Taiyo Kogyo signboard and logo

Taiyo Kogyo signboard and logo

Taiyo Kogyo signboard and logo=October 17,2025,Tokyo

Taiyo Yuden signboard and logo

Taiyo Yuden signboard and logo

Taiyo Yuden signboard and logo=October 14,2025,Chiba

Taiyo Kogyo signboard and logo

Taiyo Kogyo signboard and logo

Taiyo Kogyo signboard and logo=October 17,2025,Tokyo

Taiyo Yuden signboard and logo

Taiyo Yuden signboard and logo

Taiyo Yuden signboard and logo=October 14,2025,Chiba

MOTORI - MotoGP - Red Bull Gran Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera - Moto2 & Moto3 Free Pracrice

MOTORI - MotoGP - Red Bull Gran Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera - Moto2 & Moto3 Free Pracrice

72 Taiyo Furusato (Jap) Honda Team Asia during Red Bull Grand Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera on September 12, 2025 at Misano World Circuit, Italy during Red Bull Gran Prix of San Marino and the Rimini Riviera - Moto2 & Moto3 Free Pracrice, MotoGP World Championship in Misano Adriatico, Italy, September 12 2025

Baseball: Warren Cromartie

Baseball: Warren Cromartie

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Aug. 21 Kyodo - Warren Cromartie of the Yomiuri Giants blows bubble gum on third base during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Yokohama Taiyo Whales on May 13, 1985, at Yokohama Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo.(Kyodo)

Taiyo Yuden signboard, logo

Taiyo Yuden signboard, logo

Taiyo Yuden signboard, logo=July 11,2025,Tokyo

Taiyo Yuden signboard, logo

Taiyo Yuden signboard, logo

Taiyo Yuden signboard, logo=July 11,2025,Tokyo

Taiyo Yuden signboard, logo

Taiyo Yuden signboard, logo

Taiyo Yuden signboard, logo=July 11,2025,Tokyo

2025 MotoGP Grand Prix Final in Doha - Qatar

2025 MotoGP Grand Prix Final in Doha - Qatar

Japanese Moto3 rider Taiyo Furusato of Honda Team Asia celebrates on the podium after winning the second place in the Moto3 race of MotoGP Grand Prix Qatar 2025 in Lusail Circuit in Doha, Qatar, on April 13, 2025. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

2025 MotoGP Grand Prix Final in Doha - Qatar

2025 MotoGP Grand Prix Final in Doha - Qatar

First placed Spanish moto3 rider Angel Piqueras (C) of Frinsa - MT Helmets - MSI, Second placed Japanese Moto3 rider Taiyo Furusato (L) of Honda Team Asia and third placed Japanese Moto3 rider Ryusei Yamanaka (R) of Frinsa - MT Helmets - MSI celebrates on the podium after Moto3 race of the MotoGP Grand Prix Qatar 2025 in Lusail Circuit in Doha, Qatar, on April 13, 2025. Photo by Nikku/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Taiyo Life Insurance President Change Press Conference

Taiyo Life Insurance President Change Press Conference

Taiyo Life Insurance president change press conference. Photo shows Yasuro Tamura, President-elect (right) and Naoki Soejima, President, shaking hands.=January 31,2025,Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Taiyo Life Insurance President Change Press Conference

Taiyo Life Insurance President Change Press Conference

Taiyo Life Insurance president change press conference. Photo shows President-elect Yasuro Tamura (right) and President Naoki Soejima at the press conference.=January 31,2025,Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Taiyo Life Insurance President Change Press Conference

Taiyo Life Insurance President Change Press Conference

Taiyo Life Insurance president change press conference. Photo shows Yasuro Tamura, President-elect, at the press conference.=January 31,2025,Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Speed skating: Four Continents

Speed skating: Four Continents

Jordan Stolz (C) of the United States poses after winning gold in the men's 1,500 meters at the Four Continents Speed Skating Championships in Hachinohe in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Aomori on Nov. 15, 2024, alongside silver medalist Ning Zhongyan (L) of China and bronze medalist Taiyo Nonomura of Japan.

Speed skating: Four Continents

Speed skating: Four Continents

Japan's Taiyo Nonomura competes en route to winning bronze in the men's 1,500 meters at the Four Continents Speed Skating Championships in Hachinohe in the northeastern Japan prefecture of Aomori on Nov. 15, 2024.

Signboards and logos for Taiyo Tool

Signboards and logos for Taiyo Tool

Signboard and logo of Taiyo Tool. (Taken at JIMTOF2024) Signboard and logo of Taiyo Tool Co.=November 6,2024,Tokyo,Japan

- MotoGP - Qualifying Moto3 and Moto2 of Gran Premio Red Bull di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini

- MotoGP - Qualifying Moto3 and Moto2 of Gran Premio Red Bull di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini

72 Taiyo Furusato (Jap) Honda Team Asia, Honda during Qualifying of the San Marino and Rimini Riviera Red Bull Grand Prix on September 6, 2024 at Misano World Circuit, Italy during Qualifying Moto3 and Moto2 of Gran Premio Red Bull di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini, MotoGP World Championship in Misano, Italy, September 07 2024

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-SAINT-DENIS-OLY-WATER POLO

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-SAINT-DENIS-OLY-WATER POLO

(240805) -- SAINT-DENIS, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Watanabe Taiyo (L) of Japan competes during the men's water polo preliminary round group B match between Australia and Japan at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Saint-Denis, France, Aug. 5, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Yuguo)

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-SAINT-DENIS-OLY-WATER POLO

(PARIS2024) FRANCE-SAINT-DENIS-OLY-WATER POLO

(240805) -- SAINT-DENIS, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Watanabe Taiyo (L) of Japan competes during the men's water polo preliminary round group B match between Australia and Japan at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Saint-Denis, France, Aug. 5, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Yuguo)

Water Polo Competition in Paris 2024 FA

Water Polo Competition in Paris 2024 FA

Pay d’Aix’s Taiyo WATANABE competes during the France Championship 3rd place water polo match between Pay d’Aix and Strasbourg at the Aquatic Centre in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on May 8, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Polo Competition in Paris 2024 FA

Water Polo Competition in Paris 2024 FA

Pay d’Aix’s Taiyo WATANABE competes during the France Championship 3rd place water polo match between Pay d’Aix and Strasbourg at the Aquatic Centre in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on May 8, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Polo Competition in Paris 2024 FA

Water Polo Competition in Paris 2024 FA

Pay d’Aix’s Taiyo WATANABE competes during the France Championship 3rd place water polo match between Pay d’Aix and Strasbourg at the Aquatic Centre in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on May 8, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Polo Competition in Paris 2024 FA

Water Polo Competition in Paris 2024 FA

Pay d’Aix’s Taiyo WATANABE competes during the France Championship 3rd place water polo match between Pay d’Aix and Strasbourg at the Aquatic Centre in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on May 8, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Polo Competition in Paris 2024 FA

Water Polo Competition in Paris 2024 FA

Pay d’Aix’s Taiyo WATANABE competes during the France Championship 3rd place water polo match between Pay d’Aix and Strasbourg at the Aquatic Centre in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on May 8, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Polo Competition in Paris 2024 FA

Water Polo Competition in Paris 2024 FA

Pay d’Aix’s Taiyo WATANABE competes during the France Championship 3rd place water polo match between Pay d’Aix and Strasbourg at the Aquatic Centre in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on May 8, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Polo Competition in Paris 2024 FA

Water Polo Competition in Paris 2024 FA

Pay d’Aix’s Taiyo WATANABE competes during the France Championship 3rd place water polo match between Pay d’Aix and Strasbourg at the Aquatic Centre in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on May 8, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Polo Competition in Paris 2024 FA

Water Polo Competition in Paris 2024 FA

Pay d’Aix’s Taiyo WATANABE competes during the France Championship 3rd place water polo match between Pay d’Aix and Strasbourg at the Aquatic Centre in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on May 8, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Polo Competition in Paris 2024 FA

Water Polo Competition in Paris 2024 FA

Pay d’Aix’s Taiyo WATANABE competes during the France Championship 3rd place water polo match between Pay d’Aix and Strasbourg at the Aquatic Centre in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on May 8, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Polo Competition in Paris 2024 FA

Water Polo Competition in Paris 2024 FA

Pay d’Aix’s Taiyo WATANABE competes during the France Championship 3rd place water polo match between Pay d’Aix and Strasbourg at the Aquatic Centre in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on May 8, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Water Polo Competition in Paris 2024 FA

Water Polo Competition in Paris 2024 FA

Pay d’Aix’s Taiyo WATANABE competes during the France Championship 3rd place water polo match between Pay d’Aix and Strasbourg at the Aquatic Centre in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on May 8, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Asian Games: Water Polo

Asian Games: Water Polo

Japan's Taiyo Watanabe scores a goal in the second period of the water polo men's final against China at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, on Oct. 7, 2023.

Football: Leon Taiyo Suzuki

Football: Leon Taiyo Suzuki

Leon Taiyo Suzuki, who plays for Braunschweig's Under-23s in Germany, gives an interview in Wolfsburg on Sept. 9, 2023

Football: Leon Taiyo Suzuki

Football: Leon Taiyo Suzuki

Leon Taiyo Suzuki, who plays for Braunschweig's Under-23s in Germany, gives an interview in Wolfsburg on Sept. 9, 2023.

(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-ATHLETICS (CN)

(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-ATHLETICS (CN)

(230806) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Yasuhara Taiyo of Japan reacts after the athletics men's 5000m final at the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-ATHLETICS (CN)

(Chengdu Universiade)CHINA-CHENGDU-WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES-ATHLETICS (CN)

(230806) -- CHENGDU, Aug. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Simon Bedard (L) of France and Yasuhara Taiyo (C) of Japan cross the finish line during the athletics men's 5000m final at the 31st FISU Summer World University Games in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

Signage and logo of Taiyo Seimei

Signage and logo of Taiyo Seimei

Signage and logo of Taiyo SeimeiDate:July 28, 2023,Place:Tokyo

"Fortunetelling" otter gets ready for New Year

"Fortunetelling" otter gets ready for New Year

Taiyo, a small-clawed otter at Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa in Tokyo, practices on Dec. 24, 2022, for a New Year event in which he will ring a bell and draw an "omikuji" fortunetelling slip in front of the audience.

"Fortunetelling" otter gets ready for New Year

"Fortunetelling" otter gets ready for New Year

Taiyo, a small-clawed otter at Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa in Tokyo, practices on Dec. 24, 2022, for a New Year event in which he will ring a bell and draw an "omikuji" fortunetelling slip in front of the audience.

"Fortune-telling" otter gets ready for New Year

"Fortune-telling" otter gets ready for New Year

Taiyo, a small-clawed otter at Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa in Tokyo, practices on Dec. 24, 2022, for a New Year event in which he will ring a bell and draw an "omikuji" fortunetelling slip in front of the audience.

"Fortunetelling" otter gets ready for New Year

"Fortunetelling" otter gets ready for New Year

Taiyo, a small-clawed otter at Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa in Tokyo, practices on Dec. 24, 2022, for a New Year event in which he will ring a bell and draw an "omikuji" fortunetelling slip in front of the audience.

Late actor Yujiro Ishihara's message plate unveiled

Late actor Yujiro Ishihara's message plate unveiled

NAGANO, Japan - Actor Satoshi Tokushige holds a helmet said to have been used by late actor Yujiro Ishihara in a popular movie "Kurobe no Taiyo" beside a framed handwritten message by Ishihara on June 5, 2014 at the Kurobe Dam Station, a trolleybus station in Tateyama, Toyama Prefecture.

Mitsubishi Chemical to enter shale gas business

Mitsubishi Chemical to enter shale gas business

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp. President Yoshimitsu Kobayashi (L) and Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corp. President Shinji Tanabe give a press conference in Tokyo on May 13, 2014, to announce Mitsubishi Chemical's plan to purchase a majority stake in Taiyo Nippon with an eye toward entering the shale gas business in the United States.

Miyazaki mangoes

Miyazaki mangoes

MIYAZAKI, Japan - The year's first auction of mangoes under the brand of "Taiyo no Tamago" (Egg of the Sun) is held at the local central wholesale market in the city of Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on April 10, 2014. A pair of mangoes under the brand from Miyazaki Prefecture fetched 300,000 yen at the market the same day, marking a record high.

Miyazaki mangoes

Miyazaki mangoes

MIYAZAKI, Japan - The year's first auction of mangoes under the brand of "Taiyo no Tamago" (Egg of the Sun) is held at the local central wholesale market in the city of Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on April 10, 2014. A pair of mangoes under the brand from Miyazaki Prefecture fetched 300,000 yen at the market the same day, marking a record high.

Shintaro Ishihara in 1956

Shintaro Ishihara in 1956

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in January 1956 shows Shintaro Ishihara, currently the governor of Tokyo, soon after he won the Akutagawa literary award for his novel ''Taiyo no Kisetsu'' (Season of the Sun). At the time, the 23-year-old Ishihara was a student at Tokyo's Hitotsubashi University.

Bench convertible to evacuation life raft

Bench convertible to evacuation life raft

OSAKA, Japan - Photo shows a woman sitting on a Bench Floater Noah. Osaka-based tent maker Taiyo Kogyo Corp. said Sept. 5, 2011, that it has developed the bench which it says can be easily converted into a life raft for use in the event of major flooding. The company will put the product on sale for 80,000 yen from Sept. 7 and is aiming to sell it mainly to municipalities.

Okamoto's missing work recreated in photo

Okamoto's missing work recreated in photo

OSAKA, Japan - ''Chitei no Taiyo,'' a work by the late artist Taro Okamoto, is displayed after being recreated from a photo for an exhibition at the Expo '70 Commemorative Park in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, on Aug. 26, 2011. The work, literally meaning ''underground sun,'' was one of four works portraying a face that was part of the 1970 Osaka expo's symbolic structure ''Tower of the Sun'' and went missing afterward. The exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of Okamoto's birth is scheduled to be held from Aug. 27 through Oct. 10.

School-turned-French art museum opens in Hokkaido

School-turned-French art museum opens in Hokkaido

NIIKAPPU, Japan - French artist Gerard Di-Maccio (L) stands in front of his 9-meter-tall oil painting at the Di-Maccio Visionary Art Museum in the rural Hokkaido town of Niikappu on Aug. 5, 2010. The museum, using buildings of the closed Taiyo Elementary School, opened the same day featuring some 250 pieces of his artwork.

'Season of the Sun' actress Yoko Minamida dies at 76

'Season of the Sun' actress Yoko Minamida dies at 76

TOKYO, Japan - Actor Hiroyuki Nagato, the husband of actress Yoko Minamida, addresses the press in Tokyo on Oct. 21 after his wife died earlier in the day at age 76. Minamida starred in the 1956 film ''Taiyo no Kisetsu'' (Season of the Sun) and various other movies and television dramas.