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New political party in Japan

Former House of Representatives lawmakers Kazuhiro Haraguchi (L) and Takashi Kawamura pose for a photo during a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026. They plan to launch a new political party ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.

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New political party in Japan

Former House of Representatives lawmaker Kazuhiro Haraguchi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2026, announcing he will launch a new political party ahead of a general election on Feb. 8.

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(SP)GERMANY-STUTTGART-FOOTBALL-BUNDESLIGA-STUTTGART VS BREMEN

(230206) -- STUTTGART, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Haraguchi Genki (L) of Stuttgart vies with Jens Stage of Werder Bremen during their German first division Bundesliga football match in Stuttgart, Germany, Feb. 5, 2023. (Photo by Philippe Ruiz/Xinhua)

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Nagasaki gubernatorial election

NAGASAKI, Japan - Incumbent Nagasaki Gov. Hodo Nakamura (C) celebrates in the city of Nagasaki after securing a second four-year term in the gubernatorial election on Feb. 2, 2014, defeating Toshihiko Haraguchi, secretary general of the Japanese Communist Party's Nagasaki chapter.

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Nagasaki gubernatorial election

NAGASAKI, Japan - Incumbent Nagasaki Gov. Hodo Nakamura (L) receives flowers in the city of Nagasaki after securing a second four-year term in the gubernatorial election on Feb. 2, 2014, defeating Toshihiko Haraguchi, secretary general of the Japanese Communist Party's Nagasaki chapter.

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Hertha's Haraguchi, Hannover's Sakai compete for ball

BERLIN, Germany - Japanese footballer Genki Haraguchi (L) of Hertha Berlin and compatriot Hiroki Sakai of Hannover jump for a header in a Bundesliga game in Berlin on Nov. 7, 2014. Hannover won 2-0.

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Haraguchi helps Hertha draw with Werder

BERLIN, Germany - Genki Haraguchi of Hertha Berlin competes for the ball in a game against Werder Bremen at home on Aug. 23, 2014. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.

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Haraguchi scores on Hertha debut in German Cup win

COLOGNE, Germany - In his debut for Hertha Berlin, Japanese newcomer Genki Haraguchi scores a goal during the second half of a match against Viktoria Cologne on Aug. 16, 2014, in Cologne, Germany. Hertha Berlin beat Viktoria Cologne 4-2.

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High court rejects appeal for retrial over 1979 murder case

MIYAZAKI, Japan - A lawyer holds a banner stating "Unfair Judgment" in front of the Miyazaki branch of the Fukuoka High Court on July 15, 2014, in Miyazaki city, capital of the southwestern Japan prefecture of the same name, after it rejected an appeal for a retrial filed by Ayako Haraguchi, who served a 10-year prison term for a 1979 murder.

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Makino scores as Urawa thrash Grampus in Nabisco Cup

SAITAMA, Japan - Tomoaki Makino of Urawa Reds celebrates with Genki Haraguchi (L) after scoring in the second half of a Nabisco Cup game against Nagoya Grampus on June 1, 2014, leading Urawa, who had already clinched a quarterfinal spot, to a 5-2 win at Saitama Stadium 2002.

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Berlin-bound Haraguchi responds to fans

SAITAMA, Japan - Former Japanese international Genki Haraguchi of Urawa Reds acknowledges the cheers of fans by waving at Saitama Stadium 2002 on June 1, 2014, following Urawa's 5-2 win over Nagoya Grampus in a Nabisco Cup first-round match. Haraguchi will move to German Bundesliga first-division club Hertha Berlin.

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Court rejects appeal for retrial over 1979 murder case

KAGOSHIMA, Japan - Ayako Haraguchi holds a press conference in the city of Kagoshima on March 6, 2013, after the Kagoshima District Court rejected an appeal for a retrial filed by Haraguchi, who was convicted and served a 10-year prison term for killing her brother-in-law in 1979 in Kagoshima Prefecture for insurance money.

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Noda retains DPJ leadership

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R) Former agriculture minister Michihiko Kano, former internal affairs minister Kazuhiro Haraguchi, former agriculture minister Hirotaka Akamatsu and Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda bow after ending their speeches ahead of the presidential election of the Democratic Party of Japan at a Tokyo hotel on Sept. 21, 2012. Noda easily defeated his three challengers in the election, remaining as Japan's premier despite low public support for the DPJ and the possibility he may be forced to dissolve the House of Representatives soon.

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Noda retains DPJ leadership

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R) Former agriculture minister Michihiko Kano, former internal affairs minister Kazuhiro Haraguchi, former agriculture minister Hirotaka Akamatsu and Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda stand on stage ahead of the presidential election of the Democratic Party of Japan at a Tokyo hotel on Sept. 21, 2012. Noda easily defeated his three challengers in the election, remaining as Japan's premier despite low public support for the DPJ and the possibility he may be forced to dissolve the House of Representatives soon.

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DPJ leadership race

TOKYO, Japan - (From L) Former agriculture minister Michihiko Kano, former internal affairs minister Kazuhiro Haraguchi, former agriculture minister Hirotaka Akamatsu and Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda attend a joint press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 10, 2012. The four filed candidacy papers the same day for the ruling party's Sept. 21, 2012, presidential election.

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DPJ leadership race

TOKYO, Japan - (From L) Former agriculture minister Michihiko Kano, former internal affairs minister Kazuhiro Haraguchi, former agriculture minister Hirotaka Akamatsu and Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda join hands after a joint press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 10, 2012. The four filed candidacy papers the same day for the ruling party's Sept. 21, 2012, presidential election.

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DPJ leadership race

TOKYO, Japan - (From L) Former agriculture minister Michihiko Kano, former internal affairs minister Kazuhiro Haraguchi, former agriculture minister Hirotaka Akamatsu and Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda join hands after a joint press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 10, 2012. The four filed candidacy papers the same day for the ruling party's Sept. 21, 2012, presidential election.

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DPJ leadership election

TOKYO, Japan - The Democratic Party of Japan's former internal affairs minister Kazuhiro Haraguchi announces his candidacy in Tokyo on Sept. 10, 2012, for the party's presidential election later in the month.

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Japan beat Malaysia 4-0

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Japan Under-23 member Genki Haraguchi scores during the second half of a game against Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on Feb. 22, 2012, in Group C of the Asian zone qualifiers for the London Olympics. Japan won 4-0.

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Japan beat Malaysia 4-0

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Japan Under-23 member Genki Haraguchi (14) celebrates with teammate Yuya Osako (9) after scoring during the second half of a game against Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on Feb. 22, 2012, in Group C of the Asian zone qualifiers for the London Olympics. Japan won 4-0.

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Japan beat Malaysia 4-0

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Japan Under-23 member Manabu Saito (15) celebrates with teammates Genki Haraguchi (L) and Keigo Higashi (10) after scoring during the second half of a game against Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on Feb. 22, 2012, in Group C of the Asian zone qualifiers for the London Olympics. Japan won 4-0.

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Japan beat Malaysia 4-0

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Japan Under-23 member Hiroki Sakai (C) celebrates with teammates Genki Haraguchi (14) and Manabu Saito (15) after scoring the opening goal in the first half of a game against Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur on Feb. 22, 2012, in Group C of the Asian zone qualifiers for the London Olympics. Japan won 4-0.

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Cellphone service providers requested to check facilities

TOKYO, Japan - Ryosuke Haraguchi (2nd from L), director general of Telecommunications Business Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, speaks at the outset of a liaison meeting with senior officials from all of the nation's providers of cellphone and personal handy phone system services at the ministry in Tokyo on Feb. 22, 2012. The ministry asked them to conduct a thorough check of their facilities and in-house structures for ensuring smooth operations.

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Japanese footballers prepare for World Cup q'fiers

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan national soccer team members including Shinji Kagawa (R), Genki Haraguchi (2nd from R) and Atsuto Uchida (L) practice in Saitama on Aug. 31, 2011, in preparation for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against North Korea and Uzbekistan.

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Japanese footballers prepare for World Cup q'fiers

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan national soccer team members including (from L, front) Junya Tanaka, Genki Haraguchi and Tadanari Lee are put through their paces in Saitama on Aug. 31, 2011, in preparation for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against North Korea and Uzbekistan.

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Japan lawmakers fly over Senkakus

ISHIGAKI, Japan - Kazuhiro Haraguchi, a senior lawmaker of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan, speaks to reporters on Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Prefecture, on Oct. 9, 2010, after a flight over the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea along with three other parliamentarians. Haraguchi said the flight confirmed for him that the islands are part of Japanese territory.

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Japan, Australia to cooperate in broadband technology

MELBOURNE, Australia - Japanese Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Kazuhiro Haraguchi (R) shakes hands with Australian Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Stephen Conroy in Melbourne, Australia, on July 20, 2010. The two countries agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in broadband technology.

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Ministry asks Japan Post Service to explain parcel delivery delays

TOKYO, Japan - Shinichi Nabekura, president of Japan Post Service Co., speaks to reporters at the Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry in Tokyo on July 6, 2010, after meeting with internal affairs minister Kazuhiro Haraguchi. Haraguchi called on Nabekura to explain in writing significant delays in the company's parcel delivery operations by the end of this month.

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Ministry asks Japan Post Service to explain parcel delivery delays

TOKYO, Japan - Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Kazuhiro Haraguchi (L) hands to Japan Post Service Co. President Shinichi Nabekura documents demanding the company explain in writing significant delays in its parcel delivery operations by the end of this month at his ministry in Tokyo on July 6, 2010.

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Internal affairs minister Haraguchi

TOKYO, Japan - Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Kazuhiro Haraguchi speaks at a press conference after he was retained in the post at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 8, 2010.

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Best Father award for Cabinet member Haraguchi

TOKYO, Japan - Kazuhiro Haraguchi, minister of internal affairs and communications, bows after being given the Best Father award by industry association Men's Fashion Unity at a hotel in Tokyo on June 8, 2010. Haraguchi retained his post in the Cabinet launched by new Prime Minister Naoto Kan the same day.

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Haraguchi, minister of internal affairs and communications

TOKYO, Japan - Kazuhiro Haraguchi, who has been reappointed as minister of internal affairs and communications by Japan's new Prime Minister Naoto Kan, arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 8, 2010.

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Gov't approves Japan Post's plan for FY 2010

TOKYO, Japan - Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Kazuhiro Haraguchi (L) hands over to state-owned Japan Post Holdings Co. President Jiro Saito documents authorizing Japan Post's business plan for fiscal 2010, on March 31, 2010, at the Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry in Tokyo. Japan Post plans to report falls in both revenue and net profit in fiscal 2010.

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Gov't to make major changes in Japan Post privatization plans

TOKYO, Japan - Financial Services Minister Shizuka Kamei (L) speaks at a news conference, also attended by Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Kazuhiro Haraguchi (R), to reveal an outline of a bill to make major changes in the nation's postal privatization plans at the Diet building on March 24, 2010. (Pool photo)

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Gov't to make major changes in Japan Post privatization plans

TOKYO, Japan - Financial Services Minister Shizuka Kamei (L) speaks at a news conference, also attended by Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Kazuhiro Haraguchi (C), to reveal an outline of a bill to make major changes in the nation's postal privatization plans at the Diet building on March 24, 2010. (Pool photo)

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New Year's card delivery starts

TOKYO, Japan - Communications minister Kazuhiro Haraguchi (R) and Japan Post Holdings Co. President Jiro Saito (L) attend an annual ceremony to start the delivery of nearly 2.1 billion New Year's cards nationwide at a post office in Tokyo's Nihombashi district Jan. 1, 2010.

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Kansai beats Hosei to win Koshien Bowl

KOSHIEN, Japan - Kansai University quarterback Daichi Haraguchi (top) tries to break tackles by Hosei University in the third quarter of the Koshien Bowl national collegiate championship at Koshien Stadium in Hyogo Prefecture on Dec. 13, 2009. Kansai University won the match 50-38 for the first time in 62 years.

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Kansai beats Hosei to win Koshien Bowl

KOSHIEN, Japan - Kansai University quarterback Daichi Haraguchi runs for a touchdown after breaking free from the Hosei University defense in the fourth quarter of the Koshien Bowl national collegiate championship at Koshien Stadium in Hyogo Prefecture on Dec. 13, 2009. Kansai University won the match 50-38 for the first time in 62 years.

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Japan considering raising tobacco tax in FY 2010

TOKYO, Japan - Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Kazuhiro Haraguchi speaks to reporters about a government plan to raise the tobacco tax by around 3 yen per cigarette in Tokyo on Dec. 3, 2009.

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Saito formally becomes Japan Post head

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Post Holdings Co. President Jiro Saito (R) shakes hands with internal affairs minister Kazuhiro Haraguchi at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in Tokyo on Oct. 28, 2009. Saito formally assumed the post the same day.

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Saito formally becomes Japan Post head

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Post Holdings Co. President Jiro Saito (R) shakes hands with internal affairs minister Kazuhiro Haraguchi at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in Tokyo on Oct. 28, 2009. Saito formally assumed the post the same day.

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Saito formally becomes Japan Post head

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Post Holdings Co. President Jiro Saito (R) shakes hands with internal affairs minister Kazuhiro Haraguchi at the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications in Tokyo on Oct. 28, 2009. Saito formally assumed the post the same day.

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Haraguchi positive on granting foreigners local voting rights

TOKYO, Japan - Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Kazuhiro Haraguchi speaks during an interview with a group of reporters at his ministry in Tokyo on Oct. 8, 2009.

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Confab held in Lima to promote Japanese digital TV standard

LIMA, Peru - Japanese Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Kazuhiro Haraguchi (C) and telecom ministers from Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Peru, raise their hands in Lima on Sept. 21, 2009, after signing an accord to promote a digital terrestrial television standard used in Japan.

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Confab held in Lima to promote Japanese digital TV standard

LIMA, Peru - Japanese Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Kazuhiro Haraguchi (C) makes his opening remarks at a telecommunications ministers' conference in Lima on Sept. 21, 2009, to promote a digital terrestrial television standard used in Japan.

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Hatoyama Cabinet starts business in full swing

TOKYO, Japan - New Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Kazuhiro Haraguchi is greeted by ministry employees as he arrives at the ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 17, 2009.

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Internal affairs minister Haraguchi gives 1st news conference

TOKYO, Japan - Kazuhiro Haraguchi, minister of internal affairs and communications, speaks during his first press conference at the premier's office in Tokyo following the Cabinet's formal inauguration on Sept. 16, 2009.

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Internal affairs minister Haraguchi arrives at premier's office

TOKYO, Japan - Kazuhiro Haraguchi, minister of internal affairs and communications, arrives at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2009.

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Thailand's Chawalit takes Mitsubishi Diamond Cup lead

OARAI, Japan - Thailand's Chawalit Plaphol moves to the top of the leaderboard with a one-stroke lead over Japan's Tetsuya Haraguchi after the second round of the Mitsubishi Diamond Cup at Oarai Golf Club in Ibaraki Prefecture on May 29.

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Kawashima promoted to emperor's top aide

TOKYO, Japan - File photos of Yutaka Kawashima (L), who was named as grand chamberlain at the Imperial House Agency on June 15, and Koichi Haraguchi (R), who was appointed the same day to take over Kawashima's post as head of court ceremonies at the agency. Kawashima, 65, a former vice foreign minister, replaces Makoto Watanabe, who retired the same day. Haraguchi, 66, was a former Japanese negotiator for normalizing ties with North Korea.