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Japanese baseball legend Nagashima dies at 89

File photo taken Oct. 14, 1974, shows Yomiuri Giants third baseman Shigeo Nagashima (facing camera) chatting with first baseman Sadaharu Oh (1) and manager Tetsuharu Kawakami (77) after making a speech at his retirement ceremony at Tokyo's Korakuen Stadium. Nagashima, who was a key player on the Giants team that won nine consecutive Central League and Japan Series titles from 1965 to 1973 and later managed the club, died on June 3, 2025, aged 89.

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Paris Paralympics: Athletics

Shuta Kawakami celebrates with the Japanese national flag after winning bronze in the men's T13 100 meters at the Paris Paralympics on Sept. 1, 2024, at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris.

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Paris Paralympics: Athletics

Shuta Kawakami of Japan poses with his bronze medal for the men's T13 100 meters at the Paris Paralympics on Sept. 1, 2024, at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris.

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Paris Paralympics: Athletics

Shuta Kawakami of Japan competes en route to winning bronze in the men's T13 100 meters at the Paris Paralympics on Sept. 1, 2024, at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris.

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Paris Paralympics: Athletics

Shuta Kawakami of Japan finishes third in the men's T13 100 meters at the Paris Paralympics on Sept. 1, 2024, at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris.

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Paris Paralympics: Athletics

Shuta Kawakami of Japan poses with his bronze medal for the men's T13 100 meters at the Paris Paralympics on Sept. 1, 2024, at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris.

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Paris Paralympics: Athletics

Shuta Kawakami celebrates with the Japanese national flag after winning bronze in the men's T13 100 meters at the Paris Paralympics on Sept. 1, 2024, at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris.

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Paris Paralympics: Athletics

Shuta Kawakami of Japan competes en route to winning bronze in the men's T13 100 meters at the Paris Paralympics on Sept. 1, 2024, at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, near Paris.

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(SP)CHINA-CHONGQING-TABEL TENNIS-ASIAN YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS-BOY'S SINGLES

(240705) -- CHONGQING, July 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Li Hechen of China returns a hit during the U15 boy's singles final match between Li Hechen of China and Kawakami Ryuusei of Japan at ITTF Asian Youth Championships 2024 in Chongqing, southwest China, on July 5, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Wei)

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(SP)CHINA-CHONGQING-TABEL TENNIS-ASIAN YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS-BOY'S SINGLES

(240705) -- CHONGQING, July 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Li Hechen of China returns a hit during the U15 boy's singles final match between Li Hechen of China and Kawakami Ryuusei of Japan at ITTF Asian Youth Championships 2024 in Chongqing, China, on July 5, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Wei)

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(SP)CHINA-CHONGQING-TABEL TENNIS-ASIAN YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS-BOY'S SINGLES

(240705) -- CHONGQING, July 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Gold medalist Li Hechen (2nd L) of China, silver medalist Kawakami Ryuusei (1st L) of Japan, bronze medalists Tang Yiren (2nd R) of China and Yoshida Soh of japan pose on the podium during the awarding ceremony after the U15 boy's singles final match between Li Hechen of China and Kawakami Ryuusei of Japan at ITTF Asian Youth Championships 2024 in Chongqing, China, on July 5, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Wei)

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(SP)CHINA-CHONGQING-TABEL TENNIS-ASIAN YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS-BOY'S SINGLES

(240705) -- CHONGQING, July 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Kawakami Ryuusei of Japan reacts during the U15 boy's singles final match between Li Hechen of China and Kawakami Ryuusei of Japan at ITTF Asian Youth Championships 2024 in Chongqing, China, on July 5, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Wei)

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(SP)CHINA-CHONGQING-TABEL TENNIS-ASIAN YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS-BOY'S SINGLES

(240705) -- CHONGQING, July 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Kawakami Ryuusei of Japan returns a hit during the U15 boy's singles final match between Li Hechen of China and Kawakami Ryuusei of Japan at ITTF Asian Youth Championships 2024 in Chongqing, China, on July 5, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Wei)

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(SP)CHINA-CHONGQING-TABEL TENNIS-ASIAN YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS-BOY'S SINGLES

(240705) -- CHONGQING, July 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Kawakami Ryuusei of Japan serves during the U15 boy's singles final match between Li Hechen of China and Kawakami Ryuusei of Japan at ITTF Asian Youth Championships 2024 in Chongqing, China, on July 5, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Wei)

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(SP)CHINA-CHONGQING-TABEL TENNIS-ASIAN YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS-BOY'S SINGLES

(240705) -- CHONGQING, July 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Li Hechen of China returns a hit during the U15 boy's singles final match between Li Hechen of China and Kawakami Ryuusei of Japan at ITTF Asian Youth Championships 2024 in Chongqing, China, on July 5, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Wei)

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(SP)CHINA-CHONGQING-TABEL TENNIS-ASIAN YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS-BOY'S SINGLES

(240705) -- CHONGQING, July 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Li Hechen of China returns a hit during the U15 boy's singles final match between Li Hechen of China and Kawakami Ryuusei of Japan at ITTF Asian Youth Championships 2024 in Chongqing, China, on July 5, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Wei)

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(SP)CHINA-CHONGQING-TABEL TENNIS-ASIAN YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS-BOY'S SINGLES

(240705) -- CHONGQING, July 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Kawakami Ryuusei (R) of Japan returns a hit during the U15 boy's singles final match between Li Hechen of China and Kawakami Ryuusei of Japan at ITTF Asian Youth Championships 2024 in Chongqing, China, on July 5, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Wei)

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(SP)CHINA-CHONGQING-TABEL TENNIS-ASIAN YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS-BOY'S SINGLES

(240705) -- CHONGQING, July 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Li Hechen of China serves during the U15 boy's singles final match between Li Hechen of China and Kawakami Ryuusei of Japan at ITTF Asian Youth Championships 2024 in Chongqing, China, on July 5, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Wei)

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(SP)CHINA-CHONGQING-TABEL TENNIS-ASIAN YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS-BOY'S SINGLES

(240705) -- CHONGQING, July 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Li Hechen of China returns a hit during the U15 boy's singles final match between Li Hechen of China and Kawakami Ryuusei of Japan at ITTF Asian Youth Championships 2024 in Chongqing, China, on July 5, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Wei)

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(SP)CHINA-CHONGQING-TABEL TENNIS-ASIAN YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS-BOY'S SINGLES

(240705) -- CHONGQING, July 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Li Hechen of China celebrates during the U15 boy's singles final match between Li Hechen of China and Kawakami Ryuusei of Japan at ITTF Asian Youth Championships 2024 in Chongqing, China, on July 5, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Wei)

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(SP)CHINA-CHONGQING-TABEL TENNIS-ASIAN YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIPS-BOY'S SINGLES

(240705) -- CHONGQING, July 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Li Hechen of China returns a hit during the U15 boy's singles final match between Li Hechen of China and Kawakami Ryuusei of Japan at ITTF Asian Youth Championships 2024 in Chongqing, China, on July 5, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Huang Wei)

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Asian Games: Artistic gymnastics

Shohei Kawakami of Japan performs in the men's artistic gymnastics floor exercise final at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, on Sept. 28, 2023.

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Asian Games: Artistic gymnastics

Shohei Kawakami of Japan performs in the men's artistic gymnastics floor exercise final at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, on Sept. 28, 2023.

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Asian Games: Artistic gymnastics

Shohei Kawakami of Japan performs on the rings in the men's artistic gymnastics individual all-around final at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, on Sept. 26, 2023.

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS (CN)

(230924) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kawakami Shohei of Japan competes on the vault of artistic gymnastics at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS (CN)

(230924) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kawakami Shohei of Japan competes on the pommel horse of artistic gymnastics at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

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(SP)CHINA-HANGZHOU-ASIAN GAMES-ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS (CN)

(230924) -- HANGZHOU, Sept. 24, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kawakami Shohei of Japan competes on the parallel bars of artistic gymnastics at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Sept. 24, 2023. (Xinhua/Cheng Min)

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(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS (CN)

(230802) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kawakami Shohei of Japan competes in the Vault event of the Artistic Gymnastics Men's Team Final and Individual Qualification Subdivision 4 at the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Jingqiang)

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(Chengdu Universiade) CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS(CN)

(230802) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 2, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kawakami Shohei of Japan competes in the Pommel Horse event of the Artistic Gymnastics Men's Team Final and Individual Qualification Subdivision 4 competition at the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 2, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Jingqiang)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-YEOSU-BADMINTON-KOREA OPEN-WOMEN'S SINGLES

(230720) -- YEOSU, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Wang Zhiyi of China competes during the women's singles 2nd round match against Saena Kawakami of Japan at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2023 in Yeosu, South Korea, July 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-YEOSU-BADMINTON-KOREA OPEN-WOMEN'S SINGLES

(230720) -- YEOSU, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Saena Kawakami of Japan competes during the women's singles 2nd round match against Wang Zhiyi of China at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2023 in Yeosu, South Korea, July 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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(SP)SOUTH KOREA-YEOSU-BADMINTON-KOREA OPEN-WOMEN'S SINGLES

(230720) -- YEOSU, July 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Saena Kawakami of Japan competes during the women's singles 2nd round match against Wang Zhiyi of China at the BWF Korea Open Badminton Championships 2023 in Yeosu, South Korea, July 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Yiliang)

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(SP)SINGAPORE-BADMINTON-SINGAPORE OPEN 2023-WOMEN'S SINGLES

(230608) -- SINGAPORE, June 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kawakami Saena of Japan competes against Chen Yufei of China during the women's singles second round match at the Singapore Open badminton tournament in Singapore, on June 8, 2023. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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(SP)SINGAPORE-BADMINTON-SINGAPORE OPEN 2023-WOMEN'S SINGLES

(230608) -- SINGAPORE, June 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chen Yufei of China competes against Kawakami Saena of Japan during the women's singles second round match at the Singapore Open badminton tournament in Singapore, on June 8, 2023. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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(SP)SINGAPORE-BADMINTON-SINGAPORE OPEN 2023-WOMEN'S SINGLES

(230608) -- SINGAPORE, June 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kawakami Saena of Japan competes against Chen Yufei of China during the women's singles second round match at the Singapore Open badminton tournament in Singapore, on June 8, 2023. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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(SP)SINGAPORE-BADMINTON-SINGAPORE OPEN 2023-WOMEN'S SINGLES

(230608) -- SINGAPORE, June 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kawakami Saena of Japan competes against Chen Yufei of China during the women's singles second round match at the Singapore Open badminton tournament in Singapore, on June 8, 2023. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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(SP)SINGAPORE-BADMINTON-SINGAPORE OPEN 2023-WOMEN'S SINGLES

(230608) -- SINGAPORE, June 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kawakami Saena of Japan falls down during the women's singles second round match against Chen Yufei of China at the Singapore Open badminton tournament in Singapore, on June 8, 2023. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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(SP)SINGAPORE-BADMINTON-SINGAPORE OPEN 2023-WOMEN'S SINGLES

(230608) -- SINGAPORE, June 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chen Yufei of China competes against Kawakami Saena of Japan during the women's singles second round match at the Singapore Open badminton tournament in Singapore, on June 8, 2023. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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(SP)SINGAPORE-BADMINTON-SINGAPORE OPEN 2023-WOMEN'S SINGLES

(230608) -- SINGAPORE, June 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Chen Yufei of China competes against Kawakami Saena of Japan during the women's singles second round match at the Singapore Open badminton tournament in Singapore, on June 8, 2023. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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(SP)SINGAPORE-BADMINTON-SINGAPORE OPEN 2023-WOMEN'S SINGLES

(230608) -- SINGAPORE, June 8, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kawakami Saena of Japan competes against Chen Yufei of China during the women's singles second round match at the Singapore Open badminton tournament in Singapore, on June 8, 2023. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

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(SP)CHINA-SUZHOU-BADMINTON-SUDIRMAN CUP-JAPAN VS ENGLAND(CN)

(230514) -- SUZHOU, May 14, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kawakami Saena of Japan competes with Lisa Curtin of England during the group D match between Japan and England at the BWF Sudirman Cup 2023 in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, May 14, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Wenhui)

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Kawakami beats Nationals in impressive debut

ATLANTA, United States - Kenshin Kawakami of the Atlanta Braves pitches during a match against the Washington Nationals at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 11.

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Kawakami beats Nationals in impressive debut

ATLANTA, United States - Kenshin Kawakami of the Atlanta Braves pitches during a match against the Washington Nationals at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 11.

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Kawakami beats Nationals in impressive debut

ATLANTA, United States - Kenshin Kawakami of the Atlanta Braves pitches during a match against the Washington Nationals at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 11.

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Emperor, empress in Nara Pref.

NARA, Japan - Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko release sweetfish into a lake in the village of Kawakami, Nara Prefecture, on Nov. 16, 2014, after attending the National Rally for the Promotion of Productive Seas.

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Emperor, empress in Nara Pref.

NARA, Japan - Japan's Emperor Akihito (2nd from R in front) and Empress Michiko (R in front) release sweetfish into a lake in the village of Kawakami, Nara Prefecture, on Nov. 16, 2014, after attending the National Rally for the Promotion of Productive Seas.

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Foreign tourist arrivals rise 19% at central Japan airport

NAGOYA, Japan - Central Japan International Airport Co. President Hiroshi Kawakami announces at a press conference in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Oct. 9, 2014, a 19% increase to some 590,000 in the number of foreign visitors from April to August this year over the same period a year before.

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First budget carrier to link Hong Kong and central Japan

NAGOYA, Japan - Central Japan International Airport Co. President Hiroshi Kawakami (extreme L) attends an inauguration ceremony for Hong Kong Express Ltd. flights between Hong Kong International Airport and Chubu Centrair International Airport in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 18, 2014. This is the first budget airline to fly between Hong Kong and the Chubu region.

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Persimmons for presentation to imperial couple

HASHIMOTO, Japan - Members of JA Kihoku Kawakami, a chapter in Wakayama Prefecture, of the National Federation of Agricultural Cooperative Associations, pack persimmons for presentation to Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko and the family of Prince Akishino at its office in the southwestern Japanese prefectural town of Katsuragi on Aug. 4, 2014.

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Japanese baseball legend Kawakami dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo from January 2001 shows Japanese baseball legend Tetsuharu Kawakami. The former Yomiuri Giants slugger and manager died aged 93 at a hospital in western Tokyo on Oct. 28, 2013.