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Press Conference by Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance, AEON and AEON FS

Press conference by Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance, AEON and AEON FS. Photo shows, from right, Toshiya Watanabe, Managing Executive Officer of Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance, Hiroyuki Watanabe, Executive Vice President of AEON, and Shunsuke Shirakawa, Chairman and President of AEON Financial Service, explaining the comprehensive partnership agreement.=March 21,2025,Tokyo

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Press Conference by Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance, AEON and AEON FS

Press conference by Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance, AEON and AEON FS. Photo shows, from right, Toshiya Watanabe, Managing Executive Officer of Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance, Hiroyuki Watanabe, Executive Vice President of AEON, and Shunsuke Shirakawa, Chairman and President of AEON Financial Service, explaining the comprehensive partnership agreement.=March 21,2025,Tokyo

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Baseball: Premier12

Japan's Toshiya Sato hits an RBI double in the ninth inning of an opening round Group B game against the Dominican Republic at the Premier12 baseball tournament in Taipei on Nov. 18, 2024.

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Baseball: Premier12

Japan's Toshiya Sato hits a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning of a Group B game against Cuba at the Premier12 baseball tournament on Nov. 17, 2024, in Taipei.

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Baseball: Premier12

Japan's Toshiya Sato hits a sacrifice fly in the fourth inning of a Group B game against Cuba at the Premier12 baseball tournament on Nov. 17, 2024, in Taipei.

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Big screen praises Sugiuchi's achievement

TOKYO, Japan - The big screen at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo congratulates Yomiuri Giants lefty Toshiya Sugiuchi for his achievement of his 2,000th career strikeout in a game against the Hanshin Tigers on July 12, 2014.

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Sugiuchi marks 2,000 career strikeouts

TOKYO, Japan - Yomiuri Giants lefty Toshiya Sugiuchi marks his 2,000th career strikeout by fanning Hiroki Uemoto of the Hanshin Tigers in the sixth inning at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on July 12, 2014, achieving the feat in the shortest time ever.

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Hiroshima, Belarus institutes to study low dose exposure

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Toshiya Inaba (R), the leader of a research institute at Hiroshima University, and Alexander Rozhko, head of a Belarusian research institute, shake hands in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Feb. 13, 2014, after concluding a deal to jointly study the health effects on humans of exposure to low dose radiation.

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Archery event at Kyoto temple

KYOTO, Japan - Young women who are or will turn 20 years old as of April 1 wearing traditional attire take aim in the "Toshiya" archery event at Sanjusangendo temple in Kyoto on Jan. 13, 2013. Around 1,500 people from across the country, including those celebrating their coming of age, took part in the event.

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Archery event at Kyoto temple

KYOTO, Japan - Young women who are or will turn 20 years old as of April 1 wearing traditional attire take aim in the "Toshiya" archery event at Sanjusangendo temple in Kyoto on Jan. 13, 2013. Around 1,500 people from across the country, including those celebrating their coming of age, took part in the event.

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Archery event at Kyoto temple

KYOTO, Japan - Young women who are or will turn 20 years old as of April 1 wearing traditional attire take aim in the "Toshiya" archery event at Sanjusangendo temple in Kyoto on Jan. 13, 2013. Around 1,500 people from across the country, including those celebrating their coming of age, took part in the event.

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Hawks' Sugiuchi in Game 7 of Japan Series

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks lefty Toshiya Sugiuchi pitches against the Chunichi Dragons in Game 7 of the Japan Series at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 20, 2011. Sugiuchi hurled seven scoreless innings, contributing to the Hawks' 3-0 victory to win the Japan Series title.

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Hawks lefty Sugiuchi re-signs for 350 million yen

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank left-hander Toshiya Sugiuchi reacts as play money bills are released from a cracker given by reporters after he renewed his contract with the team in Fukuoka on Dec. 25, 2010. Sugiuchi accepted an initial salary offer of 350 million yen, up 50 million yen from 2010.

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Incubator Bank names novelist Go Egami as new president

TOKYO, Japan - Go Egami (L), new president of the Incubator Bank of Japan, and the bank's outside director, Toshiya Akasaka, bow at the end of their press conference at the Bank of Japan's headquarters in Tokyo on July 14, 2010. Egame, a novelist whose real name is Haruki Kohata, replaced Tatsuya Nishino who was arrested earlier in the day along with former Chairman Takeshi Kimura on suspicion of obstructing a Financial Services Agency audit of the bank last year.

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Archery event at Sanjusangen-do in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Young female archers dressed in traditional kimono and ''hakama'' ceremonial skirts take aim in the ''Toshiya'' arrow-shooting event at Sanjusangen-do, a Buddhist temple in Kyoto's Higashiyama district, on Jan. 17, 2010. About 2,000 people, including young archers who celebrated their coming-of-age on Jan. 11, took part in the annual event. The archers aim at hitting targets placed 60 meters away.

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Archery event at Sanjusangen-do in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Young female archers dressed in traditional kimono and ''hakama'' ceremonial skirts take aim in the ''Toshiya'' arrow-shooting event at Sanjusangen-do, a Buddhist temple in Kyoto's Higashiyama district, on Jan. 17, 2010. About 2,000 people, including young archers who celebrated their coming-of-age on Jan. 11, took part in the annual event. The archers aim at hitting targets placed 60 meters away.

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Eagles rough up Sugiuchi to take PLCS opener

SENDAI, Japan - Rakuten Eagles leadoff batter Yosuke Takasu hits a homer off Softbank Hawks starter Toshiya Sugiuchi in the first inning of Game 1 of the Pacific League Climax Series first stage at Kleenex Stadium in Sendai on Oct. 16, 2009. The Rukuten Eagles won 11-4.

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Hawks beat Eagles, Sugiuchi pitches for complete game

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks pitcher Toshiya Sugiuchi acknowledges fans after pitching one-run ball for his fifth complete game of the season at Yahoo Dome in Fukuoka on Sept. 13, 2009, as Softbank beat Rakuten 2-1 to end its four-game losing skid.

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Sugiuchi wins MVP for pitchers for June

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks lefty Toshiya Sugiuchi poses for photos at Yahoo Dome on July 2 after winning the MVP for pitchers for June.

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Sugiuchi named interleague MVP

FUKUOKA, Japan - Softbank Hawks left-hander Toshiya Sugiuchi smiles at a press conference in Fukuoka on June 24 after being named interleague MVP. Sugiuchi, who was 3-0 with a 1.23 ERA in six starts, won 2 million yen in prize money after five weeks of interleague play.

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Japan vs. S. Korea in WBC final at Dodger Stadium

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japan pitcher Toshiya Sugiuchi reacts after retiring South Korea's Lee Yong Kyu in the eighth inning of the World Baseball Classic final at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 23.

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Japan vs U.S. in WBC semifinal game in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japan's Toshiya Sugiuchi throw against the United States in a World Baseball Classic semifinal game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on March 22.

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Archery event at Sanjusangen-do Temple in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Young female archers dressed in traditional kimono and ''hakama'' ceremonial skirts take aim in the Toshiya arrow-shooting event at the Sanjusangen-do Temple in Kyoto on Jan. 18. About 2,000 people, including 1,800 young archers who celebrated their coming-of-age on Jan. 12, took part in the annual event. The archers aim at hitting a 1-meter bull's eye placed 60 meters away.

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Violinist Eto dies at 80

TOKYO, Japan - Famed violinist Toshiya Eto (file photo taken in March, 1979) died at the age of 80, his family said on Jan. 22. The date and cause of his death have not been made available as of yet. Eto, a member of the Japan Art Academy, served as chief of Toho Gakuen School of Music.

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Archery event at Sanjusangen-do Temple in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Young female archers dressed in traditional kimono and 'hakama' aim at the bull's eye in the Toshiya arrow-shooting event at the Sanjusangen-do Temple in Kyoto on Jan. 13. A total of 1,900 archers, young people who will celebrate their coming-of-age on Jan. 14, took part in the annual event. The archers try to hit a 1-meter bull's eye placed 60 meters away.

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Toshiya arrow-shooting festival in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan - Young female archers dressed in kimono try to find the bull's eye in the Toshiya arrow-shooting festival at the Sanjusangen-do temple in Kyoto on Jan. 14. A total of 2,100 archers, including 1,900 kimono-clad, emerging adults who celebrated the coming-of-age last week, took part in the annual event. The archers try to hit a 1-meter bull's eye placed 60 meters away.

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Hanshin's Kanemoto, Softbank's Sugiuchi named 2005 MVPs

SAPPORO, Japan - Hanshin Tigers outfielder Tomoaki Kanemoto (L) and Softbank Hawks lefty Toshiya Sugiuchi (R) were named the Most Valuable Players in their respective leagues for the 2005 season on Nov. 4.

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Softbank's Sugiuchi wins Sawamura Award

TOKYO, Japan - Softbank Hawks pitcher Toshiya Sugiuchi smiles at a news conference in Fukuoka on Oct. 24 as he received his first Sawamura Award, the annual award given to the best starting pitcher in Japanese baseball. He recorded 18 wins, giving him the most in both the Central League and Pacific League during the regular season.

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(2)Japan brace up for World Cup qualifier

SAITAMA, Japan - (From L to R) Japan's Naohiro Takahara, Toshiya Fujita, Koji Nakata, Masashi Motoyama and Shunsuke Nakamura practice at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Feb. 8 on the eve of a final round of qualifiers for the 2006 World Cup against North Korea on Feb. 9.

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(10)Germany vs. Japan in friendly in Yokohama

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japanese midfielder Toshiya Fujita (L) and German midfielder Bernd Schneider fight for the ball during the first half of a friendly at International Stadium Yokohama on Dec. 16.

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Sugiuchi out of action for 3 months

FUKUOKA, Japan - Daiei Hawks lefty Toshiya Sugiuchi (C), who broke both his hands when he vented his frustration by slugging a dugout bench, leaves a Fukuoka hospital undergoing an operation to set the broken bones on June 2. He will require at least three months of recovery, the Pacific League club said. ''I think he'll be lucky if he's able to pitch again this season,'' said Daiei manager Sadaharu Oh.

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(1)Japan beat Singapore in World Cup qualifier

SINGAPORE - Japan midfielder Toshiya Fujita (top) scores a winning goal during the second half of a World Cup qualifier against Singapore at Jalan Besar Stadium in Singapore on March 31. Japan beat Singapore 2-1.

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(2)Japan beat Singapore in World Cup qualifier

SINGAPORE - Japan midfielder Toshiya Fujita (R) celebrates with teammate Takashi Fukunishi after scoring a winning goal during the second half of a World Cup qualifier against Singapore at Jalan Besar Stadium in Singapore on March 31. Japan beat Singapore 2-1.

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(2)Japan vs. Iraq friendly match

TOKYO, Japan - Japan midfielder Toshiya Fujita (C) jumps for control of the ball during the first half of a friendly match against Iraq at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Feb. 12.

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(3)Japan vs. S. Korea

YOKOHAMA, Japan - South Korea midfielder Kim Young Min tackles Japan midfielder Toshiya Fujita in the second half of their East Asian Football Championship at International Stadium Yokohama on Dec. 10.

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Japan prepare for match against S. Korea

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan midfielder Toshiya Fujita is in action during a practice in Yokohama on Dec. 9 ahead of an East Asian Football Championship match against South Korea at Tokyo's National Stadium on Dec. 10.

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Fujita opens account for Utrecht in PSV defeat

EINDHOVEN, Netherlands - Japanese midfielder Toshiya Fujita (L) is congratulated by a teammate after scoring his first goal for new club Utrecht in Eindhoven, Netherlands, on Sept. 13, but it was not enough to save his side from a 2-1 loss away to defending league champions PSV Eindhoven in the Dutch first division.

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Fujita shines on league debut as Utrecht win season opener

UTRECHT, Netherlands - Midfielder Toshiya Fujita (C) of Japan waves at supporters after making his league debut for FC Utrecht on Aug. 17. The Dutch Cup winners edged FC Zwolle 1-0 in their opening match of the season.

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Jubilo Iwata midfielder Fujita leaves for Netherlands

NARITA, Japan - Former Jubilo Iwata midfielder Toshiya Fujita waves as he leaves Narita airport, northeast of Tokyo, on Aug. 5 for the Netherlands, where he will play for FC Utrecht of the Dutch first division.

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Matsui hits go-ahead single off Sugiuchi

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Seibu Lions infielder Kazuo Matsui hits a go-ahead RBI single to right off Fukuoka Daiei Hawks rookie starter Toshiya Sugiuchi with two bases loaded with one out in the bottom of the fourth inning at Seibu Dome on April 14. Seibu pounded Daiei 17-7.

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Daiei tags Yokohama with 1st preseason loss

TOKYO, Japan - Rookie left-hander Toshiya Sugiuchi strikes out seven over five innings as the Daiei Hawks tagged the BayStars with their first loss of the preseason 4-1 at Fukuoka Dome on March 8.

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Kin of missing Ehime Maru students, crew arrive in Honolulu

HONOLULU, United States - Miyako Sakashima (C), the mother of Toshiya, a student whose body was recovered from the sunken Japanese fishery training ship Ehime Maru, arrives at the Honolulu International Airport on Oct. 20. A total of 11 relatives of three people whose bodies have been recovered and identified arrived in Honolulu.

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Neill celebrates 'sayonara' hom

SYDNEY, Australia - Outfielder Mike Neill (R) pumps his fist in the air after belting a ''sayonara'' homer off Japanese reliever Toshiya Sugiuchi in the 13th inning as the United States opened the Sydney Olympic baseball tournament on Sept. 17 with a 4-2 win in the preliminary round with Japan.

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Baseball in Japan

Lotte Marines pitcher Roki Sasaki (R) walks back to the dugout with catcher Toshiya Sato after ending the fifth inning against the Rakuten Eagles in a Pacific League baseball game at Zozo Marine Stadium in China, near Tokyo, on Aug. 26, 2022.

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Baseball: Pacific League playoffs in Japan

Toshiya Sato of the Lotte Marines hits a pinch-hit, walk-off double in the ninth inning in Game 1 of the first stage of the Pacific League Climax Series at Zozo Marine Stadium in Chiba, eastern Japan, on Nov. 6, 2021.

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Daiei tags Yokohama with 1st preseason loss

TOKYO, Japan - Rookie left-hander Toshiya Sugiuchi strikes out seven over five innings as the Daiei Hawks tagged the BayStars with their first loss of the preseason 4-1 at Fukuoka Dome on March 8.

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Matsui hits go-ahead single off Sugiuchi

TOKOROZAWA, Japan - Seibu Lions infielder Kazuo Matsui hits a go-ahead RBI single to right off Fukuoka Daiei Hawks rookie starter Toshiya Sugiuchi with two bases loaded with one out in the bottom of the fourth inning at Seibu Dome on April 14. Seibu pounded Daiei 17-7.

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(10)Germany vs. Japan in friendly in Yokohama

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japanese midfielder Toshiya Fujita (L) and German midfielder Bernd Schneider fight for the ball during the first half of a friendly at International Stadium Yokohama on Dec. 16. (Kyodo)

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(2)Japan brace up for World Cup qualifier

SAITAMA, Japan - (From L to R) Japan's Naohiro Takahara, Toshiya Fujita, Koji Nakata, Masashi Motoyama and Shunsuke Nakamura practice at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Feb. 8 on the eve of a final round of qualifiers for the 2006 World Cup against North Korea on Feb. 9. (Kyodo)

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Softbank's Sugiuchi wins Sawamura Award

TOKYO, Japan - Softbank Hawks pitcher Toshiya Sugiuchi smiles at a news conference in Fukuoka on Oct. 24 as he received his first Sawamura Award, the annual award given to the best starting pitcher in Japanese baseball. He recorded 18 wins, giving him the most in both the Central League and Pacific League during the regular season. (Kyodo)