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Japan play Qatar in Olympic qualifier

TOKYO, Japan - Japan midfielder Yohei Kajiyama (2nd from L) heads home during the first half of an Olympic qualifier against Qatar at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 12. At right is Qatar goalkeeper Rajab Hamza Qassim.

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Japan play Qatar in Olympic qualifier

TOKYO, Japan - Japan midfielder Yohei Kajiyama (L) celebrates after scoring the opener during the first half of an Olympic qualifier against Qatar at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 12.

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Japan-S. Korea talks on export controls

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 17 Kyodo - Japanese trade minister Hiroshi Kajiyama meets the press in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2019, commenting on a director general-level meeting held earlier in the day between Japan and South Korea to discuss their export control systems. The meeting focused on Tokyo's decision in July 2019 to place stricter regulations on exporting some materials needed to manufacture semiconductors and display panels to South Korea, dealing a blow to its world-leading high tech industry.

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Japan vs. Syria in Asian qualifiers for Beijing Olympics

DAMASCUS, Syria - Japan Under-22s midfielder Keisuke Honda (L) celebrates with teammate Yohei Kajiyama (R) after scoring the team's second goal during the first half of a game against Syria in the second round of Asian qualifiers for the 2008 Beijing Olympics in Damascus on April 18. Japan beat Syria 2-0 to secure a place in the final round.

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Japan off to winning start on road to Beijing Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - TOKYO, Japan - Yohei Kajiyama (C) scores the second goal in the second half as Japan's Under-22s pull off a 3-0 win over Hong Kong on Feb. 28 night in their opening second-round qualifier for next year's Beijing Games.

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Japan beat China 2-0 in under-21 friendly

TOKYO, Japan - Under-21 Japan midfielder Yohei Kajiyama (L) scores the opener in the first half of the team's friendly match against China at National Stadium in Tokyo on Oct. 25. Japan beat China 2-0.

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Second challenge at LDP presidency

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R) Ryutaro Hashimoto, Keizo Obuchi, Junichiro Koizumi and Seiroku Kajiyama shake hands in show of unity after the Liberal Democratic Party presidential election in July 1998. Obuchi won the election precipitated by Hashimoto's resignation as LDP president and prime minister.

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Mori expresses condolences for Kajiyama

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori (L) bows to the bereaved family members of former Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama after delivering a memorial address at a funeral at a Tokyo hotel July 26. Kajiyama died of obstructive jaundice June 6 at the age 74. The funeral was cosponsored by the Liberal Democratic Party and his family.

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Former Chief Cabinet Secretary Kajiyama dies

TOKYO, Japan - Former Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama (in this file photo) died June 6 at a Tokyo hospital. He was 74. Kajiyama had been undergoing medical treatment since being involved in a traffic accident in January. The cause of death was not immediately known. A leading figure in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, Kajiyama announced through his family on April 25 that he would retire from politics due to health concerns. He also served as home affairs minister, international trade and industry minister and justice minister.

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Kajiyama to give up Diet seat, retire from politics

TOKYO, Japan - Seiroku Kajiyama, an influential politician within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, has decided to give up his parliamentary seat and retire from politics, his associates said April 21. Kajiyama, 74, former chief cabinet secretary, has been undergoing medical treatment following a traffic accident in January.

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Obuchi, Kajiyama agree to promote LDP-LP coalition

Veteran lawmaker Seiroku Kajiyama (C), who heads a new group within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), leaves on Dec. 14 from the prime minister's official residence after talks with Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi. The two agreed to work toward forming a coalition between the LDP and the Liberal Party (LP).

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4 'non-mainstream' LDP groups back tie-up with LP

Heads of four ''non-mainstream'' factions within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) endorse on Dec. 4 Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi's decision to form an alliance with the Liberal Party (LP). From right to left, former Construction Minister Shizuka Kamei, former Foreign Minister Kabun Muto, former Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama, and former Deputy Prime Minister Yohei Kono.

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Obuchi marks victory

A handshake in symbol of harmony after Foreign Minister Keizo Obuchi (2nd from left) wins the presidential election of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party July 24. Others joining in the multiple handshake are outgoing Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto (left), and the two losing candidates: Health and Welfare Minister Junichiro Koizumi (3rd from left) and former Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama (4th from left). Obuchi is set to be formally installed as prime minister by the Diet July 30.

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Obuchi wins LDP election

Foreign Minister Keizo Obuchi was elected president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Friday July 24 to succeed outgoing Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto. The photo shows Obuchi taking a bow after LDP parliamentarians and representatives of 47 LDP prefectural chapters elected him on the first ballot over his two rivals, former Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama and Health and Welfare Minister Junichiro Koizumi. At left is Koizumi.

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LDP presidential candidates meet

Three candidates for the presidency of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) -- Foreign Minister Keizo Obuchi (L), Health and Welfare Minister Junichiro Koizumi (C) and former Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama -- shake hands after their joint press conference July 21. The press conference was held at LDP headquarters in Tokyo after the three filed their candidacies for Friday's election.

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Kajiyama prays for victory

Former Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama (third from R) prays for his victory in a Shinto-style rite at Hie Shrine near the Diet building in Tokyo on Tuesday July 21 after filing his candidacy for the presidency of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, the post that carries with it the premiership because the party holds majority in the House of Representatives.

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Obuchi answers questions on candidacies

Foreign Minister Keizo Obuchi responds to questions from reporters in front of his home in Tokyo's Kita Ward on July 18. Obuchi, 61, is running against former Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama, 72, and Health and Welfare Minister Junichiro Koizumi, 56,, who declared their candidacies for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's top post which carries with it the post of prime minister.

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Kajiyama announces his policy

With a briefcase in his hand, Former Chief Cabinet Secretary Seiroku Kajiyama, one of three candidates in the July 24 election to pick a successor to resigning Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto, walks down to a briefing room at the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) headquarters in Tokyo on Friday July 17 to announce his policy platform. He said he will take drastic steps to fix the country's battered banking system within two years.

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Kajiyama to throw hat

Veteran politician Seiroku Kajiyama said he will run in the race for the presidency of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to pick a successor to outgoing Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto. The photo shows Kajiyama surrounded by reporters as he leaves the LDP headquarters in Tokyo on Thursday July 16 after attending a meeting of LDP parliamentarians.

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Japan-Australia economic dialog

Photo taken in Tokyo on July 15, 2021, shows Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Hiroshi Kajiyama (2nd from R) holding economic dialog with Australian Trade, Tourism and Investment Minister Dan Tehan (2nd from L) and Energy and Emission Reduction Minister Angus Taylor, who is taking part in the meeting remotely.

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Japan-Australia economic dialog

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Hiroshi Kajiyama (L) and Australian Trade, Tourism and Investment Minister Dan Tehan pose in Tokyo on July 15, 2021, before the start of Japan-Australia economic dialog, also involving Australian Energy and Emission Reduction Minister Angus Taylor, who is to take part in the meeting remotely.

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Japan beat China 2-0 in under-21 friendly

TOKYO, Japan - Under-21 Japan midfielder Yohei Kajiyama (L) scores the opener in the first half of the team's friendly match against China at National Stadium in Tokyo on Oct. 25. Japan beat China 2-0. (Kyodo)

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Japan off to winning start on road to Beijing Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - TOKYO, Japan - Yohei Kajiyama (C) scores the second goal in the second half as Japan's Under-22s pull off a 3-0 win over Hong Kong on Feb. 28 night in their opening second-round qualifier for next year's Beijing Games. (Kyodo)

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Japan vs. Syria in Asian qualifiers for Beijing Olympics

DAMASCUS, Syria - Japan Under-22s midfielder Keisuke Honda (L) celebrates with teammate Yohei Kajiyama (R) after scoring the team's second goal during the first half of a game against Syria in the second round of Asian qualifiers for the 2008 Beijing Olympics in Damascus on April 18. Japan beat Syria 2-0 to secure a place in the final round. (Kyodo)

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Japan play Qatar in Olympic qualifier

TOKYO, Japan - Japan midfielder Yohei Kajiyama (L) celebrates after scoring the opener during the first half of an Olympic qualifier against Qatar at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 12. (Kyodo)

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Japan play Qatar in Olympic qualifier

TOKYO, Japan - Japan midfielder Yohei Kajiyama (2nd from L) heads home during the first half of an Olympic qualifier against Qatar at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 12. At right is Qatar goalkeeper Rajab Hamza Qassim. (Kyodo)

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Japan to release water from Fukushima nuclear plant into sea

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Hiroshi Kajiyama meets the press in Tokyo on April 13, 2021, after the Japanese government decided earlier in the day to release treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea.

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Japan to release water from Fukushima nuclear plant into sea

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Hiroshi Kajiyama meets the press in Tokyo on April 13, 2021, after the Japanese government decided earlier in the day to release treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea.

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Japan to release water from Fukushima nuclear plant into sea

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Hiroshi Kajiyama meets the press in Tokyo on April 13, 2021, after the Japanese government decided earlier in the day to release treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the sea.

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Japanese industry minister Kajiyama

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Hiroshi Kajiyama speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on April 7, 2021, about treated radioactive water accumulating at the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in northeastern Japan.

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CORRECTED: Japan-S. Korea talks on export controls

Japanese trade minister Hiroshi Kajiyama meets the press in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2019, commenting on a director general-level meeting held earlier in the day between Japan and South Korea to discuss their export control systems. The meeting focused on Tokyo's decision in July 2019 to place stricter regulations on exporting some materials needed to manufacture semiconductors and display panels to South Korea, dealing a blow to its world-leading high tech industry. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese trade minister Kajiyama

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Hiroshi Kajiyama speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on June 11, 2021, wearing a face mask amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Japan-China environment forum

Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Hiroshi Kajiyama speaks at the Japan-China Energy Conservation and Environment Forum in Tokyo on Dec. 8, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese trade minister Kajiyama

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Hiroshi Kajiyama attends an online meeting with his counterparts in Australia and India on April 27, 2021, in Tokyo.

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Japanese trade minister Kajiyama

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Hiroshi Kajiyama speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 4, 2020.

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Japan trade minister after RCEP

Japanese trade minister Hiroshi Kajiyama meets the press in Tokyo on Nov. 15, 2020, following an online summit of the 15 Asia-Pacific countries that constitute the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership signatories. The RCEP members, including Japan, China and the 10 members of ASEAN, signed the world's largest free trade deal during the virtual meeting, wrapping up eight years of negotiations aimed at cutting tariffs and establishing common rules in areas such as e-commerce and intellectual property.

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Japan trade minister after RCEP

Japanese trade minister Hiroshi Kajiyama meets the press in Tokyo on Nov. 15, 2020, following an online summit of the 15 Asia-Pacific countries that constitute the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership signatories. The RCEP members, including Japan, China and the 10 members of ASEAN, signed the world's largest free trade deal during the virtual meeting, wrapping up eight years of negotiations aimed at cutting tariffs and establishing common rules in areas such as e-commerce and intellectual property.

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Japan trade minister after RCEP

Japanese trade minister Hiroshi Kajiyama meets the press in Tokyo on Nov. 15, 2020, following an online summit of the 15 Asia-Pacific countries that constitute the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership signatories. The RCEP members, including Japan, China and the 10 members of ASEAN, signed the world's largest free trade deal during the virtual meeting, wrapping up eight years of negotiations aimed at cutting tariffs and establishing common rules in areas such as e-commerce and intellectual property.

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Toyota's fuel cell vehicle

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Hiroshi Kajiyama (far R) is briefed about Toyota Motor Corp.'s Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle in Tokyo on Nov. 9, 2020. He took a test ride of the vehicle the same day.

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New Japan PM Suga's Cabinet

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Hiroshi Kajiyama speaks at a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo in the small hours of Sept. 17, 2020, after the launch of new Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's Cabinet.

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Members of Japan PM Suga's Cabinet

Combined file photo shows (from L) Japanese Health, Labor and Welfare Minister Norihisa Tamura, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Kotaro Nogami and Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Hiroshi Kajiyama. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga formed his Cabinet in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2020.

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Japan's new Cabinet under PM Suga

Hiroshi Kajiyama enters the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Sept. 16, 2020, after being named economy, trade and industry minister by Japan's new Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.

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Japanese trade minister Kajiyama

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Hiroshi Kajiyama attends a press conference in Tokyo on July 3, 2020, wearing a face mask amid worries over the novel coronavirus.

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Japanese trade minister Kajiyama

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Hiroshi Kajiyama attends a press conference in Tokyo on June 30, 2020, wearing a face mask amid continuing worries over the novel coronavirus. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Online RCEP conference

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Hiroshi Kajiyama (2nd from R) attends a ministerial meeting of the 16-member Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership at the ministry headquarters in Tokyo via a video conference system on June 23, 2020. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Online RCEP conference

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Hiroshi Kajiyama attends a ministerial meeting of the 16-member Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership at the ministry headquarters in Tokyo via a videoconference system on June 23, 2020. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's new trade minister

Hiroshi Kajiyama, Japan's newly appointed minister of economy, trade and industry, speaks at an inaugural press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 25, 2019. Kajiyama replaced Isshu Sugawara, who resigned earlier in the day amid a scandal over money and gifts allegedly offered to supporters. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's new trade minister

Hiroshi Kajiyama, Japan's newly appointed minister of economy, trade and industry, speaks at an inaugural press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 25, 2019. Kajiyama replaced Isshu Sugawara, who resigned earlier in the day amid a scandal over money and gifts allegedly offered to supporters. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's new trade minister

Hiroshi Kajiyama, Japan's newly appointed minister of economy, trade and industry, speaks at an inaugural press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 25, 2019. Kajiyama replaced Isshu Sugawara, who resigned earlier in the day amid a scandal over money and gifts allegedly offered to supporters. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's new trade minister

Hiroshi Kajiyama, Japan's newly appointed minister of economy, trade and industry, leaves after an inaugural press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 25, 2019. Kajiyama replaced Isshu Sugawara, who resigned earlier in the day amid a scandal over money and gifts allegedly offered to supporters. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo