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Recipients of Japanese decorations

Recipients of the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun, (from L) former Japanese Environment Minister Sakihito Ozawa, former Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Nobuaki Koga, former United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Rashed Abdullah Alnuaimi and retired U.S. Army Gen. Paul Nakasone, who served concurrently as head of the U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency, attend a photo session after a ceremony of conferment at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2024.

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House Hearing Examines China's Cyber Threat To The US - Washington

Witnesses clap for Commander, United States Cyber Command General Paul Nakasone at a House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party to discuss the CCP Cyber Threat to the American Homeland and National Security in the Cannon House office building in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. The Committee thanked him for being at the hearing despite having other work commitments, which resulted in the applause. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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House Hearing Examines China's Cyber Threat To The US - Washington

Commander, United States Cyber Command General Paul Nakasone at a House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party to discuss the CCP Cyber Threat to the American Homeland and National Security in the Cannon House office building in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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House Hearing Examines China's Cyber Threat To The US - Washington

Commander, United States Cyber Command General Paul Nakasone at a House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party to discuss the CCP Cyber Threat to the American Homeland and National Security in the Cannon House office building in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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House Hearing Examines China's Cyber Threat To The US - Washington

Members of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party clap for Commander, United States Cyber Command General Paul Nakasone at a hearing to discuss the CCP Cyber Threat to the American Homeland and National Security in the Cannon House office building in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. The Committee thanked him for being at the hearing despite having other work commitments, which resulted in the applause. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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House Hearing Examines China's Cyber Threat To The US - Washington

Commander, United States Cyber Command General Paul Nakasone at a House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party to discuss the CCP Cyber Threat to the American Homeland and National Security in the Cannon House office building in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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House Hearing Examines China's Cyber Threat To The US - Washington

Commander, United States Cyber Command General Paul Nakasone at a House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party to discuss the CCP Cyber Threat to the American Homeland and National Security in the Cannon House office building in Washington, DC, USA on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-TIANJIN-WORLD PORT CITY COOPERATION FORUM (CN)

(231115) -- TIANJIN, Nov. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Nakasone Akiko, chief representative of Shanghai Office of Kobe International Community Center of Japan, speaks at the China Tianjin World Port City Cooperation Forum in north China's Tianjin Municipality, Nov. 15, 2023. The forum kicked off here on Wednesday, under the theme of "Transformation of Port Economy and Development of Port City". (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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Aso heads to Thailand to discuss N. Korea, financial issues

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Taro Aso (L) and Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone wave as they leave Tokyo's Haneda airport on April 10 for Pattaya, Thailand, to attend a series of regional summits.

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Ex-Itochu chairman Sejima dies at 95

TOKYO, Japan - Ryuzo Sejima (file photo taken in 1997), an Imperial Headquarters staffer-turned-Itochu Corp. chairman, died of old age on Sept. 4 at his Tokyo home. He was 95. While Itochu chairman, Sejima played a major role in privatizing Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Public Corp. and the Japan National Railways as a member of the government's commission on administrative reform. He was also known for his close ties with former Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone.

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Ex-premier Nakasone

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken May 28, 2014, shows former Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone speaking at a party at a Tokyo hotel to celebrate his 96th birthday the previous day.

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Ex-premier Nakasone

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken May 28, 2014, shows former Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone after giving a speech at a party at a Tokyo hotel to celebrate his 96th birthday the previous day.

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Japan's ruling party lawmakers form group to promote Kabuki

TOKYO, Japan - Kabuki actor Hashinosuke Nakamura speaks at a meeting on Feb. 27, 2014, to inaugurate an association formed by lawmakers from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party to promote the traditional Japanese theatrical art. Nakamura is flanked by former culture minister Hirofumi Nakasone (L) and Junichi Sakomoto, president of Shockiku Co., operator of the Kabuki-za theater.

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U.S. congressman Royce in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Rep. Ed Royce (far R, standing), a California Republican who chairs the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and former Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone (far L), are pictured during a meeting at a Tokyo hotel of cross-party groups of U.S. and Japanese lawmakers on Feb. 17, 2014.

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Japanese lawmakers in Washington

WASHINGTON, United States - Hirofumi Nakasone (C), head of the Japan-U.S. Parliamentary Friendship League, and other Japanese lawmakers hold a press conference in Washington on Jan. 10, 2014. The lawmakers said they felt U.S. government officials and lawmakers they met in Washington had understood the aim of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's visit in late 2013 to a war-related Tokyo shrine.

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Mexico decoration

TOKYO, Japan - (From L) Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto awards the Order of Aztec Eagle to former U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Sadako Ogata, Mazda Motor Corp. President Takashi Yamanouchi and former Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone for their contributions to bilateral friendship at the Mexican Embassy in Tokyo on April 10, 2013.

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Ex-British Prime Minister Thatcher dies at 87

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in May 1986 shows British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (L) and Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone (R) during a summit of major countries in Tokyo. Thatcher died April 8, 2013, after suffering a stroke, according to the BBC and other British media. She was 87.

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Ex-British Prime Minister Thatcher dies at 87

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in May 1986 shows British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (2nd from R), Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone (2nd from L), U.S. President Ronald Reagan (far L) and other leaders during a summit of major countries in Tokyo. Thatcher died April 8, 2013, after suffering a stroke, according to the BBC and other British media. She was 87.

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Actress Elizabeth Taylor dies

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Hollywood actress Elizabeth Taylor shaking hands with then Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone during her AIDS relief campaign at the premier's office in Tokyo in April 1987. Taylor died at the age of 79 on March 23, 2011.

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Mubarak not to seek reelection

TOKYO, Japan - In this April 1983 file photo, then Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone (L) and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak (R) meet at the State Guest House in Tokyo's Minato Ward. Mubarak said Feb. 1, 2011, he will not seek reelection in the next presidential race, currently slated for September, but rejected calls for an immediate resignation.

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Japan's Nakasone meets with S. Korean president

SEOUL, South Korea - Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone (L) meets with South Korean President Lee Myung Bak in Seoul on Dec. 6, 2010. The 92-year-old veteran was visiting South Korea as the Japanese head of a bilateral cooperation committee.

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Yosano prepares to launch new party

TOKYO, Japan - Former Finance Minister Kaoru Yosano, who submitted a letter of resignation to the Liberal Democratic Party, speaks to reporters in Tokyo on April 5, 2010. Yosano met with Former Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone to convey his intention to form a new political party.

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Yosano prepares to launch new party

TOKYO, Japan - Former Finance Minister Kaoru Yosano (L) shakes hands with Former Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone on April 5, 2010. Yosano, who submitted a letter of resignation to the Liberal Democratic Party, sought Nakasone's understanding of his intention to form a new political party.

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Nakasone meets with U.N. assembly president

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone (L) shakes hands with Miguel d'Escoto Brockmann, visiting U.N. General Assembly president, at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on Aug. 4.

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U.N., Japan agree N. Korea nuke arms possession unacceptable

TOKYO, Japan - U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon (L) and Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone (R) shake hands after a press conference on June 30 in Tokyo after their talks on North Korea's possession of nuclear arms as well as climate change and U.N. Security Council reform.

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U.N., Japan agree N. Korea nuke arms possession unacceptable

TOKYO, Japan - U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon (far L) and Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone (2nd from R) exchange opinions during their talks in Tokyo on June 30 on North Korea's possession of nuclear arms as well as climate change and U.N. Security Council reform.

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Japan, China hold high-level economic dialogue

TOKYO, Japan - Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan (L) speaks during a joint news conference with Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone (R) at the Japanese Foreign Ministry's Iikura House in Tokyo on June 7 after the high-level economic dialogue between the two countries. (Pool photo)

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Japan, China hold high-level economic dialogue

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone (R) and Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan shake hands at the Foreign Ministry's Iikura House in Tokyo June 7 before the high-level Japan-China economic dialogue. (Pool photo)

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Japan, China hold high-level economic dialogue

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone (L) and Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan shake hands at the outset of the high-level Japan-China economic dialogue at the Foreign Ministry's Iikura House in Tokyo June 7. (Pool photo)

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Japanese and Egyptian foreign ministers meet in Cairo

CAIRO, Egypt - Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone (L) holds talks with Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Ali Abul Gheit in Cairo on May 3.

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Japan, Egypt vow to cooperate on Middle East peace, new flu

CAIRO, Egypt - Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone (L) and Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak (R) hold talks at the presidential office in Cairo on May 3. They agreed to cooperate on realizing peace in the Middle East and combating the new strain of influenza. (Pool photo)

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Iran, U.S. can take relations to 'new stage': Mottaki

TEHRAN, Iran - Visiting Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone (L) and Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki shake hands in Tehran on May 2 prior to their joint news conference.

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Iran, U.S. can take relations to 'new stage': Mottaki

TEHRAN, Iran - Visiting Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone (L) and Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki attend a joint news conference in Tehran on May 2 after their talks.

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N.Z. PM worried about possible drop in Japanese tourists on flu scare

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone (R) and New Zealand Prime Minister John Key (L) shake hands ahead of their talks at the New Zealand parliament building in Wellington on April 29.

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Donors pledge over $5 billion in aid to Pakistan

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone (R) and Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi (L) attend a news conference at a Tokyo hotel on April 17 after a 49-member donors conference pledged over $5 billion in aid to Pakistan in a move to help the country bolster its faltering economy and combat terrorism.

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Donors pledge over $5 billion in aid to Pakistan

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone (R) and Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi (L) attend a news conference at a Tokyo hotel on April 17 after a 49-member donors conference pledged over $5 billion in aid to Pakistan in a move to help the country bolster its faltering economy and combat terrorism.

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N. Korea can develop space program after denuclearization: Nakasone

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone speaks at a news conference for foreign correspondents in Tokyo at the Foreign Correspondents' Club in the Japanese capital on April 7. During the news conference, he said North Korea would have the right to develop a space program, just as other nations do, but only after it completes its denuclearization.

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Japan lodges protest with N. Korea: Nakasone

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 5 after a meeting there following North Korea's rocket launch. Nakasone said Japan lodged a protest with North Korea through diplomatic channels in Beijing.

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N. Korea launches 'satellite' despite international pressure

TOKYO, Japan - Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone is surrounded by reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on April 5 as he arrives there following North Korea's rocket launch.

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Nakasone attends Hague conference on Afghan assistance

THE HAGUE, Netherlands - Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone (L) shakes hands with Afghan President Hamid Karzai before their talks in The Hague on March 31. Nakasone was attending a U.N. conference on Afghanistan to help coordinate international support for the war-ravaged nation.

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Japan, S. Korea repeat call for N. Korea not to launch rocket

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone (L) and Wi Sung Lac, South Korea's chief delegate at the six-party talks aimed at denuclearizing North Korea, shake hands prior to their talks at the Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on March 16.

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Ex-N. Korean agent, abductee's kin to meet in Busan: Nakasone

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone said at his ministry in Tokyo on March 9 that former North Korean agent Kim Hyon Hui and family members of Yaeko Taguchi, a Japanese woman abducted by North Korea, will meet March 11 in Busan, South Korea.

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Japan, U.S. warn N. Korea against launch

TOKYO, Japan - U.S. special representative for North Korea policy Stephen Bosworth (R) shakes hands with Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone at the Japanese Foreign Ministry in Tokyo on March 6. The two countries renewed their warning for North Korea to refrain from launching a rocket.

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Japan's Nakasone holds talks with Chinese officials

BEIJING, China - Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone (L) shakes hands with Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo ahead of their talks in Beijing on March 1. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan's Nakasone holds talks with Chinese officials

BEIJING, China - Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone (L) shakes hands with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao before their talks in Beijing on March 1. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan's Nakasone holds talks with Chinese officials

BEIJING, China - Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone (L) meets with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao in Beijing on March 1. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan's Nakasone says agreed with China to urge N. Korea restraint

BEIJING, China - Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone (L) holds talks with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao in Beijing on March 1. Nakasone said he agreed with senior Chinese officials to urge North Korea not to launch what it says is a satellite but the rest of the world suspects is a long-range ballistic missile. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan, China hold talks over N. Korea, bilateral rows

BEIJING, China - Visiting Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone (L) and his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi shake hands before their talks at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Feb. 28. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan, China hold talks over N. Korea, bilateral rows

BEIJING, China - Visiting Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone (L) and his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi (R) shake hands before their talks at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Feb. 28. (Pool photo)

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Japan, China hold talks over N. Korea, bilateral rows

BEIJING, China - Visiting Japanese Foreign Minister Hirofumi Nakasone (L) and his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi shake hands before their talks at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Feb. 28. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)