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[Breaking news]Golf: Women's British Open winner Yamashita

TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 6 Kyodo - Japanese golfer Miyu Yamashita attends a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2025, after winning the Women's British Open on Aug. 3 in Wales. (Kyodo)

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Golf: Women's British Open winner Yamashita

Japanese golfer Miyu Yamashita attends a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2025, after winning the Women's British Open on Aug. 3 in Wales.

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Saori Minami

Saori Minami=Date: November 2, 1971, Place: Japan

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Ken Takakura

Ken Takakura on the set of the movie “Abashiri Prison”=Date : December 10, 1971, Place : Sounkyo, Hokkaido

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Tomisaburo Wakayama

Tomisaburo Wakayama=Place: Akasaka, Japan

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Tetsuko Kuroyanagi

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US: Tesla Diner, Supercharger Station Opens in Hollywood 2

Elon Musk’s first Tesla diner, drive-in theater and Supercharger station has officially opened in Hollywood, California on Monday, July 21. Tesla’s humanoid Optimus robots greeted fans and handed out popcorn to customers.

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US: Tesla Diner, Supercharger Station Opens in Hollywood

Elon Musk’s first Tesla diner, drive-in theater and Supercharger station has officially opened in Hollywood, California on Monday, July 21. Tesla’s humanoid Optimus robots greeted fans and handed out popcorn to customers.

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UK: Major Fire Erupts at Recycling Warehouse in Rushden

A major fire broke out at a recycling warehouse in Rushden, Northamptonshire, on Friday, May 23. Nearby residents were advised to avoid the area and stay indoors with windows closed.

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Golf: Nippon Series JT Cup

Takumi Kanaya poses after winning Japan's JGTO men's pro golf tour's earnings title at the completion of the Nippon Series JT Cup at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club in Inagi, western Tokyo, on Dec. 1, 2024.

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Golf: Nippon Series JT Cup

Takumi Kanaya poses after winning Japan's JGTO men's pro golf tour's earnings title at the completion of the Nippon Series JT Cup at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club in Inagi, western Tokyo, on Dec. 1, 2024.

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Golf: Nihon Series JT Cup

South Africa's Shaun Norris poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Japan tour's season-ending Nihon Series JT Cup at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club in Inagi, western Tokyo, on Dec. 1, 2024.

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Golf: Japan Open

Shugo Imahira holds the victor's trophy after winning the Japan Open golf championship at Tokyo Golf Club in Sayama in the eastern Japan prefecture of Saitama on Oct. 13, 2024.

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Golf: Japan Open

Shugo Imahira holds the victor's trophy after winning the Japan Open golf championship at Tokyo Golf Club in Sayama in the eastern Japan prefecture of Saitama on Oct. 13, 2024.

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Golf: Salonpas Cup

South Korean amateur Lee Hyo Song reacts after making an eagle putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the Salonpas Cup on May 5, 2024, on Ibaraki Golf Club's East Course in Tsukubamirai, northeast of Tokyo.

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Golf: Salonpas Cup

South Korean amateur Lee Hyo Song reacts after making an eagle putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the Salonpas Cup on May 5, 2024, on Ibaraki Golf Club's East Course in Tsukubamirai, northeast of Tokyo.

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Golf: Salonpas Cup

South Korean amateur golfer Lee Hyo Song poses for a photo after winning the Salonpas Cup on May 5, 2024, on Ibaraki Golf Club's East Course in Tsukubamirai, northeast of Tokyo. She became the youngest winner in Japan LPGA Tour history at 15 years and 176 days old.

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Golf: Salonpas Cup

South Korean amateur Lee Hyo Song makes an eagle putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the Salonpas Cup on May 5, 2024, on Ibaraki Golf Club's East Course in Tsukubamirai, northeast of Tokyo.

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Golf: Salonpas Cup

South Korean amateur golfer Lee Hyo Song poses for a photo after winning the Salonpas Cup on May 5, 2024, on Ibaraki Golf Club's East Course in Tsukubamirai, northeast of Tokyo. She became the youngest winner in Japan LPGA Tour history at 15 years and 176 days old.

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Tokyo Olympics:Golf

Xander Schauffele of the United States hits a tee shot during the second round of men’s individual stroke play at the Tokyo Olympics. Date: July 30, 2021 Place: Kasumigaseki Country Club in Saitama Prefecture, JAPAN

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Golf: Fujitsu Ladies

Kokona Sakurai sinks a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the second round of the Fujitsu Ladies golf tournament at the Tokyu Seven Hundred Club in Chiba, near Tokyo, on Oct. 14, 2023. Sakurai was eventually declared the winner based on her second-round score after the final round was canceled due to heavy rain causing unplayable course conditions.

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Golf: Fujitsu Ladies

Kokona Sakurai poses with the trophy after winning the Fujitsu Ladies golf tournament at the Tokyu Seven Hundred Club in Chiba, near Tokyo, on Oct. 15, 2023. The final round was canceled due to heavy rain causing unplayable course conditions.

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Golf: Nichirei Ladies

Miyuu Yamashita holds the trophy after winning the Nichirei Ladies golf tournament at Sodegaura Country Club, Shinsode Course, in the eastern Japan city of Chiba near Tokyo on June 18, 2023.

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Golf: Nichirei Ladies

Miyuu Yamashita celebrates after winning the Nichirei Ladies golf tournament at Sodegaura Country Club, Shinsode Course, in the eastern Japan city of Chiba near Tokyo on June 18, 2023.

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Golf: Nichirei Ladies

Miyuu Yamashita acknowledges the crowd after winning the Nichirei Ladies golf tournament at Sodegaura Country Club, Shinsode Course, in the eastern Japan city of Chiba near Tokyo on June 18, 2023.

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Golf: Nichirei Ladies

Miyuu Yamashita hits off the 16th tee during the final round of the Nichirei Ladies golf tournament at Sodegaura Country Club, Shinsode Course, in the eastern Japan city of Chiba near Tokyo on June 18, 2023.

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Golf: Nichirei Ladies

Miyuu Yamashita hits off the fourth tee during the final round of the Nichirei Ladies golf tournament at Sodegaura Country Club, Shinsode Course, in the eastern Japan city of Chiba near Tokyo on June 18, 2023.

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Guinness officially recognizes Ishikawa as youngest golf winner

TOKYO, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa, winner of the Munsingwear Open KSB Cup at Tojigaoka Marine Hills Golf Club in Okayama, Japan on May 20, poses with the framed certificate issued by the Guinness World Records after he was officially recognized Sept. 3 as the youngest winner on the men's professional golf tour at age 15 years, 8 months and 4 days. The certificate was presented to Ishikawa, a senior high school student in Tokyo, at an official recognition ceremony in Tokyo on Sept. 3.

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Golf: Women's British Open champion Shibuno

TOKYO, Japan, Aug. 6 Kyodo - Photo shows a piece of calligraphy by newly crowned Women's British Open champion Hinako Shibuno that reads "smile," shown to the media during a press conference at Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Aug. 6, 2019.

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Trump in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, May 26 Kyodo - A helicopter carrying U.S. President Donald Trump departs Akasaka Press Center, a U.S. Army facility in Tokyo, on May 26, 2019, heading to Mobara Country Club in Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo. Trump was scheduled to play golf with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe later in the day -- their fifth round of golf together since the U.S. leader took office in 2017.

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Trump in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, May 26 Kyodo - U.S. President Donald Trump (R) prepares to board a helicopter at Akasaka Press Center, a U.S. Army facility in Tokyo, on May 26, 2019. The helicopter was bound for the Mobara Country Club in Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo, where Trump was scheduled to play golf with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe later in the day -- their fifth round of golf together since the U.S. leader took office in 2017.

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Golf: Miyazato cites dip in motivation for retiring at season's end

TOKYO, Japan, May 29 Kyodo - Former women's world No. 1 golfer Ai Miyazato (2nd from R) poses with her family -- (from L) eldest brother Kiyoshi, father Masaru, second brother Yusaku, mother Toyoko -- for a photo celebrating Yusaku's victory at the Japan PGA Championship Nissin Cup Noodle Cup at Kanehide Kise Country Club in Okinawa Prefecture's Nago on May 14, 2017. Miyazato, whose two brothers are also professional golfers, formally announced on May 29 her decision to retire.

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Oda, 3 rivals vie for Japan golf tour money title

TOKYO, Japan - The top four money leaders on the men's Japan Golf Tour vow in front of the trophy to put up a good fight on Dec. 3, 2014, on the eve of the start of the season-ending Golf Nippon Series JT Cup at the Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club in western Tokyo. (From L) Tomohiro Kondo, Komei Oda, Hiroyuki Fujita and Hiroshi Iwata.

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Scott finishes Japan Open at 4 over par for 38th place

CHIBA, Japan - Adam Scott of Australia hits a shot in the third round of the Japan Open professional golf tournament at the Chiba Country Club in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on Oct. 18, 2014, on the eve of the final round. He finished at 4 over par for 38th place.

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Ikeda wins Japan Open pro golf title

CHIBA, Japan - Yuta Ikeda of Japan hits a shot in the final round of the Japan Open professional golf tournament at the Chiba Country Club in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, north of Tokyo, en route to winning the title with 10-under-par 270 on Oct. 19, 2014.

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Ikeda reacts after sinking winning putt at Japan Open

CHIBA, Japan - Yuta Ikeda of Japan reacts after sinking a winning putt on the 18th hole in the final round of the Japan Open professional golf tournament at the Chiba Country Club in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on Oct. 19, 2014.

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Aussie Scott practices for Japan Open Golf Championship

CHIBA, Japan - Adam Scott, an Australian professional golfer, practices on Oct. 15, 2014, for the Oct. 16-19 Japan Open Golf Championship on the Umenosato Course of the Chiba Country Club in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, outside Tokyo.

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Ueda hits approach shot on final day of CAT Ladies

HAKONE, Japan - Japanese professional golfer Momoko Ueda hits an approach shot on the fifth hole in the final round of the CAT Ladies golf tournament at the Daihakone Country Club in Kanagawa Prefecture, southwest of Tokyo, on Aug. 24, 2014, en route to scoring her first victory since November 2011.

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Ueda gives big smile after winning CAT Ladies golf title

HAKONE, Japan - Japanese professional golfer Momoko Ueda gives a big smile after winning the CAT Ladies golf tournament with a 9-under 210 at the Daihakone Country Club in Kanagawa Prefecture, southwest of Tokyo, on Aug. 24, 2014, for her first victory since November 2011

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Woods, Matsuyama in same group in 2013 Bridgestone golf

TOKYO, Japan - Tiger Woods (R) of the United States and Japan's Hideki Matsuyama (C) golf together in this file photo taken in August 2013 in the second round of the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational at the Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.

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Japanese golfer A. Miyazato 8th at Salonpas Cup tourney

IBARAKI, Japan - Japan's Ai Miyazato tees off on the final day of the World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup at the Ibaraki Golf Club in Tsukubamirai, Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, on May 11, 2014. She finished in eighth place with a 1-under par in the first of Japan's four domestic women's majors.

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"Mothers of women's golf" in Japan, S. Korea

TOKYO, Japan - Hisako Higuchi (C) takes part in a pro-am tournament at Daihakone Country Club in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture on Aug. 22, 2013. Even after retiring from her post as president of the Ladies Professional Golfers' Association of Japan, Higuchi has played a part in boosting women's golf tours.

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Ishikawa departs for Australia

TOKYO, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa speaks with reporters at Narita airport, near Tokyo, on Nov. 14, 2011, ahead of his departure for Australia for the biennial Presidents Cup starting at Royal Melbourne Golf Club on Nov. 17. The 20-year-old Japanese golfer will be appearing at the tournament for the second time.

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Elegant golf club

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows a golf club decorated with Japanese traditional lacquer and gold powder art, which Maruman & Co. said on Aug. 24, 2010, will begin selling in Japan. The ''Majesty Prestigio Japan'' set of such 13 golf clubs and a cowhide-covered bag is sold for 16.8 million yen (about $198,000). The company earlier began selling the product for the so-called Asian rich and received orders for several sets.

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Golfer Ishikawa leaves for Thailand for Royal Trophy competition

NARITA, Japan - Japanese teenage golf star Ryo Ishikawa prepares to leave Narita airport, east of Tokyo, for Thailand on Jan. 5, 2010, to take part in the Royal Trophy competition January 8-10 between the Asian team and the European team at Amata Spring Country Club.

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Ishikawa named MVP of Japan's pro sports

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (R) tries out his new golf club, a gift from teenage golf star Ryo Ishikawa (L) in return for the prime minister's cup, at the prime minister's office on Dec. 25, 2009. Hatoyama awarded the cup to Ishikawa after he won the Japan Professional Sports Award for 2009, a prize given to the most valuable performer in Japanese professional sports every year.

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Ishikawa 1st teenage money champ in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa acknowledges the gallery after playing the season's final tournament Nippon Series JT Cup at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on Dec. 6, 2009. The 18-year-old star golfer, who placed 19th in the tournament, became the youngest money champion in Japanese golf history.

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Ishikawa 1st teenage money champ in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa hits a tee shot on the 16th hole in the Nippon Series JT Cup at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on Dec. 6, 2009. The 18-year-old came 19th in the season's final tournament but became the youngest money champion in Japanese golf history.

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Ishikawa 1st teenage money champ in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa (L) congratulates Shigeki Maruyama after Maruyama won the Nippon Series JT Cup at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on Dec. 6, 2009. Ishikawa came 19th in the season's final tournament but became the youngest money champion in Japanese golf history.

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Ishikawa 1st teenage money champ in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa walks past the gallery during the final round of the Nippon Series JT Cup at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on Dec. 6, 2009. The 18-year-old star golfer, who placed 19th in the season's final tournament, became the youngest money champion in Japanese golf history.