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(SP)PHILIPPINES-NEW CLARK CITY-WATER POLO-ASIAN AGE GROUP AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS-CHINA VS JAPAN

(240303) -- NEW CLARK CITY, March 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Miyama Toa (Bottom L) of Japan vies against Yang Yiheng (R) and Zhang Yiwen (Top) of China during the men's water polo round robin Group A match in the 11th Asian Age Group Aquatics Championships in New Clark City, Capas of Tarlac Province, the Philippines, March 3, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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(SP)PHILIPPINES-NEW CLARK CITY-WATER POLO-ASIAN AGE GROUP AQUATICS CHAMPIONSHIPS-CHINA VS JAPAN

(240303) -- NEW CLARK CITY, March 3, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Miyama Toa (L) of Japan vies against Zhang Yiwen of China during the men's water polo round robin Group A match in the 11th Asian Age Group Aquatics Championships in New Clark City, Capas of Tarlac Province, the Philippines, March 3, 2024. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

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(SP)AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-2023 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP-FINAL-ESP VS ENG

(230820) -- SYDNEY, Aug. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Japan's former football player Miyama Aya waves to spectators prior to the Final between Spain and England at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Aug. 20, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhu Wei)

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Japan's women edge Brazil in World Cup warm-up

CHIBA, Japan - Japan's Azusa Iwashimizu (L) sweeps home Aya Miyama's free kick for an equalizer in the second half of their friendly match against Brazil at Fukuda Denshi Arena in Chiba on Sept. 2. Japan wrapped up their preparations for the upcoming Women's World Cup in China with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Brazil.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

EDMONTON, Canada - Aya Miyama of Japan chases the ball during the second half of an international friendly soccer match against Canada in Edmonton, Canada, on Oct. 25, 2014. Japan won 3-0.

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Nadeshiko Japan defeat Canada in friendly

EDMONTON, Canada - (from L to R) Yukari Kinga, Erina Yamane, Yuri Kawamura and Aya Miyama of Japan celebrate after beating Canada 3-0 in an international friendly soccer match in Edmonton, Canada, on Oct. 25, 2014.

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Nadeshiko Japan fall to N. Korea in women's soccer final

INCHEON, South Korea - Japan captain Aya Miyama (L) scores for Japan in the second half of the women's soccer final against North Korea at the Asian Game in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 1, 2014. Japan lost 3-1 to North Korea.

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Japan fall to N. Korea in final

INCHEON, South Korea - Photo shows Nadeshiko Japan players, including Captain Aya Miyama (8), after their 3-1 loss to North Korea in the women's soccer final at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, on Oct. 1, 2014.

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Japan beat Jordan in women's soccer at Asian Games

INCHEON, South Korea - Japan midfielder Aya Miyama heads her team's 10th goal during the second half of an Asian Games women's soccer match against Jordan in Incheon, South Korea, on Sept. 18, 2014, a day before the opening of the Sept. 19-Oct. 4 sports event. Japan won 12-0.

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Japan win 1st Women's Asian Cup

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam - Captain Aya Miyama holds the trophy as Japan players celebrate in the award ceremony after winning their first Women's Asian Cup, beating defending champion Australia 1-0 in the final in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on May 25, 2014.

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Japan win 1st Women's Asian Cup

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam - Captain Aya Miyama holds the trophy as Japan players celebrate in the award ceremony after winning their first Women's Asian Cup, beating defending champion Australia 1-0 in the final in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on May 25, 2014.

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Nadeshiko Japan beat Jordan

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam - Japan captain Aya Miyama (C) and other members of Nadeshiko Japan celebrate and acknowledge cheers from spectators after defeating Jordan in a Women's Asian Cup Group A soccer match at Binh Duong Stadium in Vietnam on May 18, 2014. Japan won 7-0 to book a spot in the semifinals and an automatic berth at the 2015 World Cup in Canada.

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Japan's Miyama shoots down Sweden in Algarve Cup

FARO, Portugal - Aya Miyama of Japan clenches her fists after nailing the game winning penalty kick against Sweden in Faro, Portugal, on March 10, 2014, in the Algarve Cup women's soccer tournament. Japan won 2-1, advancing to the cup final.

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Japan's Miyama nets PK against Sweden

FARO, Portugal - Aya Miyama of Japan shoots the game-winning penalty kick against Sweden in Faro, Portugal, on March 10, 2014, in the Algarve Cup women's soccer tournament. Japan won 2-1, advancing to the cup final.

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Japan, U.S. draw at Algarve Cup

PARCHAL, Portugal - Japan captain Aya Miyama (C) celebrates with her teammates after scoring the equalizer off a free kick against the United States during the second half of their Algarve Cup opener in Parchal, Portugal, on March 5, 2014. Japan and the U.S. drew 1-1.

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Japan, U.S. draw at Algarve Cup

PARCHAL, Portugal - Japan captain Aya Miyama scores the equalizer off a free kick against the United States during the second half of their Algarve Cup opener in Parchal, Portugal, on March 5, 2014. Japan and the U.S. drew 1-1.

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Nadeshiko Japan beat Nigeria

CHIBA, Japan - Aya Miyama scores Japan's first goal on a penalty kick during the first half of the second match of a two-game exhibition series against Nigeria at Fukuda Denshi Arena in Chiba Prefecture on Sept. 26, 2013. Women's world champions Nadeshiko Japan won 2-0.

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S. Korea beat Nadeshiko

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan captain Aya Miyama (C) and her teammates are pictured after losing a Women's East Asian Cup soccer match against South Korea 2-1 at Jamsil Olympic Stadium in Seoul on July 27, 2013. Japan finished second, missing out on a third consecutive title in the competition.

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Nadeshiko Japan to play U.S. in women's soccer final

LONDON, Britain - Japan's captain Aya Miyama (R) and coach Norio Sasaki hold a press conference at Olympic Park on Aug. 8, 2012, on the eve of the London Olympic women's soccer final against the United States.

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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Japan's Nahomi Kawasumi (Lower R) celebrates with Japan's captain Aya Miyama (Upper R) after scoring the team's first goal during the first half of an Olympic women's soccer Group F opener against Canada at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 25, 2012. Japan beat Canada 2-1.

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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Japan's captain Aya Miyama (2nd from L) celebrates after scoring the team's second goal during the first half of an Olympic women's soccer Group F opener against Canada at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 25, 2012. Japan beat Canada 2-1.

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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Japan's captain Aya Miyama (upper C) celebrates with a teammate after scoring the team's second goal during the first half of an Olympic women's soccer Group F opener against Canada at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 25, 2012. Japan beat Canada 2-1.

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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Japan's Homare Sawa (2nd from L) celebrates with a Japan's captain Ai Miyama (2nd from R) after beating Canada 2-1 in an Olympic women's soccer Group F opener at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 25, 2012.

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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Japan's captain Aya Miyama (8) celebrates with teammates after scoring the team's second goal in the first half of an Olympic women's soccer Group F opener against Canada at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 25, 2012. Japan beat Canada 2-1.

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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Aya Miyama (C), captain of Japan's national women's soccer team, scores Japan's second goal in an Olympic Group F opener against Canada at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 25, 2012. Japan beat Canada 2-1.

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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Japan's captain Aya Miyama (L) celebrates after scoring by heading home during the first half of an Olympic women's soccer Group F opener against Canada at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 25, 2012. Japan beat Canada 2-1.

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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Japan's Aya Miyama (8) celebrates with teammates after scoring the second goal against Canada in an Olympic women's soccer Group F opener at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 25, 2012. Japan beat Canada 2-1.

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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Japan's captain Aya Miyama (L) battles for the ball during the first half of an Olympic women's soccer Group F opener against Canada at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 25, 2012. Japan beat Canada 2-1.

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Japan beat Canada in Olympic women's soccer opener

COVENTRY, England - Japan's captain Aya Miyama (L) vies for the ball during the first half of an Olympic women's soccer Group F opener against Canada at the City of Coventry Stadium on July 25, 2012. Japan beat Canada 2-1.

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Nadeshiko Japan beat Australia in Olympic sendoff

TOKYO, Japan - Aya Miyama, captain of Japan's national women's soccer team, scores its first goal from the penalty spot midway through the first half of an Olympic sendoff match against Australia at National Stadium in Tokyo on July 11, 2012. Japan won 3-0.

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Japan beat Brazil to win Kirin Challenge Cup

KOBE, Japan - Aya Miyama (far L) celebrates after scoring Japan's third goal during the second half of a Kirin Challenge Cup women's international soccer friendly game against Brazil in Kobe, Japan, on April 5, 2012. Japan won 4-1 to capture the three-nation cup title.

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Japan beat Brazil to win Kirin Challenge Cup

KOBE, Japan - Aya Miyama (far L) scores Japan's third goal during the second half of a Kirin Challenge Cup women's international soccer friendly game against Brazil in Kobe, Japan, on April 5, 2012. Japan won 4-1 to capture the three-nation cup title.

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Miyama capped Algarve Cup MVP

FARO, Portugal - Japan's captain Aya Miyama is pictured after being named MVP of the Algarve Cup in Faro, Portugal, on March 7, 2012. Japan lost to Germany in the final the same day.

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Nadeshiko Japan open Olympic qualifying with victory

JINAN, China - Aya Miyama (front R) fires in a shot in the second half of the opening game of the final round of women's Asian qualifiers for next year's London Olympics. Nadeshiko Japan defeated Thailand 3-0 in the game at Shandong Sports Center in China on Sept. 1, 2011.

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'Nadeshiko Japan' meet premier with World Cup trophy

TOKYO, Japan - Members of the world champion ''Nadeshiko Japan'' national women's soccer team -- including captain Homare Sawa (2nd from L in front), Aya Miyama (R) and coach Norio Sasaki (L front) -- meet Prime Minister Naoto Kan (2nd from R) at the premier's office in Tokyo on July 19, 2011. Kan congratulated the team on winning the Women's World Cup soccer tournament in Germany, saying he learned the importance of ''never giving up'' from their victory.

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'Nadeshiko Japan' return home after victory

NARITA, Japan - Japan's women's national soccer team ''Nadeshiko Japan,'' including midfielder Aya Miyama (R front), get a heroes' welcome from fans at Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture on July 19, 2011, after winning the Women's World Cup for the first time in Germany.

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Japan manager before Women's World Cup final

FRANKFURT, Germany - Norio Sasaki (R), manager of the Japan national women's soccer team, speaks at a press conference in Frankfurt on July 16, 2011, a day before the final of the Women's World Cup tournament in Germany against the United States. Team captain Homare Sawa (C) and Aya Miyama also attended the press conference.

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Japan beat New Zealand at Women's World Cup

BOCHUM, Germany - Japan players celebrate after Aya Miyama (C) scored a free kick in the team's second goal in a Women's World Cup game against New Zealand in Bochum, Germany, on June 27, 2011. Japan won 2-1 to make a winning start in the Women's World Cup campaign.

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Japan beat China in East Asian women's opener

TOKYO, Japan - Japan midfielder Aya Miyama (R) scores the first goal from a free kick in the 19th minute of the opening match against China in the East Asian women's championship at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo on Feb. 6, 2010. Japan won 2-0.

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Japan, New Zealand draw 2-2 in women's soccer in Olympics

QINHUANGDAO, China - Japan midfielder Aya Miyama (C) celebrates after scoring her side's first goal from the penalty spot during the second half of a first-round match against New Zealand in the Beijing Olympic Games at Qinhuangdao Sports Center Stadium on Aug. 6. Japan and New Zealand drew 2-2.

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Japan, New Zealand draw 2-2 in women's soccer in Olympics

QINHUANGDAO, China - Japan midfielder Aya Miyama scores her side's first goal from the penalty spot during the second half of a first-round match against New Zealand in the Beijing Olympic Games at Qinhuangdao Sports Center Stadium on Aug. 6. Japan and New Zealand drew 2-2.

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Japan down Mexico to boost World Cup hopes

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Ai Miyama scores the team's second goal in the latter half of a playoff against Mexico at the National Stadium in Tokyo on March 10. Japan took a big step toward qualifying for the Women's World Cup after beating Mexico 2-0 in the first leg of the playoff for this September's finals in China.

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(3)Fukui Prefecture hit by heavy rain

MIYAMA, Japan -A resident is rescued by a firefighter in the town of Miyama, Fukui Prefecture, where part of a river embankment was broken by heavy rainfalls on July 18. Thousands of households have been advised to evacuate, including 1,370 in the prefectural capital Fukui and 1,100 in Miyama.

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(1)Fukui Prefecture hit by heavy rain

MIYAMA, Japan - A railway remains cut off in the town of Miyama, Fukui Prefecture, after its bridge section was washed off by the river swollen with torrential rainfalls on July 18.

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(2)Fukui Prefecture hit by heavy rain

MIYAMA, Japan -Firefighters rescue residents in the town of Miyama, Fukui Prefecture, which was hit by torrential rains on July 18. Thousands of households have been advised to evacuate, including 1,370 in the prefectural capital Fukui and 1,100 in Miyama.

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Rhodes, Yomiuri Giants strike 2-year deal

TOKYO, Japan - Tuffy Rhodes (file photo) and the Yomiuri Giants reached an agreement on a two-year, $5 million (about 540 million yen) contract and the two sides are set to seal the deal within the next few days, Yomiuri general manager Hideaki Miyama said Dec. 18. Rhodes was released by the Kintetsu Buffaloes earlier this month after talks on a multiyear deal for his ninth and 10th seasons hit a snag.

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Mie town votes against nuclear plant

MIYAMA, Japan - Residents of a small town in Mie Prefecture on Nov. 18 cheered after overwhelmingly voting against inviting a nuclear power plant to be built in the region in the first plebiscite on such an issue. Turnout was heavy with 88.64% of 8,748 eligible voters casting their votes.

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Plebiscite on nuclear power plant begins in Mie town

MIYAMA, Japan - A woman casts a vote Nov. 18 in Miyama, Mie Prefecture in a plebiscite on whether to invite a power company to build a nuclear power plant in the town.

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Campaign begins in Mie town ahead of nuclear plebiscite

MIYAMA, Japan - A group of voters shouts opposition as official campaign begins Nov. 13, 2001 for a plebiscite in the town of Miyama in Mie Prefecture on the town's plan to host a nuclear plant. Chubu Electric Power Co. wants to build a nuclear plant in the town. The 8,753 eligible voters in the western Japan town will be asked whether they approve or oppose the plan.

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Campaign begins in Mie town ahead of nuclear plebiscite

MIYAMA, Japan - A group of voters shouts opposition as official campaign begins Nov. 13, 2001 for a plebiscite in the town of Miyama in Mie Prefecture on the town's plan to host a nuclear plant. Chubu Electric Power Co. wants to build a nuclear plant in the town. The 8,753 eligible voters in the western Japan town will be asked whether they approve or oppose the plan.