Japan beat Cameroon 2-0 in Kirin Challenge Cup friendly

Japan beat Cameroon 2-0 in Kirin Challenge Cup friendly

OITA, Japan - Japan forward Tatsuya Tanaka (L) and Cameroon defender Rigobert Song battle for the ball during the first half of a Kirin Challenge Cup friendly in Oita on Aug. 22. Japan won 2-0.

Japan, Cameroon brace up for friendly match

Japan, Cameroon brace up for friendly match

OITA, Japan - Japan striker Tatsuya Tanaka (3rd from left) and defender Yuichi Komano practice in Oita on Aug. 21 in preparation for their friendly match against Cameroon at Kyushu Oil Dome on Aug. 22.

Fujitsu taps exec Tanaka as next president

Fujitsu taps exec Tanaka as next president

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Tatsuya Tanaka, 58, a corporate executive officer and senior vice president of Fujitsu Ltd. The company said on Jan. 19, 2015, that it has nominated Tanaka as its new president, replacing Masami Yamamoto, 61, who will become chairman. Both will assume the new positions after gaining approval from the company's board following a shareholder meeting on June 22.

Niigata's Tanaka, Kobe's Hashimoto in action

Niigata's Tanaka, Kobe's Hashimoto in action

KOBE, Japan - Tatsuya Tanaka of Albirex Niigata (R) lines up a shot with Vissel Kobe's Hideo Hashimoto in close attention during the first half of their J-League match at Noevir Stadium in Kobe, western Japan, on Aug. 9, 2014. Kobe won 1-0.

Japan beat Bahrain to edge closer to World Cup

Japan beat Bahrain to edge closer to World Cup

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan striker Tatsuya Tanaka (L) fights for the ball during the first half of Japan's 2010 World Cup Asian zone Group A qualifier against Bahrain at Saitama Stadium 2002 on March 28. Japan beat Bahrain 1-0.

Japan crash to Bahrain defeat in Asian Cup qualifier

Japan crash to Bahrain defeat in Asian Cup qualifier

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan forward Tatsuya Tanaka (L) and Bahrain midfielder Abdulla Baba battle for the ball during the second half of an Asian Cup qualifying match at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on Jan. 28. Bahrain beat Japan 1-0.

Japan crash to Bahrain defeat in Asian Cup qualifier

Japan crash to Bahrain defeat in Asian Cup qualifier

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan' Tatsuya Tanaka shoots towards goal as Bahrain's Ismaeel Abdulalif Ismaeel tries to block his shot during the first half of an Asian Cup qualifying match at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on Jan. 28. Bahrain beat Japan 1-0.

Japan kick off 2009 with victory in Asian Cup q'fier

Japan kick off 2009 with victory in Asian Cup q'fier

KUMAMOTO, Japan - Japan forward Tatsuya Tanaka (R) heads in the country's second goal during the second half of a final-round qualifier for the 2011 Asian Cup against Yemen at KK Wing Stadium in the city of Kumamoto on Jan. 20. Japan made a winning start to the year with a 2-1 defeat of Yemen in the Group A opener.

Japan vs Yemen in Asia Cup

Japan vs Yemen in Asia Cup

KUMAMOTO, Japan - Japan forward Tatsuya Tanaka shoots during the first half of an Asian Cup qualifier against Yemen at KK Wing Stadium in the city of Kumamoto on Jan. 20.

Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Tatsuya Tanaka (8) scored the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Doha on Nov. 19. Japan beat Qatar 3-0, keeping coach Takeshi Okada's men in second spot in Asian zone Group A with seven points from three games, two behind Australia.

Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Tatsuya Tanaka (8) scored the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Doha on Nov. 19. Japan beat Qatar 3-0, keeping coach Takeshi Okada's men in second spot in Asian zone Group A with seven points from three games, two behind Australia.

Japan squad tunes up for match against Yemen

Japan squad tunes up for match against Yemen

SANA'A, Yemen - Japan striker Tatsuya Tanaka (2nd from L) and defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (R) run after the ball during their practice in Sana'a on Sept. 4 in preparation for their Asian Cup qualifier against Yemen on Sept. 6.

Japan beaten by Saudi Arabia in Asian Cup qualifier

Japan beaten by Saudi Arabia in Asian Cup qualifier

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia - Japan forward Tatsuya Tanaka (C) shoots during the first half of the AFC Asian Cup soccer qualifying match against Saudi Arabia in Jeddah on Sept. 3. Saudi Arabia won 1-0.

Japan vs Yemen in 2007 Asian Cup Group A qualifier

Japan vs Yemen in 2007 Asian Cup Group A qualifier

NIIGATA, Japan - Japan striker Tatsuya Tanaka (C) in action during the first half of an Asian Cup Group A qualifier against Yemen at Niigata Stadium Big Swan on Aug. 16.

Japan vs Trinidad & Tobago friendly

Japan vs Trinidad & Tobago friendly

TOKYO, Japan - Japan striker Tatsuya Tanaka dribbles his way surrounded by three Trinidad and Tobago players during the first half of their friendly match at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Aug. 9.

EAFF Cup - Japan vs China

EAFF Cup - Japan vs China

DAEJEON, South Korea - Japan striker Tatsuya Tanaka smashes home an equalizer during the second half of an East Asian championship game against China in South Korea on Aug. 3.

Zico calls up Konno, Murai, Tanaka for East Asian c'ship

Zico calls up Konno, Murai, Tanaka for East Asian c'ship

TOKYO, Japan - Japan coach Zico speaks at a press conference July 19 about his selection of players for his national squad for the upcoming East Asian championship. Zico has called up FC Tokyo midfielder Yasuyuki Konno, Jubilo Iwata midfielder Shinji Murai and Urawa Reds striker Tatsuya Tanaka for the first time to his team.

(4)Japan Under-23s beat Venezuela

(4)Japan Under-23s beat Venezuela

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Under-23 striker Sota Hirayama (17) gets congratulations from skipper Daisuke Nasu (L), defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (2nd from R) and striker Tatsuya Tanaka (R) after scoring a header in the first half of a friendly against Venezuela at National Stadium in Tokyo on July 30. Japan blanked Venezuela 4-0.

(2)Japan vs. S. Korea friendly

(2)Japan vs. S. Korea friendly

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan Under-23 striker Tatsuya Tanaka narrowly misses header in the first half of a friendly match against South Korea Under-23 at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on July 21. The warm-up for the Athens Olympics ended in a scoreless draw.

(8)Runners relay Olympic torch in Tokyo

(8)Runners relay Olympic torch in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Under-23 striker Tatsuya Tanaka runs in Tokyo's Harajuku in the 53-kilometer torch relay through the Japanese capital on June 6.

(1)Japan's U-23s wrap up Greek tour on winning note

(1)Japan's U-23s wrap up Greek tour on winning note

PYRGOS, Greece - Japan Under-23 striker Tatsuya Tanaka dribbles past two players of the Greek select side in the first half of a friendly in Pyrgos, Greek, on April 24. Tanaka scored one and set up another as Japan's Olympic team wrapped up their tour of Greece with a 2-1 win.

(2)Japan's U-23s wrap up Greek tour on winning note

(2)Japan's U-23s wrap up Greek tour on winning note

PYRGOS, Greece - Japan Under-23 striker Tatsuya Tanaka (L) scores a header in the first half of a friendly match against the Greek select side in Pyrgos, Greek, on April 24. Tanaka also set up another score as Japan's Olympic team wrapped up their tour of Greece with a 2-1 win.

Japan Under-23 vs Greece friendly

Japan Under-23 vs Greece friendly

PATRAS, Greece - Japan Under-23 striker Tatsuya Tanaka (R) dribbles past Greece midfielder Akis Stolitidis in the first half of their friendly match in Patras, Greece, on April 21.

(6)Japan vs. Bahrain: Olympic soccer Asian qualifiers

(6)Japan vs. Bahrain: Olympic soccer Asian qualifiers

SAITAMA, Japan - Bahrain's Adel Abbas (L) starts dashing in joy after scoring a loose ball in the 71st minute as Japan striker Tatsuya Tanaka (C) covers his face in the final round of their Asian zone qualifier for the Athens Olympics at Saitama Stadium 2002 on March 14. Japan's hopes of qualifying for the Olympics suffered an unexpected setback.

(3)Japan vs. Bahrain: Olympic soccer Asian qualifiers

(3)Japan vs. Bahrain: Olympic soccer Asian qualifiers

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan Under-23 striker Tatsuya Tanaka fires a blank shot in the first half of an Asian zone qualifier for the 2004 Athens Olympics against Bahrain at Saitama Stadium 2002 on March 14. Bahrain won by 1-0.

(1)Japan vs. Bahrain: Olympic soccer Asian qualifiers

(1)Japan vs. Bahrain: Olympic soccer Asian qualifiers

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan Under-23 striker Tatsuya Tanaka is barred from shooting by a Bahrain midfielder in the first half of their Asian zone qualifier for the 2004 Athens Olympics at Saitama Stadium 2002 on March 14. Bahrain won by 1-0.

(2)Japan move closer to Athens after downing UAE in q'fier

(2)Japan move closer to Athens after downing UAE in q'fier

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Japan's Under-23s striker Tatsuya Tanaka rejoices after scoring the team's second goal in the 87th minute against the United Arab Emirates in the final round of Asian zone qualifiers for the Athens Olympics in Abu Dhabi on March 5. Japan won 2-0.

(1)Japan brush Lebanon aside in Olympic q'fier

(1)Japan brush Lebanon aside in Olympic q'fier

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Japan striker Tatsuya Tanaka (L) heads the team's first goal in the 29th minute of a match against Lebanon in the final round in Group B of the Asian zone Olympic qualifiers at Al Jazira Stadium in Abu Dhabi on March 3. Japan won 4-0.

(2)Japan brush Lebanon aside in Olympic q'fier

(2)Japan brush Lebanon aside in Olympic q'fier

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Japan striker Tatsuya Tanaka (11) and midfielder Keita Suzuki embrace after Suzuki scored Japan's second goal in the 33rd minute of a match against Lebanon in the final round in Group B of the Asian zone Olympic qualifiers at Al Jazira Stadium in Abu Dhabi on March 3. Japan won 4-0.

Zico calls up Konno, Murai, Tanaka for East Asian c'ship

Zico calls up Konno, Murai, Tanaka for East Asian c'ship

TOKYO, Japan - Japan coach Zico speaks at a press conference July 19 about his selection of players for his national squad for the upcoming East Asian championship. Zico has called up FC Tokyo midfielder Yasuyuki Konno, Jubilo Iwata midfielder Shinji Murai and Urawa Reds striker Tatsuya Tanaka for the first time to his team. (Kyodo)

EAFF Cup - Japan vs China

EAFF Cup - Japan vs China

DAEJEON, South Korea - Japan striker Tatsuya Tanaka smashes home an equalizer during the second half of an East Asian championship game against China in South Korea on Aug. 3. (Kyodo)

Japan vs Trinidad & Tobago friendly

Japan vs Trinidad & Tobago friendly

TOKYO, Japan - Japan striker Tatsuya Tanaka dribbles his way surrounded by three Trinidad and Tobago players during the first half of their friendly match at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Aug. 9. (Kyodo)

Japan vs Yemen in 2007 Asian Cup Group A qualifier

Japan vs Yemen in 2007 Asian Cup Group A qualifier

NIIGATA, Japan - Japan striker Tatsuya Tanaka (C) in action during the first half of an Asian Cup Group A qualifier against Yemen at Niigata Stadium Big Swan on Aug. 16. (Kyodo)

Japan beaten by Saudi Arabia in Asian Cup qualifier

Japan beaten by Saudi Arabia in Asian Cup qualifier

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia - Japan forward Tatsuya Tanaka (C) shoots during the first half of the AFC Asian Cup soccer qualifying match against Saudi Arabia in Jeddah on Sept. 3. Saudi Arabia won 1-0. (Kyodo)

Japan squad tunes up for match against Yemen

Japan squad tunes up for match against Yemen

SANA'A, Yemen - Japan striker Tatsuya Tanaka (2nd from L) and defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (R) run after the ball during their practice in Sana'a on Sept. 4 in preparation for their Asian Cup qualifier against Yemen on Sept. 6. (Kyodo)

Japan, Cameroon brace up for friendly match

Japan, Cameroon brace up for friendly match

OITA, Japan - Japan striker Tatsuya Tanaka (3rd from left) and defender Yuichi Komano practice in Oita on Aug. 21 in preparation for their friendly match against Cameroon at Kyushu Oil Dome on Aug. 22. (Kyodo)

Japan beat Cameroon 2-0 in Kirin Challenge Cup friendly

Japan beat Cameroon 2-0 in Kirin Challenge Cup friendly

OITA, Japan - Japan forward Tatsuya Tanaka (L) and Cameroon defender Rigobert Song battle for the ball during the first half of a Kirin Challenge Cup friendly in Oita on Aug. 22. Japan won 2-0. (Kyodo)

Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Tatsuya Tanaka (8) scored the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Doha on Nov. 19. Japan beat Qatar 3-0, keeping coach Takeshi Okada's men in second spot in Asian zone Group A with seven points from three games, two behind Australia. (Kyodo)

Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

Japan break Qatar jinx in World Cup qualifier

DOHA, Qatar - Japan's Tatsuya Tanaka (8) scored the opening goal in the first half of a World Cup qualifier against Qatar in Doha on Nov. 19. Japan beat Qatar 3-0, keeping coach Takeshi Okada's men in second spot in Asian zone Group A with seven points from three games, two behind Australia. (Kyodo)

Japan vs Yemen in Asia Cup

Japan vs Yemen in Asia Cup

KUMAMOTO, Japan - Japan forward Tatsuya Tanaka shoots during the first half of an Asian Cup qualifier against Yemen at KK Wing Stadium in the city of Kumamoto on Jan. 20. (Kyodo)

Japan kick off 2009 with victory in Asian Cup q'fier

Japan kick off 2009 with victory in Asian Cup q'fier

KUMAMOTO, Japan - Japan forward Tatsuya Tanaka (R) heads in the country's second goal during the second half of a final-round qualifier for the 2011 Asian Cup against Yemen at KK Wing Stadium in the city of Kumamoto on Jan. 20. Japan made a winning start to the year with a 2-1 defeat of Yemen in the Group A opener. (Kyodo)

Japan crash to Bahrain defeat in Asian Cup qualifier

Japan crash to Bahrain defeat in Asian Cup qualifier

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan' Tatsuya Tanaka shoots towards goal as Bahrain's Ismaeel Abdulalif Ismaeel tries to block his shot during the first half of an Asian Cup qualifying match at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on Jan. 28. Bahrain beat Japan 1-0. (Kyodo)

Japan crash to Bahrain defeat in Asian Cup qualifier

Japan crash to Bahrain defeat in Asian Cup qualifier

MANAMA, Bahrain - Japan forward Tatsuya Tanaka (L) and Bahrain midfielder Abdulla Baba battle for the ball during the second half of an Asian Cup qualifying match at Bahrain National Stadium in Manama on Jan. 28. Bahrain beat Japan 1-0. (Kyodo)

Japan beat Bahrain to edge closer to World Cup

Japan beat Bahrain to edge closer to World Cup

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan striker Tatsuya Tanaka (L) fights for the ball during the first half of Japan's 2010 World Cup Asian zone Group A qualifier against Bahrain at Saitama Stadium 2002 on March 28. Japan beat Bahrain 1-0. (Kyodo)

(4)Japan Under-23s beat Venezuela

(4)Japan Under-23s beat Venezuela

TOKYO, Japan - Japan Under-23 striker Sota Hirayama (17) gets congratulations from skipper Daisuke Nasu (L), defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (2nd from R) and striker Tatsuya Tanaka (R) after scoring a header in the first half of a friendly against Venezuela at National Stadium in Tokyo on July 30. Japan blanked Venezuela 4-0. (Kyodo)

Fujitsu taps exec Tanaka as next president

Fujitsu taps exec Tanaka as next president

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Tatsuya Tanaka, 58, a corporate executive officer and senior vice president of Fujitsu Ltd. The company said on Jan. 19, 2015, that it has nominated Tanaka as its new president, replacing Masami Yamamoto, 61, who will become chairman. Both will assume the new positions after gaining approval from the company's board following a shareholder meeting on June 22. (Kyodo)

(2)Japan move closer to Athens after downing UAE in q'fier

(2)Japan move closer to Athens after downing UAE in q'fier

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Japan's Under-23s striker Tatsuya Tanaka rejoices after scoring the team's second goal in the 87th minute against the United Arab Emirates in the final round of Asian zone qualifiers for the Athens Olympics in Abu Dhabi on March 5. Japan won 2-0. (Kyodo)

(2)Japan brush Lebanon aside in Olympic q'fier

(2)Japan brush Lebanon aside in Olympic q'fier

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Japan striker Tatsuya Tanaka (11) and midfielder Keita Suzuki embrace after Suzuki scored Japan's second goal in the 33rd minute of a match against Lebanon in the final round in Group B of the Asian zone Olympic qualifiers at Al Jazira Stadium in Abu Dhabi on March 3. Japan won 4-0. (Kyodo)

(2)Japan's U-23s wrap up Greek tour on winning note

(2)Japan's U-23s wrap up Greek tour on winning note

PYRGOS, Greece - Japan Under-23 striker Tatsuya Tanaka (L) scores a header in the first half of a friendly match against the Greek select side in Pyrgos, Greek, on April 24. Tanaka also set up another score as Japan's Olympic team wrapped up their tour of Greece with a 2-1 win. (Kyodo)

(1)Japan vs. Bahrain: Olympic soccer Asian qualifiers

(1)Japan vs. Bahrain: Olympic soccer Asian qualifiers

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan Under-23 striker Tatsuya Tanaka is barred from shooting by a Bahrain midfielder in the first half of their Asian zone qualifier for the 2004 Athens Olympics at Saitama Stadium 2002 on March 14. Bahrain won by 1-0. (Kyodo)