Rugby: Japan's World Cup squad

Rugby: Japan's World Cup squad

Kazuki Himeno, named Japan captain for the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France, speaks during a send-off event in Tokyo on August 15, 2023, held the same day 30 players were announced, with three places in the 33-member squad still to be confirmed.

Golan team returns home

Golan team returns home

NARITA, Japan - Members of the second batch of Japan's Self-Defense Forces personnel involved in U.N. peacekeeping operations in the Israeli-held Golan Heights are welcomed on arrival at Narita airport near Tokyo on Jan. 17, 2013. The 12 SDF members arrived home following the return of the 33-member first batch in late December, after Japan ordered their withdrawal due to worsening security conditions amid the civil war in Syria.

Golan team returns home

Golan team returns home

NARITA, Japan - Maj. Fumihiro Kayanuma (front), head of Japan's Self-Defense Forces personnel involved in U.N. peacekeeping operations in the Israeli-held Golan Heights, and other members of the team are welcomed on arrival at Narita airport near Tokyo on Jan. 17, 2013. The 12 SDF members arrived home following the return of the 33-member first batch in late December, after Japan ordered their withdrawal due to worsening security conditions amid the civil war in Syria.

Squad announced under new Japan coach Okada

Squad announced under new Japan coach Okada

TOKYO, Japan - The Japanese national soccer coach Takeshi Okada meets the press in Tokyo on Dec. 11 as the Japan Football Association announced a 33-member provisional squad for the national team for the first time since Okada took over from stricken coach Ivica Osim.

Thai military team leaves for E. Timor

Thai military team leaves for E. Timor

BANGKOK, Thailand - Maj. Gen. Songkitti Jaggabatra (L), who has been appointed deputy commander of the international force for East Timor, talks with Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai (R) prior to departure for Darwin, Australia, on Sept. 17. His 33-member advance team of Thai armed forces will join Australian forces in Darwin as U.N. peacekeepers in East Timor and will proceed to Dili on Sept. 18.

Squad announced under new Japan coach Okada

Squad announced under new Japan coach Okada

TOKYO, Japan - The Japanese national soccer coach Takeshi Okada meets the press in Tokyo on Dec. 11 as the Japan Football Association announced a 33-member provisional squad for the national team for the first time since Okada took over from stricken coach Ivica Osim. (Kyodo)

Thai military team leaves for E. Timor

Thai military team leaves for E. Timor

BANGKOK, Thailand - Maj. Gen. Songkitti Jaggabatra (L), who has been appointed deputy commander of the international force for East Timor, talks with Thai Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai (R) prior to departure for Darwin, Australia, on Sept. 17. His 33-member advance team of Thai armed forces will join Australian forces in Darwin as U.N. peacekeepers in East Timor and will proceed to Dili on Sept. 18.