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Japan opposition lawmaker in Beijing

Li Shulei, head of the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee's Publicity Department, holds talks with Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan Executive Adviser Katsuya Okada at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 20, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan opposition lawmaker in Beijing

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan Executive Adviser Katsuya Okada (L) shakes hands with Li Shulei, head of the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee's Publicity Department, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 20, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan opposition lawmaker in Beijing

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan Executive Adviser Katsuya Okada holds talks with Li Shulei, head of the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee's Publicity Department, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 20, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan opposition lawmaker in Beijing

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan Executive Adviser Katsuya Okada (far L) holds talks with Li Shulei (far R), head of the Chinese Communist Party Central Committee's Publicity Department, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 20, 2025. (Pool photo)

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American Jewish Committee executive in Japan

Jason Isaacson, chief policy and political affairs officer of the American Jewish Committee advocacy group, gives an interview in Tokyo on Oct. 16, 2024.

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UK: Protesters Gather Outside Glasgow Hampden Park Ahead Of Women’s Euro 2025 Qualifier Versus Israel

Protesters gathered outside Hampden Park stadium in Glasgow on Friday, May 31, ahead of the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifier match between Scotland and Israel to protest against Israel's military operation in Gaza.

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UK: Pro-Palestine Protest In Glasgow Ahead Of World Athletics Indoor Championships

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in Glasgow on Tuesday, February 27, ahead of the World Athletics Indoor Championships, which will start on March 1, protesting against the participation of Israeli athletes.

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Japan judo head Yamashita

Yasuhiro Yamashita, chairman of the All Japan Judo Federation, gives an interview in Qatar's capital city of Doha on May 3, 2023, after an International Judo Federation Executive Committee meeting.

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COP3 climate conference in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan, Dec. 18 Kyodo - Japan's Environment Agency chief Hiroshi Oki (R), who chaired the third conference of the parties (COP3) to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, shakes hands with Raul Estrada (L), chairman of the Committee of the Whole, the conference's top negotiating body, while UNFCCC executive secretary Michael Zammit-Cutajar (C) watches after adopting the Kyoto Protocol on Dec. 11, 1997, in the western Japan city of Kyoto. (Kyodo)

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Yoshino reelected as Rengo president

TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 6 Kyodo - Tomoko Yoshino raises her fist while delivering a morale-boosting message during her speech at a regular meeting of Japanese Trade Union Confederation, Rengo, the country's largest labor organization, in Tokyo on Oct. 6, 2023, after being reelected Rengo president. (Kyodo)

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Japan judo head Yamashita

Yasuhiro Yamashita, chairman of the All Japan Judo Federation, gives an interview in Qatar's capital city of Doha on May 3, 2023, after an International Judo Federation Executive Committee meeting.

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Wrestling dropped from 'core sports' for 2020 Olympics

OBU, Japan - Japanese wrestler Saori Yoshida, a three-time Olympic champion at the women's 55 kilograms, meets the media in Obu, Aichi Prefecture, on Feb. 13, 2013, after the International Olympic Committee executive board decided to drop wrestling from the "core sports" for the 2020 Games.

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Wrestling dropped from 'core sports' for 2020 Olympics

OBU, Japan - Japanese wrestler Saori Yoshida, a three-time Olympic champion at the women's 55 kilograms, meets the media in Obu, Aichi Prefecture, on Feb. 13, 2013, after the International Olympic Committee executive board decided to drop wrestling from the "core sports" for the 2020 Games.

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Wrestling dropped from 'core sports' for 2020 Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Wrestling Federation President Tomiaki Fukuda (C) holds a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 13, 2013, after the International Olympic Committee executive board decided to drop wrestling from the "core sports" for the 2020 Games. To the right is Tatsuhiro Yonemitsu, the men's 66-kilogram freestyle wrestling gold medalist at the London Olympics.

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Wrestling dropped from 'core sports' for 2020 Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Wrestling Federation President Tomiaki Fukuda (L) speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 13, 2013, after the International Olympic Committee executive board decided to drop wrestling from the "core sports" for the 2020 Games. Seated next to Fukuda are Tatsuhiro Yonemitsu (C), the men's 66-kilogram freestyle gold medalist at the London Olympics, and Shinichi Yumoto, the men's 55-kg freestyle bronze winner in London.

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Asian handball body fines Japan, S. Korea over replays

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait - Members of the Executive Committee of the Asian Handball Federation (in photo) decided Feb. 5 to fine Japan and South Korea for appearing in replays of the controversial regional Olympic qualifiers in defiance of its order not to take part.

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Olympics: IOC not ruling out S. Korea, N. Korea collaboration at Pyeongchang

TOKYO, Japan, June 29 Kyodo - The International Olympic Committee's Executive Director Christophe Dubi gives an interview to Kyodo News in Tokyo on June 29, 2017, about South Korea and North Korea potentially competing as one at the Pyeongchang 2018 winter games. The IOC is not ruling out a proposed joint Korean team nor North Korea's hosting of the some Olympic events in 2018.

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IPC, Tokyo 2020 officials shake hands in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Toshiro Muto (R), director general of the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, shakes hands with International Paralympic Committee Chief Executive Officer Xavier Gonzalez in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2014, following a press conference.

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IPC, Tokyo 2020 officials at press conference

TOKYO, Japan - International Paralympic Committee Chief Executive Officer Xavier Gonzalez (L) and Toshiro Muto, director general of the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, give a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2014, after the first project review.

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Organizing panel for 2020 Paralympics, IPC hold joint meet

TOKYO, Japan - Toshiro Muto (2nd R), director general of the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, talks with Xavier Gonzalez (R), chief executive officer of the International Paralympic Committee, during a joint session in Tokyo on Dec. 15, 2014, to discuss progress in preparations for the event.

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IPC meets with 2020 Paralympic organizing panel

TOKYO, Japan - Xavier Gonzalez, chief executive officer of the International Paralympic Committee, addresses a joint meeting in Tokyo on Dec. 15, 2014, with the organizing committee for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Japan's capital. The meeting was held to discuss progress in preparations for the event, the first such meeting between the two organizations.

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Shiogama Port Festival in Miyagi Pref. gets PM award

TOKYO, Japan - Kankuro Abe (L), head of the executive committee of Shiogama Port Festival in Miyagi Prefecture, and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga (C) pose for a photograph at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Nov. 26, 2014, after the festival was awarded the Prime Minister's prize for an event contributing to regional development.

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Panasonic signs sponsorship accord for Paralympics

TOKYO, Japan - Panasonic Corp. Executive Officer Satoshi Takeyasu (L) shakes hands with International Paralympic Committee President Philip Craven on Oct. 15, 2014, in Tokyo after they signed a new partnership agreement. The Japanese electronics conglomerate has supplied audiovisual equipment to the Olympic and Paralympic Games since 1998, and the new agreement additionally covers the provision of care products for the elderly and disabled.

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Seeking Nobel Peace Prize for Japan Constitution

SAGAMIHARA, Japan - Naomi Takasu, an executive committee member of a civic group seeking the Nobel Peace Prize for the war-renouncing Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution, speaks at a press conference in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Oct. 10, 2014.

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Celebrities attend event marking 400th anniv. of Osaka siege

OSAKA, Japan - Celebrities in traditional armor suits pose in front of Osaka Castle in western Japan during an event on Oct. 1, 2014, to mark the 400th anniversary of the "Winter Siege of Osaka" in feudal Japan. From R: Osaka Governor Ichiro Matsui, kabuki actor Ainosuke Kataoka, singer Akiko Wada, Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto and event executive committee head Shinya Hashizume.

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Celebrities start event for 400th anniv. of Osaka siege

OSAKA, Japan - Celebrities in traditional armor suits cut the ribbon to open an event commemorating the 400th anniversary of the "Winter Siege of Osaka" in feudal Japan. From L: Kabuki actor Ainosuke Kataoka, singer Akiko Wada, Osaka Governor Ichiro Matsui, Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto and event executive committee head Shinya Hashizume.

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Kyoto international film festa outlined

KYOTO, Japan - Members of an executive committee for the inaugural Kyoto International Film and Arts Festival pose in Kyoto, western Japan, on Sept. 4, 2014, as they announce a lineup of movies to be shown at the event running from Oct. 16 to 19.

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2020 Tokyo Olympics CEO Muto speaks at interview

TOKYO, Japan - Toshiro Muto, chief executive officer of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics organizing committee, speaks at an interview in Tokyo on July 10, 2014, on upcoming challenges in the preparation of the summer games.

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Bridgestone becomes official sponsor of Olympic Games through 2024

TOKYO, Japan - Bridgestone Corp. Chief Executive Officer Masaaki Tsuya (L) shakes hands with International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach at a press conference in Tokyo on June 13, 2014. The world's largest tire maker concluded a deal with the IOC the same day, becoming one of the top sponsors of the Olympic Games through 2024 including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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Tokyo 2020 executive board meeting

TOKYO, Japan - Members of the Executive Board of the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games - (from L) Japanese Olympic Committee President Tsunekazu Takeda, organizing committee president and former Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori, organizing committee honorary president and Canon Inc. Chairman Fujio Mitarai, and organizing committee chief executive officer and Daiwa Institute of Research Chairman Toshiro Muto - pose for photos after a meeting where all 34 members of the executive board met on March 26, 2014.

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Tokyo Olympics organizing panel holds 1st meeting

TOKYO, Japan - The Executive Board of the Tokyo Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games meets for the first time on March 26, 2014, since the selection of its 34 members.

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Tokyo launches 2020 Organizing Committee

TOKYO, Japan - Former Vice Finance Minister Toshiro Muto attends a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 24, 2014, as chief executive officer of the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Organizing Committee, which was officially launched the same day.

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IOC's Felli in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Gilbert Felli (L), the International Olympic Committee's executive director for the Olympic Games, shakes hands with Japanese Olympic Committee President Tsunekazu Takeda during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 15, 2013.

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IOC's Felli in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Gilbert Felli (L), the International Olympic Committee's executive director for the Olympic Games, and Japanese Olympic Committee President Tsunekazu Takeda attend a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 15, 2013.

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Tokyo Olympic seminar

TOKYO, Japan - Gilbert Felli (R), the executive director for the Olympic Games at the International Olympic Committee, and Tokyo Gov. Naoki Inose shake hands during an orientation seminar in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2013. An IOC team led by Felli arrived in Japan the previous day for the first time since Tokyo won the 2020 Olympic bid in Buenos Aires two months ago.

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Tokyo Olympic seminar

TOKYO, Japan - Gilbert Felli (R), the executive director for the Olympic Games at the International Olympic Committee, and Japanese Olympic Committee President Tsunekazu Takeda exchange words during an orientation seminar in Tokyo on Nov. 14, 2013. An IOC team led by Felli arrived in Japan the previous day for the first time since Tokyo won the 2020 Olympic bid in Buenos Aires two months ago.

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IOC team in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Gilbert Felli (L), the International Olympic Committee's executive director for the Olympic Games, is greeted by Japanese Olympic Committee President Tsunekazu Takeda after arriving at the Ajinomoto National Training Center in Tokyo on Nov. 13, 2013. An IOC team led by Felli will hold an orientation seminar for Japanese organizers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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IOC team in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Gilbert Felli (L), the International Olympic Committee's executive director for the Olympic Games, shakes hands with Japanese Olympic Committee President Tsunekazu Takeda after arriving at the Ajinomoto National Training Center in Tokyo on Nov. 13, 2013. An IOC team led by Felli will hold an orientation seminar for Japanese organizers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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Mazda's CX-5 SUV

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Mazda Motor Corp.'s CX-5 crossover sport utility vehicle. The vehicle has won the Car of the Year Japan 2012-2013 title, the executive committee for the award said Nov. 29, 2012.

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Daini appointed as new JFA president

TOKYO, Japan - Kuniya Daini speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on June 24, 2012. The Japan Football Association executive committee the same day announced the promotion of Daini to president from vice president.

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Tokyo makes it onto Olympics host city shortlist

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara gives a press conference at the metropolitan government office on May 24, 2012, after Tokyo and two other cities cleared the first hurdle in the selection of candidates to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. Tokyo, Madrid and Istanbul moved to the final phase of the selection process after their bid plans obtained the nod from the International Olympic Committee Executive Board during a meeting in Quebec City.

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Tokyo makes it onto Olympics host city shortlist

TOKYO, Japan - Former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori (front row, 2nd from R) and others applaud at the Tokyo metropolitan government office on May 24, 2012, after Tokyo and two other cities cleared the first hurdle in the selection of candidates to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. Tokyo, Madrid and Istanbul moved to the final phase of the selection process after their bid plans obtained the nod from the International Olympic Committee Executive Board during a meeting in the Canadian city.

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Korean actor Lee delivers message for kids in quake-hit areas

TOKYO, Japan - South Korean actor Lee Byung Hun (R) receives a letter of gratitude from Ken Hayami (L), executive director of the Japan Committee for UNICEF, in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2011, for assistance and donations it has received from South Korea after the March quake and tsunami in Japan. Lee, a special representative for the Korean Committee for the United Nations Children's Fund, delivered a message at UNICEF House in Tokyo's Minato Ward expressing his support for children living in areas hit by the disaster.

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Japan's Ogura leaves FIFA

ZURICH, Switzerland - Junji Ogura, president of the Japan Football Association, is seen in Zurich on June 1, 2011. Ogura resigned from a post on the FIFA executive committee the same day at the FIFA Congress.

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JSA fires wrestler arrested for marijuana possession

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Sumo Association Chairman Musashigawa (L) and JSA Director Kokonoe bow in apology during a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 2 after the JSA executive committee decided to fire Wakakirin, who was arrested for marijuana possession on Jan. 30.

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JSA fires wrestler arrested for marijuana possession

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Sumo Association Chairman Musashigawa speaks about a punishment on second-division wrestler Wakakirin at a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 2 after a meeting of the JSA executive committee. The committee decided to fire Wakakirin, who was arrested for marijuana possession on Jan. 30.

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Tokyo Gov. Ishihara enthusiastic about winning Olympic bid

TOKYO, Japan - Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara smiles at a press conference in Tokyo on June 5 after Tokyo, seeking to win a bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, earned the highest score in the first selection phase held the previous day in Athens by the International Olympic Committee Executive Board. Tokyo moved to the final phase along with three other cities -- Chicago, Madrid and Rio de Janeiro.

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Diet panels to file perjury charges against Moriya

TOKYO, Japan - The House of Representatives committee on antiterrorism and Iraq reconstruction affairs votes unanimously on Jan. 15 to file perjury charges against former Vice Defense Minister Takemasa Moriya in connection with his sworn testimony on his relationships with Motonobu Miyazaki, a former executive of defense equipment trader Yamada Corp. The House of Councillors committee on foreign affairs and defense unanimously approved a similar motion the same day. Moriya and Miyazaki have been arrested and indicted on bribery charges in connection with equipment procurement by the Defense Ministry.

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Akiyama denies he got funds from defense firm Yamada

TOKYO, Japan - Naoki Akiyama, 58, executive director of the Japan-U.S. Center for Peace and Cultural Exchange, speaks as an unsworn witness at the House of Councillors' Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on Jan. 8. Akiyama denied media reports that his organization got 100 million yen from scandal-tainted defense equipment trading house Yamada Corp.

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Akiyama denies he got funds from defense firm Yamada

TOKYO, Japan - Naoki Akiyama, 58, executive director of the Japan-U.S. Center for Peace and Cultural Exchange, speaks as an unsworn witness at the House of Councillors' Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on Jan. 8. Akiyama denied media reports that his organization got 100 million yen from scandal-tainted defense equipment trading house Yamada Corp.