Search｜Photos & Images & Videos｜KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

Tech event in western Japan

Photo shows teTra aviation corp.'s roadable aircraft, unveiled to the media on Nov. 2, 2023, a day ahead of the opening of the two-day Hanazono Expo tech event in Higashiosaka in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan.

E

Tech event in western Japan

Photo shows Sansei Technologies Inc.'s SR-01 ridable humanoid robot that can transform into vehicle form, unveiled to the media on Nov. 2, 2023, a day ahead of the opening of the two-day Hanazono Expo tech event in Higashiosaka in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan.

E

Rugby: Tonga vs. Japan

Japan players wave to the crowd following the team's 21-16 win over Tonga in a Pacific Nations Series rugby test match on July 29, 2023, at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, Osaka prefecture, western Japan.

E

Rugby: Tonga vs. Japan

Japan players celebrate following the team's 21-16 win over Tonga in a Pacific Nations Series rugby test match on July 29, 2023, at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, Osaka prefecture, western Japan.

E

Wales beat Japan in test-match rugby

OSAKA, Japan - Tavis Knoyle (2nd from R) of Wales makes a pass during the second half of the first test-match rugby game against Japan at Hanazono Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on June 8, 2013. Wales beat Japan 22-18.

E

Wales beat Japan in test-match rugby

OSAKA, Japan - Dan Biggar of Wales scores on a penalty during the second half of the first test-match rugby game against Japan at Hanazono Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on June 8, 2013. Wales beat Japan 22-18.

E

Wales beat Japan in test-match rugby

OSAKA, Japan - Lou Reed (R) of Wales makes a pass during the first half of the first test-match rugby game against Japan at Hanazono Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on June 8, 2013. Wales beat Japan 22-18.

E

Wales beat Japan in test-match rugby

OSAKA, Japan - Harry Robinson of Wales (R) reacts after scoring a try during the second half of the first test-match rugby game against Japan at Hanazono Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on June 8, 2013. Wales beat Japan 22-18.

E

Wales beat Japan in test-match rugby

OSAKA, Japan - Harry Robinson of Wales races to escape a tackle in the second half of the first test-match rugby game against Japan at Hanazono Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on June 8, 2013. Wales beat Japan 22-18.

E

Wales beat Japan in test-match rugby

OSAKA, Japan - Michael Broadhurst of Wales scores a try in the first half of the first test-match rugby game against Japan at Hanazono Stadium in Osaka Prefecture on June 8, 2013. Wales beat Japan 22-18.

E

Expressways crowded with holidaymakers' U-turn rush

TOKYO, Japan - The Kan-Etsu Expressway is crowded with vehicles near the Hanazono interchange in Saitama Prefecture with vehicles (R side) returning to Tokyo and its environs on Sept. 22, 2009, as the so-called ''Silver Week'' holiday in September comes to a close.

E

Ohata sets world record in win over Georgia

OSAKA, Japan - Winger Daisuke Ohata waves to fans after scoring a hat trick of tries en route to setting a world record for test match tries in international competition in Japan's 32-7 victory over Georgia at Hanazono Ground in Higashi Osaka on May 14. Ohata marked his 65th career try to surpass the record of 64 set by David Campese of Australia.

E

(2)Keiko Gakuen wins pennant for 3rd straight year

OSAKA, Japan - Keiko Gakuen players start dashing toward their supporters after defeating Oita Maizuru 15-0 to win the annual Inter-High School Rugby tournament at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka on Jan. 7.

E

(1)Keiko Gakuen wins pennant for 3rd straight year

OSAKA, Japan - Keiko Gakuen players burst out in joy after beating Oita Maizuru 15-0 to clinch the annual Inter-High School Rugby tournament for the third consecutive year at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka on Jan. 7.

E

Suntory beat Kobe Steel in corporate rugby final

HIGASHI-OSAKA, Japan - Suntory members rejoice after claiming a 50-31 victory over Kobe Steel on Jan. 13 in the final of the corporate rugby championship at the Hanazono rugby ground in Osaka Prefecture.

E

Suntory beat Kobe Steel in corporate rugby final

HIGASHI-OSAKA, Japan - Suntory members rejoice after claiming a 50-31 victory over Kobe Steel on Jan. 13 in the final of the corporate rugby championship at the Hanazono rugby ground in Osaka Prefecture.

E

Ohata sets world record in win over Georgia

OSAKA, Japan - Winger Daisuke Ohata waves to fans after scoring a hat trick of tries en route to setting a world record for test match tries in international competition in Japan's 32-7 victory over Georgia at Hanazono Ground in Higashi Osaka on May 14. Ohata marked his 65th career try to surpass the record of 64 set by David Campese of Australia. (Kyodo)

E

High school rugby tourney has record attendance in Japan

Spectators watch the final of the 95th national high school rugby tournament at Hanazono Rugby Ground in Higashi-Osaka, Japan, on Jan. 11, 2016. Buoyed by Japan's strong run at the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England, the high school tournament had a record total attendance of 127,123, an increase of more than 30,000 from the previous meet. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E

Rugby: Japan's Top League

Ben Smith (C) of Kobe Kobelco Steelers runs with the ball during the first half of a Top League match against NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes on April 10, 2021, at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, western Japan.

E

Rugby: Pacific Nations Cup

Yu Tamura of Japan kicks a conversion in the first half of a Pacific Nations Cup rugby match against Tonga on Aug. 3, 2019, at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E

Rugby: Pacific Nations Cup

Yu Tamura of Japan kicks a conversion in the first half of a Pacific Nations Cup rugby match against Tonga on Aug. 3, 2019, at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E

Rugby: Suntory's title hopes once again in their own hands

George Smith (L) scores a try in the first half of Suntory Sungoliath's 29-5 win over NTT Communications Shining Arcs at Hanazono Rugby Ground in Higashi-Osaka on Dec. 3, 2016. Suntory will take on Kobe Kobelco Steelers on Jan. 14, 2017, with the Japan Rugby Top League title at stake. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E

N. Korean school in Tokyo wins berth in national HS rugby tourney

Captain Mun Yang Son (C, below) of Tokyo Chosen High School scores a try in the first half of a game against Meiji University-attached Nakano Senior High School in Tokyo on Nov. 8, 2015, leading the Japan-based North Korean school to a 29-10 win in the final of one of Tokyo's two preliminary rounds to qualify for the National High School Rugby Tournament at Hanazono stadium in Higashiosaka, western Japan, for the first time. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E

Jubilant N. Korean high school rugby players eye national tourney

Captain Mun Yang Son (far R) and other players of Tokyo Chosen High School respond to fans at Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium in Tokyo by beating Meiji University-attached Nakano Senior High School in the final of one of Tokyo's two preliminary rounds to qualify for the National High School Rugby Tournament at Hanazono stadium in Higashiosaka, western Japan, for the first time. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E

Expressways crowded with holidaymakers' U-turn rush

TOKYO, Japan - The Kan-Etsu Expressway is crowded with vehicles near the Hanazono interchange in Saitama Prefecture with vehicles (R side) returning to Tokyo and its environs on Sept. 22, 2009, as the so-called ''Silver Week'' holiday in September comes to a close. (Kyodo)

E

Rugby World Cup in Japan

Restaurant owner Kazuko Kawano, 73, poses at her restaurant in Higashiosaka, western Japan, on Sept. 9, 2019, with a rugby jersey given to her by Japan player Luke Thompson. Thompson has frequently visited Kawano's restaurant near Hanazono Rugby Stadium, home of his Kintetsu Liners club. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E

Rugby: Japan's Top League

Toyota Verblitz players look dejected after losing 48-21 to Panasonic Wild Knights in the semifinal of the Japan Top League knockout tournament at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, Osaka prefecture, on May 15, 2021.

E

Rugby: Japan's Top League

Kenki Fukuoka scores the opening try during the first half of Panasonic Wild Knights' 48-21 semifinal win over Toyota Verblitz in the Japan Top League knockout tournament at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, Osaka prefecture, on May 15, 2021.

E

Rugby: Japan's Top League

Players from Panasonic Wild Knights celebrate their 48-21 semifinal win over Toyota Verblitz in the Japan Top League knockout tournament at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, Osaka prefecture, on May 15, 2021.

E

Rugby: Japan's Top League

Kenki Fukuoka (R) runs on his way to scoring the opening try during the first half of Panasonic Wild Knights' 48-21 semifinal win over Toyota Verblitz in the Japan Top League knockout tournament at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, Osaka prefecture, on May 15, 2021.

E

(2)Keiko Gakuen wins pennant for 3rd straight year

OSAKA, Japan - Keiko Gakuen players start dashing toward their supporters after defeating Oita Maizuru 15-0 to win the annual Inter-High School Rugby tournament at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka on Jan. 7. (Kyodo)

E

(1)Keiko Gakuen wins pennant for 3rd straight year

OSAKA, Japan - Keiko Gakuen players burst out in joy after beating Oita Maizuru 15-0 to clinch the annual Inter-High School Rugby tournament for the third consecutive year at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Osaka on Jan. 7. (Kyodo)

E

Mt. Yotei (Ezo Fuji)

Mt. Yotei as seen from near Hanazono Resort, Kutchan-cho, Hokkaido.

E

Mt. Yotei (Ezo Fuji)

Mt. Yotei (winter) as seen from Hanazono Resort in Kutchan-cho, Hokkaido.

E

Coming-of-age ceremony under virus state of emergency

People wearing face masks attend a coming-of-age ceremony at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, western Japan, on Jan. 11, 2021, amid the coronavirus pandemic.

E

New coronavirus

Hanazono Rugby Stadium is lit up in blue in Higashiosaka, western Japan, on May 4, 2020, to thank workers on the front lines of the battle against the new coronavirus. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E

New coronavirus

Hanazono Rugby Stadium is lit up in blue in Higashiosaka, western Japan, on May 4, 2020, to thank workers on the front lines of the battle against the new coronavirus. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E

New coronavirus

Hanazono Rugby Stadium is lit up in blue in Higashiosaka, western Japan, on May 4, 2020, to thank workers on the front lines of the battle against the new coronavirus. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E

New coronavirus

Hanazono Rugby Stadium is lit up in blue in Higashiosaka, western Japan, on May 4, 2020, to thank workers on the front lines of the battle against the new coronavirus. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E

Rugby World Cup in Japan: Rugby ball-shaped watermelons

Farmer Kosuke Matsubara (R) provides slices from rugby ball-shaped watermelons to spectators at a Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Italy and Namibia at Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, western Japan, on Sept, 22, 2019. The watermelons were produced at his farm near the stadium. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E

Rugby World Cup in Japan

Fans enter Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, western Japan, on Sept. 22, 2019, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Italy and Namibia. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E

Rugby World Cup in Japan: Italy v Namibia

People enter Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, western Japan, on Sept. 22, 2019, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Namibia and Italy. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E

Rugby World Cup in Japan: Italy v Namibia

Namibia supporters pose for a photo in front of Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, western Japan, on Sept. 22, 2019, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool B match against Italy. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E

Rugby World Cup in Japan: Italy v Namibia

Namibia supporters pose for a photo in front of Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, western Japan, on Sept. 22, 2019, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool B match against Italy. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E

Rugby World Cup in Japan: Italy v Namibia

Fans pose for a photo in front of Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, western Japan, on Sept. 22, 2019, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Italy and Namibia. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E

Rugby World Cup in Japan: Italy v Namibia

Fans pose for a photo in front of Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, western Japan, on Sept. 22, 2019, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Italy and Namibia. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E

Rugby World Cup in Japan: Italy v Namibia

Photo taken Sept. 22, 2019, shows Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, western Japan, ahead of a Rugby World Cup Pool B match between Italy and Nambia. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E

Rugby World Cup in Japan

File photo taken on Aug. 4, 2019, shows Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, western Japan, a venue for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E

Rugby World Cup in Japan

File photo taken on Aug. 14, 2018, shows Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, western Japan, a venue for the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E

Rugby ball-shaped produce

Photo taken Sept. 7, 2019, in Higashiosaka, Osaka Prefecture, shows pumpkins (top) and a watermelon in the shape of a rugby ball. Kosuke Matsubara, who lives near Hanazono Rugby Stadium in Higashiosaka, one of the 12 venues of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, grows various fruits and vegetables in the shape of the ball to help boost the popularity of the sport. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo