Sexual-minority parade

Sexual-minority parade

TOKYO, Japan - Wataru Ishizaka (2nd from R in front row), an openly gay member of the local assembly of Tokyo's Nakano Ward, joins a gay pride parade held in Tokyo's Shibuya district on April 28, 2013, as part of events called "Tokyo Rainbow Week" to support the sexual-minority community in Japan.

Mizuho apologizes for computer glitch

Mizuho apologizes for computer glitch

TOKYO, Japan - Fumito Ishizaka (C), chief information officer of Mizuho Holdings Ind., bows in apology at the end of a news conference, which he gave in Tokyo on April 5 to explain the computer troubles that have crippled the group's banking operation since its inauguration on April 1.

Microsoft's Xbox video console goes on sale in Japan

Microsoft's Xbox video console goes on sale in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Bill Gates (R), chairman of Microsoft Corp., hands a Microsoft Xbox video game console Feb. 22 to Atsushi Ishizaka, a 22-year-old student who was the first buyer of the Xbox, at a store in Tokyo's Shibuya district.

Actor couple Ishizaka, Asaoka divorce

Actor couple Ishizaka, Asaoka divorce

TOKYO, Japan - Actor Koji Ishizaka (L) speaks of his divorce with Ruriko Asaoka at a news conference Dec. 27. Ishizaka, 59, said, ''I have recently been interested in my life with my aging mother, but I did not want my wife involved. She is the type of woman to complete her career as an actress.'' The 60-year-old Asaoka said, ''I was shocked, but agreed (to the divorce) considering his new life.''

Mizuho apologizes for computer glitch

Mizuho apologizes for computer glitch

TOKYO, Japan - Fumito Ishizaka (C), chief information officer of Mizuho Holdings Ind., bows in apology at the end of a news conference, which he gave in Tokyo on April 5 to explain the computer troubles that have crippled the group's banking operation since its inauguration on April 1.

Blue Bulls to play friendly match in Tokyo

Blue Bulls to play friendly match in Tokyo

Members of Currie Cup side the Blue Bulls hand an autographed jersey to Joichi Ishizaka, the mayor of Tokyo's Machida city, during a welcome party in Tokyo on July 26, 2015. The South Africa-based rugby club will play a friendly match against Canon Eagles on July 31. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Microsoft's Xbox video console goes on sale in Japan

Microsoft's Xbox video console goes on sale in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Bill Gates (R), chairman of Microsoft Corp., hands a Microsoft Xbox video game console Feb. 22 to Atsushi Ishizaka, a 22-year-old student who was the first buyer of the Xbox, at a store in Tokyo's Shibuya district.

Actor couple Ishizaka, Asaoka divorce

Actor couple Ishizaka, Asaoka divorce

TOKYO, Japan - Actor Koji Ishizaka (L) speaks of his divorce with Ruriko Asaoka at a news conference Dec. 27. Ishizaka, 59, said, ''I have recently been interested in my life with my aging mother, but I did not want my wife involved. She is the type of woman to complete her career as an actress.'' The 60-year-old Asaoka said, ''I was shocked, but agreed (to the divorce) considering his new life.''