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Japan's actor Koji Yakusho at press conference in Tokyo

Japan's actor Koji Yakusho at press conference in Tokyo

Japanese actor Koji Yakusho (R) attends a press conference in Tokyo on June 13, 2023, with his costar Min Tanaka in German director Wim Wenders' film "Perfect Days." Yakusho was named the Best Actor at the Cannes film festival in Cannes, southern France, in May for his role in the film.

Cannes - Perfect Days Photocall

Cannes - Perfect Days Photocall

Min Tanaka, Aoi Yamada, Arisa Nakano, Kōji Yakusho and Wim Wenders attends the Perfect Days photocall at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 26, 2023 in Cannes, France . Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes - Perfect Days Photocall

Cannes - Perfect Days Photocall

Min Tanaka, Aoi Yamada, Arisa Nakano, Kōji Yakusho and Wim Wenders attends the Perfect Days photocall at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 26, 2023 in Cannes, France . Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes - Perfect Days Photocall

Cannes - Perfect Days Photocall

Min Tanaka, Aoi Yamada, Arisa Nakano, Kōji Yakusho and Wim Wenders attends the Perfect Days photocall at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 26, 2023 in Cannes, France . Photo by Franck Castel/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes Perfect Days Photocall DB

Cannes Perfect Days Photocall DB

Min Tanaka, Aoi Yamada, Arisa Nakano, Kōji Yakusho and Wim Wenders attending the Perfect Days photocall at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 26, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by David Boyer/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes Perfect Days Photocall DB

Cannes Perfect Days Photocall DB

Min Tanaka, Aoi Yamada, Arisa Nakano, Kōji Yakusho and Wim Wenders attending the Perfect Days photocall at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 26, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by David Boyer/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes Perfect Days Photocall DB

Cannes Perfect Days Photocall DB

Min Tanaka, Aoi Yamada, Arisa Nakano, Kōji Yakusho and Wim Wenders attending the Perfect Days photocall at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 26, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by David Boyer/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes Perfect Days Photocall DB

Cannes Perfect Days Photocall DB

Min Tanaka, Aoi Yamada, Arisa Nakano, Kōji Yakusho and Wim Wenders attending the Perfect Days photocall at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 26, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by David Boyer/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes Perfect Days Photocall AM

Wim Wenders, Koji Yakusho, Arisa Nakano, Aoi Yamada and Min Tanaka attending the Perfect Days Photocall as part of the 76th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 26, 2023. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes - Perfect Days Photocall

Cannes - Perfect Days Photocall

Min Tanaka, Aoi Yamada, Arisa Nakano, Kōji Yakusho and Wim Wenders attend the "Perfect Days" photocall at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 26, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes - Perfect Days Photocall

Cannes - Perfect Days Photocall

Takuma Takasaki, Min Tanaka, Aoi Yamada, Arisa Nakano, Kōji Yakusho, Wim Wenders and Koji Yanai attend the "Perfect Days" photocall at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 26, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes - Perfect Days Photocall

Cannes - Perfect Days Photocall

Takuma Takasaki, Min Tanaka, Aoi Yamada, Arisa Nakano, Kōji Yakusho, Wim Wenders and Koji Yanai attend the "Perfect Days" photocall at the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 26, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes - Perfect Days Screening

Cannes - Perfect Days Screening

Aoi Yamada, Min Tanaka, Donata Wenders, Directors Wim Wenders, Kōji Yakusho and Arisa Nakano attend the "Perfect Days" red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 25, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes - Perfect Days Screening

Cannes - Perfect Days Screening

Aoi Yamada, Min Tanaka, Donata Wenders, Directors Wim Wenders, Kōji Yakusho and Arisa Nakano attend the "Perfect Days" red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 25, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes - Perfect Days Screening

Cannes - Perfect Days Screening

Koji Yanai, Aoi Yamada, Director Wim Wenders, Director Kōji Yakusho and Min Tanaka depart the "Perfect Days" red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 25, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes - Perfect Days Screening

Cannes - Perfect Days Screening

Aoi Yamada, Min Tanaka, Donata Wenders, Directors Wim Wenders, Kōji Yakusho and Arisa Nakano attend the "Perfect Days" red carpet during the 76th annual Cannes film festival at Palais des Festivals on May 25, 2023 in Cannes, France. Photo by Shootpix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes Perfect Days Premiere AM

Cannes Perfect Days Premiere AM

Aoi Yamada, Min Tanaka, Donata Wenders, Wim Wenders, Koji Yakusho attending the Perfect Days Premiere as part of the 76th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 25, 2023. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes Perfect Days Premiere AM

Aoi Yamada, Min Tanaka, Donata Wenders, Wim Wenders, Koji Yakusho attending the Perfect Days Premiere as part of the 76th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 25, 2023. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cannes Perfect Days Premiere AM

Aoi Yamada, Min Tanaka, Donata Wenders, Wim Wenders, Koji Yakusho attending the Perfect Days Premiere as part of the 76th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 25, 2023. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes Perfect Days Premiere AM

Cannes Perfect Days Premiere AM

Aoi Yamada, Min Tanaka, Donata Wenders, Wim Wenders, Koji Yakusho attending the Perfect Days Premiere as part of the 76th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 25, 2023. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes Perfect Days Premiere AM

Cannes Perfect Days Premiere AM

Aoi Yamada, Min Tanaka, Donata Wenders, Wim Wenders, Koji Yakusho attending the Perfect Days Premiere as part of the 76th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 25, 2023. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes Perfect Days Premiere AM

Cannes Perfect Days Premiere AM

Aoi Yamada, Min Tanaka, Donata Wenders, Wim Wenders, Koji Yakusho attending the Perfect Days Premiere as part of the 76th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 25, 2023. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes Perfect Days Premiere AM

Cannes Perfect Days Premiere AM

Aoi Yamada, Min Tanaka, Donata Wenders, Wim Wenders, Koji Yakusho attending the Perfect Days Premiere as part of the 76th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 25, 2023. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes Perfect Days Premiere AM

Cannes Perfect Days Premiere AM

Aoi Yamada, Min Tanaka, Donata Wenders, Wim Wenders, Koji Yakusho attending the Perfect Days Premiere as part of the 76th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 25, 2023. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes Perfect Days Premiere AM

Cannes Perfect Days Premiere AM

Aoi Yamada, Min Tanaka, Donata Wenders, Wim Wenders, Koji Yakusho attending the Perfect Days Premiere as part of the 76th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 25, 2023. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes Perfect Days Premiere AM

Cannes Perfect Days Premiere AM

Aoi Yamada, Min Tanaka, Donata Wenders, Wim Wenders, Koji Yakusho attending the Perfect Days Premiere as part of the 76th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 25, 2023. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cannes Perfect Days Premiere AM

Cannes Perfect Days Premiere AM

Koji Yakusho, Wim Wenders, Donata Wenders and Min Tanaka attending the Perfect Days Premiere as part of the 76th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France on May 25, 2023. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

Gratification exchanged over Mt. Ontake search mission

Gratification exchanged over Mt. Ontake search mission

NAGANO, Japan - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member Koji Tanaka (4th from L) of Camp Matsumoto stands with children wearing hand-made brooches, gifts from GSDF members in returning the favor for songs sung by students of the Otaki elementary and junior high school, in the village of Otaki, Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 19, 2014. The GSDF had parked their vehicles at the school's playground during the search mission for missing victims in the Mt. Otake explosion.

Gratification exchanged over Mt. Ontake search mission

Gratification exchanged over Mt. Ontake search mission

NAGANO, Japan - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member Koji Tanaka (R) of Camp Matsumoto hands out hand-made brooches to children in the village of Otaki, Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 19, 2014, as GSDF members return the favor to students of the Otaki elementary and junior high school who sang songs as a sign of gratification. The GSDF had parked their vehicles at the school's playground during the search mission for missing victims in the Mt. Otake explosion.

Japan men take silver in gymnastics

Japan men take silver in gymnastics

LONDON, Britain - Members of the Japanese team (From L) Yusuke Tanaka, Koji Yamamuro, Kazuhito Tanaka, Kohei Uchimura and Ryohei Kato wave to the crowd after winning the silver medal in the Olympics men's gymnastics team final at North Greenwich Arena at the 2012 London Olympics on July 30, 2012.

Japanese men take silver at worlds

Japanese men take silver at worlds

TOKYO, Japan - Members of the Japanese team -- (from L) Yusuke Tanaka, Koji Yamamuro, Kohei Uchimura, Makoto Okiguchi, Kazuhito Tanaka and Kenya Kobayashi -- show their silver medals after finishing second in the men's team event at the world gymnastics championships at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on Oct. 12, 2011. China captured the gold medal at the championships for the fifth time in succession.

(2)World Swimming Championships opens with ceremony

(2)World Swimming Championships opens with ceremony

BARCELONA, Spain - Japanese water polo player Koji Tanaka, holding the Japanese flag, takes part in the opening ceremony of the 10th FINA World Swimming Championships at Sant Jordi gymnasium in Barcelona on July 12.

(1)World Swimming Championships opens with ceremony

(1)World Swimming Championships opens with ceremony

BARCELONA, Spain - Japanese water polo player Koji Tanaka holds the Japanese flag at the opening ceremony of the 10th FINA World Swimming Championships at Sant Jordi gymnasium in Barcelona on July 12. Delegations from 165 countries and regions are taking part in the two-week event.

Gov't proposes eight of construction plans for heliport

Gov't proposes eight of construction plans for heliport

TOKYO, Japan - Koji Omi, minister in charge of Northern and Okinawa affairs, addresses a meeting of a government panel charged with discussing the planned construction of a new airport in northern Okinawa to take over the heliport functions of the U.S. Marine Corps' Futemma Air Station in the prefecture. Seated to his left is Foreign Minister Makiko Tanaka and to his right is Defense Agency chief Gen Nakatani.

Japan men's gymnastics team leaves for Rio Olympics

Japan men's gymnastics team leaves for Rio Olympics

Japanese men's Olympic gymnastics team members -- (from L) Ryohei Kato, Kenzo Shirai, Kohei Uchimura, Koji Yamamuro and Yusuke Tanaka -- pose for photos at Narita airport near Tokyo on July 20, 2016, before leaving for Brazil. Japan is aiming to clinch its first team title since 2004 in Athens. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Tanaka, Uehara in practice at Yankee Stadium

Tanaka, Uehara in practice at Yankee Stadium

Boston Red Sox pitcher Koji Uehara (L) and New York Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka chat during a practice session before a game in New York on May 8, 2016. Tanaka is scheduled to start against the Kansas City Royals on May 10. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Tanaka, Uehara in practice at Yankee Stadium

Tanaka, Uehara in practice at Yankee Stadium

Boston Red Sox pitcher Koji Uehara (L) and New York Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka chat during a practice session before a game in New York on May 8, 2016. Tanaka is scheduled to start against the Kansas City Royals on May 10. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japanese hurlers Tanaka, Uehara shake hands in Yankees-Red Sox match

Japanese hurlers Tanaka, Uehara shake hands in Yankees-Red Sox match

Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka of the New York Yankees (R) and compatriot Boston Red Sox closer Koji Uehara greet each other ahead of their game at Yankee Stadium in New York on Aug. 5, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japanese men take silver at worlds

Japanese men take silver at worlds

TOKYO, Japan - Members of the Japanese team -- (from L) Yusuke Tanaka, Koji Yamamuro, Kohei Uchimura, Makoto Okiguchi, Kazuhito Tanaka and Kenya Kobayashi -- show their silver medals after finishing second in the men's team event at the world gymnastics championships at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium in Tokyo on Oct. 12, 2011. China captured the gold medal at the championships for the fifth time in succession. (Kyodo)

Gratification exchanged over Mt. Ontake search mission

Gratification exchanged over Mt. Ontake search mission

NAGANO, Japan - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force member Koji Tanaka (R) of Camp Matsumoto hands out hand-made brooches to children in the village of Otaki, Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 19, 2014, as GSDF members return the favor to students of the Otaki elementary and junior high school who sang songs as a sign of gratification. The GSDF had parked their vehicles at the school's playground during the search mission for missing victims in the Mt. Otake explosion. (Kyodo)

Olympics: Gold-winning Japanese gymnasts return home

Olympics: Gold-winning Japanese gymnasts return home

Japanese gymnasts (From L) Kenzo Shirai, Ryohei Kato, Kohei Uchimura, Yusuke Tanaka and Koji Yamamuro, who won gold in the men's team event at the Rio Olympics, show off their medals in Narita, east of Tokyo, on Aug. 20, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Olympics: Gold-winning Japanese gymnasts return home

Olympics: Gold-winning Japanese gymnasts return home

Japanese gymnasts (From L) Yusuke Tanaka, Ryohei Kato, Kohei Uchimura, Kenzo Shirai and Koji Yamamuro, who won gold in the men's team event at the Rio Olympics, show off their medals at Narita airport near Tokyo upon their return from Brazil on Aug. 20, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Olympics: Homecoming for gold medalist gymnasts

Olympics: Homecoming for gold medalist gymnasts

(From R) Japanese gymnasts Koji Yamamuro, Kenzo Shirai, Kohei Uchimura, Ryohei Kato and Yusuke Tanaka pose for photographers with their gold medals at Narita airport, east of Tokyo, after returning from Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 20, 2016. The gymnasts won the men's team event gold at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, while Uchimura also took the men's all-around gold medal. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Japan men's gymnastics team wins 1st title since Athens

Japan men's gymnastics team wins 1st title since Athens

Combined photo shows the members of the Japanese men's gymnastics team -- (from L) Yusuke Tanaka, Kenzo Shirai, Kohei Uchimura, Ryohei Kato and Koji Yamamoto -- during the artistic gymnastics men's team final at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 8, 2016. They won the gold medal for the first time since the 2004 Athens Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Olympics: Japan men's gymnastics team wins 1st title since Athens

Olympics: Japan men's gymnastics team wins 1st title since Athens

Members of the Japanese men's gymnastics team -- (from L) Koji Yamamuro, Kohei Uchimura, Yusuke Tanaka, Kenzo Shirai and Ryohei Kato -- pose for photos with their gold medals after winning the team final at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 8, 2016. Japan claimed the title for the first time since the 2004 Athens Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Olympics: Japan men's gymnastics team wins 1st title since Athens

Olympics: Japan men's gymnastics team wins 1st title since Athens

Members of the Japanese men's gymnastics team -- (from front) Koji Yamamuro, Kohei Uchimura, Yusuke Tanaka, Kenzo Shirai and Ryohei Kato -- sing the national anthem of Japan on the podium after winning the team final at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 8, 2016. Japan claimed the title for the first time since the 2004 Athens Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Olympics: Japanese men win Rio gymnastics team gold, 1st in 3 Games

Olympics: Japanese men win Rio gymnastics team gold, 1st in 3 Games

Members of the Japanese men's gymnastics team -- (from L) Ryohei Kato, Kenzo Shirai, Yusuke Tanaka, Kohei Uchimura, and Koji Yamamuro -- are bursting with joy on the podium after winning the men's gymnastics team competition at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 8, 2016. Japan won the team gold for the first time since the 2004 Athens Olympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Olympics: Japanese men win Rio gymnastics team gold, 1st in 3 Games

Olympics: Japanese men win Rio gymnastics team gold, 1st in 3 Games

Japanese gymnasts -- (from L, facing) Koji Yamamuro, Yusuke Tanaka, Kohei Uchimura, and Kenzo Shirai -- celebrate their victory in the men's gymnastics team competition at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 8, 2016. Japan won the team gold for the first time since the Athens Games in 2004. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Olympics: Japanese men win Rio gymnastics team gold, 1st in 3 Games

Olympics: Japanese men win Rio gymnastics team gold, 1st in 3 Games

Members of the Japanese men's gymnastics team -- (from L) Ryohei Kato, Kenzo Shirai, Kohei Uchimura, Koji Yamamuro, and Yusuke Tanaka -- hold the national flag as they celebrate their victory in the men's gymnastics team competition at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 8, 2016. Japan won the team gold for the first time since the Athens Games in 2004. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo