Search｜Photos & Images & Videos｜KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

(2)Scenes from Phuket

PHUKET, Thailand - Shigeki Kakinoki (L) stands mum behind as his wife Ruriko bursts into tears after confirming the body of her daughter Naoko at a hospital in the Tthai resort island of Phuket on Dec. 29.

E

Art exhibition by Murayama in Akita

AKITA, Japan - Artist Ruriko Murayama explains her work at her solo exhibition in her hometown Akita in December 2013. Murayama said the wisdom of people she met in Akita and their aesthetics have been inspirations to her works.

E

Actor couple Ishizaka, Asaoka divorce

TOKYO, Japan - Actor Koji Ishizaka (L) speaks of his divorce with Ruriko Asaoka at a news conference Dec. 27. Ishizaka, 59, said, ''I have recently been interested in my life with my aging mother, but I did not want my wife involved. She is the type of woman to complete her career as an actress.'' The 60-year-old Asaoka said, ''I was shocked, but agreed (to the divorce) considering his new life.''

E

(2)Scenes from Phuket

PHUKET, Thailand - Shigeki Kakinoki (L) stands mum behind as his wife Ruriko bursts into tears after confirming the body of her daughter Naoko at a hospital in the Tthai resort island of Phuket on Dec. 29. (Kyodo)

E

Japanese remaining in N. Korea voices wish to visit parents' grave

Ruriko Arai, an 84-year-old war-displaced Japanese woman living in North Korea, meets with reporters in the eastern coastal city of Hamhung, where she has lived since her teens, on April 19, 2017. Arai expressed her hope to visit the grave of her parents in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E

Japanese remaining in N. Korea voices wish to visit parents' grave

Ruriko Arai (C), an 84-year-old war-displaced Japanese woman living in North Korea, meets with reporters in the eastern coastal city of Hamhung, where she has lived since her teens, on April 19, 2017. Arai expressed her hope to visit the grave of her parents in Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

E

Actress Asaoka to receive merit award

TOKYO, Japan - The Japanese government announced Nov. 2 it will honor actress Ruriko Asaokaiin photoj, 62, who is popular in both films and television dramas, and 820 other individuals with autumnal merit awards on Culture Day on Nov. 3. (Kyodo)

E

Actor couple Ishizaka, Asaoka divorce

TOKYO, Japan - Actor Koji Ishizaka (L) speaks of his divorce with Ruriko Asaoka at a news conference Dec. 27. Ishizaka, 59, said, ''I have recently been interested in my life with my aging mother, but I did not want my wife involved. She is the type of woman to complete her career as an actress.'' The 60-year-old Asaoka said, ''I was shocked, but agreed (to the divorce) considering his new life.''