Pictures of the Week (Mar. 26 – Apr. 1)

Anime Japan 2016
Tokyo, Japan – Cosplayers pose for a picture during Anime Japan 2016 on March 26, 2016. Anime Japan 2016 brings together all aspects of the”anime” industry offering an opportunity for visitors get close to creators, voice actors, idol groups, and cosplayers, and to learn about the industry. This is the second year that the exhibition is being held at Tokyo Big Sight. (Photo by Alessandro Di Ciommo/AFLO)

Shibuya Samurai Street Litter Patrol
Tokyo, Japan – Samurai street cleaners in the popular Shibuya district on March 27, 2016. This group of young Japanese want to set a good example and educate passersby by keeping one of the world’s busiest shopping districts clean. (Photo by Alessandro Di Ciommo/AFLO)

A man strolling through Yoyogi Park is seen through cherry blossoms.
Tokyo, Japan – A man strolling through Yoyogi Park is seen through cherry blossoms, March 29, 2016. (Photo by Yuriko Nakao/AFLO)

The 70th All Japan Artistic Gymnastics Individual All-Around Championship
Tokyo, Japan – Daisuke Suzuki in action during the 70th All Japan Artistic Gymnastics Individual All-Around Championship Men’s Qualification Horizontal Bar at 1st Yoyogi Gymnasium, April 1, 2016. (Photo by Yohei Osada/AFLO SPORT)

JAL takes on 1,460 new staff for new business year
Tokyo, Japan – Japan Airlines (JAL) newly hired employees fly their paper planes with their wishes as they attend the entrance ceremony at the JAL hanger at Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Friday, April 1, 2016. JAL hired a total of 1,460 employees for the airlines group companies. (Photo by Yoshio Tsunoda/AFLO)