Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Japan's Mitsuki Ono (front row, 3rd from R) holds her women's snowboard halfpipe bronze medal during a photo session after the medal ceremony at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 12, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy. The three other Japanese snowboarders who competed in the halfpipe final can be seen in the front row -- Sena Tomita (4th from R), Rise Kudo (2nd from R) and Sara Shimizu (far R).

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Sara Shimizu of Japan competes in the women's snowboard halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 12, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Sara Shimizu of Japan competes in the women's snowboard halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 12, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy.

Snowboarding: X Games

Snowboarding: X Games

Sara Shimizu (C) of Japan poses after winning the women's snowboard halfpipe gold at the X Games in Aspen, Colorado, on Jan. 23, 2026, alongside silver medalist Rise Kudo (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Queralt Castellet of Spain.

Snowboarding: X Games

Snowboarding: X Games

Sara Shimizu (C) of Japan poses after winning the women's snowboard halfpipe gold at the X Games in Aspen, Colorado, on Jan. 23, 2026, alongside silver medalist Rise Kudo (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Queralt Castellet of Spain.

Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 14

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m.

Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 10

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m.

1st woman to head Japan Shogi Association

1st woman to head Japan Shogi Association

Professional shogi player Ichiyo Shimizu, 56, speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on June 6, 2025, after being elected head of the Japan Shogi Association earlier in the day. A shogi pro in the women's category, Shimizu became the first woman to head the association, dating back over 100 years.

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, reacts after winning the men's 100 meters at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, reacts after winning the men's 100 meters at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, reacts after winning the men's 100 meters at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, reacts after winning the men's 100 meters at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, reacts after winning the men's 100 meters at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, reacts after winning the men's 100 meters at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, reacts after winning the men's 100 meters at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, reacts after winning the men's 100 meters at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, poses after winning the men's 100 meters at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, poses after winning the men's 100 meters at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, is pictured after winning the men's 100 meters at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu (far L), a student at Seiryo High School, wins the men's 100 meters final at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting en route to winning the event in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, celebrates during the victory ceremony after winning the men's 100 meters at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu bows after winning the men's 100 meters at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, smiles after winning the men's 100 meters at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu (L), a student at Seiryo High School, runs in the men's 100 meters final at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting en route to winning the event in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, runs in the men's 100 meters final at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting en route to winning the event in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, runs in the men's 100 meters final at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting en route to winning the event in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu (C), a student at Seiryo High School, runs in the men's 100 meters final at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting en route to winning the event in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu (C), a student at Seiryo High School, runs in the men's 100 meters final at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting en route to winning the event in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu (C), a student at Seiryo High School, runs in the men's 100 meters final at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting en route to winning the event in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu (C), a student at Seiryo High School, runs in the men's 100 meters final at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting en route to winning the event in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu (far L), a student at Seiryo High School, runs in the men's 100 meters preliminary round at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. He later won the 100 meters gold in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds. (For editorial use only)

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Athletics: Shimizu sets U-18 world record

Sorato Shimizu, a student at Seiryo High School, runs in the men's 100 meters final at Japan's inter high school athletic meeting en route to winning the event in an under-18 world record of 10.00 seconds at Hotstaff Field Hiroshima in the western Japan city of Hiroshima on July 26, 2025. (For editorial use only)

[Breaking News]Fuji TV president's press conference

TOKYO, Japan, June 25 Kyodo - Fuji Television Network Inc. President Kenji Shimizu answers reporters' questions after a shareholders' meeting of its parent company Fuji Media Holdings Inc. in Tokyo on June 25, 2025. (Kyodo)

[Breaking News]Fuji TV president at press conference

TOKYO, Japan, April 1 Kyodo - Fuji Television Network Inc. President Kenji Shimizu holds a press conference in Tokyo on March 31, 2025, following the announcement of the results of a third-party investigation into Fuji Television Network Inc. and its handling of a scandal involving famous former TV host Masahiro Nakai. (Kyodo)

Snowboarding: World championships

Snowboarding: World championships

Japan's Sara Shimizu poses with the silver medal she won in the women's halfpipe event at the snowboarding world championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on March 29, 2025.

Snowboarding: World championships

Snowboarding: World championships

Japan's Sara Shimizu competes in the women's halfpipe final at the snowboarding world championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on March 29, 2025.

Fuji Television president meets press

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 30 Kyodo - Fuji Television Network Inc. President Kenji Shimizu meets the press in Tokyo on Jan. 30, 2025, over alleged sexual misconduct by former Japanese TV host Masahiro Nakai and the broadcaster's alleged role in the scandal. (Kyodo)

Snowboarding: World Cup in Aspen

Snowboarding: World Cup in Aspen

Sara Shimizu of Japan competes en route to winning bronze in the women's halfpipe at a snowboarding World Cup event in Aspen, Colorado, on Feb. 1, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup in Aspen

Snowboarding: World Cup in Aspen

Sara Shimizu of Japan competes en route to winning bronze in the women's halfpipe at a snowboarding World Cup event in Aspen, Colorado, on Feb. 1, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup in Aspen

Snowboarding: World Cup in Aspen

Sara Shimizu of Japan poses after winning bronze in the women's halfpipe at a snowboarding World Cup event in Aspen, Colorado, on Feb. 1, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup in Aspen

Snowboarding: World Cup in Aspen

Ruka Hirano (2nd from R), Ayumu Hirano (3rd from R) and Ryusei Yamada (far R), all from Japan, pose for a photo after winning gold, silver and bronze, respectively, in the men's halfpipe at a snowboarding World Cup event in Aspen, Colorado, on Feb. 1, 2025. Standing next to Ayumu Hirano is compatriot Sara Shimizu, who won bronze in the women's halfpipe.

Snowboarding: World Cup

Snowboarding: World Cup

Sara Shimizu of Japan competes en route to winning gold in the women's halfpipe at a snowboarding World Cup event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, on Dec. 20, 2024.

Snowboarding: Japan's Shimizu wins women's halfpipe

Snowboarding: Japan's Shimizu wins women's halfpipe

Japan's Sara Shimizu (L) and her compatriot Mitsuki Ono pose after winning gold and bronze, respectively, in the women's halfpipe competition at a snowboarding World Cup event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, on Dec. 20, 2024.

Snowboarding: Japan's Shimizu wins women's halfpipe

Snowboarding: Japan's Shimizu wins women's halfpipe

Sara Shimizu of Japan poses with her medal after winning the women's halfpipe gold at a snowboarding World Cup event in Copper Mountain, Colorado, on Dec. 20, 2024.

Baseball: Premier12

Baseball: Premier12

Japan's Tatsuya Shimizu throws against Venezuela in a Super Round game at the Premier12 baseball tournament at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Nov. 22, 2024.

Japan: Tropical Storm Shanshan Brings Widespread Heavy Rains 10

Tropical Storm Shanshan brought days of torrential rains, causing widespread flooding across Japan. The storm also caused downed trees, power outages, and mudslides across the country, leaving at least seven dead and more than 120 people injured. Shanshan was downgraded to a tropical depression at noon Sunday.

Japanese Veteran Visits China To Apologize - Harbin

Japanese Veteran Visits China To Apologize - Harbin

Hideo Shimizu (C) identifies the crimes of the Japanese germ-warfare at the former site of Unit 731 in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, August 13, 2024. Shimizu, a former member of Unit 731, the notorious Japanese germ-warfare detachment during World War II, identified the crimes of the Japanese army on Tuesday at the site where he served 79 years ago in China. Shimizu, 94, was among the last batch of Unit 731 Youth Corps members sent by Japan to Harbin, China, where he spent more than four months witnessing the war crimes committed by the unit, including the cultivation of pathogens, human dissections and human experiments. He fled China with the retreating Japanese forces on August 14, 1945. This visit is Shimizu's first return to Chinese soil in 79 years. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japanese Veteran Visits China To Apologize - Harbin

Japanese Veteran Visits China To Apologize - Harbin

Hideo Shimizu (L) offers apology in front of an apology and anti-war monument at the former site of Unit 731 in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, August 13, 2024. Shimizu, a former member of Unit 731, the notorious Japanese germ-warfare detachment during World War II, identified the crimes of the Japanese army on Tuesday at the site where he served 79 years ago in China. Shimizu, 94, was among the last batch of Unit 731 Youth Corps members sent by Japan to Harbin, China, where he spent more than four months witnessing the war crimes committed by the unit, including the cultivation of pathogens, human dissections and human experiments. He fled China with the retreating Japanese forces on August 14, 1945. This visit is Shimizu's first return to Chinese soil in 79 years. Photo by Wang Song/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japanese Veteran Visits China To Apologize - Harbin

Japanese Veteran Visits China To Apologize - Harbin

Hideo Shimizu (C) identifies the crimes of the Japanese germ-warfare at the former site of Unit 731 in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, August 13, 2024. Shimizu, a former member of Unit 731, the notorious Japanese germ-warfare detachment during World War II, identified the crimes of the Japanese army on Tuesday at the site where he served 79 years ago in China. Shimizu, 94, was among the last batch of Unit 731 Youth Corps members sent by Japan to Harbin, China, where he spent more than four months witnessing the war crimes committed by the unit, including the cultivation of pathogens, human dissections and human experiments. He fled China with the retreating Japanese forces on August 14, 1945. This visit is Shimizu's first return to Chinese soil in 79 years. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japanese Veteran Visits China To Apologize - Harbin

Japanese Veteran Visits China To Apologize - Harbin

Hideo Shimizu identifies the crimes of the Japanese germ-warfare at the former site of Unit 731 in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, August 13, 2024. Shimizu, a former member of Unit 731, the notorious Japanese germ-warfare detachment during World War II, identified the crimes of the Japanese army on Tuesday at the site where he served 79 years ago in China. Shimizu, 94, was among the last batch of Unit 731 Youth Corps members sent by Japan to Harbin, China, where he spent more than four months witnessing the war crimes committed by the unit, including the cultivation of pathogens, human dissections and human experiments. He fled China with the retreating Japanese forces on August 14, 1945. This visit is Shimizu's first return to Chinese soil in 79 years. Photo by Wang Song/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM