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CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-ART EXHIBITION-ANCIENT GLASS (CN)

(230420) -- HAIKOU, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor watches an exhibition titled "Lustrous Translucent Glass -- Ancient Glass Art along the Silk Road" at Hainan Museum in Haikou, capital city of south China's Hainan Province, on April 20, 2023. The exhibition introduces the ancient glassware collected by Japan's Hirayama Ikuo Silk Road Museum and displays 325 exquisite glassware that once spread to countries along the Silk Road, demonstrating the wisdom and creativity of all ethnic groups along the Silk Road. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-ART EXHIBITION-ANCIENT GLASS (CN)

(230420) -- HAIKOU, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor watches an exhibition titled "Lustrous Translucent Glass -- Ancient Glass Art along the Silk Road" at Hainan Museum in Haikou, capital city of south China's Hainan Province, on April 20, 2023. The exhibition introduces the ancient glassware collected by Japan's Hirayama Ikuo Silk Road Museum and displays 325 exquisite glassware that once spread to countries along the Silk Road, demonstrating the wisdom and creativity of all ethnic groups along the Silk Road. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-ART EXHIBITION-ANCIENT GLASS (CN)

(230420) -- HAIKOU, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch an exhibition titled "Lustrous Translucent Glass -- Ancient Glass Art along the Silk Road" at Hainan Museum in Haikou, capital city of south China's Hainan Province, on April 20, 2023. The exhibition introduces the ancient glassware collected by Japan's Hirayama Ikuo Silk Road Museum and displays 325 exquisite glassware that once spread to countries along the Silk Road, demonstrating the wisdom and creativity of all ethnic groups along the Silk Road. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-ART EXHIBITION-ANCIENT GLASS (CN)

(230420) -- HAIKOU, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Visitors watch an exhibition titled "Lustrous Translucent Glass -- Ancient Glass Art along the Silk Road" at Hainan Museum in Haikou, capital city of south China's Hainan Province, on April 20, 2023. The exhibition introduces the ancient glassware collected by Japan's Hirayama Ikuo Silk Road Museum and displays 325 exquisite glassware that once spread to countries along the Silk Road, demonstrating the wisdom and creativity of all ethnic groups along the Silk Road. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-ART EXHIBITION-ANCIENT GLASS (CN)

(230420) -- HAIKOU, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor watches an exhibition titled "Lustrous Translucent Glass -- Ancient Glass Art along the Silk Road" at Hainan Museum in Haikou, capital city of south China's Hainan Province, on April 20, 2023. The exhibition introduces the ancient glassware collected by Japan's Hirayama Ikuo Silk Road Museum and displays 325 exquisite glassware that once spread to countries along the Silk Road, demonstrating the wisdom and creativity of all ethnic groups along the Silk Road. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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CHINA-HAINAN-HAIKOU-ART EXHIBITION-ANCIENT GLASS (CN)

(230420) -- HAIKOU, April 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A visitor watches an exhibition titled "Lustrous Translucent Glass -- Ancient Glass Art along the Silk Road" at Hainan Museum in Haikou, capital city of south China's Hainan Province, on April 20, 2023. The exhibition introduces the ancient glassware collected by Japan's Hirayama Ikuo Silk Road Museum and displays 325 exquisite glassware that once spread to countries along the Silk Road, demonstrating the wisdom and creativity of all ethnic groups along the Silk Road. (Xinhua/Pu Xiaoxu)

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Japan's spring wage talks start amid weak stocks, yen rise

TOKYO, Japan - Kazuhiko Miyazaki (L), head of the Nippon Steel Corp. union, presents wage requests to the company's Managing Director Kizoh Hirayama (R) at its headquarters in Tokyo on Feb. 8 as Japan's ''shunto'' spring wage talks between corporate management and labor unions started the same day.

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Japan's Under-22s brace up for Olympic qualifier

DAMMAM, Saudi Arabia - Japan's Under-22 strikers Yoshihito Morishima (far left) and Sota Hirayama (far right) run with their teammates in preparation for their Group C Olympic qualifier against Saudi Arabia in Dammam on Sept. 6.

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Japan vs Vietnam in Beijing Olympics qualifier

TOKYO, Japan - Japan U-22 forward Sota Hirayama (R) in action during the first half of a Beijing Olympics qualifier against Vietnam at National Stadium in Tokyo. At left is Vietnam U-22 defender Mai Xuan Hop.

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FC Tokyo down Matsumoto Yamaga in Emperor's Cup

CHOFU, Japan - Defender Yuki Okubo (L) of J-League Division 2 side Matsumoto Yamaga and Sota Hirayama (C) of J-1 club FC Tokyo clash for the ball during a third-round Emperor's Cup match in the Tokyo suburb of Chofu on Aug. 20, 2014. Tokyo won 2-0.

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Hirayama's unfinished work unveiled

KAMAKURA, Japan - Michiko Hirayama (L), wife of the late Japanese painter Ikuo Hirayama, and their daughter Yayoi unveil flower paintings drawn by Hirayama at his atelier in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Feb. 11, 2010. Hirayama, who is best known for his works themed on the Silk Road and Buddhism, passed away on Dec. 2, 2009.

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Hirayama's unfinished work unveiled

KAMAKURA, Japan - Michiko Hirayama (L), wife of the late Japanese painter Ikuo Hirayama, and their daughter Yayoi unveil Hirayama's unfinished work at his atelier in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Feb. 11, 2010. Hirayama, whose photo is being held by Michiko, passed away Dec. 2, 2009, and had been working on the painting from last July to September from his hospital bed.

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Japan-Venezuela friendly ends in 0-0 draw

OITA, Japan - Japan striker Sota Hirayama (top) and Venezuela defenders Jose Manuel Rey (C) and Carlos Salazar (4) fight for the ball during the second half of an international friendly at Kyushu Oil Dome in Oita Prefecture on Feb. 2, 2010. The game ended in a goalless draw.

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Hirayama hat-trick sends Japan to 2011 Asian Cup

SANAA, Yemen - Japanese players (in blue jerseys) celebrate after beating Yemen 3-2 in their Asian cup Group A qualifier in Sanaa on Jan. 6, 2010, to book a spot in the 2011 Asian Cup finals in Qatar.

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Hirayama hat-trick sends Japan to 2011 Asian Cup

SANAA, Yemen - Japan forward Sota Hirayama (R in front) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a hat-trick during the second half of an Asian Cup Group A qualifier against Yemen in Sanaa on Jan. 6, 2010. Japan won 3-2 to book a spot in the 2011 Asian Cup finals in Qatar.

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Japan beat Yemen, advance to Asian Cup finals

SANAA, Yemen - Japanese striker Sota Hirayama celebrates after completing his hat-trick in Japan's 3-2 victory over Yemen in the second half of an Asian Cup Group A qualifier in Sanaa on Jan. 6, 2010. Japan advanced to the 2011 Asian Cup finals.

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Hirayama hat-trick sends Japan to 2011 Asian Cup

SANAA, Yemen - Japan forward Sota Hirayama (R) scores a hat-trick during the second half of an Asian Cup Group A qualifier against Yemen in Sanaa on Jan. 6, 2010. Japan won 3-2 to book a spot in the 2011 Asian Cup finals in Qatar.

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Hirayama hat-trick sends Japan to 2011 Asian Cup

SANAA, Yemen - Japan forward Sota Hirayama (L) scores his side's second goal during the second half of an Asian Cup Group A qualifier against Yemen in Sanaa on Jan. 6, 2010. Japan won 3-2 to book a spot in the 2011 Asian Cup finals in Qatar.

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Japan beat Yemen, advance to Asian Cup finals

SANAA, Yemen - Striker Sota Hirayama heads Japan's first goal in the 42nd minute of an Asian Cup Group A qualifier against Yemen in Sanaa on Jan. 6, 2010. Japan advanced to the 2011 Asian Cup finals.

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Japan beat Yemen, advance to Asian Cup finals

SANAA, Yemen - Striker Sota Hirayama heads Japan's first goal in the 42nd minute of an Asian Cup Group A qualifier against Yemen in Sanaa on Jan. 6, 2010. Japan advanced to the 2011 Asian Cup finals.

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Japanese painter Hirayama dies

HIROSHIMA, Japan - A shopper receives a newspaper Extra announcing the death of painter Ikuo Hirayama in his hometown Setoda in Onomichi city, Hiroshima Prefecture, on Dec. 2, 2009. Hirayama, a traditional-style Japanese painter known for his works with themes based on the Silk Road and Buddhism, died of a stroke the same day.

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Japanese painter Hirayama dies

TOKYO, Japan - This November 1998 file photo shows Japanese painter Ikuo Hirayama (R) and his wife Michiko at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo after he received the Order of Cultural Merit. Hirayama, a traditional-style Japanese painter known for his works with themes based on the Silk Road and Buddhism, died of a stroke Dec. 2, 2009.

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Japanese painter Hirayama dies

ONOMICHI, Japan - This photo shows newspaper Extras announcing the death of painter Ikuo Hirayama posted at an newspaper delivery agency in his hometown Setoda in Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, on Dec. 2, 2009. Hirayama, a traditional-style Japanese painter known for his works with themes based on the Silk Road and Buddhism, died of a stroke the same day.

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Japanese painter Hirayama dies

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese painter Ikuo Hirayama is seen sketching at Jisonin Temple in Kudoyama, Wakayama Prefecture, on May 2, 2007. Hirayama, a traditional-style Japanese painter known for his works with themes based on the Silk Road and Buddhism, died of a stroke Dec. 2, 2009.

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Japanese painter Hirayama, PM Takeshita

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese painter Ikuo Hirayama (C) is seen viewing Buddhism art in Dunhuang, in China's Gansu Province, in August 1988 together with then Prime Minister Noboru Takeshita (L). Hirayama, a traditional-style Japanese painter known for his works with themes based on the Silk Road and Buddhism, died of a stroke Dec. 2, 2009.

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Japanese painter Hirayama dies

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese painter Ikuo Hirayama is seen repairing one of his works in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, on July 30, 2009. Hirayama, a traditional-style Japanese painter known for his works with themes based on the Silk Road and Buddhism, died of a stroke Dec. 2.

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Painter Hirayama dies at 79

TOKYO, Japan - Traditional-style Japanese painter Ikuo Hirayama, shown in a July 2005 file photo, died of a stroke at a Tokyo hospital on Dec. 2, 2009. He was 79. Hirayama is known for his works themed in the Silk Road and Buddhism as well as for his efforts to preserve and restore the cultural heritages of the world.

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New Party Nippon's Hirayama certified as upper house member

TOKYO, Japan - Makoto Hirayama (file photo) of New Party Nippon was certified on Aug. 30 as a member of the House of Councillors to replace party colleague Yasuo Tanaka, who ran in the House of Representatives election the same day.

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Japan vs Syria in Asian qualifiers for Beijing Olympic

DAMASCUS, Syria - Japan Under-22s forward Sota Hirayama (L) and a Syrian player battle for the ball during the first half of their game in the second round of Asian qualifies for the 2008 Beijing Olympics in Damascus on April 18.

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Japan defeats Syria 3-0 in Asian zone Olympic qualifier

TOKYO, Japan - Striker Sota Hirayama (C) heads in his second goal in the second half as Japan defeated Syria 3-0 in the Asian zone Olympic qualifier at the National Stadium in Tokyo on March 28.

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Japan defeats Syria 3-0 in Asian zone Olympic qualifier

TOKYO, Japan - Striker Sota Hirayama (C) being congratulated by teammates after scoring his second goal in the second half as Japan defeated Syria 3-0 in the Asian zone Olympic qualifier at the National Stadium in Tokyo on March 28.

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Japan defeats Syria 3-0 in Asian zone Olympic qualifier

TOKYO, Japan - Striker Soto Hirayama (L) heads in a goal in the first half for a 2-0 lead as Japan defeated Syria 3-0 in the Asian zone Olympic qualifier at the National Stadium in Tokyo on March 28. Hirayama put in a second goal in the second half.

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Japan defeats Syria 3-0 in Asian zone Olympic qualifier

TOKYO, Japan - Striker Sota Hirayama (C) being congratulated by teammates after scoring his second goal in the second half as Japan defeated Syria 3-0 in the Asian zone Olympic qualifier at the National Stadium in Tokyo on March 28.

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Japan's U-22 down Malaysia in Olympic qualifier

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia - FC Tokyo striker Sota Hirayama (2nd from R) scores an opener during the first half of a Japan vs Malaysia second-round qualifier for next year's Beijing Olympics in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, on March 14. Japan's Under-22s powered past Malaysia 2-1 for their second straight victory.

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Japan's U-22 down Malaysia in Olympic qualifier

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia - FC Tokyo striker Sota Hirayama (L) joins teammate Akihiro Ienaga to celebrate his opener during the first half of a Japan vs Malaysia second-round qualifier for next year's Beijing Olympics in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, on March 14. Japan edged Malaysia 2-1 for their second straight victory.

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Hirayama scores for Japan in Olympic qualifier against Hon Kong

TOKYO, Japan - F.C. Tokyo striker Sota Hirayama (L) scores for Japan in the first half of a Beijing Olympic Asian zone 2nd-round Group B qualifier against Hong Kong at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Feb. 28.

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Japan held by U.S. in Under-22 friendly

KUMAMOTO, Japan - Japan forward Sota Hirayama heads during the second half of an Under-22 friendly against the United States in Kumamoto on Feb. 21. The match ended with a 0-0 draw.

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Hirayama the hero as Japan see off Syria

DOHA, Qatar - Japan Under-21 striker Sota Hirayama (C) scores the winner against Syria in the second half of a Group F match in the Asian Games soccer tournament at the Qatar Stadium on Dec. 3. Japan made it two wins out of two.

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Hirayama the hero as Japan see off Syria

DOHA, Qatar - Japan Under-21 striker Sota Hirayama (C) gets congratulations from teammate Hiroyuki Taniguchi (R) after scoring a header against Syria in the second half of a Group F match in the the Asian Games soccer tournament at the Qatar Stadium on Dec. 3. Japan beat Syria 1-0 to make it two wins out of two in Group F.

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Japan beat China 2-0 in under-21 friendly

TOKYO, Japan - Under-21 Japan striker Sota Hirayama celebrates after scoring the team's second goal in the second half of a friendly match against China at National Stadium in Tokyo on Oct. 25. Japan beat China 2-0.

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Japan beat China 2-0 in under-21 friendly

TOKYO, Japan - Under-21 Japan striker Sota Hirayama (R) short-circuits China goalie Wang Dalei (C) to score the team's second goal in the second half of their friendly match at National Stadium in Tokyo on Oct. 25. Japan beat China 2-0.

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Hirayama released from Heracles

ALMELO, The Netherlands - Japanese striker Sota Hirayama (in file photo) was released from SC Heracles Almelo on Sept. 5, just three weeks into his second season with the Dutch top division club.

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Hirayama on target as Heracles come back to down Breda

ALMELO, The Netherlands - Japanese striker Sota Hirayama (in back) clelebrates after scoring for the first time in 13 league matches on April 12 as SC Heracles Almelo came from two goals down to beat NAC Breda 4-2 in the Dutch first division.

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Metalworkers' unions presenting pay-hike demands

TOKYO, Japan - Rikio Kozu (R), chairman of the labor union at Nippon Steel Corp., presents the union's wage demands to company director Kizo Hirayama at its head office in Tokyo on Feb. 10 as labor unions at steel and heavy machinery makers and shipbuilding companies began this year's wage negotiations.

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Hirayama strikes winner as Heracles edge Willem II

TILBURG, Netherlands - Japanese striker Sota Hirayama nets a 66th-minute winner as Heracles Almelo beat Willem II Tilburg 2-1 away in the Dutch first division on Wednesday. ''It was a great ball (from teammate Mika Nurmela) and it was just a case of putting it away,'' Hirayama said of his goal.

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Hirayama strikes winner as Heracles edge Willem II

TILBURG, Netherlands - Japanese striker Sota Hirayama runs in celebration after netting a 66th-minute winner as Heracles Almelo beat Willem II Tilburg 2-1 away in the Dutch first division on Jan. 11.

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Hirayama scores again in Heracles' win in Dutch league

ALMELO, Netherlands - Japanese striker Sota Hirayama gets congratulations from his teammate after scoring his second goal in as many matches as Heracles Almelo beat Vitesse Arnhem 3-1 at home in the Dutch top division on Dec. 30.

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China's Jia meets Hirayama

BEIJING, China - Jia Qinglin (R), chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, meets with Ikuo Hirayama, chairman of the Japan-China Friendship Association, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Nov. 2.

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Hirayama the hero with late double on Dutch debut

THE HAGUE, Netherlands - Japanese striker Sota Hirayama (R) is congratulated by a teammate after heading home the equalizer from a free kick in the second half of his debut match in the Dutch first division between his Heracles Almelo and Ado Den Haag on Aug. 20. Hirayama then scored with another header in the team's 2-1 victory.

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Hirayama the hero with late double on Dutch debut

THE HAGUE, Netherlands - Japanese striker Sota Hirayama (C) heads home the equalizer from a free kick in the second half of his debut match in the Dutch first division between his Heracles Almelo and Ado Den Haag on Aug. 20. Hirayama then scored with another header in the team's 2-1 victory.