Japan PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

Japan PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi listens to a question from Katsuya Okada of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2025. At the time, Takaichi said a military attack on Taiwan could present a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan.

Japan PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

Japan PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi listens to a question from Katsuya Okada of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2025. At the time, Takaichi said a military attack on Taiwan could present a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan.

Japan PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

Japan PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) answers a question from Katsuya Okada of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2025. At the time, Takaichi said a military attack on Taiwan could present a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan.

Japan PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

Japan PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answers a question from Katsuya Okada of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2025. At the time, Takaichi said a military attack on Taiwan could present a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan.

Japan PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

Japan PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answers a question from Katsuya Okada of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2025. At the time, Takaichi said a military attack on Taiwan could present a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan.

Japan PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

Japan PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi answers a question from Katsuya Okada of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2025. At the time, Takaichi said a military attack on Taiwan could present a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan.

Mitsubishi Corporation: FY2025 Second Quarter Earnings Briefing

Mitsubishi Corporation: FY2025 Second Quarter Earnings Briefing

Mitsubishi Corporation Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Earnings Briefing. photo shows President and Representative Director Katsuya Nakanishi (second from right) and others.=November 4,2025,Tokyo

Mitsubishi Corporation: FY2025 Second Quarter Earnings Briefing

Mitsubishi Corporation: FY2025 Second Quarter Earnings Briefing

Mitsubishi Corporation, FY2025 Second Quarter Earnings Briefing. Photo shows President and Representative Director Katsuya Nakanishi.=November 4,2025,Tokyo

Press Conference Regarding Information Leakage by an Employee on Secondment from Nippon Life Insurance

Press Conference Regarding Information Leakage by an Employee on Secondment from Nippon Life Insurance

Press conference regarding information leakage by a Japan Life Insurance employee on secondment. The photo shows, from left: Katsuya Kaihotsu, Head of Compliance Division; Naoki Akahori, Executive Vice President; Takahiro Miyajima, Managing Executive Officer.=September 12,2025,Tokyo

[Breaking News]Mitsubishi to exit from offshore wind projects in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 28 Kyodo - Mitsubishi Corp. President Katsuya Nakanishi meets Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yoji Muto at the ministry in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2025, over the major trading company's decision to exit from domestic offshore wind power generation projects. (Kyodo)

Mitsubishi Corporation Press Conference on Domestic Offshore Wind Power Generation Business

Mitsubishi Corporation Press Conference on Domestic Offshore Wind Power Generation Business

Mitsubishi Corporation Press Conference on Domestic Offshore Wind Power Generation Business. Photo shows from right: Katsuya Nakanishi, President and Representative Director; Yuji Okafuji, Managing Executive Officer and CEO of the Power Solutions Group.=August 27,2025,Tokyo

Mitsubishi Corporation Press Conference on Domestic Offshore Wind Power Generation Business

Mitsubishi Corporation Press Conference on Domestic Offshore Wind Power Generation Business

Mitsubishi Corporation holds a press conference regarding its domestic offshore wind power generation business. photo shows President and CEO Katsuya Nakanishi.=August 27,2025,Tokyo

Mitsubishi to exit from offshore wind projects in Japan

Mitsubishi to exit from offshore wind projects in Japan

Mitsubishi Corp. President Katsuya Nakanishi (L) meets Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yoji Muto (R) at the ministry in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2025, over the major trading company's decision to exit from domestic offshore wind power generation projects.

Mitsubishi to exit from offshore wind projects in Japan

Mitsubishi to exit from offshore wind projects in Japan

Mitsubishi Corp. President Katsuya Nakanishi leaves after concluding a press conference over the company's decision to exit from domestic offshore wind power generation projects on Aug. 27, 2025, in Tokyo.

Mitsubishi to exit from offshore wind projects in Japan

Mitsubishi to exit from offshore wind projects in Japan

Mitsubishi Corp. President Katsuya Nakanishi leaves after concluding a press conference over the company's decision to exit from domestic offshore wind power generation projects on Aug. 27, 2025, in Tokyo.

Mitsubishi to exit from offshore wind projects in Japan

Mitsubishi to exit from offshore wind projects in Japan

Mitsubishi Corp. President Katsuya Nakanishi explains the company's decision to exit from domestic offshore wind power generation projects at a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2025.

Mitsubishi to exit from offshore wind projects in Japan

Mitsubishi to exit from offshore wind projects in Japan

Mitsubishi Corp. President Katsuya Nakanishi explains the company's decision to exit from domestic offshore wind power generation projects at a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2025.

Mitsubishi to exit from offshore wind projects in Japan

Mitsubishi to exit from offshore wind projects in Japan

Mitsubishi Corp. President Katsuya Nakanishi explains the company's decision to exit from domestic offshore wind power generation projects at a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2025.

Mitsubishi to exit from offshore wind projects in Japan

Mitsubishi to exit from offshore wind projects in Japan

Mitsubishi Corp. President Katsuya Nakanishi explains the company's decision to exit from domestic offshore wind power generation projects at a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2025.

Mitsubishi to exit from offshore wind projects in Japan

Mitsubishi to exit from offshore wind projects in Japan

Mitsubishi Corp. President Katsuya Nakanishi explains the company's decision to exit from domestic offshore wind power generation projects at a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2025.

Mitsubishi to exit from offshore wind projects in Japan

Mitsubishi to exit from offshore wind projects in Japan

Mitsubishi Corp. President Katsuya Nakanishi explains the company's decision to exit from domestic offshore wind power generation projects at a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2025.

Mitsubishi to exit from offshore wind projects in Japan

Mitsubishi to exit from offshore wind projects in Japan

Mitsubishi Corp. President Katsuya Nakanishi explains the company's decision to exit from domestic offshore wind power generation projects at a press conference in Tokyo on Aug. 27, 2025.

Football: Barcelona vs. Kobe

Football: Barcelona vs. Kobe

Lamine Yamal (L) of Barcelona and Katsuya Nagato of Vissel Kobe vie for the ball in the first half of a club international friendly at Noevir Stadium in Kobe, western Japan, on July 27, 2025.

Mitsubishi Corporation Corporate Strategy 2027 Press Conference

Mitsubishi Corporation Corporate Strategy 2027 Press Conference

Mitsubishi Corporation, Corporate Strategy 2027 Press Conference. Photo shows Katsuya Nakanishi, President and CEO.=April 3,2025,Tokyo

Mitsubishi Corporation Corporate Strategy 2027 Press Conference

Mitsubishi Corporation Corporate Strategy 2027 Press Conference

Mitsubishi Corporation, Corporate Strategy 2027 Press Conference. Photo shows Katsuya Nakanishi, President and CEO.=April 3,2025,Tokyo

Japan opposition lawmaker in Beijing

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)

Japan opposition lawmaker in Beijing

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)

Japan opposition lawmaker in Beijing

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)

Japan opposition lawmaker in Beijing

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)

Mitsubishi Corporation, KDDI, and LAWSON discuss “Convenience Stores of the Future”

Mitsubishi Corporation, KDDI, and LAWSON discuss “Convenience Stores of the Future”

Mitsubishi Corporation, KDDI, and LAWSON held a press conference on the “Convenience Store of the Future” initiative. Photo shows, from left, Mitsubishi Corporation President Katsuya Nakanishi, LAWSON President Sadanobu Takemasu, and KDDI President Makoto Takahashi.=September 18,2024,Tokyo

Mitsubishi Corporation, KDDI, and LAWSON discuss “Convenience Stores of the Future”

Mitsubishi Corporation, KDDI, and LAWSON discuss “Convenience Stores of the Future”

Mitsubishi Corporation, KDDI, and LAWSON held a press conference on the “Convenience Store of the Future” initiative. Photo shows, from left, Mitsubishi Corporation President Katsuya Nakanishi, LAWSON President Sadanobu Takemasu, and KDDI President Makoto Takahashi.=September 18,2024,Tokyo

Mitsubishi Corporation, KDDI, and LAWSON discuss “Convenience Stores of the Future”

Mitsubishi Corporation, KDDI, and LAWSON discuss “Convenience Stores of the Future”

Mitsubishi Corporation, KDDI, and Lawson at a press conference about their “Convenience Store of the Future” initiative. Photo shows, from left, Mitsubishi Corporation President Katsuya Nakanishi, LAWSON President Sadanobu Takemasu, and KDDI President Makoto Takahashi.=September 18,2024,Tokyo

Paris Paralympics: Wheelchair Rugby

Paris Paralympics: Wheelchair Rugby

Japan's Katsuya Hashimoto passes the ball during the Paris Paralympics wheelchair rugby gold medal game against the United States at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris on Sept. 2, 2024.

Paris Paralympics: Wheelchair Rugby

Paris Paralympics: Wheelchair Rugby

Japan's Katsuya Hashimoto (L) is challenged by Josh Wheeler of the United States during the wheelchair rugby gold medal game at the Paris Paralympics on Sept. 2, 2024, at Champ-de-Mars Arena in Paris.

Mitsubishi Corp. president

Mitsubishi Corp. president

Mitsubishi Corp. President Katsuya Nakanishi holds a press conference in Tokyo on May 2, 2024, following the major trading company's release of its earnings for the year through March 2024.

Talks between Japan opposition party, labor organization

Talks between Japan opposition party, labor organization

Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino (2nd from L) holds a meeting with Katsuya Okada (3rd from R), secretary general of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, in Tokyo on March 15, 2024.

Talks between Japan opposition party, labor organization

Talks between Japan opposition party, labor organization

Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino holds a meeting with Katsuya Okada, secretary general of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, in Tokyo on March 15, 2024.

Talks between Japan opposition party, labor organization

Talks between Japan opposition party, labor organization

Katsuya Okada, secretary general of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, holds a meeting with Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino in Tokyo on March 15, 2024.

(SP)JAPAN-YOKOHAMA-FOOTBALL-AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-YOKOHAMA F. MARINOS VS SHANDONG TAISHAN

(SP)JAPAN-YOKOHAMA-FOOTBALL-AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-YOKOHAMA F. MARINOS VS SHANDONG TAISHAN

(240313) -- YOKOHAMA, March 13, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Nagato Katsuya (4th R) of Yokohama F. Marinos receives a red card during the quarterfinal second leg match between Yokohama F. Marinos of Japan and Shandong Taishan of China at the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League in Yokohama, Japan, March 13, 2024. (Xinhua/Zhang Xiaoyu)

Mitsubishi Corporation, KDDI, and Lawson form capital and business alliance

Mitsubishi Corporation, KDDI, and Lawson form capital and business alliance

Mitsubishi Corporation, KDDI, and Lawson form capital and business alliance. From left: Katsuya Nakanishi, President of Mitsubishi Corporation; Sadanobu Takemasu, President of Lawson; Makoto Takahashi, President of KDDI =Date:Febuary 6, 2024, Place: Tokyo

Mitsubishi Corporation, KDDI, and Lawson form capital and business alliance

Mitsubishi Corporation, KDDI, and Lawson form capital and business alliance

Mitsubishi Corporation, KDDI, and Lawson form capital and business alliance. From left: Katsuya Nakanishi, President of Mitsubishi Corporation; Sadanobu Takemasu, President of Lawson; Makoto Takahashi, President of KDDI =Date:Febuary 6, 2024, Place: Tokyo

Mitsubishi Corporation, KDDI, and Lawson form capital and business alliance

Mitsubishi Corporation, KDDI, and Lawson form capital and business alliance

Mitsubishi Corporation, KDDI, and Lawson form capital and business alliance. From left: Katsuya Nakanishi, President of Mitsubishi Corporation; Sadanobu Takemasu, President of Lawson; Makoto Takahashi, President of KDDI =Date:Febuary 6, 2024, Place: Tokyo

Mitsubishi Corporation, KDDI, and Lawson form capital and business alliance

Mitsubishi Corporation, KDDI, and Lawson form capital and business alliance

Mitsubishi Corporation, KDDI, and Lawson form capital and business alliance. From left: Katsuya Nakanishi, President of Mitsubishi Corporation; Sadanobu Takemasu, President of Lawson; Makoto Takahashi, President of KDDI =Date:Febuary 6, 2024, Place: Tokyo

Upper house by-election campaigning in western Japan

Upper house by-election campaigning in western Japan

Katsuya Okada, secretary general of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, makes a stump speech in Katsuura in Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan, on Oct. 14, 2023, ahead of a House of Councillors by-election on Oct. 22.

Upper house by-election campaigning in western Japan

Upper house by-election campaigning in western Japan

Katsuya Okada, secretary general of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, makes a stump speech in Katsuura in Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan, on Oct. 14, 2023, ahead of a House of Councillors by-election on Oct. 22.

40 days to go: Let's make the right call at CIIE 2023

STORY: 40 days to go: Let's make the right call at CIIE 2023 DATELINE: Sept. 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RAINER KERN, Vice General Manager of Karcher China 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): STEPHEN FUNG, Fung Group China President 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FABRICE MEGARBANE, President of L'Oréal North Asia Zone and CEO of L'Oréal China 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MICHELE GINOCCHIETTI, General Manager, High-end Professional Solutions at EssilorLuxottica China 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (Japanese): SHIRAHAMA KATSUYA, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Brother (China) Ltd. 6. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): ANDREW WU, Managing Director, Dun & Bradstreet China 7. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): ULRICH STEFER, CFO of Bayer Greater China 8. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): CHEN WENJIN, Marketing Director of HRC 9. SOUNDBITE 9 (English): TRACY XIE, President of Vale China 10. SOUNDBITE 10 (Chinese): VIVIAN WANG, Marketing Director of Dole China 11. SOUNDBITE 11 (Japanese): SHUJI KONDOH, Ge

Ozawa appoints Okada, Maehara as vice DPJ presidents

Ozawa appoints Okada, Maehara as vice DPJ presidents

TOKYO, Japan - File photo of Katsuya Okada, who was appointed as vice president of the Democratic Party of Japan on Aug. 31. DPJ leader Ichiro Ozawa also appointed former party chief Seiji Maehara as vice president. Maehara was a former DPJ president.

Ozawa appoints Okada, Maehara as vice DPJ presidents

Ozawa appoints Okada, Maehara as vice DPJ presidents

TOKYO, Japan - File photo of Seiji Maehara, who was appointed as vice president of the Democratic Party of Japan on Aug. 31. Maehara was a former DPJ president. DPJ leader Ichiro Ozawa also appointed former party chief Katsuya Okada as vice president.

New opposition party launched with merger of DPJ, smaller party

New opposition party launched with merger of DPJ, smaller party

TOKYO, March 27 Kyodo - Lawmakers of the newly formed Democratic Party, created through the merger of the main opposition Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) and the smaller Japan Innovation Party, raise their hands in celebration during the party's inaugural convention at a hotel in Tokyo on March 27, 2016. Katsuya Okada, former DPJ leader, was elected as the head of the new party.

New DPJ head Okada to retain Edano as secretary general

New DPJ head Okada to retain Edano as secretary general

TOKYO, Japan - Katsuya Okada, new leader of the opposition Democratic Party of Japan, meets with reporters at the party headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 19, 2015. Okada has decided to retain Yukio Edano as party secretary general.