Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Aftermath of strong quake in northeastern Japan

Japanese disaster management minister Jiro Akama (C) speaks during a disaster response meeting with relevant ministries at the Cabinet Office in Tokyo in the early hours of Dec. 9, 2025, following a powerful earthquake that hit northeastern Japan.

Lineup of Japan PM Takaichi's Cabinet

Lineup of Japan PM Takaichi's Cabinet

Jiro Akama, who is set to become head of the National Public Safety Commission and minister for disaster management in the Cabinet of new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, arrives at the premier's office in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, before an attestation ceremony at the Imperial Palace.

Hamada appointed as senior vice minister of disaster reconstruction

Hamada appointed as senior vice minister of disaster reconstruction

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (C) poses for a photo at his office in Tokyo with lawmakers Masayoshi Hamada (R) and Jiro Akama on Sept. 27, 2017, after the Cabinet approved their appointments as senior vice minister of the Reconstruction Agency and senior vice minister of the Cabinet Office, respectively. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Hamada appointed as senior vice minister of disaster reconstruction

Hamada appointed as senior vice minister of disaster reconstruction

Combined photo shows Japanese lawmakers Masayoshi Hamada (L) and Jiro Akama to be appointed as senior vice minister of the Reconstruction Agency and senior vice minister of the Cabinet Office, respectively. Their appointments were approved by the Cabinet on Sept. 27, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Most senior Japanese gov't official in 45 years visits Taiwan

Most senior Japanese gov't official in 45 years visits Taiwan

Japanese Senior Vice Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Jiro Akama addresses an event promoting Japan's culture and tourism in Taipei on March 25, 2017. Akama became the highest level government official of Japan to visit the island since the two sides severed diplomatic ties in 1972. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo