, 2020. (© Jiji; pool photo)