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Skiing: Nordic Skiing World Championships

Yuna Kasai of Japan poses for a photo after winning the women's Nordic combined mass start normal hill event at the Nordic Skiing World Championships in Trondheim, Norway, on Feb. 27, 2025. Kasai is the first Japanese woman to win an individual world gold.

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APEC summit in Lima

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba (L) shakes hands with Peruvian President Dina Boluarte before the start of the first day of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Lima on Nov. 15, 2024. (Pool photo)

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APEC summit in Lima

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is pictured before the start of the first day of a two-day Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum summit in Lima on Nov. 15, 2024. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM at Fukushima fish market

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida meets the press after visiting a fish market in the Fukushima Prefecture city of Iwaki, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 24, 2024, the first anniversary of the start of the release of treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea. (Pool photo) ==Kyodo

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Japan PM at Fukushima fish market

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (C) tries some seafood at a fish market in the Fukushima Prefecture city of Iwaki, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 24, 2024, the first anniversary of the start of the release of treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM at Fukushima fish market

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida tries some seafood at a fish market in the Fukushima Prefecture city of Iwaki, northeastern Japan, on Aug. 24, 2024, the first anniversary of the start of the release of treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea. (Pool photo)

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Yoshiki's handprint unveiled at Hollywood special ceremony

LOS ANGELES, United States Kyodo - Japanese musician and film director Yoshiki was honored at a special ceremony in Hollywood to unveil a cement tablet displaying his hand and footprints on Tuesday at the TCL Chinese Theatre's forecourt. Yoshiki is the first Japanese star to join over 300 artists who have received the honor in the nearly 100-year history of the iconic theater. Clad in a black suit, Yoshiki posed and smiled in front of his newly unveiled prints for photographers before greeting his many fans who gathered in attendance. (Kyodo)

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G-7 summit in Hiroshima

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (2nd from R) greets U.S. President Joe Biden (far L) and first lady Jill Biden (2nd from L) at the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima on May 19, 2023, ahead of the start of the three-day Group of Seven summit in the western Japan city. (Pool photo)

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Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine interim hall

Dazaifu Tenmangu, a Shinto shrine with a history of more than 1,100 years, in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture in southwestern Japan, unveils on May 12, 2023, a temporary hall built ahead of the first renovation of its main hall in 124 years slated to start in late May. The temporary hall designed by Japanese architect Sosuke Fujimoto will be used until the completion of the main hall in 2026.

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Dazaifu Tenmangu shrine interim hall

Dazaifu Tenmangu, a Shinto shrine with a history of more than 1,100 years, in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture in southwestern Japan, unveils on May 12, 2023, a temporary hall built ahead of the first renovation of its main hall in 124 years slated to start in late May. The temporary hall designed by Japanese architect Sosuke Fujimoto will be used until the completion of the main hall in 2026.

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Geiko and maiko in Kyoto start work in 2023

Japanese "geiko" traditional professional entertainers and their apprentice, called "maiko," wearing formal attire, await the start of a ceremony to mark the first business day of the year on Jan. 7, 2023, in Kyoto.

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Geiko and maiko in Kyoto start work in 2023

Japanese "geiko" traditional professional entertainers and their apprentice, called "maiko," wearing formal attire, await the start of a ceremony to mark the first business day of the year on Jan. 7, 2023, in Kyoto.

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WBA undefeated champ John too much for Takemoto

KOBE, Japan - Japanese challenger Zaiki Takemoto, badly mauled by WBA featherweight champion Chris John, fails to stand up to the gong at the start of 10th round in the world title match in Kobe on Aug. 19. The Indonesian champion successfully retained his title for the eighth consecutive time and improved his record to 40-0 with one draw and 21 knockouts. Takemoto, appearing in his first world title bout, slipped to 21-7-1 (12 KOs).

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Toyota to launch world's 1st fuel-cell vehicle

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken on Nov. 18, 2014, in Tokyo shows the Mirai hydrogen-powered vehicle that Toyota Motor Corp. will start selling on Dec. 15. The Japanese automaker will become the world's first automaker to launch a fuel-cell vehicle for general consumers.

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Darvish picture perfect in Cactus League 2013 debut

SURPRISE, United States - Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish attends a press conference after getting on the mound against the Chicago White Sox in a Cactus League game in Surprise, Arizona, on Feb. 26, 2013. The Japanese ace threw two perfect innings with two strikeouts for his first start of the spring. The White Sox won 14-8.

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Darvish picture perfect in Cactus League 2013 debut

SURPRISE, United States - Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish (R) is met by Texas manager Ron Washington after getting on the mound against the Chicago White Sox in a Cactus League game in Surprise, Arizona, on Feb. 26, 2013. The Japanese ace threw two perfect innings with two strikeouts for his first start of the spring. The White Sox won 14-8.

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Darvish picture perfect in Cactus League 2013 debut

SURPRISE, United States - Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish sits in the dugout after getting on the mound against the Chicago White Sox in a Cactus League game in Surprise, Arizona, on Feb. 26, 2013. The Japanese ace threw two perfect innings with two strikeouts for his first start of the spring. The White Sox won 14-8.

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Darvish picture perfect in Cactus League 2013 debut

SURPRISE, United States - Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish pitches against the Chicago White Sox in a Cactus League game in Surprise, Arizona, on Feb. 26, 2013. The Japanese ace threw two perfect innings with two strikeouts for his first start of the spring. The White Sox won 14-8.

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Darvish picture perfect in Cactus League 2013 debut

SURPRISE, United States - Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish pitches against the Chicago White Sox in a Cactus League game in Surprise, Arizona, on Feb. 26, 2013. The Japanese ace threw two perfect innings with two strikeouts for his first start of the spring. The White Sox won 14-8.

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Moment of silence at parliament

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (L front) and members of his Cabinet observe a moment of silence at the start of a parliamentary session in the Diet in Tokyo on March 9, 2012, ahead of the first anniversary two days later of the Great East Japan Earthquake.

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Sony's Google internet TV

NEW YORK, United States - Photo shows the Sony Internet TV, the first television set to use Google Inc.'s Android operating software, that Sony Corp. unveiled on Oct. 12, 2010, in New York. The Japanese electronics giant said it will start sales of the television, which enables users to search for videos both from television networks and the Internet, on Oct. 16 in the United States.

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Sony's Google Internet TV

NEW YORK, United States - Photo shows the Sony Internet TV, the first television set to use Google Inc.'s Android operating software, and a remote control with keyboard that Sony Corp. unveiled Oct. 12, 2010, in New York. The Japanese electronics giant said it will start sales of the television, which enables users to search for videos both from television networks and the Internet, on Oct. 16 in the United States.

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Kan's reshuffled Cabinet

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan (C), Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara (R) and Michihiko Kano (L), farm minister, wait for the start of the first Cabinet meeting since the reshuffle at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2010. Kan reshuffled his Cabinet after he was reelected as head of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan.

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Female knuckleballer Yoshida leaves for U.S.

NARITA, Japan - Japanese female knuckleballer Eri Yoshida waves as she prepares to leave Narita airport, east of Tokyo, for the United States on May 7, 2010, to play in the U.S. independent Golden Baseball League. The 18-year-old will start her first season for the California-based Chico Outlaws.

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Female knuckleballer Yoshida leaves for U.S.

NARITA, Japan - Japanese female knuckleballer Eri Yoshida poses for a photo at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, on May 7, 2010, ahead of her departure for the United States to play in the U.S. independent Golden Baseball League. The 18-year-old will start her first season with the California-based Chico Outlaws.

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Ishikawa off to sluggish start in JGTO season opener

KUWANA, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa hits a bunker shot on the 13th hole in the Token Homemate Cup at Token Tado Country Club in Kuwana, Mie Prefecture, on April 15, 2010. The Japanese teenager struggled to a 6-over-par 77 to share 88th place after the first round of the JGTO season-opening tournament.

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Mets lefty Takahashi struggles in 1st start of spring

PORT ST. LUCIE, United States - Japanese left-hander Hisanori Takahashi of the New York Mets prepares to release the ball in his first start of the spring for the team in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on March 27, 2010, in a bid to earn a major league roster spot. A nonroster invitee in spring training, the 34-year-old rookie gave up four hits, all doubles, walked one and struck out three in a 7-5, 10-inning loss to a split squad of the Washington Nationals.

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Japan's Ishikawa meets press ahead of Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa speaks during an official press conference on Feb. 2, 2010, at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, ahead of the start of the Northern Trust Open, the first match of his U.S. tour for this season.

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Red Sox rookie Tazawa wins 1st career start

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's Japanese rookie Junichi Tazawa (front) smiles as he holds the winning ball at Fenway Park on Aug. 11. Tazawa picked up his first win in the major leagues with five effective innings as the Red Sox rallied to beat the Detroit Tigers 7-5.

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Red Sox rookie Tazawa wins 1st career start

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's Japanese rookie Junichi Tazawa smiles during a news conference at Fenway Park on Aug. 11 after picking up his first win in the major leagues with five effective innings as the Red Sox rallied to beat the Detroit Tigers 7-5.

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Red Sox rookie Tazawa wins 1st career start

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's Brad Penny (2nd from L) offers the winning ball to Japanese rookie Junichi Tazawa (2nd from R) after Tazawa picked up his first win in the major leagues with five effective innings as the Red Sox rallied to beat the Detroit Tigers 7-5 at Fenway Park on Aug. 11.

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Red Sox rookie Tazawa wins 1st career start

BOSTON, United States - The Boston Red Sox's Japanese rookie Junichi Tazawa pitches as a starter against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park on Aug. 11. He picked up his first win in the major leagues with five effective innings as the Red Sox rallied to beat the Tigers 7-5.

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Mitsuoka Motor to end production of classic-styled Viewt car in 2009

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows the Final Viewt Anniversary that Japanese automaker Mitsuoka Motor Co. will start selling Jan. 16. Mitsuoka Motor, a manufacturer of retro-styled automobiles in Toyama Prefecture, specially produced the vehicle as the final model of the long-selling Viewt small car. The company has decided to terminate production of the Viewt, whose first model was launched in 1993, at the end of 2009 citing a problem in clearing safety requirements due to its unique classic design.

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Olympic silver medalist Ota employed by Morinaga

TOKYO, Japan - Yuki Ota, who won the men's foil silver in Beijing to become the first Japanese Olympic medalist in fencing, shows off his Morinaga & Co. name card in Tokyo on Oct. 23 as he has accepted a job offer from the confectionary manufacturer. Ota, 22, is scheduled to start working as a marketing official on Nov. 1, while continuing his fencing career with an eye on competing in the London Olympic Games in 2012.

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Toyota fetes opening of 1st Russia plant

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Toyota Motor Corp. President Katsuaki Watanabe (L) and Director and Adviser Hiroshi Okuda show Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) around Toyota's car assembly plant on the outskirts of St. Petersburg on Dec. 21 after the opening ceremony for the plant. Toyota is the first Japanese automaker to start production in Russia.

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Naoki Yasu 1st Japanese in European pro wheelchair basketball

TOKYO, Japan - Naoki Yasu will become the first Japanese person to play professional wheelchair basketball in Europe. Yasu, who turned 30 on Oct. 6, signed a contract with second-division Italian team Treviso in September and plans to join the team in time for the start of the basketball season in November. Born in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture, Yasu became wheelchair-bound when he was a second-year junior high school student and began basketball training in senior high school.

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Tampa infielder Iwamura chomping at the bit

TAMPA, United States - Japanese infielder Akinori Iwamura speaks with reporters on arrival at Tampa airport in Florida on FEb. 6, eager for his first taste of action at spring training with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. ''I really can't wait to get going and play ball,'' Iwamura said. ''I want to meet my new teammates and start communicating with them as soon as I can.'' (MLB)

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Fukufuji makes shaky 1st NHL start in Kings defeat

ATLANTA, United States - Japanese goaltender Yutaka Fukufuji is in action for the Los Angeles Kings in a match against the Atlantic Thrashers in Atlanta on Jan. 16. Fukufuji made his first start in the National Hockey League but conceded three goals and was taken off in the second period of the game.

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Toyota begins manufacturing hybrid car in U.S.

GEORGETOWN, United States - A ceremony is held at Toyota Motor Corp.'s plant in Georgetown, Kentucky, on Oct. 12 to mark the start of production of the new Camry Hybrid. Toyota is the first Japanese automaker to produce a gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle in the United States.

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Japanese troops start pulling out of Iraq

SAMAWAH, Iraq - A British helicopter carrying the first group of Japanese ground troops leaves the southern Iraqi city of Samawah on July 7. Japan's Air Self-Defense Force C-130 transport aircraft carried the group of about 30 troops from Taril airport, the airport closest to Samawah, to a Kuwaiti airport, marking the start of a monthlong process to end Japan's two-and-a-half-year aid mission in Samawah.

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Central League baseball clubs begin 2006 season

NAGOYA, Japan - Japanese teenage figure skater Mao Asada throws the ceremonial first pitch at the start of a game between the Chunichi Dragons and the Hiroshima Carp at Nagoya Dome on March 31, with Dragons starter Kenshin Kawakami looking on.

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Beijing quiet on 1st weekend after Koizumi's shrine visit

BEIJING, China - An armed policeman stands on guard outside the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Oct. 22. The Chinese capital was business as usual at the start of the first weekend after Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's visit to the war-linked Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo. While the Japanese Embassy in Beijing continued to call on Japanese citizens to be alert for possible anti-Japan demonstrations, no signs of such rallies were seen in the morning.

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Sugiyama advances to 2nd round of U.S. Open

NEW YORK, United States - Ai Sugiyama won her first Grand Slam singles match of the year on Aug. 29 to advance to the second round of the U.S. Open along with Japanese compatriot Aiko Nakamura. No. 30 seed Sugiyama rebounded from a slow start to outplay Ukrainian Alyona Bondarenko, 21, with powerful ground strokes on her way to a 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 win in the year's last Grand Slam tournament.

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(3)Asian, African countries kick off summit

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (L) passes by Chinese President Hu Jintao during a photo session before the start of the Asia-Africa Conference in Jakarta on April 22. More than 100 government leaders from Asia and Africa kicked off the first summit of the two continents in 50 years.

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Japanese lawmakers pitch rice from Japan in Beijing

BEIJING, China - Toshikatsu Matsuoka (L) of Japan's governing Liberal Democratic Party introduced ''Uonuma Koshihikari,'' the top brand rice in Japan, to Zhou Qiang, first secretary of the Communist Youth League of China on Jan. 20. Matsuoka and other lawmakers made a pitch for the start of Japanese rice exports to China, inviting Chinese officials to try some of the top Japanese brands of rice at an event held in Beijing.

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Hino Motors starts truck production in California

LOS ANGELES, United States - Hino Motors Ltd. Chairman Tadaaki Jagawa (standing at center) speaks during a ceremony marking the start of its production of trucks in Ontario, California, on Oct. 19. The plant, built in the suburbs of Los Angeles by Hino's wholly owned subsidiary Hino Motors Manufacturing USA Inc., is the first truck production base for a Japanese company in North America.

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JAL to operate special flight to mark 50th anniversary

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Airlines (JAL) will operate a special charter flight between Tokyo and Hawaii on Feb. 2 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the start of regular international flight operations by a Japanese airline. Flight attendants wearing the same type of uniform used on the airline's first international flight pose in front of a B747-400 jumbo jet which will take off from Tokyo's Haneda airport at around 11:30 p.m. for Honolulu.

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Toshiba to launch terrestrial digital broadcast TVs in June

TOKYO, Japan - A man operates a Toshiba Corp. television capable of receiving high-resolution terrestrial digital TV broadcasts, which will start in Japan in December, at the company's head office in Tokyo on April 21. Toshiba said it will put on the market June 5 three such TVs to become the first Japanese electrical appliance maker to market such sets in Japan.

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Doyukai's Kitashiro wants to create jobs, nurture start-ups

TOKYO, Dec. 26 Kyodo - Kakutaro Kitashiro (R), who is to become the head of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives (Keizai Doyukai), speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Dec. 26 with Yotaro Kobayashi, the current Doyukai chairman, looking on. Kitashiro, chairman of IBM Japan Ltd., will be the first executive from a foreign-owned company to head a major Japanese business lobby.

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Ozawa conducts final concerts in Boston

BOSTON, United States - Japanese maestro Seiji Ozawa smiles at the audience April 20 after conducting the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the first of two final concerts at Symphony Hall in Boston. Ozawa, who began his tenure with the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1973, will be resigning in August as he will start serving as musical director of the Vienna State Opera this fall.