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Ex-Komeito party head Takeiri dies at 97

Yoshikatsu Takeiri, former chairman of Japan's Komeito party, is interviewed on Aug. 20, 1992. Takeiri, who is known for playing a vital role in the 1972 Japan-China diplomatic normalization, died of pneumonia at age 97 on Dec. 23, 2023, at a hospital in southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka.

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Ex-Komeito party head Takeiri dies at 97

Yoshikatsu Takeiri (L), chairman of Japan's Komeito party, is pictured with Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka in October 1972 in Tokyo. Takeiri, who is known for playing a vital role in the 1972 Japan-China diplomatic normalization, died of pneumonia at age 97 on Dec. 23, 2023, at a hospital in southwestern Japan city of Fukuoka.

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1964 Tokyo Olympics: wrestling

TOKYO, Japan, July 18 Kyodo - Tokyo Olympics wrestling gold medalists from Japan (from L) Tsutomu Hanahara, Masamitsu Ichiguchi, Osamu Watanabe, Yoshikatsu Yoshida and Yojiro Uetake pose for a photo on Oct. 19, 1964.

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FC Gifu introduces stars on new team formation

NAGOYA, Japan - Brazilian-born former Japan midfielder Alessandro Santos (L), newly hired manager Ruy Ramos (C) and former Japan national team goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi (R) pose for photos at an announcement by J-League second division club FC Gifu of its new management in the city of Gifu on Jan. 21, 2014.

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Japan gear up for World Cup finals

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi saves a ball during a practice session in Saitama on May 21, 2010, as Japan start a training camp for the upcoming World Cup soccer finals in South Africa.

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Japan shoot down Aussies, Kawaguchi celebrates with teammates

HANOI, Vietnam - Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi (2nd L), who pulled off a couple of super saves in the penalty shootout to give Japan a 4-3 win over Australia in the Asia Cup quarterfinals, celebrates with teammates after the match in Hanoi on July 21.

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Japan shoot down Aussies, Kawaguchi pulls out 2 super PK saves

HANOI, Vietnam - Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi stretches himself to the fullest in blocking a second Australia penalty shootout kick that gave Japan a 4-3 win over Australia and a spot in the semifinals of the Asian Cup on July 21.

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Japan shoot down Aussies to reach Asian Cup semis

HANOI, Vietnam - Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi is elated after blocking a second Australia penalty shootout kick that gave Japan a 4-3 win over Australia and a spot in the semifinals of the Asian Cup on July 21.

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Japan squad arrives in India

BANGALORE, India - Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi arrives in Bangalore airport late Oct. 8 with his teammates to play in their Asian Cup Group A qualifier against India on Oct. 11.

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Japan beaten by Brazil 4-1 in World Cup Group F match

DORTMUND, Germany - Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi lies on the pitch after Brazil scored its second goal during the second half of their World Cup Group F match at Westfalenstadion in Dortmund, Germany, on June 22, with defender Yuji Nakazawa standing by him.

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Japan beaten by Brazil 4-1 in World Cup Group F match

DORTMUND, Germany - Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi dives to save during the second half of a World Cup Group F match against Brazil at Westfalenstadion in Dortmund, Germany, on June 22.

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Japan beaten by Brazil 4-1 in World Cup Group F match

DORTMUND, Germany - Brazil striker Ronaldo heads an equalizer past Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi in the 45th minute of a World Cup Group F match at Westfalenstadion in Dortmund, Germany, on June 22.

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Japan vs. Brazil in World Cup

DORTMUND, Germany - Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi (L) is dissapointed after his team allows Brazil's third goal in the 59th minute of the World Cup Group F match between Japan and Brazil at FIFA World Cup Stadium in Dortmund on June 22. At right is Japan's Alessandro Santos.

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Japan vs. Brazil in World Cup

DORTMUND, Germany - Japan allow Brazil's equalizer during the first half of the World Cup Group F match between Japan and Brazil at FIFA World Cup Stadium in Dortmund on June 22. At left is Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi.

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Japan vs. Croatia in World Cup

NUREMBERG, Germany - Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi (L) reacts after he saves the penalty kick by Croatia's Darijo Srna during the first half of the World Cup Group F match between Japan and Croatia at Franken-Stadion in Nuremberg on June 18.

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Japan vs. Croatia in World Cup

NUREMBERG, Germany - Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi (L) strenuously saves the goal from Croatia's attack during the second half of the World Cup Group F match between Japan and Croatia at Franken-Stadion in Nuremberg on June 18.

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Japan vs. Croatia in World Cup

NUREMBERG, Germany - Japan's Hidetoshi Nakata (C, left) celebrates Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi after Kawaguchi saves the penalty kick during the first half of the World Cup Group F match between Japan and Croatia at Franken-Stadion in Nuremberg on June 18.

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Japan vs. Croatia in World Cup

NUREMBERG, Germany - Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi saves by his left hand the penalty kick by Croatia's Darijo Srna during the first half of the World Cup Group F match between Japan and Croatia at Franken-Stadion in Nuremberg on June 18.

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Japan vs. Croatia in World Cup

NUREMBERG, Germany - Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi saves by his left hand the penalty kick by Croatia's Darijo Srna during the first half of the World Cup Group F match between Japan and Croatia at Franken-Stadion in Nuremberg on June 18.

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Japan vs. Croatia in World Cup

NUREMBERG, Germany - Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi (L) reacts after he saves the penalty kick by Croatia's Darijo Srna during the first half of the World Cup Group F match between Japan and Croatia at Franken-Stadion in Nuremberg on June 18.

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Japan vs. Croatia in World Cup

NUREMBERG, Germany - Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi (L) reacts after he saves the penalty kick by Croatia's Darijo Srna during the first half of the World Cup Group F match between Japan and Croatia at Franken-Stadion in Nuremberg on June 18.

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Japan vs Australia

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany - Japan players, Takashi Fukunishi (L), Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi, (3rd from R), Tsuneyasu Miyamoto (2nd from R), Yuji Nakazawa (R), are disssapointed after allowing Australia to level the scores at 1-1 during the last half of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Group F opener between Japan and Australia at Fritz Walter Stadium in Kaiserslautern, Germany, on June 12.

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Japan vs Australia

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany - Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi saves the ball with help from teammates during the first half of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Group F opener between Japan and Australia at Fritz Walter Stadium in Kaiserslautern, Germany, on June 12.

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Japan vs Australia

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany - Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi (R) fights for the ball against Australian player during the first half of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Group F opener between Japan and Australia at Fritz Walter Stadium in Kaiserslautern, Germany, on June 12.

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Japan vs Australia

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany - Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi saves the ball with help from teammates during the first half of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Group F opener between Japan and Australia at Fritz Walter Stadium in Kaiserslautern, Germany, on June 12.

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Japan vs Australia

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany - Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi punches the ball as defender Yuji Nakazawa jumps to shield an unidentified Australian player during the first half of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Group F opener between Japan and Australia at Fritz Walter Stadium in Kaiserslautern, Germany, on June 12.

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Japan beat Malta in final World Cup tune-up

DUSSELDORF, Germany - Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi (C) jumps to defend the goal during a friendly match against Malta at the LTU Arena in Dusseldorf, Germany, on June 4. Japan beat Malta 1-0 to conclude their preparations for the World Cup finals.

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Zico's men at training camp

NARAHA, Japan - Goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi practices at Japan's pre-World Cup training camp at J-Village in Fukushima Prefecture on May 19.

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Zico's men at training camp

NARAHA, Japan - Goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi practices at Japan's pre-World Cup training camp at J-Village in Fukushima Prefecture on May 19.

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Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko meet with World Cup members

TOKYO, Japan - Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi, a goalkeeper for Japan's squad for the 2006 World Cup in Germany, leaves the Imperial Palace in Tokyo by car on May 16 after a meeting with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko. The imperial couple invited to the palace coach Zico, Saburo Kawabuchi, president of the Japan Football Association, and four players from the Japanese team.

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Japan coach Zico names World Cup squad

IWATA, Japan - Jubilo Iwata goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi meets reporters in Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, on May 15 after Japan coach Zico named him as one of his 23-man squad for next month's World Cup finals in Germany.

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Japan vs Scotland in Kirin Cup soccer

SAITAMA, Japan - Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi (R) punches clear during the first half of the Kirin Cup soccer match against Scotland at Saitama Stadium in Saitama on May 13.

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Japan stunned by late Yanev strike in Bulgaria defeat

OSAKA, Japan - A free kick by Bulgaria's forward Hristo Yanev goes past Japan's goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi to score the winner in second-half injury time of their Kirin Cup soccer match at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on May 9. Bulgaria won 2-1.

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Japan vs Bulgaria friendly

OSAKA, Japan - Bulgaria striker Svetoslav Todorov (2nd from L) scores an opener as Japan goalie Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi jumps to save in the first half of a pre-World Cup friendly against Japan at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on May 9.

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Japan vs Bulgaria friendly

OSAKA, Japan - Bulgaria striker Svetoslav Todorov (R) scores an opener as Japan goalie Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi jumps to save in the first half of a pre-World Cup friendly against Japan at Nagai Stadium in Osaka on May 9.

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Nakata the savior as Japan hold Bosnia in friendly

DORTMUND, Germany - Emir Spahic (2nd from right) of Bosnia-Herzegovina pounces on an error from Japan goalie Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi to prod home a goal in the 67th minute of their friendly in Dortmund on Feb. 28. Japan drew 2-2 with Bosnia-Herzegovina in a warm-up match for this summer's World Cup.

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Japan squad leaves for Europe

NARITA, Japan - Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi (fore) and striker Tatsuhiko Kubo leave Narita airport for Bonn on Feb. 25 to play in a friendly against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Dortmund on Feb. 28.

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Konica Minolta withdrawing from camera business

TOKYO, Japan - Fumio Iwai (R), president of Konica Minolta Holdings Inc., speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 19, about a plan to withdraw from the camera business at the end of March. At left is company Vice President Yoshikatsu Ota, who will replace Iwai as president on April 1.

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(4)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi is beaten by a first-half shot from Barcelona star Ronaldinho for Brazil's second goal in a Confederations Cup Group B game at Stadium Cologne on June 22. Brazil advanced to the semi-finals after drawing 2-2 with Japan.

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(1)Japan bow out of Confeds after holding Brazil

COLOGNE, Germany - Brazil striker Robinho (7) rolls an angled shot through the legs of Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi to score the opening goal during the first half of their final Confederations Cup Group B game at Stadium Cologne on June 22. Brazil advanced to the semi-finals after a 2-2 draw against Japan.

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(1)Japan bracing for Greek backlash at Confederations Cup

FRANKFURT, Germany - Japan goalie Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi practices in Frankfurt on June 17 in preparation for a Confederations Cup clash with European champions Greece on June 19.

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(3)Japan beaten by Mexico in Confederations opener

HANOVER, Germany - Japan's goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi (R) is beaten by Jose Fonseca's second-half header in the Confederations Cup opener against Mexico at Stadium Hanover in Germany on June 16. Mexico beat Japan 2-1.

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(3)Japan stunned by Peru in Kirin Cup

NIIGATA, Japan - Japan defender Keisuke Tsuboi (L), goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi and defender Alessandro Santos look sad after Peruvian substitute Gustavo Enrique Vassallo scored the winner deep into stoppage time of their Kirin Cup tournament opening match at at Niigata Stadium Big Swan on May 22. Japan lost 1-0 to Peru.

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NTT East ordered to pay 66 mil. yen for employee's work-linked death

SAPPORO, Japan - Bereaved family members of Yoshikatsu Okumura, a 58-year-old employee at NTT East Corp. who died after taking part in a two-month training camp, speak at a press conference in Sapporo on March 9 after the Sapporo District Court ordered the company to pay 66 million yen in damages to them. The court recognized the family's claim that Okumura's death was related to the training camp, arranged as part of the company's restructuring program.

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(1)Iwata unveil latest acquisition Kawaguchi

HAMAMATSU, Japan -Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi (C) poses with Jubilo Iwata President Takanori Matsuzaki (L) and coach Masakuni Yamamoto at a press conference in Hamamatsu on Dec. 7 after agreeing to a provisional contract with the J-League first-division side.

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(2)Iwata unveil latest acquisition Kawaguchi

HAMAMATSU, Japan -Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi speaks at a press conference in Hamamatsu on Dec. 7 after agreeing to a provisional contract with Jubilo Iwata. ''I want to do my best to help Iwata stay the strong team that they are,'' said Kawaguchi, who was introduced at the presence of Iwata coach Masakuni Yamaguchi.

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(1)Triumphant Japan back home with Asian Cup

NARITA, Japan - Goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi arrives at Narita airport with the Asian Cup in hand on Aug. 8. Holders Japan beat hosts China in the final match at Workers' Stadium in Beijing on Aug. 7 to win their second consecutive title.

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(17)Japan vs. China Asian Cup final

BEIJING, China - Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi pulls off a one-handed save during the second half of the Asian Cup final against China at Workers' Stadium in Beijing on Aug. 7. Japan beat China 3-1 to win their second successive Asian Cup and third overall.

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(6)Japan vs Bahrain in China's Jinan

JINAN, China - Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi pulls off a one-handed save during the second half of extra time in the Asian Cup semifinal against Bahrain in China's Jinan on Aug. 3. Japan won 4-3.

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(2)Japan vs Bahrain in China's Jinan

JINAN, China - Bahrain's A'ala Hubail (30) scores the opening goal in the first half of the Asian Cup semifinal against Japan in China's Jinan on Aug. 3. At left is Japan goalkeeper Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi. Japan won 4-3.