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Nuclear panel head favors continued reactor operations

TOKYO, Japan - President Itaru Yasui (C) of the National Institute of Technology and Evaluation speaks in favor of maintaining nuclear power generation in a mid-term review of nuclear policy at a meeting of a panel he heads under the Advisory Committee for Natural Resources at the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry in Tokyo on Dec. 24, 2014.

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Afghan school kids collect waste paper for heating

TOKYO, Japan - Two elementary school students shoulder big bags full of waste paper collected before going to school as burning it serves as an important energy source at home without electricity nor gas in Afghanistan's Bamiyan district in this file photo taken on Oct. 21, 2012. (Photo by Hiromi Yasui)

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Toyota Corolla hybrid

NAGOYA, Japan - Shinichi Yasui, Corolla development chief, stands by a hybrid version of the Corolla Axio sedan in Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 6, 2013. Toyota Motor Corp. launched hybrid versions of the Corolla Axio sedan and the Corolla Fielder station wagon in Japan.

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Sorenstam takes 1-shot lead Nichirei World Ladies

TOKYO, Japan - Annika Sorenstam of Sweden watches her putt during the second round of the Nichirei World Ladies at the Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on May 9. She carded a 2-under-par 70 to take a one-shot lead over joint overnight leader Junko Yasui.

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A-bomb victims sue gov't over rejection of recognition

SAPPORO, Japan - Three survivors of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima -- (from L to R) Teiichi Yanagiya, Tami Tatemura and Koichi Yasui -- hold a news conference in Sapporo on April 17 after filing a lawsuit with the Sapporo District Court urging the government to revoke its decision not to recognize them as victims of radiation illness.

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Australia's Webb wins Nichirei Cup World Ladies golf

TOKYO, Japan - Karrie Webb of Australia (L) celebrates her victory with her caddie after winning the Nichirei Cup World Ladies golf tournament at the Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on May 7. Webb finished the 72-hold tournament at a 12-under 276 total, nine shots ahead of Yuri Fudo and Junko Yasui, both of Japan.

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Teijin announces takeover bid for Toho Rayon

TOKYO, Japan - Shosaku Yasui (C), president of Teijin Ltd., Japan's leading polyester maker, announces at a news conference Sept. 9 an open takeover bid for Toho Rayon Co., aiming to take a majority stake in the company renowned for its carbon fibers. At right is Toho Rayon President Toshio Furue. At left is Akihiro Mochizuki, president of Nisshinbo Industries Inc., currently Toho Rayon's largest shareholder.

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Teijin, DuPont to combine polyester film operations

Shosaku Yasui (L), president of Teijin Ltd. of Japan, and D.S. Kim, president of DuPont Asia Pacific Ltd., shake hands in Tokyo on Feb. 3 after announcing that they have signed a letter of intent to merge their polyester film operations on a global scale.

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(SP)THAILAND-BURIRAM-SOCCER-AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE-GROUP F-SHANDONG TAISHAN VS URAWA RED DIAMOND

(220430) -- BURIRAM, April 30, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Lu Yongtao (R) of Shandong Taishan FC vies with Yasui Kaito of Urawa Red Diamonds during the 2022 AFC Champions League group F match between Shandong Taishan FC of China and Urawa Red Diamonds of Japan in Buriram, Thailand, April 30, 2022. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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Sorenstam takes 1-shot lead Nichirei World Ladies

TOKYO, Japan - Annika Sorenstam of Sweden watches her putt during the second round of the Nichirei World Ladies at the Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on May 9. She carded a 2-under-par 70 to take a one-shot lead over joint overnight leader Junko Yasui. (Kyodo)

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THE BURMESE HARP

THE BURMESE HARP aka BIRUMA NO TATEGOTO SHOJI YASUI as Mizushima Date: 1956

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THE BURMESE HARP

THE BURMESE HARP aka BIRUMA NO TATEGOTO SHOJI YASUI as Mizushima Date: 1956

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THE BURMESE HARP

THE BURMESE HARP aka BIRUMA NO TATEGOTO SHOJI YASUI as Mizushima Date: 1956

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THE BURMESE HARP

THE BURMESE HARP aka BIRUMA NO TATEGOTO SHOJI YASUI as Mizushima centre Date: 1956

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Afghan officials to incinerate confiscated alcohol, drugs

Afghan government and police officials inspect a bottle of whiskey among about 4 tons of confiscated drugs and alcohol before incineration in October 2014. (Pool Photo by Hiromi Yasui) (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kid 'reviews' Afghan female military trainees

A 3-year-old boy, whose mother is an instructor of the Afghan National Security Forces, "reviews" female trainees at a camp in Kabul in this photo taken on Dec. 10, 2014. Since there are no nurseries in the country, it is not unusual for a mother to go to work with her children. (Photo by Hiromi Yasui) (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Afghan farmers prepare for winter in Bamiyan Valley village

Afghan farmers bundle hay in preparation for the winter in a Bamiyan Valley village, central Afghanistan, on Oct. 17, 2015. (Photo by Hiromi Yasui) (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese-Americans hope imperial visit reawakens Japanese identit

HONOLULU, United States - Lois Yasui, 67-year-old president of the United Japanese Society of Hawaii, speaks at the Buddhist temple of Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii in Honolulu on July 13. (Kyodo)

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Nuclear panel head favors continued reactor operations

TOKYO, Japan - President Itaru Yasui (C) of the National Institute of Technology and Evaluation speaks in favor of maintaining nuclear power generation in a mid-term review of nuclear policy at a meeting of a panel he heads under the Advisory Committee for Natural Resources at the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry in Tokyo on Dec. 24, 2014. (Kyodo)

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Football: Emperor's Cup

Vissel Kobe players David Villa (7), Junya Tanaka (21), Takuya Yasui (2nd from R) and Noriaki Fujimoto (9) celebrate after defeating Kashima Antlers 2-0 in the Emperor's Cup final at new National Stadium in Tokyo on Jan. 1, 2020, marking the first sports event at the main venue of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Children in Afghanistan

Photo taken on Nov. 20, 2017, shows children playing on an abandoned combat vehicle in the eastern Afghanistan province of Nangarhar. (Photo taken by Hiromi Yasui)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rugby: Steelers remain unbeaten thanks to win over Jubilo

Ryuta Yasui (L) of Kobe Kobelco Steelers runs with the ball on his way to scoring a try in the first half of their 38-19 win over Yamaha Jubilo in a Japan Rugby Top League match at Ecopa Stadium in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on Sept. 30, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Afghan ex-refugee female pilot arrives in Kabul

Shaesta Waiz (R), an Afghan-American woman pilot who was born in a refugee camp, arrives in Kabul, Afghanistan on July 12, 2017, during her solo round-the-world flight in a small, single-engine plane that started in May from Florida. Waiz has been inspiring young women to pursue their dreams while on her journey to visit 18 countries before ending the trip back to Florida in August. (Photograph by Hiromi Yasui)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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U.N. chief visits Afghanistan

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres attends a press conference in Kabul on June 14, 2017. During his meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, Guterres said the United Nations will continue cooperate with the Afghan government in countering terrorism. (Photo by Hiromi Yasui)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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U.N. chief visits Afghanistan

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres attends a press conference in Kabul on June 14, 2017. During his meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, Guterres said the United Nations will continue cooperate with the Afghan government in countering terrorism. (Photo by Hiromi Yasui)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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A-bomb victims sue gov't over rejection of recognition

SAPPORO, Japan - Three survivors of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima -- (from L to R) Teiichi Yanagiya, Tami Tatemura and Koichi Yasui -- hold a news conference in Sapporo on April 17 after filing a lawsuit with the Sapporo District Court urging the government to revoke its decision not to recognize them as victims of radiation illness. (Kyodo)

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Australia's Webb wins Nichirei Cup World Ladies golf

TOKYO, Japan - Karrie Webb of Australia (L) celebrates her victory with her caddie after winning the Nichirei Cup World Ladies golf tournament at the Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on May 7. Webb finished the 72-hold tournament at a 12-under 276 total, nine shots ahead of Yuri Fudo and Junko Yasui, both of Japan.

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Teijin announces takeover bid for Toho Rayon

TOKYO, Japan - Shosaku Yasui (C), president of Teijin Ltd., Japan's leading polyester maker, announces at a news conference Sept. 9 an open takeover bid for Toho Rayon Co., aiming to take a majority stake in the company renowned for its carbon fibers. At right is Toho Rayon President Toshio Furue. At left is Akihiro Mochizuki, president of Nisshinbo Industries Inc., currently Toho Rayon's largest shareholder.

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Teijin, DuPont to combine polyester film operations

Shosaku Yasui (L), president of Teijin Ltd. of Japan, and D.S. Kim, president of DuPont Asia Pacific Ltd., shake hands in Tokyo on Feb. 3 after announcing that they have signed a letter of intent to merge their polyester film operations on a global scale.