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Major seafood firms Maruha, Nichiro to merge in October

TOKYO, Japan - Tatsuhiko Tanaka (L), president of Nichiro Corp., and Yuji Igarashi, president of Maruha Group Inc., shake hands during a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 11. They announced that the two companies will integrate their operations under a holding company on Oct. 1, 2007.

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Ichihara wins 1st career title as Singh falters

KEISEN, Japan - Japan's Tatsuhiko Ichihara came from five shots behind to win the Asahi Ryokuken Yomiuri Memorial golf for his first career victory, edging India's Jeev Milkha Singh by one stroke at Aso Iizuka Golf Club in Fukuoka Prefecture on Nov. 5.

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Takahashi wins Tour Championship for 2nd career title

KASAMA, Japan - Tatsuhiko Takahashi pose for a photo after capturing the Japan Golf Tour Championship at the par-70 Shishido Hills Country Club in Ibaraki Prefecture on July 2.

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Japan vs Scotland in Kirin Cup soccer

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan forward Tatsuhiko Kubo (L) and Scotland defender David Weir battle for the ball during the first half of their match in the Kirin Cup at Saitama Stadium in Saitama on May 13.

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Zico keeps faith with Tamada for Bulgaria friendly

OSAKA, Japan - Japan striker Keiji Tamada practices shooting as he tunes up for a friendly against Bulgaria at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on May 8. Japan coach Zico said that he will keep faith in Tamada and will start him up front with Tatsuhiko Kubo for the World Cup warm-up.

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Japan tune up for Bulgaria friendly

OSAKA, Japan - Japan striker Tatsuhiko Kubo (L), defender Akira Kaiji (C) and midfielder Yuki Abe tune up at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on May 8 on the eve of a World Cup warm-up against Bulgaria on May 9.

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Japan tune up for Bulgaria friendly

OSAKA, Japan - (From L to R) Japan's defender Tsuneyasu Miyamoto, striker Tatsuhiko Kuboi, defender Yuichi Komano and defender Yuji Nakazawa tune up at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on May 8 on the eve of a World Cup warm-up against Bulgaria on May 9.

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Zico keeps faith with Tamada for Bulgaria friendly

OSAKA, Japan - Japan coach Zico speaks at a press conference at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on May 8, the day before a friendly against Bulgaria on May 9. Zico said he will keep faith in striker Keiji Tamada and will start him up front with Tatsuhiko Kubo for the World Cup warm-up.

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Japan vs Ecuador in friendly

OITA, Japan - Japan forward Tatsuhiko Kubo attempts a shot during the first half of a friendly against Ecuador in Oita on March 30.

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Japan squad leaves for Europe

NARITA, Japan - Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi (fore) and striker Tatsuhiko Kubo leave Narita airport for Bonn on Feb. 25 to play in a friendly against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Dortmund on Feb. 28.

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Japan beat India 6-0 in Asia Cup qualifying match

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan forward Tatsuhiko Kubo scores Japan's fourth goal in the 79th minute of a Group A qualifying match against India in the 2007 Asian Cup in Yokohama on Feb. 22. Japan beat India 6-0.

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Japan beats Finland in soccer friendly

FUKUROI, Japan - Japan striker Tatsuhiko Kubo celebrates after scoring the opener in a friendly with Finland in Shizuoka Prefecture on Feb. 18. Japan beat Finland 2-0.

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Takahashi captures 1st tour title in Aiful Cup

HOKI, Japan - Tatsuhiko Takahashi poses for photos with his wife after capturing his first title on the Japanese tour in the Aiful Cup at the Daisen Ark Country Club in Tottori Prefecture on July 31.

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(1)Japan vs India in World Cup qualifier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan striker Tatsuhiko Kubo scores Japan's first goal during the first half of a World Cup qualifier against India at Saitama Stadium in Saitama on June 9.

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(2)Japan vs India in World Cup qualifier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan striker Tatsuhiko Kubo (2nd from R) and his teammates celebrate after Kubo scored their first goal during the first half of a World Cup qualifier against India at Saitama Stadium in Saitama on June 9.

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(2)Ono strike earns Japan draw with England

MANCHESTER, England - Japan midfielder Shinji Ono (L) celebrates his goal with his teammates -- Alessandro Santos (C) and Tatsuhiko Kubo -- during their three-nation tournament soccer match against England in the City of Manchester Stadium in Manchester on June 1. Japan drew 1-1 with England.

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(2)Japan win battle over Iceland in England match

MANCHESTER, England - Japan striker Tatsuhiko Kubo scores Japan's second goal in the 36th minute of the opening match against Iceland of a three-nation tournament at City of Manchester Stadium on May 30. Japan won 3-2.

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(1)Japan win battle over Iceland in England match

MANCHESTER, England - Japan striker Tatsuhiko Kubo scores an equalizer over Iceland goalkeeper Arni Arason in the 21st minute of the opening match of a three-nation tournament at City of Manchester Stadium on May 30. Japan beat Iceland 3-2.

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(1)Japan shock Czech Republic

PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Tatsuhiko Kubo (L) fires a swerving shot in the 32nd minute, his second goal in as many games, to give Japan a 1-0 win over the Czech Republic in a friendly in Prague on April 28.

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(2)Japan defeated by Hungary 3-2 in friendly match

ZALAEGERSZEG, Hungary - Japan forward Tatsuhiko Kubo (top) scores the team's second goal in the second half of a friendly April 25 against Hungary in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary. Japan lost 3-2.

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(6)Japan beat Oman 1-0 in World Cup qualifiers

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan forward Tatsuhiko Kubo (9) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring the only goal of the game in the last minute against Oman in the preliminary round of the 2006 World Cup qualifiers at Saitama Stadium on Feb. 18.

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(5)Japan beat Oman 1-0 in World Cup qualifiers

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan striker Tatsuhiko Kubo scores a last-minute winner in a game against Oman in the preliminary round of the 2006 World Cup qualifiers at Saitama Stadium on Feb. 18. Japan won 1-0.

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(8)Japan vs. Iraq friendly match

TOKYO, Japan - Sampdoria striker Atsushi Yanagisawa (L) gets congratulations from teammates Mitsuo Ogasawara (R) and Tatsuhiko Kubo (C) after scoring the opener for Japan just after the interval of their friendly against Iraq at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Feb. 12. Japan won by 2-0.

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(3)Japan beat Malaysia in friendly soccer match

KASHIMA, Japan - Malaysia defender Muhamad Khaironisam (L) and Japan forward Tatsuhiko Kubo battle for the ball during the first half of a friendly at Kashima Soccer Stadium in Ibaraki Prefecture on Feb. 7.

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(8)Japan vs. S. Korea

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan striker Tatsuhiko Kubo jump over South Korea defender Park Jae Hong in the second half of their East Asian Football Championship at International Stadium Yokohama on Dec. 10.

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(5)Japan vs. S. Korea

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan striker Tatsuhiko Kubo (L) dribbles past South Korea defender Park Jae Hong in the first half of their East Asian Football Championship at International Stadium Yokohama on Dec. 10.

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(1)Japan vs. S. Korea

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan striker Tatsuhiko Kubo (R) attempts a shoot past South Korea defenders Choi Jin Cheul (2nd from L) and Yoo Sang Chul (L) in the first half of their East Asian Football Championship game at International Stadium Yokohama on Dec. 10.

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(5)Japan vs. China

TOKYO, Japan - Japan striker Tatsuhiko Kubo (L) joins teammate Masashi Motoyama to celebrate his second goal of the game as China goalie Liu Yunfei (R) sits beside. Japan beat China 2-0 in the second East Asian Football Championship game at Tokyo's National Stadium on Dec. 4.

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(4)Japan vs. China

TOKYO, Japan - Japan striker Tatsuhiko Kubo (L) gets congratulations from teammates Mitsuo Ogasawara (C) and Yoshihito Okubo after scoring a goal in the first half of their game against China at East Asian Football Championship at Tokyo's National Stadium on Dec. 4.

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(2)Japan vs. China

TOKYO, Japan - Jumping over China goalie Liu Yunfei, Japan striker Tatsuhiko Kubo scores a goal at 5th minute of their East Asian Football Championship match at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Dec. 5.

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(1)Japan vs. China

TOKYO, Japan - Japan striker Tatsuhiko Kubo attempts a shoot in the first half of a game against China at East Asian Football Championship at Tokyo's National Stadium on Dec. 4.

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People gather for tickets to trial of AUM's Hayakawa

TOKYO, Japan - People gather outside the Tokyo District Court on July 28 to get tickets for the trial of Kiyohide Hayakawa, a former senior AUM Shinrikyo cult member. Hayakawa was on trial over his role in two separate murder cases, including the killing of lawyer Tsutsumi Sakamoto, 33, his wife Satoko, 29, and their 1-year-old son Tatsuhiko at their home in Yokohama in 1989, and for building a plant to mass-produce nerve gas.

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Japan Crown Princess Kiko's father Tatsuhiko Kawashima dies at 81

Photo taken in August 1989 shows Tatsuhiko Kawashima and his daughter Kiko walking in Tokyo's Mejiro area before her marriage to Japanese Prince Fumihito. A professor emeritus at Gakushuin University, Kawashima died at 81 on Nov. 4, 2021.

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Takahashi captures 1st tour title in Aiful Cup

HOKI, Japan - Tatsuhiko Takahashi poses for photos with his wife after capturing his first title on the Japanese tour in the Aiful Cup at the Daisen Ark Country Club in Tottori Prefecture on July 31. (Kyodo)

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Japan beats Finland in soccer friendly

FUKUROI, Japan - Japan striker Tatsuhiko Kubo celebrates after scoring the opener in a friendly with Finland in Shizuoka Prefecture on Feb. 18. Japan beat Finland 2-0. (Kyodo)

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Japan beat India 6-0 in Asia Cup qualifying match

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan forward Tatsuhiko Kubo scores Japan's fourth goal in the 79th minute of a Group A qualifying match against India in the 2007 Asian Cup in Yokohama on Feb. 22. Japan beat India 6-0. (Kyodo)

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Japan squad leaves for Europe

NARITA, Japan - Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi (fore) and striker Tatsuhiko Kubo leave Narita airport for Bonn on Feb. 25 to play in a friendly against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Dortmund on Feb. 28. (Kyodo)

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Japan vs Ecuador in friendly

OITA, Japan - Japan forward Tatsuhiko Kubo attempts a shot during the first half of a friendly against Ecuador in Oita on March 30. (Kyodo)

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Zico keeps faith with Tamada for Bulgaria friendly

OSAKA, Japan - Japan striker Keiji Tamada practices shooting as he tunes up for a friendly against Bulgaria at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on May 8. Japan coach Zico said that he will keep faith in Tamada and will start him up front with Tatsuhiko Kubo for the World Cup warm-up. (Kyodo)

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Japan tune up for Bulgaria friendly

OSAKA, Japan - (From L to R) Japan's defender Tsuneyasu Miyamoto, striker Tatsuhiko Kuboi, defender Yuichi Komano and defender Yuji Nakazawa tune up at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on May 8 on the eve of a World Cup warm-up against Bulgaria on May 9. (Kyodo)

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Japan tune up for Bulgaria friendly

OSAKA, Japan - Japan striker Tatsuhiko Kubo (L), defender Akira Kaiji (C) and midfielder Yuki Abe tune up at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on May 8 on the eve of a World Cup warm-up against Bulgaria on May 9. (Kyodo)

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Zico keeps faith with Tamada for Bulgaria friendly

OSAKA, Japan - Japan coach Zico speaks at a press conference at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on May 8, the day before a friendly against Bulgaria on May 9. Zico said he will keep faith in striker Keiji Tamada and will start him up front with Tatsuhiko Kubo for the World Cup warm-up. (Kyodo)

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Takahashi wins Tour Championship for 2nd career title

KASAMA, Japan - Tatsuhiko Takahashi pose for a photo after capturing the Japan Golf Tour Championship at the par-70 Shishido Hills Country Club in Ibaraki Prefecture on July 2. (Kyodo)

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Ichihara wins 1st career title as Singh falters

KEISEN, Japan - Japan's Tatsuhiko Ichihara came from five shots behind to win the Asahi Ryokuken Yomiuri Memorial golf for his first career victory, edging India's Jeev Milkha Singh by one stroke at Aso Iizuka Golf Club in Fukuoka Prefecture on Nov. 5. (Kyodo)

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Major seafood firms Maruha, Nichiro to merge in October

TOKYO, Japan - Tatsuhiko Tanaka (L), president of Nichiro Corp., and Yuji Igarashi, president of Maruha Group Inc., shake hands during a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 11. They announced that the two companies will integrate their operations under a holding company on Oct. 1, 2007. (Kyodo)

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(2)Japan vs India in World Cup qualifier

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan striker Tatsuhiko Kubo (2nd from R) and his teammates celebrate after Kubo scored their first goal during the first half of a World Cup qualifier against India at Saitama Stadium in Saitama on June 9. (Kyodo)

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(1)Japan win battle over Iceland in England match

MANCHESTER, England - Japan striker Tatsuhiko Kubo scores an equalizer over Iceland goalkeeper Arni Arason in the 21st minute of the opening match of a three-nation tournament at City of Manchester Stadium on May 30. Japan beat Iceland 3-2. (Kyodo)

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The wedding of Prince Fumihito and Princess Kiko

Members of the Kawashima family line up in front of their home. Kiko is presented with a bouquet of flowers by students from Gakushuin Women's Junior High School and bows to them. She then looked at each member of the family and said goodbye. Father Tatsuhiko waving Kiko off in the car on the way to the Imperial Palace. Shooting date: June 29, 1990, Release date: July 16, 1990.

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Japan vs Scotland in Kirin Cup soccer

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan forward Tatsuhiko Kubo (L) and Scotland defender David Weir battle for the ball during the first half of their match in the Kirin Cup at Saitama Stadium in Saitama on May 13. (Kyodo)

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(5)Japan vs. S. Korea

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan striker Tatsuhiko Kubo (L) dribbles past South Korea defender Park Jae Hong in the first half of their East Asian Football Championship at International Stadium Yokohama on Dec. 10. (Kyodo)