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Football: AFC Champions League Elite

Erison (R) of Japan's Kawasaki Frontale celebrates with Akihiro Ienaga after opening the scoring in the first half of an AFC Champions League Elite quarterfinal match against Qatar's Al Sadd in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 27, 2025.

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Mallorca's Ienaga scores vs. Getafe

MALLORCA, Spain - Real Mallorca midfielder Akihiro Ienaga (L) scores with a header during the second half of a game against Getafe in Mallorca, Spain, on April 24, 2011. Ienaga sparked the team's 2-0 victory with the goal, his second in the season.

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Ienaga at Mallorca

BARCELONA, Spain - Real Mallorca midfielder Akihiro Ienaga (R) and Espanyol's Ernesto Galan compete for the ball during the latter half of a Spanish La Liga soccer match in a Barcelona suburb, Spain, on March 1, 2011. Mallorca won 2-1.

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Ienaga at Mallorca

BARCELONA, Spain - Real Mallorca midfielder Akihiro Ienaga (R) and Espanyol's Jesus Datolo compete for the ball during the latter half of a Spanish La Liga soccer match in a Barcelona suburb, Spain, on March 1, 2011. Mallorca won 2-1.

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Mallorca signing Ienaga determined to succeed

Mallorca, Spain - Japanese midfielder Akihiro Ienaga (R) holds up his new Real Mallorca jersey with vice president of the club Lorenzo Serra Ferrer during a press conference in Mallorca, Spain, on Dec. 30, 2010. Ienaga said he is determined to succeed in the ''world's best league'' following his move to La Liga from Gamba Osaka.

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Mallorca signing Ienaga determined to succeed

Mallorca, Spain - Japanese midfielder Akihiro Ienaga is introduced as a new member of Real Mallorca during a news conference on Dec. 30, 2010, in Mallorca, Spain. Ienaga said he is determined to succeed in the ''world's best league'' following his move to La Liga from Gamba Osaka.

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Ienaga joins Real Mallorca

OSAKA, Japan - Japanese midfielder Akihiro Ienaga speaks during a press conference in Osaka on Dec. 21, 2010, after his move to Spanish first division club Real Mallorca from Gamba Osaka is confirmed. Ienaga said he was excited to join the Spanish team with promising young players in one of the world's top football leagues.

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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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Historian Ienaga dies at 89

TOKYO, Japan - Saburo Ienaga (in file photo taken in February 1997), a historian known for his legal battle against the government certification of history textbooks, died Nov. 29 at a Tokyo hospital, people familiar with him said Dec. 1. He was 89. Ienaga became politically involved when a high-school textbook he penned, which contained descriptions of Japan's war crimes during World War II, was rejected by the then Education Ministry during the certification process in 1953. He filed the first of three suits in 1965 against the Education Ministry and was finally awarded damages in 1997 after a 32-year-long legal battle.

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Football: PSG Japan Tour

Paris Saint-Germain's Marquinhos (2nd from R) and Kawasaki Frontale's Akihiro Ienaga (R) vie for the ball during the first half of a PSG Japan Tour football match at Tokyo's National Stadium on July 20, 2022.

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J-League awards ceremony

Players named to the Best Eleven team pose for a photo during the J-League awards ceremony in Tokyo on Dec. 6, 2021 -- (from L) Kawasaki Frontale's Shogo Taniguchi, Reo Hatate and Yasuto Wakizaka, Yokohama F Marinos' Daizen Maeda, Vissel Kobe's Andres Iniesta, Kawasaki's Leandro Damiao, Akihiro Ienaga and Miki Yamane and Nagoya Grampus' Sho Inagaki.

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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. (Kyodo)

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Japan defeats Syria 3-0 in Asian zone Olympic qualifier

TOKYO, Japan - Midfielder Akihiro Ienaga (C) being congratulated by teammates after scoring the first goal in the first half as Japan defeated Syria 3-0 in the Asian zone Olympic qualifier at the National Stadium in Tokyo on March 28. (Kyodo)

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Historian Ienaga dies at 89

TOKYO, Japan - Saburo Ienaga (in file photo taken in February 1997), a historian known for his legal battle against the government certification of history textbooks, died Nov. 29 at a Tokyo hospital, people familiar with him said Dec. 1. He was 89. Ienaga became politically involved when a high-school textbook he penned, which contained descriptions of Japan's war crimes during World War II, was rejected by the then Education Ministry during the certification process in 1953. He filed the first of three suits in 1965 against the Education Ministry and was finally awarded damages in 1997 after a 32-year-long legal battle. (Kyodo)

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Judgment on the First Textbook Lawsuit Filed

New History of Japan textbook for high school written by Professor Ienaga was the subject of a constitutional dispute for nine years but lost the case. <Caption> Textbook verification lawsuit judgment in the first Ienaga lawsuit New History of Japan textbook press conference by Watanabe former investigator for the textbook verification press conference by Imai editor of the publishing company outline of the judgment people supporting the government rejoicing over the plaintiff's defeat press conference by Professor Ienaga demonstration by people opposed to the textbook verification opinions of students students commuting to school Date of shooting unknown Release date: July 26 1974

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Football: J-League season opener

Kawasaki Frontale's Akihiro Ienaga (L) scores his second goal with a header in the first half of J-League football's season-opening match against Yokohama F Marinos at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, Japan, on Feb. 26, 2021.

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Football: J-League season opener

Kawasaki Frontale's Akihiro Ienaga (41) opens the scoring in the first half of J-League football's season-opening match against Yokohama F Marinos at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, Japan, on Feb. 26, 2021.

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Football: J-League season opener

Kawasaki Frontale's Akihiro Ienaga (2nd from R) is congratulated by teammates after opening the scoring in the first half of J-League football's season-opening match against Yokohama F Marinos at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, Japan, on Feb. 26, 2021.

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Soccer: Kawasaki sign former Japan midfielder Ienaga

Akihiro Ienaga (C) of Omiya Ardija shoots during the second half of a Japanese League Cup quarterfinal against Yokohama F Marinos at NACK5 Stadium in Saitama, north of Tokyo, on Aug. 31, 2016. Kawasaki Frontale said on Jan. 5, 2017 that they have signed the former Japan midfielder, who had spells at Spain's Real Mallorca and South Korea's Ulsan Hyundai. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Mallorca's Ienaga scores vs. Getafe

MALLORCA, Spain - Real Mallorca midfielder Akihiro Ienaga (L) scores with a header during the second half of a game against Getafe in Mallorca, Spain, on April 24, 2011. Ienaga sparked the team's 2-0 victory with the goal, his second in the season. (Kyodo)

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Ienaga at Mallorca

BARCELONA, Spain - Real Mallorca midfielder Akihiro Ienaga (R) and Espanyol's Ernesto Galan compete for the ball during the latter half of a Spanish La Liga soccer match in a Barcelona suburb, Spain, on March 1, 2011. Mallorca won 2-1. (Kyodo)

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Ienaga at Mallorca

BARCELONA, Spain - Real Mallorca midfielder Akihiro Ienaga (R) and Espanyol's Jesus Datolo compete for the ball during the latter half of a Spanish La Liga soccer match in a Barcelona suburb, Spain, on March 1, 2011. Mallorca won 2-1. (Kyodo)

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Mallorca signing Ienaga determined to succeed

Mallorca, Spain - Japanese midfielder Akihiro Ienaga is introduced as a new member of Real Mallorca during a news conference on Dec. 30, 2010, in Mallorca, Spain. Ienaga said he is determined to succeed in the ''world's best league'' following his move to La Liga from Gamba Osaka. (Kyodo)

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Mallorca signing Ienaga determined to succeed

Mallorca, Spain - Japanese midfielder Akihiro Ienaga (R) holds up his new Real Mallorca jersey with vice president of the club Lorenzo Serra Ferrer during a press conference in Mallorca, Spain, on Dec. 30, 2010. Ienaga said he is determined to succeed in the ''world's best league'' following his move to La Liga from Gamba Osaka. (Kyodo)

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Ienaga joins Real Mallorca

OSAKA, Japan - Japanese midfielder Akihiro Ienaga speaks during a press conference in Osaka on Dec. 21, 2010, after his move to Spanish first division club Real Mallorca from Gamba Osaka is confirmed. Ienaga said he was excited to join the Spanish team with promising young players in one of the world's top football leagues. (Kyodo)

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J-League football

Akihiro Ienaga (L) reacts after completing a hat-trick in the second half of a J-League football match against Gamba Osaka on Nov. 25, 2020, at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, near Tokyo.

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J-League football

Akihiro Ienaga completes a hat-trick in the second half of a J-League football match against Gamba Osaka on Nov. 25, 2020, at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, near Tokyo.

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J-League football

Akihiro Ienaga (L) scores Kawasaki Frontale's third goal during the second half of a J-League football match against Gamba Osaka on Nov. 25, 2020, at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, near Tokyo.

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J-League football

Akihiro Ienaga (L) celebrates after scoring Kawasaki Frontale's second goal during the first half of a J-League football match against Gamba Osaka on Nov. 25, 2020, at Todoroki Stadium in Kawasaki, near Tokyo.

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Football: Matsumoto v Kawasaki in J-League

Kawasaki Frontale's Akihiro Ienaga (R) and Paulinho (top L) of Matsumoto Yamaga vie for the ball in the first half of their J-League football match in Matsumoto, Japan, on March 31, 2019. Kawasaki won 2-0. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Football: Ienaga named J-League Player of Year

Kawasaki Frontale midfielder Akihiro Ienaga (Center R) leaves the J-League Awards ceremony in Yokohama on Dec. 18, 2018, at which he was named the Player of the Year. Seen behind Ienaga is Kawasaki teammate Kengo Nakamura, who was named in the Best Eleven. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Football: Ienaga named J-League Player of Year

Kawasaki Frontale midfielder Akihiro Ienaga holds up his trophy after being named the J-League's Player of the Year during a ceremony in Yokohama on Dec. 18, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Football: Ienaga named J-League Player of Year

Kawasaki Frontale midfielder Akihiro Ienaga makes a speech after being named the J-League's Player of the Year during a ceremony in Yokohama on Dec. 18, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Football: Ienaga named J-League Player of Year

Kawasaki Frontale midfielder Akihiro Ienaga makes a speech after being named the J-League's Player of the Year during a ceremony in Yokohama on Dec. 18, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Gamba fall to 3rd straight league defeat

Kawasaki Frontale's Akihiro Ienaga (R) holds the ball up under pressure from Gamba Osaka's Yasuhito Endo (C) and Hiroki Fujiharu (L) in Frontale's 2-0 win over Gamba Osaka in a J-League first division match in Kawasaki on March 10, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Gamba fall to 3rd straight league defeat

Akihiro Ienaga (L) scores with a volley for Kawasaki Frontale in their 2-0 win over Gamba Osaka in a J-League first division match in Kawasaki on March 10, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Soccer: Kawasaki thump Kashima to hand Antlers boss Oiwa 1st loss

Akihiro Ienaga (C) feeds a pass during the second half of Kawasaki Frontale's 3-1 win at home to Kashima Antlers in the J-League first division on Aug. 13, 2017. Ienaga scored Kawasaki's third goal of the match. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo