Japan Timeline for August 2026

Kuwaki Shiho celebrates after clinching the Women’s Open title at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Britain. (© AFP/Jiji)

Takagi Miho receives her People’s Honor Award from Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae. (© AFP/Jiji; pool photo)

Kishi Keiko in April 1990. (© Jiji)

Okuda Hiroshi. (© Jiji)

Kusama Yayoi in September 2013. (© Jiji)

Construction equipment partially submerged after heavy rain in Himi, Toyama, on August 27, 2026. (© Jiji)