UK: Japanese Imperial Couple State Visit – The Mall Carriage Procession

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako commenced their 3-day state visit to the UK on Tuesday, June 25. King Charles and Queen Camilla met the imperial couple on Horse Guards Parade before traveling on royal carriages down The Mall to Buckingham Palace for a state banquet.

UK: Japanese Imperial Couple State Visit – The Mall Carriage Procession 2

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako commenced their 3-day state visit to the UK on Tuesday, June 25. King Charles and Queen Camilla met the imperial couple on Horse Guards Parade before traveling on royal carriages down The Mall to Buckingham Palace for a state banquet.

Kiyohara signs new salary deal with Orix

Kiyohara signs new salary deal with Orix

OSAKA, Japan - Orix Blue Wave infielder Kazuhiro Kiyohara speaks to reporters in Osaka on Dec. 5 after signing a new deal for his 22nd season in 2007 that will keep his salary at 250 million yen, unchanged from this year

Ichiro grounds out in his 1st at bat

Ichiro grounds out in his 1st at bat

SEATTLE, United States - Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki grounds out in his first Major League regular season at bat in the opening game between his Seattle Mariners and the Oakland A's at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, on April 3. Ichiro joined the Mariners this season from Orix Blue Wave in Japan's Pacific League.

Kiyohara signs new salary deal with Orix

Kiyohara signs new salary deal with Orix

OSAKA, Japan - Orix Blue Wave infielder Kazuhiro Kiyohara speaks to reporters in Osaka on Dec. 5 after signing a new deal for his 22nd season in 2007 that will keep his salary at 250 million yen, unchanged from this year (Kyodo)

Ichiro grounds out in his 1st at bat

Ichiro grounds out in his 1st at bat

SEATTLE, United States - Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki grounds out in his first Major League regular season at bat in the opening game between his Seattle Mariners and the Oakland A's at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington, on April 3. Ichiro joined the Mariners this season from Orix Blue Wave in Japan's Pacific League.