Youngest Japanese to circumnavigate globe by yacht

Youngest Japanese to circumnavigate globe by yacht

Hirotsugu Kimura poses upon his return to Shin Nishinomiya Yacht Harbor in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on June 8, 2024, after completing a solo round-the-world yacht voyage without port calls or supplies, breaking a 30-year record for the youngest Japanese to accomplish the feat.

Youngest Japanese to circumnavigate globe by yacht

Youngest Japanese to circumnavigate globe by yacht

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows 24-year-old Hirotsugu Kimura, waving off Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on June 8, 2024, as he completes a solo round-the-world yacht voyage without port calls or supplies, breaking a 30-year record for the youngest Japanese to accomplish the feat.

Helicopter shot[Breaking News]24-yr-old becomes youngest Japanese to circumnavigate globe by yacht

Nishinomiya,Japan,June 8 Kyodo -A 24-year-old completed a solo round-the-world yacht voyage on Saturday, breaking the record for the youngest Japanese to achieve the feat that was set 30 years ago. Hirotsugu Kimura, a former Maritime Self-Defense Force member, reached his goal off Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, after 231 days. The challenge to complete the trip without port calls and taking on supplies was his second attempt after one in 2022 was marred by mechanical failure.(Kyodo)

[Breaking News]24-yr-old becomes youngest Japanese to circumnavigate globe by yacht

Nishinomiya,Japan,June 8 Kyodo -A 24-year-old completed a solo round-the-world yacht voyage on Saturday, breaking the record for the youngest Japanese to achieve the feat that was set 30 years ago. Hirotsugu Kimura, a former Maritime Self-Defense Force member, reached his goal off Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, after 231 days. The challenge to complete the trip without port calls and taking on supplies was his second attempt after one in 2022 was marred by mechanical failure.(Kyodo)

Japanese animation event in Iran

Japanese animation event in Iran

TEHRAN, Iran - Animator and film director Hirotsugu Kawasaki (R front) gives advice to participants of an animation workshop in Tehran on Oct. 12, 2012. The film "Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel," directed by Kawasahi, was screened the same day in an event attracting fans of Japanese animation.

Japanese animation event in Iran

Japanese animation event in Iran

TEHRAN, Iran - Animator and film director Hirotsugu Kawasaki (R) answers a question during an animation workshop in Tehran on Oct. 12, 2012. The film "Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel," directed by Kawasaki, was screened the same day in an event attracting fans of Japanese animation.

Tokaidai Sagami wins nat'l high school invitational

Tokaidai Sagami wins nat'l high school invitational

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Hirotsugu Sato, captain of Tokaidai Sagami in Kanagawa Prefecture, carries the champion flag at Koshien Stadium in Hyogo Prefecture on April 3, 2011, after winning the national high school baseball invitational tournament by beating Kyushu Kokusaidai Fuzoku in Fukuoka Prefecture 6-1.

Kyoto Prizes awarded to three people

Kyoto Prizes awarded to three people

KYOTO, Japan - Three laureates of the 2006 Kyoto Prize -- (From L to R) American scientist Leonard A. Herzenberg, Japanese mathematician Hirotsugu Akaike and Japanese designer Issey Miyake -- stand at an award ceremony in Kyoto on Nov. 10.

Businesses, academia launch campaign to heighten Japan's brand image

Businesses, academia launch campaign to heighten Japan's brand image

TOKYO, Japan - Leading businesses, universities and designers launched a three-year campaign on Jan. 28 to heighten Japan's brand image based on its traditional culture. Shinji Fukukawa, who serves as advisor to a council to promote the ''Japanesque modern''campaign, Kunio Nakamura, president of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. who heads the council, and Hirotsugu Kashiba, who serves as secretary general of the council, pose for photos in Tokyo after inauguration of the council.

Giants Matsui hits two-run homer off Swallows Maeda

Giants Matsui hits two-run homer off Swallows Maeda

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants slugger Hideki Matsui hits a two-run homer over the left-field fence off Yakult Swallows starter Hirotsugu Maeda in the fifth inning at Tokyo Dome on Aug. 10.

Businesses, academia launch campaign to heighten Japan's brand i

Businesses, academia launch campaign to heighten Japan's brand i

TOKYO, Japan - Leading businesses, universities and designers launched a three-year campaign on Jan. 28 to heighten Japan's brand image based on its traditional culture. Shinji Fukukawa, who serves as advisor to a council to promote the ''Japanesque modern''campaign, Kunio Nakamura, president of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. who heads the council, and Hirotsugu Kashiba, who serves as secretary general of the council, pose for photos in Tokyo after inauguration of the council. (Kyodo)

Kyoto Prizes awarded to three people

Kyoto Prizes awarded to three people

KYOTO, Japan - Three laureates of the 2006 Kyoto Prize -- (From L to R) American scientist Leonard A. Herzenberg, Japanese mathematician Hirotsugu Akaike and Japanese designer Issey Miyake -- stand at an award ceremony in Kyoto on Nov. 10. (Kyodo)

Tokaidai Sagami wins nat'l high school invitational

Tokaidai Sagami wins nat'l high school invitational

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Hirotsugu Sato, captain of Tokaidai Sagami in Kanagawa Prefecture, carries the champion flag at Koshien Stadium in Hyogo Prefecture on April 3, 2011, after winning the national high school baseball invitational tournament by beating Kyushu Kokusaidai Fuzoku in Fukuoka Prefecture 6-1. (Kyodo)