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Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Japan's Kaoru Mitoma (L) passes the ball in the second half of an international friendly football match against Uruguay at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 24, 2023.

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Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Japan's Kaoru Mitoma (R) dribbles the ball in the first half of an international friendly football match against Uruguay at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 24, 2023.

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Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Japan's Kaoru Mitoma (C) attempts to shoot in the first half of an international friendly football match against Uruguay at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 24, 2023.

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Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Japan's Kaoru Mitoma (2nd from L) vies for the ball in the first half of an international friendly football match against Uruguay at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 24, 2023.

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Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Japan's Kaoru Mitoma (R) dribbles the ball in the first half of an international friendly football match against Uruguay at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 24, 2023.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms In Full Bloom In Tokyo 2

Cherry blossoms, locally called Sakura, are in full bloom in the nation's capital Tokyo on Wednesday, March 22. This video shows a night viewing of Sakura in the rain at Chidorigafuchi, one of the famous spots for cherry blossoms in Tokyo, taken on Friday.

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Japan: Cherry Blossoms In Full Bloom In Tokyo

Cherry blossoms, locally called Sakura, are in full bloom in the nation's capital Tokyo on Wednesday, March 22. This video shows a night viewing of Sakura in Chidorigafuchi, one of the famous spots for cherry blossoms in Tokyo, taken on Friday.

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Japan supermarket sales drop for first time in 8 months

STORY: Japan supermarket sales drop for first time in 8 months DATELINE: March 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Tokyo STORYLINE: Supermarket sales in Japan fell for the first time in eight months in February as food prices continue to soar, according to the latest industry data. According to the Japan Chain Stores Association, sales at major stores across the country totaled about 1 trillion yen (about 7.6 billion U.S. dollars) last month, down 2 percent in yen terms from the previous year. Food sales, accounting for nearly 70 percent of the total, fell 1.7 percent, the association said, while sales of clothing and cosmetics rose as people went out more as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. Officials at the association said that consumers are buying less per shopping trip as they are becoming more cost-conscious and thrifty amid rising food prices. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tokyo. (XHTV)

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Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Home fans applaud Japan players after their 1-1 draw with Uruguay in an international friendly football match at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 24, 2023.

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Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu instructs players in the first half during an international friendly football match against Uruguay at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 24, 2023.

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Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu acknowledges fans after a 1-1 draw with Uruguay in an international friendly football match against Uruguay at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 24, 2023.

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Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Japan's Takuma Nishimura (far L) reacts after scoring the equalizer with his first touch in the second half during an international friendly football match against Uruguay at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 24, 2023.

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Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Substitute Takuma Nishimura (2nd from L) scores the equalizer for Japan in the second half during their international friendly football match against Uruguay at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 24, 2023.

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Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Japan goalkeeper Daniel Schmidt fails to save a header by Uruguay's Federico Valverde (bottom R) in the first half during an international friendly football match at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 24, 2023.

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Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Uruguay's Federico Valverde (2nd from L) scores the opening goal against Japan in the first half during an international friendly football match at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 24, 2023.

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Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Japan' starting XI (L) pose for photographers ahead of their international football friendly match against Uruguay at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 24, 2023.

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Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Japan players huddle on the pitch ahead of their international football friendly match against Uruguay at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 24, 2023.

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Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Japan (blue) play Uruguay in an international football friendly, their first match since the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 24, 2023.

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Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Fireworks light up the night sky ahead of an international football friendly match between Japan and Uruguay at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 24, 2023.

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Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Home fans cheer in the stands ahead of an international friendly football match between Japan and Uruguay at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 24, 2023. ==Kyodo

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Football: Japan-Uruguay friendly

Home fans cheer in the stands ahead of an international friendly football match between Japan and Uruguay at Tokyo's National Stadium on March 24, 2023. ==Kyodo

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Baseball: DeNA introduces Bauer

Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer is officially introduced by the DeNA BayStars during a press conference in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on March 24, 2023. Bauer, who was suspended by Major League Baseball in 2022 following allegations of sexual assault, has signed a one-year deal with DeNA.

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Baseball: DeNA introduces Bauer

Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer poses for photographers in his new DeNA BayStars uniform during an introductory press conference in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on March 24, 2023. Bauer, who was suspended by Major League Baseball in 2022 following allegations of sexual assault, has signed a one-year deal with DeNA.

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Baseball: DeNA introduces Bauer

Former Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer is officially introduced by the DeNA BayStars during a press conference in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on March 24, 2023. Bauer, who was suspended by Major League Baseball in 2022 following allegations of sexual assault, has signed a one-year deal with DeNA.

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Ex-Thai PM Thaksin

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra gives an interview at a Tokyo hotel on March 24, 2023.

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University of Tokyo graduation ceremony

Students of the University of Tokyo attend their graduation ceremony in the capital's Bunkyo Ward on March 24, 2023. (Pool photo)

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University of Tokyo graduation ceremony

Students of the University of Tokyo attend their graduation ceremony in the capital's Bunkyo Ward on March 24, 2023. (Pool photo)

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Japan PM briefs Diet on Ukraine visit

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reports on his recent visit to Ukraine during a plenary meeting of the House of Representatives in Tokyo on March 24, 2023.

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Japan WBC members visit PM's office

Japan national baseball team manager Hideki Kuriyama (holding a framed certificate, front row) and players pose for photos with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (C, front row) at the premier's office in Tokyo on March 23, 2023. The Japan team returned home earlier in the day after winning the World Baseball Classic final in Miami, Florida.

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Japan WBC members visit PM's office

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (C) holds the World Baseball Classic trophy as he meets Japan national baseball team members at his office in Tokyo on March 23, following their tournament victory. Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama (2nd from L, front row) looks on.

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Japan WBC members visit PM's office

Japan national baseball team manager Hideki Kuriyama (holding a framed certificate, front row) and players make a pepper-grinding gesture during a photo session with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (C, front row) at the premier's office in Tokyo on March 23, 2023. The Japan team returned home earlier in the day after winning the World Baseball Classic final in Miami, Florida.

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Japan WBC members visit PM's office

Japan national baseball team manager Hideki Kuriyama (holding a framed certificate, front row) and players make a pepper-grinding gesture during a photo session with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (C, front row) at the premier's office in Tokyo on March 23, 2023. The Japan team returned home earlier in the day after winning the World Baseball Classic final in Miami, Florida.

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Japan WBC members visit PM's office

Munetaka Murakami (L) of Japan's World Baseball Classic team shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during the team's visit to the premier's office in Tokyo on March 23, 2023. The Japan team returned home earlier in the day after winning the WBC final in Miami, Florida.

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Japan WBC members visit PM's office

Japan national baseball team manager Hideki Kuriyama (L) puts a World Baseball Classic championship winner's medal around the neck of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during the team's visit to the premier's office in Tokyo on March 23, 2023. The Japan team returned home earlier in the day after winning the WBC final in Miami, Florida.

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Japan WBC members visit PM's office

Japan national baseball team manager Hideki Kuriyama (4th from L, front row) and players pose for a photo together with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (4th from R, front row) at his office in Tokyo on March 23, 2023. The Japan team returned home earlier in the day after winning the World Baseball Classic in Miami, Florida.

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Japan WBC members visit PM's office

Japan national baseball team manager Hideki Kuriyama speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on March 23, 2023, after he and players met with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The Japan team returned home earlier in the day after winning the World Baseball Classic in Miami, Florida.

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Japan WBC members visit PM's office

Japan national baseball team manager Hideki Kuriyama (2nd from R, front row) and players make a pepper-grinding gesture during a photo session with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (far R, front row) at his office in Tokyo on March 23, 2023. The Japan team returned home earlier in the day after winning the World Baseball Classic in Miami, Florida.

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Japan WBC members visit PM's office

Japan national baseball team manager Hideki Kuriyama (far R) and players visit the prime minister's office in Tokyo on March 23, 2023, for a meeting with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, after the team won the World Baseball Classic in Miami, Florida.

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Ice show by Mao Asada

Vancouver Olympic figure skating silver medalist Mao Asada (C) is pictured after performing in an ice show in Tokyo on March 23, 2023, accompanied by pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii (L) and violist Fumiaki Miura (R).

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Ice show by Mao Asada

Vancouver Olympic figure skating silver medalist Mao Asada performs in an ice show in Tokyo on March 23, 2023, accompanied by pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii (L, top) and violist Fumiaki Miura (R, top).

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Japan WBC members visit PM's office

Japan national baseball team manager Hideki Kuriyama (5th from L, front) and players meet with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (far R) at the premier's office in Tokyo on March 23, 2023, after the team won the World Baseball Classic in Miami, Florida.

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World Baseball Classic trophies

Photo taken in Narita, near Tokyo, on March 23, 2023, shows the 2023 World Baseball Classic trophy (C) won by the Japan team in Miami, Florida, earlier in the week. The 2006 WBC trophy (L) and the 2009 trophy (R), both won by Japan, can be also seen.

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World Baseball Classic

Japan national baseball team manager Hideki Kuriyama (L) poses with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the premier's office in Tokyo on March 23, 2023, after his squad won the World Baseball Classic in Miami, Florida.

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World Baseball Classic

Japan national baseball team manager Hideki Kuriyama (L) poses with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the premier's office in Tokyo on March 23, 2023, after his squad won the World Baseball Classic in Miami, Florida.

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Football: Friendly between Japan and Uruguay

Uruguay football squad members train at the National Stadium in Tokyo on March 23, 2023, ahead of their friendly against Japan the following day.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC team returns home

Japan's national baseball team pitcher Roki Sasaki attends a press conference with other squad members in Narita, near Tokyo, on March 23, 2023, shortly after returning from Miami, Florida, where they won the World Baseball Classic.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC team returns home

Japan's national baseball team pitcher Roki Sasaki attends a press conference with other squad members in Narita, near Tokyo, on March 23, 2023, shortly after returning from Miami, Florida, where they won the World Baseball Classic.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC team returns home

Hideki Kuriyama, manager of Japan's national baseball team, attends a press conference with squad members in Narita, near Tokyo, on March 23, 2023, shortly after returning from Miami, Florida, where they won the World Baseball Classic.

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Baseball: Japan's WBC team returns home

Hideki Kuriyama, manager of Japan's national baseball team, attends a press conference with squad members in Narita, near Tokyo, on March 23, 2023, shortly after returning from Miami, Florida, where they won the World Baseball Classic.

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Football: Japan squad train ahead of 1st games after Qatar

Japan's Qatar World Cup star performer Kaoru Mitoma (C) and other Japan squad members train at the National Stadium in Tokyo on March 23, 2023, for their upcoming home friendlies against Uruguay and Colombia. Hajime Moriyasu's 26-man squad will play their first game since the World Cup against Uruguay on March 24 before taking on Colombia four days later.