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Order of Culture award ceremony

Former Japan Football Association President Saburo Kawabuchi (C, R) receives the prestigious Order of Culture medal from Emperor Naruhito during a ceremony at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 3, 2023.

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Tokyo Olympic chief Mori to resign

TOKYO, Japan, Feb. 11 Kyodo - Tokyo Olympic organizing committee chief Yoshiro Mori (L) and former Japan Football Association President Saburo Kawabuchi are pictured during a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 3, 2020. Mori decided in February 2021 to step down over making controversial remarks blasted both in Japan and abroad as sexist, with Kawabuchi likely to replace him.

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Likely new Tokyo Olympic organizing committee head

TOKYO, Japan, Feb. 11 Kyodo - Photo taken Dec. 15, 2020, shows former Japan Football Association President Saburo Kawabuchi. He may replace Yoshiro Mori, who decided in February 2021 to resign as Tokyo Olympic organizing committee head over his Feb. 3 remarks slammed in Japan and abroad as sexist.

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Top JFA officials watch RoboCup-winning soccer robot

CHIBA, Japan - Japan Football Association President Kuniya Daini (R) and supreme adviser Saburo Kawabuchi pose with a soccer robot in Narashino, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, on Oct. 30, 2014. The Chiba Institute of Technology's humanoid robot team won this year's RoboCup world soccer event in Brazil.

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Japan soccer leader gets lucky charm for World Cup finals

TOKYO, Japan - Saburo Kawabuchi (R), supreme adviser to the Japan Football Association, receives a "daruma" doll in Tokyo from members of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Honjo, Saitama Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on June 2, 2014, as a lucky charm for the Japanese national squad participating in the World Cup finals in Brazil opening on June 12.

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World Cup trophy arrives in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Saburo Kawabuchi (L), honorary president of the Japan Football Association, attends a ceremony for the arrival of the FIFA World Cup trophy in Japan at Tokyo's Haneda airport on April 23, 2010. The trophy has been relayed among more than 80 countries and territories ahead of the June 11 start of the international soccer match.

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JFA Council rubber-stamps appointment of Inukai as new chief

TOKYO, Japan - Motoaki Inukai speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on July 12 after being appointed as president of the Japan Football Association by JFA Council. Inukai succeeded Saburo Kawabuchi, who left his post after the expiration of his third two-year term and became honorary president of the JFA.

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JFA Council rubber-stamps appointment of Inukai as new chief

TOKYO, Japan - Motoaki Inukai (L), new president of the Japan Football Association, and Saburo Kawabuchi, outgoing JFA president, shake hands during a press conference in Tokyo on July 12. The JFA Council appointed Inukai as new JFA president to succeed Kawabuchi, who left his post after the expiration of his third two-year term and became honorary president of the JFA.

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Japan soccer coach Osim in intensive care after stroke

TOKYO, Japan - Saburo Kawabuchi, president of the Japan Football Association, speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Nov. 16 about the condition of Japan coach Ivica Osim, who is in intensive care after suffering a stroke earlier in the day.

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Draw made for FIFA World Club Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Turin Olympic figure skating gold medalist Shizuka Arakawa (L) and Saburo Kawabuchi, president of the Japan Football Association, stand by the trophy for this year's FIFA World Club Cup during a drawing in Tokyo on Oct. 12. The FIFA World Club Cup will be held in Japan from Dec. 10 to Dec. 17.

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JFA finalizes deal with Osim for Japan coach job

TOKYO, Japan - Former JEF United Chiba manager Ivica Osim (R) and Japan Football Association President Saburo Kawabuchi swaps pens after signing a deal for the appointment of Osim as Japan's national soccer team coach at a Tokyo hotel on July 21.

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Zico ends his job as Japan coach

TOKYO, Japan - Japan coach Zico (R) shakes hands with Japan Football Association President Saburo Kawabuchi at the end of his final news conference as coach in Tokyo on June 26.

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JFA in talks with Osim for national team job

NARITA, Japan - Japan Football Association President Saburo Kawabuchi speaks at a news conference at a hotel in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, June 24 after returning from the 2006 World Cup soccer finals in Germany. Kawabuchi said the JFA is in talks with JEF United Chiba manager Ivica Osim for the national team job.

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Scene of Japan practice in Bonn

BONN, Germany - Japan midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata (R) chats with Japan Football Association captain, Saburo Kawabuchi, before Japan squad's practice in Bonn on June 16.

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Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko meet with World Cup members

TOKYO, Japan - Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi, a goalkeeper for Japan's squad for the 2006 World Cup in Germany, leaves the Imperial Palace in Tokyo by car on May 16 after a meeting with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. The imperial couple invited to the palace coach Zico, Saburo Kawabuchi, president of the Japan Football Association, and four players from the Japanese team.

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Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko meet with World Cup members

TOKYO, Japan - Saburo Kawabuchi, president of the Japan Football Association, speaks to reporters after a meeting with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 16. The imperial couple invited to the palace Kawabuchi, coach Zico, and four players from the 23-man squad for the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

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Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko meet with World Cup members

TOKYO, Japan - Japan soccer coach Zico enters the Imperial Palace in Tokyo by car on May 16 to meet with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. The imperial couple invited to the palace Zico, Saburo Kawabuchi, president of the Japan Football Association, and four players on Japan's squad for the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

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Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko meet with World Cup members

TOKYO, Japan - Hidetoshi Nakata (L), a midfielder on Japan's soccer team for the 2006 World Cup in Germany, and captain Tsuneyasu Miyamoto leave the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 16 after a meeting with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. The imperial couple invited to the palace coach Zico, Saburo Kawabuchi, president of the Japan Football Association, and four players on Japan's squad for the World Cup.

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Japan coach Zico names World Cup squad

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Football Association President Saburo Kawabuchi (L) shakes hands with Japan coach Zico in Tokyo on May 15 after Zico named his 23-man squad for next month's World Cup finals in Germany.

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Japan's World Cup roster to be set on May 15

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Football Association Chairman Saburo Kawabuchi (L) and Japan coach Zico pose for photos at the end of their joint press conference in Tokyo on April 4.

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Japan draw Brazil, Croatia and Australia in World Cup

LEIPZIG, Germany - Japan Football Association President Saburo Kawabuchi (L) and Japan coach Zico react in Leipzig, Germany, on Dec. 9 after Japan received a draw for Group F for the 2006 World Cup finals. (2005/12/10 0016)

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Japan wants N. Korea match to be played in Malaysia

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Football Association President Saburo Kawabuchi speaks at a press conference in Chiba, east of Tokyo, on April 30. He said JFA wants Japan's upcoming World Cup qualifier against North Korea to be played in Malaysia after FIFA decided that the match will be played at a neutral venue. Seated on the left is JFA Vice President Junji Ogura.

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(3)German Year in Japan begins

TOKYO, Japan - German President Horst Koehler (R) and Japan Football Association President Saburo Kawabuchi (L) exchange soccer uniforms during an event to promote the 2006 World Cup soccer matches in Tokyo on April 4.

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JFA cancels national team's tour to U.S.

TOKYO, Japan - Saburo Kawabuchi, chairman of the Japan Football Association (JFA), announces in Tokyo on March 21 a JFA decision to cancel the national team's upcoming friendlies in the United States due to the U.S-led war against Iraq.

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Suzuki becomes new J-League chairman

TOKYO, Japan - New J-League chairman Masaru Suzuki (R) speaks at his inaugural news conference in Tokyo on July 23 as his predecessor Saburo Kawabuchi (L) listens. Kawabuchi has been promoted to president of the Japan Football Association (JFA).

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Zico signs as new manager of Japan team

TOKYO, Japan - Former Brazil star Zico (R) smiles at Saburo Kawabuchi, president of the Japan Football Association, at a Tokyo hotel July 22. Zico signed an initial 11-month contract with the association on the day to become the manager of Japan's national soccer team.

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Kawabuchi assumes JFA head

TOKYO, Japan - Saburo Kawabuchi holds a news conference in Tokyo on July 20 as the new president of the Japan Football Association. He succeeded Shunichiro Okano.

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Emperor, empress host spring party

TOKYO, Japan - Emperor Akihito (2nd from L) and Empress Michiko (L) host a spring party in Tokyo on April 23. The imperial couple talked to Salt Lake City Olympic Winter Games medalists Tae Satoya (R) and Hiroyasu Shimizu (2nd from R) and J-League Chairman Saburo Kawabuchi (4th from R).

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(SP)JAPAN-TOKYO-SABURO KAWABUCHI-INTERVIEW

(220714) -- TOKYO, July 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Saburo Kawabuchi, founder of J. League and former Japan Football Association president, receives an interview with Xinhua in Tokyo, Japan, on July 1, 2022. TO GO WITH: Interview: Chinese players need more national team motivation, says Japan's former football chief Kawabuchi (Xinhua/Gang Ye)

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(SP)JAPAN-TOKYO-SABURO KAWABUCHI-INTERVIEW

(220714) -- TOKYO, July 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Saburo Kawabuchi, founder of J. League and former Japan Football Association president, receives an interview with Xinhua in Tokyo, Japan, on July 1, 2022. TO GO WITH: Interview: Chinese players need more national team motivation, says Japan's former football chief Kawabuchi (Xinhua/Gang Ye)

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(SP)JAPAN-TOKYO-SABURO KAWABUCHI-INTERVIEW

(220714) -- TOKYO, July 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Saburo Kawabuchi, founder of J. League and former Japan Football Association president, receives an interview with Xinhua in Tokyo, Japan, on July 1, 2022. TO GO WITH: Interview: Chinese players need more national team motivation, says Japan's former football chief Kawabuchi (Xinhua/Gang Ye)

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Japan wants N. Korea match to be played in Malaysia

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Football Association President Saburo Kawabuchi speaks at a press conference in Chiba, east of Tokyo, on April 30. He said JFA wants Japan's upcoming World Cup qualifier against North Korea to be played in Malaysia after FIFA decided that the match will be played at a neutral venue. (Kyodo)

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Japan draw Brazil, Croatia and Australia in World Cup

LEIPZIG, Germany - Japan Football Association President Saburo Kawabuchi (L) and Japan coach Zico react in Leipzig, Germany, on Dec. 9 after Japan received a draw for Group F for the 2006 World Cup finals. (2005/12/10 0016)

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Japan's World Cup roster to be set on May 15

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Football Association Chairman Saburo Kawabuchi (L) and Japan coach Zico pose for photos at the end of their joint press conference in Tokyo on April 4. (Kyodo)

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JFA in talks with Osim for national team job

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Football Association President Saburo Kawabuchi said on June 24 that the JFA is in talks with JEF United Chiba and former Yugoslavia coach Ivica Osim (file photo) for the national team job, taking over from outgoing Brazilian coach Zico. (Kyodo)

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JFA in talks with Osim for national team job

NARITA, Japan - Japan Football Association President Saburo Kawabuchi speaks at a news conference at a hotel in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, June 24 after returning from the 2006 World Cup soccer finals in Germany. Kawabuchi said the JFA is in talks with JEF United Chiba manager Ivica Osim for the national team job. (Kyodo)

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JFA finalizes deal with Osim for Japan coach job

TOKYO, Japan - Former JEF United Chiba manager Ivica Osim (R) and Japan Football Association President Saburo Kawabuchi swaps pens after signing a deal for the appointment of Osim as Japan's national soccer team coach at a Tokyo hotel on July 21. (Kyodo)

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Draw made for FIFA World Club Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Turin Olympic figure skating gold medalist Shizuka Arakawa (L) and Saburo Kawabuchi, president of the Japan Football Association, stand by the trophy for this year's FIFA World Club Cup during a drawing in Tokyo on Oct. 12. The FIFA World Club Cup will be held in Japan from Dec. 10 to Dec. 17. (Kyodo)

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Japan soccer coach Osim in intensive care after stroke

TOKYO, Japan - Saburo Kawabuchi, president of the Japan Football Association, speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Nov. 16 about the condition of Japan coach Ivica Osim, who is in intensive care after suffering a stroke earlier in the day. (Kyodo)

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JFA Council rubber-stamps appointment of Inukai as new chief

TOKYO, Japan - Motoaki Inukai (L), new president of the Japan Football Association, and Saburo Kawabuchi, outgoing JFA president, shake hands during a press conference in Tokyo on July 12. The JFA Council appointed Inukai as new JFA president to succeed Kawabuchi, who left his post after the expiration of his third two-year term and became honorary president of the JFA. (Kyodo)

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JFA Council rubber-stamps appointment of Inukai as new chief

TOKYO, Japan - Motoaki Inukai speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on July 12 after being appointed as president of the Japan Football Association by JFA Council. Inukai succeeded Saburo Kawabuchi, who left his post after the expiration of his third two-year term and became honorary president of the JFA. (Kyodo)

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Zico signs as new manager of Japan team

TOKYO, Japan - Former Brazil star Zico (R) smiles at Saburo Kawabuchi, president of the Japan Football Association, at a Tokyo hotel July 22. Zico signed an initial 11-month contract with the association on the day to become the manager of Japan's national soccer team.

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(3)German Year in Japan begins

TOKYO, Japan - German President Horst Koehler (R) and Japan Football Association President Saburo Kawabuchi (L) exchange soccer uniforms during an event to promote the 2006 World Cup soccer matches in Tokyo on April 4. (Kyodo)

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Kawabuchi mulls passing up offer to be next Tokyo Olympics head

TOKYO, Feb. 12 Kyodo - Saburo Kawabuchi, a former president of the Japan Football Association, is considering not accepting a request to replace Tokyo Olympics chief Yoshiro Mori, who is set to resign over sexist remarks that stirred public anger, a source familiar with the matter said Friday. Kawabuchi told reporters on Thursday he was asked by Mori to take over as the head of the organizing committee. He said at the time he was ready to take over if he received a formal request.

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Basketball: Mitsuya set to succeed Kawabuchi as JBA head

Combined photo shows Saburo Kawabuchi (R), chairman of the Japan Basketball Association, and Yuko Mitsuya, second-in-command of the governing body. Sources close to the matter said on March 11, 2016, that the 57-year-old former member of the Japanese women's volleyball team will succeed the 79-year-old Kawabuchi. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan basketball community leaders strike pose with single league in sight

Saburo Kawabuchi (C), chairman of the Japan Basketball Association, poses after a press conference in Tokyo on July 27, 2015, together with Toshimitsu Kawachi (L), commissioner of the bj-League, and Mikiya Horii, vice chairman of the National Basketball League. The two leagues have agreed to merge in 2016 under Kawabuchi's initiative after the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) barred the domestic basketball community from participation in international competitions last November for being split. The sanction was lifted in June. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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FIBA decides to lift suspension on Japan

Japan Basketball Association President Saburo Kawabuchi meets the press in Tokyo on June 19, 2015, following a decision by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) to lift Japan's suspension from taking part in international games. The decision will be formalized at a meeting of FIBA's central board in August in Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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JBA president Kawabuchi waves at NBL final series

Saburo Kawabuchi, president of the Japan Basketball Association, waves on May 25, 2015, at the National Basketball League's Grand Final series in Tokyo. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kawabuchi becomes head of Japan Basketball Association

Saburo Kawabuchi (4th from R), former head of the Japan Football Association, poses for photos in Tokyo on May 13, 2015, after he was appointed the new chairman of the Japan Basketball Association. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Task force head Kawabuchi speaks about pro basketball league

Saburo Kawabuchi, head of the Japan 2024 Task Force overseeing the integration of the men's basketball leagues in Japan, speaks in Tokyo on April 3, 2015. The task force announced the establishment of the "Japan Professional Basketball League" the same day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo