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Keizai Doyukai Ordinary General Meeting Press Conference

Press conference at the Ordinary General Meeting of Keizai Doyukai. Photo shows, from left, Nambu Toshikazu (newly appointed), Keizai Doyukai Representative Director Takeshi Niinami, Yasuhito Hirota (newly appointed), and Tetsuro Yoshimatsu (newly appointed).=April 28,2025,Tokyo

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Keizai Doyukai Ordinary General Meeting Press Conference

Press conference at the Ordinary General Meeting of Keizai Doyukai. Photo shows, from left, Nambu Toshikazu (newly appointed), Keizai Doyukai Representative Director Takeshi Niinami, Yasuhito Hirota (newly appointed), and Tetsuro Yoshimatsu (newly appointed).=April 28,2025,Tokyo

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J-league unveils 'Best XI' for 2014

YOKOHAMA, Japan - J-league announces an annual team of its best 11 players chosen in Yokohama on Dec. 9, 2014. From L: (front row) Albirex Niigata's Leo Silva, FC Tokyo's Yoshinori Muto, Gamba Osaka's Yasuhito Endo and Kashima Antlers' Gaku Shibasaki; (center) Gamba's Patric, Kawasaki Frontale's Yoshito Okubo and Gamba's Takashi Usami; (back) Urawa Reds' Shusaku Nishikawa, Tokyo's Masato Morishige, Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Tsukasa Shiotani and Tokyo's Kosuke Ota.

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Gamba's Japan midfielder Endo wins J-League MVP award

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Gamba Osaka captain Yasuhito Endo poses in Yokohama, Japan, on Dec. 9, 2014, after being named the 2014 J-League Player of the Year. The 34-year-old Japan midfielder helped engineer the biggest turnaround in league history, with Gamba erasing a 14-point deficit to finish one point ahead of Urawa Reds to capture their second championship and first since 2005.

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Gamba MF Endo named J-League's MVP for 2014

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Gamba Osaka captain Yasuhito Endo (L) receives a trophy from three-time Olympic wrestling champion Saori Yoshida following his selection as the 2014 J-League Player of the Year in Yokohama southwest of Tokyo on Dec. 9, 2014.

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Endo scores for Japan in World Cup qualifier against Thailand

SAITAMA, Japan - Striker Yasuhito Endo takes a free kick to open Japan's scoring against Thailand in the first half of an Asian qualifying round match for the 2010 World Cup at Saitama Stadium on Feb. 6.

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Endo scores for Japan in World Cup qualifier against Thailand

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan's Yasuhito Endo (R) celebrates after opening the scoring against Thailand in the first half of an Asian qualifying round match for the 2010 World Cup at Saitama Stadium on Feb. 6.

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Japan MF Endo cerebrates 150th national team cap

BRISBANE, Australia - Midfielder Yasuhito Endo of Japan is tossed into the air by teammates in celebration of his 150th appearance as a national soccer team member after a 1-0 victory over Iraq in the preliminary round of the Asian Cup tournament in Brisbane, Australia, on Jan. 16, 2015.

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Japan MF Endo gets bouquet for 150th national team cap

BRISBANE, Australia - Midfielder Yasuhito Endo (L) of Japan receives a bouquet of flowers from supporters to celebrate his 150th appearance as a national soccer team member after a 1-0 victory over Iraq in the preliminary round of the Asian Cup tournament in Brisbane, Australia, on Jan. 16, 2015.

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Japan MF Endo makes pass against Iraq at Asian Cup

BRISBANE, Australia - Midfielder Yasuhito Endo of Japan makes a pass en route to Samurai Blue's 1-0 victory over Iraq in the preliminary round of the Asian Cup soccer tournament in Brisbane, Australia, on Jan. 16, 2015.

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Japan beat Iraq 1-0 at Asian Cup Group D match

BRISBANE, Australia - Iraq's Yaser Safa Kasim (5) and Japan's Yasuhito Endo fight for the ball during the first half of an AFC Asian Cup Group D match at Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, on Jan. 16, 2015. Japan won 1-0.

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Japan MF Endo competes for ball in Asian Cup game

NEWCASTLE, Australia - Japan midfielder Yasuhito Endo (R) vies for the ball with Palestine striker Ashraf Nu'man during the latter half of their first Asian Cup match in Newcastle, Australia, on Jan. 12, 2015. Japan won 4-0.

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Japan members pose before 1st Asian Cup match

NEWCASTLE, Australia - The 11 starting members of Japan's national soccer team pose ahead of their first Asian Cup match in Newcastle, Australia, on Jan. 12, 2015. In the front row are (from L) midfielder Makoto Hasebe, forward Shinji Okazaki, midfielder Yasuhito Endo, defenders Gotoku Sakai and Yuto Nagatomo, and forward Takashi Inui. In the back row are (from L) goalkeeper Eiji Kawashima, defenders Maya Yoshida and Masato Morishige, and forwards Shinji Kagawa and Keisuke Honda.

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Champions Japan thrash Palestine in opener

NEWCASTLE, Australia - Japan's Yasuhito Endo scores the opener during the first half of the Asian Cup first match against Palestine on Jan. 12, 2015, in Newcastle, Australia. Japan beat Palestine 4-0.

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Japan's Endo celebrates goal in Asian Cup

NEWCASTLE, Australia - Japan's Yasuhito Endo (R) celebrates his goal with Gotoku Sakai during the first half of their Asian Cup opener against Palestine on Jan. 12, 2015, in Newcastle, Australia. Japan won 4-0.

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Rakuten opens indoor sports facility for Fukushima kids

SOMA, Japan - Rakuten Eagles catcher (far R) Yasuhito Uchida and pitcher Takahiro Norimoto play with children on Dec. 18, 2014, at an event marking the opening of Soma Kodomo Dome, an indoor sports facility for kids built by Rakuten Baseball Inc. and others in Soma, Fukushima Prefecture, before it opens to the public on Dec. 22. Many children in the northeastern Japan city lack in physical exercise as they have been barred from playing outdoors due to radioactive contamination from the tsunami-crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.

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Rakuten opens indoor sports facility for Fukushima kids

SOMA, Japan - Rakuten Eagles catcher Yasuhito Uchida (8) and pitcher Takahiro Norimoto play with children on Dec. 18, 2014, at an event marking the opening of Soma Kodomo Dome, an indoor sports facility for kids built by Rakuten Baseball Inc. and others in Soma, Fukushima Prefecture, before it opens to the public on Dec. 22. Many children in the northeastern Japan city lack in physical exercise as they have been barred from playing outdoors due to radioactive contamination from the tsunami-crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.

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Gamba's Endo, Tokushima's Hashiuchi vie for ball

TOKUSHIMA, Japan - Yasuhito Endo (front) of Gamba Osaka and Yuya Hashiuchi of Tokushima Vortis vie for the ball in the second half of their J-League game at Pocari Sweat Stadium in Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, on Dec. 6, 2014. Gamba secured their second J-League championship with a 0-0 draw.

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Endo's pass helps Gamba down Shimizu

CHOFU, Japan - Gamba Osaka's Yasuhito Endo (front) makes a pass in the first half of a match against Shimizu S-Pulse, contributing to the club's 5-2 win over S-Pulse in the semifinals of the Emperor's Cup at Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, Tokyo, on Nov. 26, 2014.

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Gamba Osaka wins J-League Nabisco Cup

SAITAMA, Japan - Yasuhito Endo (C) of Gamba Osaka celebrates with his teammates after winning the J-League Nabisco Cup final against Sanfrecce Hiroshima at Saitama Stadium in the city of Saitama, Japan, on Nov. 8, 2014. Gamba won the cup for the second time, after first lifting it seven years ago.

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Aguirre turns to veterans for Honduras, Australia games

TOKYO, Japan - Japan men's national soccer team manager Javier Aguirre announces the lineup of players for upcoming friendlies against Honduras and Australia, at a press conference in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward on Nov. 5, 2014. Aguirre recalled two-time World Cup captain Makoto Hasebe, Gamba Osaka midfielders Yasuhito Endo and Yasuyuki Konno, and Schalke defender Atsuto Uchida for the final matches of the World Cup year.

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Aguirre turns to veterans for Honduras, Australia games

TOKYO, Japan - Japan men's national soccer team manager Javier Aguirre announces the lineup of players for upcoming friendlies against Honduras and Australia, at a press conference in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward on Nov. 5, 2014. Aguirre recalled two-time World Cup captain Makoto Hasebe, Gamba Osaka midfielders Yasuhito Endo and Yasuyuki Konno, and Schalke defender Atsuto Uchida for the final matches of the World Cup year.

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Aguirre turns to veterans for Honduras, Australia games

TOKYO, Japan - Japan men's national soccer team manager Javier Aguirre leaves after announcing the lineup of players for upcoming friendlies against Honduras and Australia, at a press conference in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward on Nov. 5, 2014. Aguirre recalled two-time World Cup captain Makoto Hasebe, Gamba Osaka midfielders Yasuhito Endo and Yasuyuki Konno, and Schalke defender Atsuto Uchida for the final matches of the World Cup year.

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Japan, Greece draw 0-0

NATAL, Brazil - Japan's Yasuhito Endo takes a free kick during the second half of a World Cup Group C match against Greece at Estadio das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on June 19, 2014. Japan and Greece drew 0-0.

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Japan vs. Ivory Coast

RECIFE, Brazil - Japan's Yasuhito Endo (L) and Yuto Nagatomo (R) challenge Ivory Coast's Didier Ya Konan during the second half of a World Cup Group C match at Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, on June 14, 2014. Ivory Coast won 2-1.

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Sports gear maker release new football shoes

OSAKA, Japan - Major sports gear makers have released new football shoes in time for the 2014 FIFA World Cup competition in Brazil. From top: Mizuno Corp.'s model worn by Japanese star footballer Keisuke Honda, Descente Ltd.'s model by compatriot Yasuhito Endo and Asics Corp.'s new "Menace" brand.

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Endo practices where he trained 17 years ago

ITU, Brazil - Japan's Yasuhito Endo practices during his first training session in Brazil for the 2014 World Cup at a stadium near Itu in the state of Sao Paulo on June 8, 2014. Endo trained at the stadium when he was a high-school student 17 years ago.

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Japan World Cup squad in 1st practice in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - Yoshito Okubo (R) and Yasuhito Endo train as Japan's national soccer team hold their first practice session in Sorocaba near Itu, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, after the squad arrived in the country for the World Cup finals.

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Japan World Cup squad welcomed in Brazil

ITU, Brazil - (From front) Keisuke Honda and Yasuhito Endo walk past local children during a ceremony welcoming Japan's national soccer team in Itu, Brazil, on June 8, 2014, ahead of the World Cup finals. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan vs. Costa Rica in soccer friendly

TAMPA, United States - Substitute Yasuhito Endo (7) of Japan scores the equalizer in the second half of a soccer friendly against Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on June 2, 2014. Japan came from behind to score a 3-1 victory over Costa Rica.

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Japan vs. Costa Rica in soccer friendly

TAMPA, United States - Yasuhito Endo (R) of Japan celebrates with teammate Keisuke Honda after scoring the equalizer in the second half of a soccer friendly against Costa Rica at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on June 2, 2014. Japan came from behind to score a 3-1 victory over Costa Rica.

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Endo in World Cup warm-up against Cyprus

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan veteran Yasuhito Endo seen in action during a World Cup warm-up match against Cyprus at Saitama Stadium 2002 on May 27, 2014. Japan beat Cyprus 1-0 in their last game on home soil before the World Cup finals in Brazil.

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Gamba Osaka's Endo fires free kick against Hiroshima

OSAKA, Japan - Yasuhito Endo of Gamba Osaka takes a free kick during the second half of a J-League division one game against Sanfrecce Hiroshima at Expo '70 Stadium in Osaka on March 23, 2014. The game ended in a 1-1 draw.

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Japan midfielder Endo in action vs. NZ in World Cup warm-up

TOKYO, Japan - Japan midfielder Yasuhito Endo (C) lines up a pass during the second half of a pre-World Cup friendly against New Zealand at the National Stadium in Tokyo on March 5, 2014. Japan won 4-2.

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J-League Gamba Osaka's Endo, Konno practices at training camp

OSAKA, Japan - Japanese soccer league Division 1 club Gamba Osaka's midfielder Yasuhito Endo (L) and defender Yasuyuki Konno practice during a training camp in Aya, Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 14, 2014, before the new J-League season kicks off on March 1. Gamba was promoted to J1 after one season in the second tier.

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Japan beat Ghana in soccer friendly

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Yasuhito Endo scores Japan's second goal in the 64th minute of a Kirin Challenge Cup soccer friendly against Ghana at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Sept. 10, 2013. Japan won 3-1.

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Japan beat Guatemala in soccer friendly

OSAKA, Japan - Japan midfielder Yasuhito Endo scores on the team's third goal in the 76th minute of a Kirin Challenge Cup soccer friendly game against Guatemala in Osaka, western Japan, on Sept. 6, 2013. Japan won 3-0.

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Italy beat Japan in Confederations Cup

RECIFE, Brazil - Japan's Yasuhito Endo (L) and Italy's Alberto Aquilani compete for the ball during the first half of a Confederations Cup Group A match in Recife, Brazil, on June 19, 2013. Italy won 4-3 to qualify for the semifinals while Japan were eliminated from the tournament.

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Brazil beat Japan in Confederations Cup

BRASILIA, Brazil - Brazil's Paulinho (L) fends off Japan's Yasuhito Endo during the first half of a Confederations Cup Group A match in Brasilia, Brazil, on June 15, 2013. Brazil won 3-0.

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Japan vs. Jordan in World Cup qualifier

AMMAN, Jordan - Japan's Yasuhito Endo had a light apparently from a laser shone in his face during the second half of a 2014 World Cup qualifier against Jordan at King Abdullah International Stadium in Amman on March 26, 2013. Jordan won 2-1.

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Japan vs. Jordan in World Cup qualifier

AMMAN, Jordan - Japan's Yasuhito Endo had a light apparently from a laser shone in his face before he took a penalty in the second half of a 2014 World Cup qualifier against Jordan at King Abdullah International Stadium in Amman on March 26, 2013. Jordan won 2-1.

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Endo records 123rd Japan appearance

WROCLAW, Poland - Japan midfielder Yasuhito Endo plays in an international friendly against Brazil at Municipal Stadium in Wroclaw, Poland, on Oct. 16, 2012. Endo set a record 123rd appearance for the national team, in Japan's 4-0 defeat.

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Suzuki to buy back own shares held by Volkswagen

TOKYO, Japan - Yasuhito Harayama, executive vice president of Suzuki Motor Corp., speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2011. The Japanese automaker said it has notified Volkswagen AG that their business tie-up has been terminated and Suzuki intends to buy back all shares held by Volkswagen.

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Suzuki sends notice of breach to Volkswagen

TOKYO, Japan - Yasuhito Harayama, executive vice president of Suzuki Motor Corp., speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 14, 2011. The automaker said it sent a notice to Volkswagen claiming the latter breached their framework agreement by not giving the Japanese automaker access to technologies that it was promised under their 2009 alliance.

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Japan prepare for friendly against Vietnam

KOBE, Japan - Members of the Japan national soccer team -- (from L, facing) Yasuhito Endo, Shinji Kagawa and Yuto Nagatomo -- are seen in action during a practice session in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, on Oct. 6, 2011. Japan will play Vietnam in Kobe on the next day in a warm-up for a World Cup qualifier against Tajikistan the following week.

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Japan, Peru split Kirin Cup opener

NIIGATA, Japan - Japanese midfielder Yasuhito Endo (L) and Peruvian midfielder Luis Ramirez tussle during the first half of the opening game of the Kirin Cup in Niigata on June 1, 2011. The game ended in a scoreless draw.

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Japan vs. S. Korea in Asian Cup showdown

DOHA, Qatar - South Korean midfielder Koo Ja Cheol (front) tackles Japanese midfielder Yasuhito Endo during the second half of an Asian Cup semifinal in Doha on Jan. 25, 2011.

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Japan beat Syria in Asian Cup soccer

DOHA, Qatar - Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda (C) celebrates with Shinji Okazaki (L) and Yasuhito Endo (R) after scoring his team's second goal from a penalty kick in the 82nd minute of the Asian Cup Group B match against Syria in Doha on Jan. 13, 2011. Japan beat Syria 2-1.

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S. Korea vs. Japan friendly

SEOUL, South Korea - Japan's Yasuhito Endo (R) dribbles in the first half of an international friendly in Seoul on Oct. 12, 2010. The game ended scoreless.

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Japan beat Argentina in friendly

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan forward Shinji Okazaki (C) is congratulated by teammates Yasuhito Endo (L) and Keisuke Honda (R) after scoring a goal against Argentina in the first half of a friendly soccer match at Saitama Stadium 2002 on Oct. 8, 2010. Japan won 1-0.