Olympics: Japan end Olympic campaign with loss to Dutch

Olympics: Japan end Olympic campaign with loss to Dutch

SHENYANG, China - Japan coach Yasuharu Sorimachi (C) and his men leave the pitch at Shenyang Olympic Stadium in Shenyang on Aug. 13 after Japan lost 1-0 to the Netherlands in their final first-round match of the Beijing Olympics. Japan lost all three matches of the group stage.

Japan fired up for Olympic opener against U.S.

Japan fired up for Olympic opener against U.S.

TIANJIN, China - Japan coach Yasuharu Sorimachi (L) fires up his squad during an official practice session in Tianjin on Aug. 5. Speaking to reporters prior to the training session, Sorimachi said his team are ready for battle in their Beijing Olympic opener against the United States on Aug. 7.

Saudi draw enough as Japan qualify for Olympics

Saudi draw enough as Japan qualify for Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Under-22 Coach Yasuharu Sorimachi is tossed into the air by his players after Japan secured a berth at the 2008 Beijing Olympics after drawing 0-0 against Saudi Arabia in their final Asian zone Group C qualifier in Tokyo on Nov. 21.

Japan brace up for Olympic qualifier vs. Hong Kong

Japan brace up for Olympic qualifier vs. Hong Kong

HONK KONG - Japan's Under-22 coach Yasuhari Sorimachi (R) looks boot-faced as he watches his men practices on May 14 in preparation for their an Olympic qualifier away to Hong Kong on May 16.

Japan's U-22 down Malaysia in Olympic qualifier

Japan's U-22 down Malaysia in Olympic qualifier

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia - Japan's Under-22 coach Yasuharu Sorimachi congratulates striker Lee Tadanari who scored a decisive goal with 14 minutes remaining in a Japan vs Malaysia second-round qualifier for next year's Beijing Olympics in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, on March 14. Japan edged Malaysia 2-1 for their second straight victory.

Japan's U-22 down Malaysia in Olympic qualifier

Japan's U-22 down Malaysia in Olympic qualifier

PETALING JAYA, Malaysia - Japan's Under-22 coach Yasuharu Sorimachi congratulates striker Lee Tadanari who scored a decisive goal with 14 minutes remaining in a Japan vs Malaysia second-round qualifier for next year's Beijing Olympics in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, on March 14. Japan edged Malaysia 2-1 for their second straight victory. (Kyodo)

Japan brace up for Olympic qualifier vs. Hong Kong

Japan brace up for Olympic qualifier vs. Hong Kong

HONK KONG - Japan's Under-22 coach Yasuhari Sorimachi (R) looks boot-faced as he watches his men practices on May 14 in preparation for their an Olympic qualifier away to Hong Kong on May 16. (Kyodo)

Saudi draw enough as Japan qualify for Olympics

Saudi draw enough as Japan qualify for Olympics

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Under-22 Coach Yasuharu Sorimachi is tossed into the air by his players after Japan secured a berth at the 2008 Beijing Olympics after drawing 0-0 against Saudi Arabia in their final Asian zone Group C qualifier in Tokyo on Nov. 21. (Kyodo)

Fulltime Killer (2001)

Fulltime Killer (2001)

Andy Lau, Kelly Lin, Takashi Sorimachi Characters: Lok Tok-Wah,Chin,O Film: Fulltime Killer (2001) 03 August 2001 Date: 03 August 2001

Fulltime Killer (2001)

Fulltime Killer (2001)

Takashi Sorimachi & Kelly Lin Characters: O & Chin Film: Fulltime Killer (2001) 03 August 2001 Date: 03 August 2001

Fulltime Killer (2001)

Fulltime Killer (2001)

Takashi Sorimachi Characters: O Film: Fulltime Killer (2001) 03 August 2001 Date: 03 August 2001

Fulltime Killer (2001)

Fulltime Killer (2001)

Takashi Sorimachi Characters: O Film: Fulltime Killer (2001) 03 August 2001 Date: 03 August 2001

Fulltime Killer (2001)

Fulltime Killer (2001)

Takashi Sorimachi Characters: O Film: Fulltime Killer (2001) 03 August 2001 Date: 03 August 2001

Fulltime Killer (2001)

Fulltime Killer (2001)

Takashi Sorimachi Characters: O Film: Fulltime Killer (2001) 03 August 2001 Date: 03 August 2001

Fulltime Killer (2001)

Fulltime Killer (2001)

Takashi Sorimachi Characters: O Film: Fulltime Killer (2001) 03 August 2001 Date: 03 August 2001

Fulltime Killer (2001)

Fulltime Killer (2001)

Andy Lau, Kelly Lin, Takashi Sorimachi Characters: Lok Tok-Wah,Chin,O Film: Fulltime Killer (2001) 03 August 2001 Date: 03 August 2001

Fulltime Killer (2001)

Fulltime Killer (2001)

Andy Lau, Takashi Sorimachi, Kelly Lin Characters: Lok Tok-Wah,O, Film: Fulltime Killer (2001) 03 August 2001 Date: 03 August 2001

Japan fired up for Olympic opener against U.S.

Japan fired up for Olympic opener against U.S.

TIANJIN, China - Japan coach Yasuharu Sorimachi (L) fires up his squad during an official practice session in Tianjin on Aug. 5. Speaking to reporters prior to the training session, Sorimachi said his team are ready for battle in their Beijing Olympic opener against the United States on Aug. 7. (Kyodo)

Actress Matsushima, actor Sorimachi have baby girl

Actress Matsushima, actor Sorimachi have baby girl

TOKYO, Japan - Actress Nanako Matsushima (in file photo) and her husband actor Takashi Sorimachi have become the proud parents of a baby girl. Matsushima gave birth to a daughter on May 31 earlier than anticipated, but both are in good health, the couple said in a faxed message sent to the media on June 1. (Kyodo)