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Famed Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto dies

Japanese musician-actor Ryuichi Sakamoto (L) attends a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 1982, to announce production of the film "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence" with costars, including comedian-actor Beat Takeshi (R). A world-renowned musician and composer, Sakamoto, also the keyboardist of the legendary electronic music band Yellow Magic Orchestra, known as YMO, died of cancer at 71 in late March 2023.

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Famed Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto dies

Japanese musician-actor Ryuichi Sakamoto (L) attends a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 1982, to announce production of the film "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence" with the director of the film, Nagisa Oshima (C), and costars including comedian-actor Beat Takeshi (R). A world-renowned musician and composer, Sakamoto, also the keyboardist of the legendary electronic music band Yellow Magic Orchestra, known as YMO, died of cancer at 71 in late March 2023.

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Beat Takeshi encourages boxer Amagasa

TOKYO, Japan - Comedian Beat Takeshi (R), also known as renowned movie director Takeshi Kitano, and boxer Hisashi Amagasa pose for photographs in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2014. Amagasa will fight WBA/WBO super bantamweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux of Cuba on the New Year's Eve.

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Musician-actor Johnny Okura dies at 62

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in Tokyo in July 1982 shows Japanese musician and actor Johnny Okura (far L) attending a press conference to announce production of the film "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence," with the director of the film, Nagisa Oshima (2nd from R) and costars, including comedian-actor Beat Takeshi (far R) and musician-actor Ryuichi Sakamoto (2nd from L). Okura died of pneumonia on Nov. 19, 2014, at a Tokyo hospital. He was 62.

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Int'l modern art festival on Japan islets

TAKAMATSU, Japan - Photo shows ''ANGER from the Bottom,'' an artwork co-created by Beat Takeshi, internationally known as film director Takeshi Kitano, and contemporary artist Kenji Yanobe, in the town of Shodoshima, Kagawa Prefecture, on March 19, 2013. The Setouchi Triennale 2013, a contemporary art show featuring the works of more than 200 artists from 23 countries and regions, opened on March 20 on a cluster of 12 small islands in the Seto Inland Sea in western Japan.

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Film director Oshima dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in Tokyo in July 1982 shows Japanese film director Nagisa Oshima (C) holding a press conference about the production of his movie "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence," with Ryuichi Sakamoto (L) and Beat Takeshi, who later became known as Takeshi Kitano. Oshima, who won the best director award at the Cannes International Film Festival in 1978 with "Empire of Passion," died of pneumonia at a hospital in Kanagawa Prefecture on Jan. 15, 2013. He was 80.

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Japan overpower Denmark to cruise into last 16

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - This combination photo shows Japan coach Takeshi Okada (L) and Denmark coach Morten Olsen shouting instructions to their players during a World Cup Group E match at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 24, 2010. Japan beat Denmark 3-1 to advance to the second round of the tournament.

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Japan overpower Denmark to cruise into last 16

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Japan coach Takeshi Okada reacts after his players beat Denmark 3-1 in a World Cup Group E match at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 24, 2010. Japan advanced to the knockout round of the event.

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Japan overpower Denmark to cruise into last 16

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Japan coach Takeshi Okada reacts after his players beat Denmark 3-1 in a World Cup Group E match at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 24, 2010. Japan advanced to the knockout round of the event.

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Kashima lose to Suwon in AFC Champions League

SUWON, South Korea - Kashima Antlers midfielder Takeshi Aoki (R) battles for the ball during the first half of a Group G first-round game of the AFC Champions League against South Korea's Suwon Bluewings at Suwon World Cup Stadium on March 11. Suwon beat Kashima 4-1.

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Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Tatsuya Tanaka (8) scored the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Doha on Nov. 19. Japan beat Qatar 3-0, keeping coach Takeshi Okada's men in second spot in Asian zone Group A with seven points from three games, two behind Australia.

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Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Tatsuya Tanaka (8) scored the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Doha on Nov. 19. Japan beat Qatar 3-0, keeping coach Takeshi Okada's men in second spot in Asian zone Group A with seven points from three games, two behind Australia.

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Japan wins Japan Open team competition

SAITAMA, Japan - (From L to R) Daisuke Takahashi, Takeshi Honda, Miki Ando and Mao Asada pose after winning the Japan Open figure skating team competition at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama on May 14. Japan beat North America and Europe at the meet comprising a total of four men and women professionals and amateurs from each region.

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Golden Eagles beat Fighters

SENDAI, Japan - Takeshi Yamasaki is greeted by teammates after hitting a go-ahead solo home run in the fifth inning of a game against the Nippon Ham Fighters at Fullcast Stadium in Sendai on April 12. The Golden Eagles beat the Fighters 3-1.

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Golden Eagles beat Fighters

SENDAI, Japan - Takeshi Yamasaki is greeted by teammates after hitting a go-ahead solo home run in the fifth inning of a game against the Nippon Ham Fighters at Fullcast Stadium in Sendai on April 12. The Golden Eagles beat the Fighters 3-1. (Kyodo)

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Japan wins Japan Open team competition

SAITAMA, Japan - (From L to R) Daisuke Takahashi, Takeshi Honda, Miki Ando and Mao Asada pose after winning the Japan Open figure skating team competition at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama on May 14. Japan beat North America and Europe at the meet comprising a total of four men and women professionals and amateurs from each region. (Kyodo)

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Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Tatsuya Tanaka (8) scored the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Doha on Nov. 19. Japan beat Qatar 3-0, keeping coach Takeshi Okada's men in second spot in Asian zone Group A with seven points from three games, two behind Australia. (Kyodo)

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Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Tatsuya Tanaka (8) scored the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Doha on Nov. 19. Japan beat Qatar 3-0, keeping coach Takeshi Okada's men in second spot in Asian zone Group A with seven points from three games, two behind Australia. (Kyodo)

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Kashima lose to Suwon in AFC Champions League

SUWON, South Korea - Kashima Antlers midfielder Takeshi Aoki (R) battles for the ball during the first half of a Group G first-round game of the AFC Champions League against South Korea's Suwon Bluewings at Suwon World Cup Stadium on March 11. Suwon beat Kashima 4-1. (Kyodo)

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Takeshis' (2005)

Takeshi Kitano & Kotomi Kyono Characters: Beat Takeshi / Mr. Kitano, Takeshi's Girl Friend / Kitano's Female Neighbor Film: Takeshis' (2005) Director: Takeshi Kitano 02 September 2005 Date: 02 September 2005

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Takeshis' (2005)

Takeshi Kitano Characters: Beat Takeshi / Mr. Kitano Film: Takeshis' (2005) Director: Takeshi Kitano 02 September 2005 Date: 02 September 2005

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Hana-Bi; Fireworks (1997)

Kayoko Kishimoto & Takeshi Kitano Characters: Miyuki, Nishi's wife & Yoshitaka Nishi (as 'Beat' Takeshi) Film: Hana-Bi; Fireworks (JP 1997) Director: Takeshi Kitano 03 September 1997 Date: 03 September 1997

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Hana-Bi; Fireworks (1997)

Takeshi Kitano Characters: Yoshitaka Nishi (as 'Beat' Takeshi) Film: Hana-Bi; Fireworks (JP 1997) Director: Takeshi Kitano 03 September 1997 Date: 03 September 1997

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Hana-Bi; Fireworks (1997)

Takeshi Kitano Characters: Yoshitaka Nishi (as 'Beat' Takeshi) Film: Hana-Bi; Fireworks (JP 1997) Director: Takeshi Kitano 03 September 1997 Date: 03 September 1997

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Quality: 2nd Generation. Film Title: Zatoichi. A film by Ta

Quality: 2nd Generation. Film Title: Zatoichi. A film by Takeshi Kitano. Pictured: 'Beat' Takeshi as Zatoichi. An Artificial Eye Release. ZATOICHI [JAP 2003] TAKESHI KITANO Date: 2003

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VIOLENT COP

VIOLENT COP BEAT TAKESHI Date: 1989

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GOHATTO

GOHATTO [JAPAN 1999] ENGLISH TITLE: TABOO 'BEAT' TAKESHI Date: 1999

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GOHATTO

GOHATTO [JAPAN 1999] ENGLISH LANGUAGE TITLE: TABOO 'BEAT' TAKESHI AND RYUHEI MATSUDA Date: 1999

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GOHATTO

GOHATTO [JAPAN 1999] ENGLISH TITLE: TABOO 'BEAT' TAKESHI (CENTRE) PICTURE FORM THE RONALD GRANT ARCHIVE Date: 1999

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(3) Takeshi Kitano a.k.a. Beat Takeshi

TOKYO, Japan - Takeshi Kitano, also known as Beat Takeshi, at a news conference following a seven-month hiatus after he was indicted for assaulting a magazine publisher. The photo was taken July 10, 1987. (Kyodo)

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(2) Takeshi Kitano a.k.a. Beat Takeshi

TOKYO, Japan - Takeshi Kitano, also known as Beat Takeshi (C), during an appearance in the popular TV program "Takeshi's Castle" following a seven-month hiatus after he was indicted for assaulting a magazine publisher. The photo was taken July 10, 1987. (Kyodo)

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(1) Takeshi Kitano a.k.a. Beat Takeshi

TOKYO, Japan - Takeshi Kitano (L), also known as Beat Takeshi, during an appearance in the popular TV program ''Takeshi's Castle.'' The photo was taken April 22, 1986. (Kyodo)

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Japan overpower Denmark to cruise into last 16

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - This combination photo shows Japan coach Takeshi Okada (L) and Denmark coach Morten Olsen shouting instructions to their players during a World Cup Group E match at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 24, 2010. Japan beat Denmark 3-1 to advance to the second round of the tournament. (Kyodo)

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Japan overpower Denmark to cruise into last 16

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Japan coach Takeshi Okada reacts after his players beat Denmark 3-1 in a World Cup Group E match at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 24, 2010. Japan advanced to the knockout round of the event. (Kyodo)

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Japan overpower Denmark to cruise into last 16

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Japan coach Takeshi Okada reacts after his players beat Denmark 3-1 in a World Cup Group E match at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 24, 2010. Japan advanced to the knockout round of the event. (Kyodo)

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Beat Takeshi encourages boxer Amagasa

TOKYO, Japan - Comedian Beat Takeshi (R), also known as renowned movie director Takeshi Kitano, and boxer Hisashi Amagasa pose for photographs in Tokyo on Dec. 18, 2014. Amagasa will fight WBA/WBO super bantamweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux of Cuba on the New Year's Eve. (Kyodo)

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Badminton: Sonoda, Kamura capture Hong Kong doubles crown

Japan's Keigo Sonoda (R) and Takeshi Kamura pose with their gold medals after winning the men's Hong Kong Open badminton doubles title on Nov. 27, 2016. The 26-year-olds beat Danish fourth seeds Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen 21-19, 21-19. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Badminton: Sonoda, Kamura capture Hong Kong doubles crown

Japan's Keigo Sonoda (R) and Takeshi Kamura pose for photos after winning the men's Hong Kong Open badminton doubles title on Nov. 27, 2016. The 26-year-olds beat Danish fourth seeds Mathias Boe and Carsten Mogensen 21-19, 21-19. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo