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Yokoo signboard and logo

Yokoo signboard and logo=October 16,2025,Tokyo

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Japan holds festival to pay tribute to philosophy of Confucius

STORY: Japan holds festival to pay tribute to philosophy of Confucius SHOOTING TIME: April 18, 2024 DATELINE: April 21, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:28 LOCATION: TAKU, Japan CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of Japanese elementary school students chanting songs in honor of Confucius 2. various of placing the offerings before images of Confucius 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Japanese): TOSHIHIKO YOKOO, Mayor of Taku City 4. various of the statue of Confucius 5. various of the tribute activities 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Japanese): Elementary school student 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Japanese): SHUNJI ISHIDA, Education director in Taku City STORYLINE: A group of first- and second-grade Japanese elementary school students on Thursday chanted songs in honor of Confucius in the courtyard of the 316-year-old Taku Seibyo, a Confucian temple in the city of Taku, Saga Prefecture, southwest Japan. Sekisai, a traditional ritual event for consoling the souls of Confucius and his disciples, is held twice a year, on April 18 in spring and the fourth Sun

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Setouchi Triennale 2013

TAKAMATSU, Japan - Photo shows the garden of a museum on the island of Teshima, Kagawa Prefecture, where the museum and artwork will be on display during the summer season of the Setouchi Triennale 2013 art festival. The museum, which occupies a Japanese house converted to its new purpose by artist Tadanori Yokoo and others, was shown to the press on July 19, 2013.

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Setouchi Triennale 2013

TAKAMATSU, Japan - Photo shows a museum converted from a Japanese house by artist Tadanori Yokoo and others on the island of Teshima, Kagawa Prefecture. The museum, which along with its artwork will be on display during the summer season of the Setouchi Triennale 2013 art festival, was shown to the press on July 19, 2013.

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Tadanori Yokoo museum to open

KOBE, Japan - Japanese artist Tadanori Yokoo speaks during a press conference in Kobe on June 2, 2012, where a museum dedicated to his works will open in November.

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Shinko, Mizuho Securities merge, becoming 4th-largest brokerage house

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R) Takashi Tsukamoto, president of Mizuho Financial Group Inc., Takashi Kusama, chairman of Mizuho Securities Co., Keisuke Yokoo, president of Mizuho Securities, and Yasuhiro Sato, president of Mizuho Corporate Bank Ltd., join hands during a ceremony to mark the merger of Shinko Securities Co. and Mizuho Securities Co. in Tokyo on May 7. The newly created brokerage house succeeded to the name of Mizuho Securities.

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Golf: Yokoo edges in front in 1st round of Nippon Series

TOKYO, Japan - Kaname Yokoo takes a full swing in the first round of the season-ending Nippon Series JT Cup at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club in Tokyo on Dec. 4. Yokoo went on a birdie binge to take a one-shot lead with a 7-under-par 63.

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Ex-labor ministry bureaucrat Sakurai to be Supreme Court justice

TOKYO, Japan - Former labor ministry bureaucrat Ryuko Sakurai (in file photo) was appointed Supreme Court justice on Sept. 5 to replace Kazuko Yokoo, who has decided to resign two years and seven months ahead of reaching the age limit of 70.

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Gangster sentenced to death for fatal shooting of Nagasaki mayor

NAGASAKI, Japan - Yuko Yokoo (R), a daughter of slain Nagasaki Mayor Itcho Ito, and her husband Makoto, speak to the press in Nagasaki on May 26 after the Nagasaki District Court sentenced a 60-year-old gangster to death for the fatal shooting of the mayor during his election campaign last year.

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Gangster pleads guilty to shooting Nagasaki mayor

NAGASAKI, Japan - Toyoko Ito (L), widow of the late former Nagasaki Mayor Itcho Ito, enters the Nagasaki District Court in Nagasaki on Jan. 22 to attend a court hearing of Tetsuya Shiroo, a 60-year-old gangster accused of fatally shooting Ito. Yuko Yokoo (R), daughter of Ito, carries Ito's photo.

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Ito's son-in-law Yokoo defeated in Nagasaki mayoral election

NAGASAKI, Japan - Makoto Yokoo (R), a journalist and son-in-law of slain incumbent Nagasaki Mayor Itcho Ito, was defeated in the Nagasaki mayoral election on April 22. At left is his wife Yuko, Ito's daughter.

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Funeral held for late Nagasaki mayor

NAGASAKI, Japan - Yuko Yokoo, the eldest daughter of murdered Nagasaki Mayor Itcho Ito, carries her father's photograph during a private funeral held April 19 in Nagasaki. Ito was fatally shot April 17 by a gangster while campaigning for reelection.

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Son-in-law of late Nagasaki mayor runs in mayoral election

NAGASAKI, Japan - Makoto Yokoo, 40, son-in-law of murdered Nagasaki Mayor Itcho Ito, makes a speech in front of the Nagasaki City Hall after filing his candidacy for the April 22 election, taking over Ito's reelection bid.

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Son-in-law of late Nagasaki mayor runs in mayoral election

NAGASAKI, Japan - Makoto Yokoo, 40, son-in-law of murdered Nagasaki Mayor Itcho Ito offers flowers at the site in Nagasaki where Ito was fatally shot April 17 after registering his candidacy in the April 22 mayoral election. Yokoo is the husband of Ito's eldest daughter and a reporter for the Nishinippon Shimbun, a local daily based in Fukuoka City.

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Son-in-law of late Nagasaki mayor to run in mayoral election

NAGASAKI, Japan - Makoto Yokoo (R), the son-in-law of murdered Nagasaki Mayor Itcho Ito, announces his candidacy during a press conference in Nagasaki on April 18 for the April 22 mayoral election. On the left is his wife Yuko, Ito's eldest daughter.

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Mizuho Securities to reinforce tie-up with Mizuho Corporate Bank

TOKYO, Japan - Keisuke Yokoo, vice president of Mizuho Securities Co., speaks in an interview with Kyodo News in Tokyo on Feb. 2. Yokoo will assume the presidency of the new company to be created through the merger of Mizuho Securities and Shinko Securities Co. slated for Jan. 1, 2008.

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Mizuho Securities, Shinko Securities to merge Jan. 1, 2008

TOKYO, Japan - The top executives of Mizuho Securities Co. and Shinko Securities Co., both affiliates of Mizuho Financial Group Inc., meet the press in Tokyo on Jan. 10 after the two companies announced they have reached a basic agreement to merge Jan. 1, 2008, to form Japan's third-largest brokerage house in terms of operating revenue. From L to R: Shinko Securities President Takashi Kusama, Mizuho Securities President Makoto Fukuda, and Mizuho Securities Vice President Keisuke Yokoo. Yokoo will be president of the new company, Kusama chairman, and Fukuda vice chairman.

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Mizuho, Shinko to merge, become No. 3 Japanese brokerage

TOKYO, Japan - Keisuke Yokoo, vice president of Mizuho Securities Co., (file photo) will become president of a new securities firm to be formed Jan. 1, 2008 through the merger of Mizuho Securities and Shinko Securities Co., both affiliate of Mizuho Financial Group Inc

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Yokoo wins Diamond Cup for 1st title in 4 years

IRUMA, Japan - Kaname Yokoo holds up his trophy after winning the the Mitsubishi Diamond Cup golf tournament at at Sayama Golf Club in Saitama Prefecture on May 28.

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K. Miyazato climbs into share of lead with Imano and Yokoo

KOCHINDA, Japan - Defending champion Kiyoshi Miyazato shot a 4-under 67 to climb into a share of the lead with Yasuharu Imano and overnight co-leader Kaname Yokoo at 7-under 135 after two rounds of the Asia-Japan Okinawa Open at Naha Golf Club in Okinawa Prefecture on Dec. 16.

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Tiger wins playoff to retain Dunlop Phoenix title

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Tiger Woods of the United States (L) and Kaname Yokoo of Japan shake hands at Phoenix Country Club in Miyazaki on Nov. 20 after Woods retained the Dunlop Phoenix golf tournament title with a playoff victory over Yokoo.

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Inoue, Meyer, Yokoo share lead at Bridgestone Open

CHIBA, Japan - Kaname Yokoo prepares for his putting during the second round of the Bridegstone Open at Sodegaura Country Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 21. Yokoo moved into a three-way share of the lead with American Gregory Meyer and Japan's Makato Inoue.

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Inoue, Meyer, Yokoo share lead at Bridgestone Open

CHIBA, Japan - Makato Inoue fired the day's low of 7-under-par 65 on Oct. 21 to move into a three-way share of the lead with American Gregory Meyer and compatriot Kaname Yokoo after the second round of the Bridegstone Open at Sodegaura Country Club.

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Inoue, Meyer, Yokoo share lead at Bridgestone Open

CHIBA, Japan - American Gregory Meyer in action during the second round of the Bridegstone Open at Sodegaura Country Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 21. Meyer moved into a three-way share of the lead with Japan's Makato Inoue and Kaname Yokoo.

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(2)Taniguchi takes joint lead at Bridgestone Open

CHIBA, Japan - U.S. PGA Tour player Shigeki Maruyama (L) chats with Kaname Yokoo during the opening round of the Bridgestone Open at the Sodegaura Country Club's Sodegaura Course in Chiba on Oct. 21. Maruyama shot a 2-over 74 for a tie for 72nd place in his first appearance in a tour event in Japan in three years.

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Yokoo wins Dunlop Phoenix golf match

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Japan's Kaname Yokoo wins the 200 million yen Dunlop Phoenix golf competition at Phoenix Country Club in Miyazaki Prefecture on Nov. 24.

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Wall paintings in Tokyo

Photo taken on July 17, 2021, shows wall paintings at two office buildings in front of JR Tokyo Station, produced by renowned Japanese artist Tadanori Yokoo and his daughter and painter Mimi.

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Wall paintings in Tokyo

Photo taken on July 17, 2021, shows wall paintings at two office buildings in front of JR Tokyo Station, produced by renowned Japanese artist Tadanori Yokoo and his daughter and painter Mimi.

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Wall paintings in Tokyo

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on July 17, 2021, shows wall paintings at two office buildings in front of JR Tokyo Station, produced by renowned Japanese artist Tadanori Yokoo and his daughter and painter Mimi.

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Wall paintings in Tokyo

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on July 17, 2021, shows wall paintings at two office buildings in front of JR Tokyo Station, produced by renowned Japanese artist Tadanori Yokoo and his daughter and painter Mimi.

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(2)Taniguchi takes joint lead at Bridgestone Open

CHIBA, Japan - U.S. PGA Tour player Shigeki Maruyama (L) chats with Kaname Yokoo during the opening round of the Bridgestone Open at the Sodegaura Country Club's Sodegaura Course in Chiba on Oct. 21. Maruyama shot a 2-over 74 for a tie for 72nd place in his first appearance in a tour event in Japan in three years. (Kyodo)

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Inoue, Meyer, Yokoo share lead at Bridgestone Open

CHIBA, Japan - Makato Inoue fired the day's low of 7-under-par 65 on Oct. 21 to move into a three-way share of the lead with American Gregory Meyer and compatriot Kaname Yokoo after the second round of the Bridegstone Open at Sodegaura Country Club. (Kyodo)

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Tiger wins playoff to retain Dunlop Phoenix title

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Tiger Woods of the United States (L) and Kaname Yokoo of Japan shake hands at Phoenix Country Club in Miyazaki on Nov. 20 after Woods retained the Dunlop Phoenix golf tournament title with a playoff victory over Yokoo. (Kyodo)

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K. Miyazato climbs into share of lead with Imano and Yokoo

KOCHINDA, Japan - Defending champion Kiyoshi Miyazato shot a 4-under 67 to climb into a share of the lead with Yasuharu Imano and overnight co-leader Kaname Yokoo at 7-under 135 after two rounds of the Asia-Japan Okinawa Open at Naha Golf Club in Okinawa Prefecture on Dec. 16. (Kyodo)

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Yokoo wins Diamond Cup for 1st title in 4 years

IRUMA, Japan - Kaname Yokoo holds up his trophy after winning the the Mitsubishi Diamond Cup golf tournament at at Sayama Golf Club in Saitama Prefecture on May 28. (Kyodo)

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Mizuho, Shinko to merge, become No. 3 Japanese brokerage

TOKYO, Japan - Keisuke Yokoo, vice president of Mizuho Securities Co., (file photo) will become president of a new securities firm to be formed Jan. 1, 2008 through the merger of Mizuho Securities and Shinko Securities Co., both affiliate of Mizuho Financial Group Inc (Kyodo)

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Mizuho Securities, Shinko Securities to merge Jan. 1, 2008

TOKYO, Japan - The top executives of Mizuho Securities Co. and Shinko Securities Co., both affiliates of Mizuho Financial Group Inc., meet the press in Tokyo on Jan. 10 after the two companies announced they have reached a basic agreement to merge Jan. 1, 2008, to form Japan's third-largest brokerage house in terms of operating revenue. From L to R: Shinko Securities President Takashi Kusama, Mizuho Securities President Makoto Fukuda, and Mizuho Securities Vice President Keisuke Yokoo. Yokoo will be president of the new company, Kusama chairman, and Fukuda vice chairman. (Kyodo)

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Mizuho Securities to reinforce tie-up with Mizuho Corporate Bank

TOKYO, Japan - Keisuke Yokoo, vice president of Mizuho Securities Co., speaks in an interview with Kyodo News in Tokyo on Feb. 2. Yokoo will assume the presidency of the new company to be created through the merger of Mizuho Securities and Shinko Securities Co. slated for Jan. 1, 2008. (Kyodo)

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Son-in-law of late Nagasaki mayor to run in mayoral election

NAGASAKI, Japan - Makoto Yokoo (R), the son-in-law of murdered Nagasaki Mayor Itcho Ito, announces his candidacy during a press conference in Nagasaki on April 18 for the April 22 mayoral election. On the left is his wife Yuko, Ito's eldest daughter. (Kyodo)

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Son-in-law of late Nagasaki mayor runs in mayoral election

NAGASAKI, Japan - Makoto Yokoo, 40, son-in-law of murdered Nagasaki Mayor Itcho Ito, makes a speech in front of the Nagasaki City Hall after filing his candidacy for the April 22 election, taking over Ito's reelection bid. (Kyodo)

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Son-in-law of late Nagasaki mayor runs in mayoral election

NAGASAKI, Japan - Makoto Yokoo, 40, son-in-law of murdered Nagasaki Mayor Itcho Ito offers flowers at the site in Nagasaki where Ito was fatally shot April 17 after registering his candidacy in the April 22 mayoral election. Yokoo is the husband of Ito's eldest daughter and a reporter for the Nishinippon Shimbun, a local daily based in Fukuoka City. (Kyodo)

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Ito's son-in-law Yokoo defeated in Nagasaki mayoral election

NAGASAKI, Japan - Makoto Yokoo (R), a journalist and son-in-law of slain incumbent Nagasaki Mayor Itcho Ito, was defeated in the Nagasaki mayoral election on April 22. At left is his wife Yuko, Ito's daughter. (Kyodo)

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Shinko, Mizuho Securities merge, becoming 4th-largest brokerage h

TOKYO, Japan - (From L to R) Takashi Tsukamoto, president of Mizuho Financial Group Inc., Takashi Kusama, chairman of Mizuho Securities Co., Keisuke Yokoo, president of Mizuho Securities, and Yasuhiro Sato, president of Mizuho Corporate Bank Ltd., join hands during a ceremony to mark the merger of Shinko Securities Co. and Mizuho Securities Co. in Tokyo on May 7. The newly created brokerage house succeeded to the name of Mizuho Securities. (Kyodo)

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Inoue, Meyer, Yokoo share lead at Bridgestone Open

CHIBA, Japan - American Gregory Meyer in action during the second round of the Bridegstone Open at Sodegaura Country Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 21. Meyer moved into a three-way share of the lead with Japan's Makato Inoue and Kaname Yokoo. (Kyodo)

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Inoue, Meyer, Yokoo share lead at Bridgestone Open

CHIBA, Japan - Kaname Yokoo prepares for his putting during the second round of the Bridegstone Open at Sodegaura Country Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 21. Yokoo moved into a three-way share of the lead with American Gregory Meyer and Japan's Makato Inoue. (Kyodo)

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Yokoo wins Dunlop Phoenix golf match

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Japan's Kaname Yokoo wins the 200 million yen Dunlop Phoenix golf competition at Phoenix Country Club in Miyazaki Prefecture on Nov. 24. (Kyodo)

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Renowned artists receive Japanese art prize

Recipients of the 2015 Praemium Imperiale global art prize, granted annually by the Japan Art Association in honor of Prince Takamatsu, younger brother of the late Emperor Hirohito, attend an awards ceremony in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2015. From L: graphic designer/illustrator Tadanori Yokoo of Japan, sculptor Wolfgang Laib of Germany, and two French nationals, architect Dominique Perrault and ballerina Sylvie Guillem. A fifth laureate, Japanese pianist Mitsuko Uchida, was absent due to health reasons. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Renowned artists awarded Japanese art prize

Japanese graphic designer/illustrator Tadanori Yokoo is pictured with a medal in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2015, at a prize-giving ceremony for the 2015 Praemium Imperiale global art prize, awarded annually by the Japan Art Association in honor of Prince Takamatsu, younger brother of the late Emperor Hirohito. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo