Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group President Transition Press Conference

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group President Transition Press Conference

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group President Transition Press Conference. From right: Hiroki Kamezawa, incoming Executive Chairman of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group; Masakazu Osawa, incoming President and Executive Officer of Mitsubishi UFJ Bank; Junichi Hanzawa, incoming President and Executive Officer of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group; Hiroyuki Seki, incoming President and CEO of Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings; Makoto Kobayashi, incoming Chairman of Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Holdings.=December 16,2025,Tokyo

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan poses after winning silver in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 7, 2025.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Domen Prevc (C) of Slovenia poses after winning gold in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 7, 2025, alongside silver medalist Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan (L) and bronze medalist Philipp Raimund of Germany.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Domen Prevc (C) of Slovenia poses after winning gold in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 7, 2025, alongside silver medalist Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan (L) and bronze medalist Philipp Raimund of Germany.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan celebrates after winning silver in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 7, 2025.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan competes en route to winning silver in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 7, 2025.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan competes en route to winning silver in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 7, 2025.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Domen Prevc (C) of Slovenia poses after winning gold in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 6, 2025, alongside silver medalist Philipp Raimund of Germany (L) and bronze medalist Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan poses after winning bronze in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 6, 2025.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan acknowledges the crowd after winning bronze in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 6, 2025.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan competes en route to winning silver in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 7, 2025.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan competes en route to winning bronze in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 6, 2025.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan competes en route to winning bronze in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 6, 2025.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan competes en route to winning bronze in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 6, 2025.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan competes en route to winning bronze in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 6, 2025.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan competes en route to winning bronze in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 6, 2025.

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan competes during men's ski jumping large hill HS142 at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic Opening event in Kuusamo, Finland, on November 29, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

Sakutaro Kobayashi of Japan competes during men's ski jumping large hill HS142 at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic Opening event in Kuusamo, Finland, on November 29, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Ruka Nordic weekend

Ruka Nordic weekend

Chika Kobayashi of Japan competes during the women's cross-country skiing 10km classic style competition at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic in Kuusamo, Finland, on November 28, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

SKI JUMPING WORLD CUP LARGE HILL

SKI JUMPING WORLD CUP LARGE HILL

Japan's Ryoyu Kobayashi after his second jump in Wednesday night's competition in the Men's Ski Jumping World Cup, large hill HS132, at the Lugnet Stadium in Falun, Sweden, November 26, 2025.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / Code 10080

SKI JUMPING WORLD CUP LARGE HILL

SKI JUMPING WORLD CUP LARGE HILL

FALUN, SWEDEN 20251126Japan's Ryoyu Kobayashi jumps in Wednesday night's competition in the World Cup men's ski jumping, large hill, at Lugnet stadium in Falun.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / Code 10080

SKI JUMPING WORLD CUP LARGE HILL

SKI JUMPING WORLD CUP LARGE HILL

FALUN, SWEDEN 20251126Japan's Sakutaro Kobayashi jumps in Wednesday night's competition in the World Cup men's ski jumping, large hill, at Lugnet stadium in Falun.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / Code 10080

SKI JUMPING WORLD CUP NORMAL HILL

SKI JUMPING WORLD CUP NORMAL HILL

Japan's Ryoyu Kobayashi after his second jump in Tuesday's final competition in the men's ski jumping World Cup, normal hill HS95, at the Lugnet Stadium in Falun, Sweden, November 25, 2025.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / Code 10080

SKI JUMPING WORLD CUP NORMAL HILL

SKI JUMPING WORLD CUP NORMAL HILL

Japan's Ryoyu Kobayashi jumps in Tuesday's final competition in the Men's Ski Jumping World Cup, normal hill HS95, at the Lugnet Stadium in Falun, Sweden, November 25, 2025.Photo: Fredrik Sandberg / TT / Code 10080

Ski jumping: World Cup in Lillehammer

Ski jumping: World Cup in Lillehammer

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan (C) poses after winning gold in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Lillehammer, Norway, on Nov. 23, 2025, alongside silver medalist Domen Prevc (L) of Slovenia and bronze medalist Felix Hoffmann of Germany.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Lillehammer

Ski jumping: World Cup in Lillehammer

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan (C) poses after winning gold in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Lillehammer, Norway, on Nov. 23, 2025, alongside silver medalist Domen Prevc (L) of Slovenia and bronze medalist Felix Hoffmann of Germany.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Lillehammer

Ski jumping: World Cup in Lillehammer

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan poses after winning gold in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Lillehammer, Norway, on Nov. 23, 2025, marking his first victory for the season.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Lillehammer

Ski jumping: World Cup in Lillehammer

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan (C) celebrates after winning gold in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Lillehammer, Norway, on Nov. 23, 2025, alongside silver medalist Domen Prevc (L) of Slovenia and bronze medalist Felix Hoffmann of Germany.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Lillehammer

Ski jumping: World Cup in Lillehammer

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan competes en route to winning gold in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Lillehammer, Norway, on Nov. 23, 2025, marking his first victory for the season.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Lillehammer

Ski jumping: World Cup in Lillehammer

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan acknowledges the crowd after winning gold in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Lillehammer, Norway, on Nov. 23, 2025, marking his first victory for the season.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Lillehammer

Ski jumping: World Cup in Lillehammer

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan competes en route to winning gold in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Lillehammer, Norway, on Nov. 23, 2025, marking his first victory for the season.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Lillehammer

Ski jumping: World Cup in Lillehammer

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan competes en route to winning gold in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Lillehammer, Norway, on Nov. 23, 2025, marking his first victory for the season.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Lillehammer

Ski jumping: World Cup in Lillehammer

Japan's ski jumpers (from L) Yuki Ito, Ren Nikaido, Nozomi Maruyama and Ryoyu Kobayashi celebrate after winning the World Cup mixed team gold in Lillehammer, Norway, on Nov. 21, 2025.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Lillehammer

Ski jumping: World Cup in Lillehammer

Japan's ski jumpers (from L) Nozomi Maruyama, Ren Nikaido, Yuki Ito and Ryoyu Kobayashi pose for a photo after winning the World Cup mixed team gold in Lillehammer, Norway, on Nov. 21, 2025.

MOTORI - Endurance - WEC - BAPCO Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain

MOTORI - Endurance - WEC - BAPCO Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain

Mike CONWAY (GBR), Kamui KOBAYASHI (JPN), Nyck DE VRIES (NED) on # 7 TOYOTA GAZOO RACING, Toyota GR010 â Hybrid, in action at 8 Hours of Bahrain on 6-8 November 2025 in Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain. during WEC - BAPCO Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain, Endurance race in Bahrain, Bahrain, November 08 2025

MOTORI - Endurance - WEC - BAPCO Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain

MOTORI - Endurance - WEC - BAPCO Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain

Mike CONWAY (GBR), Kamui KOBAYASHI (JPN), Nyck DE VRIES (NED) on # 7 TOYOTA GAZOO RACING, Toyota GR010 â Hybrid, in action at 8 Hours of Bahrain on 6-8 November 2025 in Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain. during WEC - BAPCO Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain, Endurance race in Bahrain, Bahrain, November 08 2025

MOTORI - Endurance - WEC - BAPCO Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain

MOTORI - Endurance - WEC - BAPCO Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain

Mike CONWAY (GBR), Kamui KOBAYASHI (JPN), Nyck DE VRIES (NED) on # 7 TOYOTA GAZOO RACING, Toyota GR010 â Hybrid, in action at 8 Hours of Bahrain on 6-8 November 2025 in Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain. during WEC - BAPCO Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain, Endurance race in Bahrain, Bahrain, November 08 2025

MOTORI - Endurance - WEC - BAPCO Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain

MOTORI - Endurance - WEC - BAPCO Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain

Mike CONWAY (GBR), Kamui KOBAYASHI (JPN), Nyck DE VRIES (NED) on # 7 TOYOTA GAZOO RACING, Toyota GR010 â Hybrid, in action at 8 Hours of Bahrain on 6-8 November 2025 in Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain. during WEC - BAPCO Energies 8 Hours of Bahrain, Endurance race in Bahrain, Bahrain, November 08 2025

Kose's HD Transition and President Change Press Conference

Kose's HD Transition and President Change Press Conference

Press conference announcing the change in president following Kose's transition to HD. photo shows, from left: Koichi Shibusawa, incoming president of Kose Holdings; Kazutoshi Kobayashi, president of Kose (incoming chairman of Kose Holdings).=October 31,2025,Tokyo

Executives of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party

TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 7 Kyodo - New executives of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party --election strategy chief Keiji Furuya, General Council chair Haruko Arimura, Vice President Taro Aso, President Sanae Takaichi, Secretary General Shunichi Suzuki and policy council chief Takayuki Kobayashi -- pose for a photo at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 7, 2025.(Kyodo)

Executive of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party

Executive of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party

Takayuki Kobayashi, newly appointed policy council chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, speaks at a press conference at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 7, 2025.

Executives of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party

Executives of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party

New executives of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party -- (from L) election strategy chief Keiji Furuya, General Council chair Haruko Arimura, Vice President Taro Aso, President Sanae Takaichi, Secretary General Shunichi Suzuki and policy council chief Takayuki Kobayashi -- pose for a photo at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 7, 2025.

Executive of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party

Executive of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party

Takayuki Kobayashi, newly appointed policy council chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, speaks at a press conference at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 7, 2025.

Japan LDP leadership election

Japan LDP leadership election

Former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi casts his vote in the first round of voting in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Oct. 4, 2025.

[Breaking News]Japan LDP leadership election

TOKYO, Japan, Sept. 22 Kyodo - The five candidates for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election -- former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, former Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, former internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi and agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi -- prepare to make policy speeches at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 22, 2025, the first day of official campaigning for the Oct. 4 election.

[Breaking News]Japan LDP leadership election

TOKYO, Japan, Sept. 24 Kyodo - Takayuki Kobayashi, former Japanese economic security minister and a candidate in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's upcoming leadership election, speaks during a debate at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2025. (Kyodo)

Japan LDP leadership election

Japan LDP leadership election

Five candidates for the Oct. 4 ruling Liberal Democratic Party presidential election -- (from L) former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, former Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, former internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi and farm minister Shinjiro Koizumi -- take part in a live internet debate in Tokyo on Sept. 28, 2025. (Pool photo)

Japan LDP leadership election

Japan LDP leadership election

Takayuki Kobayashi, former Japanese economic security minister and a candidate in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's upcoming leadership election, speaks during a debate at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Sept. 24, 2025.

Candidates hold debate ahead of LDP leadership election

Candidates hold debate ahead of LDP leadership election

The five candidates running in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership election -- (from L) former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, former Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, former internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi and agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi -- take part in a debate at LDP headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 23, 2025, ahead of the Oct. 4 vote.

Joint press conference ahead of LDP leadership poll

Joint press conference ahead of LDP leadership poll

Former Japanese economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi answers a reporter's question during a joint press conference with four other candidates for the upcoming Liberal Democratic Party leadership election at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 23, 2025.