Japan's new reconstruction minister Watanabe

Japan's new reconstruction minister Watanabe

New Japanese reconstruction minister Hiromichi Watanabe (L) and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pose for photos at the premier's office in Tokyo on Dec. 27, 2022, after attending an attestation ceremony with Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace.

Japan's new reconstruction minister Watanabe

Japan's new reconstruction minister Watanabe

New Japanese reconstruction minister Hiromichi Watanabe (R) attends an attestation ceremony with Emperor Naruhito (far L) at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 27, 2022. Seen second from left is Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. (Pool photo)

Japan's new reconstruction minister Watanabe

Japan's new reconstruction minister Watanabe

New Japanese reconstruction minister Hiromichi Watanabe (L) and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pose for photos at the premier's office in Tokyo on Dec. 27, 2022, after attending an attestation ceremony with Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace.

Japan's new reconstruction minister Watanabe

Japan's new reconstruction minister Watanabe

New Japanese reconstruction minister Hiromichi Watanabe (R) attends an attestation ceremony with Emperor Naruhito (far L) at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Dec. 27, 2022. Seen second from left is Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. (Pool photo)

Actor Fumio Watanabe dies at 74

Actor Fumio Watanabe dies at 74

TOKYO, Japan - Actor Fumio Watanabe (file photo) died of acute respiratory failure at a Tokyo hospital on Aug. 4, his family said. He was 74. Watanabe, who began his acting career in 1956, appeared in a series of movies directed by Nagisa Oshima. He played the role of an intelligent yakuza gangster in many films.

Actor Fumio Watanabe dies at 74

Actor Fumio Watanabe dies at 74

TOKYO, Japan - Actor Fumio Watanabe (file photo) died of acute respiratory failure at a Tokyo hospital on Aug. 4, his family said. He was 74. Watanabe, who began his acting career in 1956, appeared in a series of movies directed by Nagisa Oshima. He played the role of an intelligent yakuza gangster in many films. (Kyodo)