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Japan-Turkey defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (L) meets the press following talks with Haluk Gorgun, head of Turkey's Defense Industry Agency, in Ankara on Aug. 19, 2025.

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Japan-Turkey defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani (L) holds talks with Haluk Gorgun, head of Turkey's Defense Industry Agency, in Ankara on Aug. 19, 2025.

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Football: Japan-Turkey friendly

Japan players acknowledge supporters after their 4-2 victory over Turkey in an international friendly football match against Turkey in Genk, Belgium, on Sept. 12, 2023.

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Football: Japan-Turkey friendly

Japan players celebrate after their 4-2 victory over Turkey in an international friendly football match against Turkey in Genk, Belgium, on Sept. 12, 2023.

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Football: Japan-Turkey friendly

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu instructs players during the first half of an international friendly football match against Turkey in Genk, Belgium, on Sept. 12, 2023.

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Football: Japan-Turkey friendly

Japan goalkeeper Daniel Schmidt makes a save during the second half of an international friendly football match against Turkey in Genk, Belgium, on Sept. 12, 2023.

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Football: Japan-Turkey friendly

Japan's Junya Ito (R) draws a foul in the penalty area during the second half of an international friendly football match against Turkey in Genk, Belgium, on Sept. 12, 2023.

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Football: Japan-Turkey friendly

Keito Nakamura (far L) scores his second goal to give Japan a 3-0 lead during the first half of an international friendly football match against Turkey in Genk, Belgium, on Sept. 12, 2023.

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Football: Japan-Turkey friendly

Japan's Junya Ito scores from the penalty spot during the second half of an international friendly football match against Turkey in Genk, Belgium, on Sept. 12, 2023.

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Football: Japan-Turkey friendly

Japan's Keito Nakamura (far L) scores his first of two goals during the first half of an international friendly football match against Turkey in Genk, Belgium, on Sept. 12, 2023.

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Football: Japan-Turkey friendly

Keito Nakamura (blue) scores Japan's second goal during the first half of an international friendly football match against Turkey in Genk, Belgium, on Sept. 12, 2023.

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Football: Japan-Turkey friendly

Japan's Atsuki Ito (C) scores the opening goal during the first half of an international friendly football match against Turkey in Genk, Belgium, on Sept. 12, 2023.

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Japan-Turkey talks

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura (L) shakes hands with Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat during a meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sept. 5, 2023.

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Japan, Turkey leaders' talks

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks to reporters at the premier's office in Tokyo on Feb. 17, 2023, following telephone talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

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Japan-Turkey talks

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Dec. 2 Kyodo - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shake hands ahead of their talks in Buenos Aires on Dec. 1, 2018, on the margins of a Group of 20 summit.

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Japan-Turkey talks

BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 2 Kyodo - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan shake hands ahead of their talks in Buenos Aires on Dec. 1, 2018, on the margins of a Group of 20 summit.

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Japan-Turkey talks

BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 2 Kyodo - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (far R) and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (far L) hold talks in Buenos Aires on Dec. 1, 2018, on the margins of a Group of 20 summit.

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Japan-Turkey talks

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 6 Kyodo - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu shake hands at Abe's office in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2018.

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Japan-Turkey talks

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 6 Kyodo - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu (far L) hold talks at Abe's office in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2018.

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Japan, Turkey to resume talks on nuclear cooperation pact

CANNES, France - Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda (R) and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan shake hands at the outset of their meeting on the sidelines of a meeting of the Group of 20 major economies in Cannes, France, on Nov. 3, 2011. They agreed to resume negotiations on their countries' nuclear cooperation pact. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan, Turkey sign memorandum on civil nuke pact

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Akihiro Ohata (L) and Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Taner Yildiz shake hands at the economy ministry in Tokyo on Dec. 24, 2010, after signing a memorandum on civil nuclear cooperation.

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Japan-Turkey citizen exchange

MERSIN, Turkey - Wakayama Gov. Yoshinobu Nisaka (C) plants a tree at a memorial ceremony for the victims of the Ottoman Empire navy ship accident held at Mersin, Turkey on Sept. 2, 2010. The Erturul Frigate sank off Wakayama Prefecture in September 1890 due to a violent typhoon.

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Japan, Turkey agree to more dynamic ties

TOKYO, Japan - Visiting Turkish President Abdullah Gul (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda shake hands at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on June 6 at the start of their talks.

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Japan, Turkey agree to counter Iran's nuclear research resumption

ANKARA, Turkey - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (R) is about to take his seat at a dinner hosted by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) in Ankara on Jan. 10.

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Japan, Turkey agree to counter Iran's nuclear research resumption

ANKARA, Turkey - Visiting Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi attend a welcome ceremony in Ankara, accompanied by Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Jan. 10. The two leaders agreed in their talks later in the day to work swiftly to counter Iran's move to remove seals from its nuclear facilities and resume research activities.

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Japan, Turkey agree to counter Iran's nuclear research resumption

ANKARA, Turkey - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (L) and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan pose for photos at the start of their talks in Ankara on Jan. 10. They agreed to cooperate in promoting the Middle East peace process and work swiftly to counter Iran's move to remove seals from its nuclear facilities and resume research activities.

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Japan, Turkey agree to counter Iran's nuclear research resumption

ANKARA, Turkey - Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi (L) and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan give a joint press conference after their talks in Ankara on Jan. 10. They agreed to cooperate in promoting the Middle East peace process and work swiftly to counter Iran's move to remove seals from its nuclear facilities and resume research activities.

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Turkey striker Illhan welcomed in Kobe

KOBE, Japan - Turkey World Cup striker Illhan Mansiz (C), who signed a contract with J-League first-division side Vissel Kobe, is welcomed at Kobe city hall Feb. 23.

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(2)Turkey striker Ilhan wants to electrify Kobe fans

TOKYO, Japan - Turkey World Cup star Ilhan Mansiz poses with his shirt in hands at a news conference at a Tokyo hotel on Feb. 10. Ilhan, who has joined J-League first-division club from Turkish club Besiktas, said, ''I want to electrify the Kobe fans and hope my goals can lead the team to victory.''

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(1)Turkey striker Ilhan wants to electrify Kobe fans

TOKYO, Japan - Turkey World Cup star Ilhan Mansiz smiles at a news conference in Tokyo on Feb. 10. The 28-year-old, who has joined J-League first-division Vissel Kobe from Turkish club Besiktas, vowed to ''electrify'' Kobe fans and hopes that ''my goals can lead the team to victory.''

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Japan, Turkey sign cultural accord

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Yoriko Kawaguchi (R) and Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Gul sign a cultural cooperation agreement in Tokyo on Dec. 17.

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(19)Brazil vs Turkey

SAITAMA, Japan - Turkey goalkeeper Rustu Recber dives into Brazil striker Edilson to clear a ball in the first half of the World Cup semifinal match at Saitama Stadium 2002 on June 26. Brazil won the match 1-0 and will seek its fifth world championship in the final against Germany in Yokohama on June 30. (World Cup 2002)

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(7)Brazil vs Turkey

SAITAMA, Japan - Turkey midfielder Emre Belozoglu (21) curls a free kick around the Brazilian wall during the first half of their World Cup semifinal at Saitama Stadium 2002 on June 26. (World Cup 2002)

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(2)Brazil vs Turkey

SAITAMA, Japan - Turkey midfielder Umit Davala (background) and Brazil midfielder Roberto Carlos battle for the ball during the first half of their World Cup semifinal at Saitama Stadium 2002 on June 26. (World Cup 2002)

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(3)Brazil vs Turkey

SAITAMA, Japan - Turkey forward Hasan Sas (L) shrugs off a challenge from Brazil midfielder Gilberto Silva during the first half of their World Cup semifinal at Saitama Stadium 2002 on June 26. (World Cup 2002)

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(1)Turkey players reunite with families

NARITA, Japan - Turkey goalkeeper Rustu Recber welcomes his wife at Narita airport June 24, two days before Turkey play Brazil in the World Cup semifinal at Saitama Stadium 2002 in Saitama Prefecture. (World Cup 2002)

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(2)Turkey players reunite with families

NARITA, Japan - Turkey midfielder Tugay Kerimoglu (R) reunites with his wife and son at Narita airport on June 24, two days before Turkey play Brazil in the World Cup semifinal at Saitama Stadium 2002 in Saitama Prefecture. (World Cup 2002)

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(14)Senegal vs Turkey

OSAKA, Japan - Turkey players in celebration after beating Senegal with a golden goal in the 94th minute in extra-time to in their World Cup quarterfinal at Nagai Stadium on June 22. Turkey will play Brazil in the semifinals. (World Cup 2002)

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(10)Senegal vs Turkey

OSAKA, Japan - Turkey striker Ilhan Mansiz (R) scores the golden goal in the 94th minute in extra-time to beat Senegal in their World Cup quarterfinal at Nagai Stadium on June 22. Turkey will play Brazil in the semifinals. (World Cup 2002)

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(16)Senegal vs Turkey

OSAKA, Japan - Turkey coach Senol Gunes gives instructions to players during the first half of the World Cup quarterfinal against Senegal at Nagai Stadium on June 22. Turkey won the match with a golden goal in the 94th minute in extra-time and will play Brazil in the semifinals. (World Cup 2002)

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(12)Senegal vs Turkey

OSAKA, Japan - Turkey striker Ilhan Mansiz jubilant after scoring the golden goal in the 94th minute in extra-time to beat Senegal in their World Cup quarterfinal at Nagai Stadium on June 22. Turkey will play Brazil in the semifinals. (World Cup 2002)

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(7)Senegal vs Turkey

OSAKA, Japan - Turkey midfielder Tugay Kerimoglu (L) and defender Ergun Penbe (R) dispossess Senegal forward El Hadji Diouf during the first half of their World Cup quarterfinal match at Nagai Stadium on June 22. (World Cup 2002)

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(13)Senegal vs Turkey

OSAKA, Japan - Turkey players mob Ilhan Mansiz after he scored the golden goal in the 94th minute in extra-time to beat Senegal in their World Cup quarterfinal at Nagai Stadium on June 22. Turkey will play Brazil in the semifinals. (World Cup 2002)

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(11)Senegal vs Turkey

OSAKA, Japan - Turkey striker Ilhan Mansiz (L) scores the golden goal in the 94th minute in extra-time to beat Senegal in their World Cup quarterfinal at Nagai Stadium on June 22. Turkey will play Brazil in the semifinals. (World Cup 2002)

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(5)Senegal vs Turkey

OSAKA, Japan - Turkey Emre Belozoglu (L) and Senegal forward Khalilou Fadiga battle for the ball in the air during the first half of their World Cup quarterfinal at Nagai Stadium on June 22. (World Cup 2002)

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(9)Senegal vs Turkey

OSAKA, Japan - Turkey midfielder Yildiray Basturk fends off two Sengal defenders and attacks the goal during the second half of their World Cup quarterfinal at Nagai Stadium on June 22. Turkey won the match 1-0 in extra-time and will play Brazil in the semifinals. (World Cup 2002)

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(6)Senegal vs Turkey

OSAKA, Japan - Turkey goalkeeper Rustu Recber in action during the first half of the World Cup quarterfinal match against Senegal at Nagai Stadium on June 22. (World Cup 2002)

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(17)Japan vs Turkey

RIFU, Japan - Turkey players are jubilant after a 1-0 victory over Japan in a second-round World Cup match at Miyagi Stadium on June 18. (World Cup 2002)

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(11)Japan vs Turkey

RIFU, Japan - Turkey midfielder Umit Davala (22) celebrates with Hakan Unsal (20) and Bulent Korkmaz after scoring the opening goal in the 12th minute of their second-round match against Japan at Miyagi Stadium on June 18. (World Cup 2002)

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(10)Japan vs Turkey

RIFU, Japan - Turkey midfielder Umit Davala (2nd from R) heads home the opening goal in the 12th minute of the second-round match against Japan at Miyagi Stadium on June 18. (World Cup 2002)